Trump's midterm setback and its impact on Iran, Israel, and Ukraine

Democrats swept both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, a major setback for President Donald Trump that could reshape US foreign policy toward Iran, Israel, and Ukraine. The results leave allies and adversaries uncertain whether Trump will compromise or escalate abroad. Iran celebrated the Republican losses as a public verdict on the war, though officials expect no US policy shift and brace for possible new strikes or renewed diplomacy. In Israel, the Democratic sweep signals eroding bipartisan support, with experts warning of an "end of an era" for US-Israel relations. Ukraine, facing months of hostility from Trump, quietly welcomed the outcome while preparing for a post-Trump world. However, the ticking clock may push Russian President Vladimir Putin to seek battlefield gains before 2028.