Trump admits Iran war cost Republicans election, says he'd strike again

President Donald Trump admitted Wednesday that the war he initiated against Iran in February caused the Republican Party's decisive defeat in Tuesday's elections due to rising fuel prices, but said he would attack Iran again if given the choice. Trump acknowledged Vice President JD Vance's criticism of the war was "largely true," citing a slight increase in gasoline prices, yet insisted the attack was the only long-term solution to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The conflict, launched with Israel on February 28, has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and remains ongoing eight months later. Vance blamed the unpopular war for the Republicans' loss, as Democrats secured large majorities in both the Senate and House, complicating the final two years of Trump's presidency. Trump made his remarks during a White House event presenting the Ballroom renovation works.