Iran says US midterms reject war as Trump concedes conflict cost Republicans

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Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Americans voted against war in Tuesday's midterms, warning Washington against defying public opinion, as President Donald Trump acknowledged the Iran conflict hurt Republican candidates. Trump said the war contributed to Republican losses, citing voters' reluctance to accept rising fuel prices, though he maintained people understood his actions' importance and expressed no regret over launching the conflict with Israel on February 28. Democrats gained in several key races, including Senate and gubernatorial wins in Georgia, Ohio, and Texas, and are on track to take the House majority, targeting over 60 districts.


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