US election defeat for Trump could shift Iran, Ukraine wars and affect Israel

The Democratic Party's decisive victory in Tuesday's US midterm elections could reshape American foreign policy, particularly regarding the wars in Iran and Ukraine and relations with Israel, by increasing pressure on President Donald Trump. The loss of Congress gives the opposition new tools to oversee military operations and foreign aid. With Democrats controlling both chambers from January 2027, they can scrutinize military spending, summon officials for testimony, and condition aid packages. However, Trump retains constitutional authority as commander-in-chief, and overriding presidential vetoes would require a two-thirds majority in both houses. The election outcome raises the political cost of new offensives against Iran, though analysts warn Tehran might misinterpret the result and escalate. Trump has announced plans to end US military aid to Israel by late 2026, while Democrats may push to restore suspended assistance to Ukraine.