Iran Mocks Trump After Republican Midterm Defeat

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Iran mocked Donald Trump's Republican Party after its heavy defeat in the U.S. midterm elections, with Trump acknowledging the war with Iran as a key factor in voters' judgment. Iranian officials and thousands at a Tehran rally celebrated the loss, claiming Iran delivered Trump both strategic and political defeats. Republicans lost majorities in both congressional chambers amid anger over rising fuel and consumer prices. The war began eight months ago following U.S.-Israeli attacks, and Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has spiked oil prices. Trump defended the military campaign, saying Iran cannot be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.


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