US Midterms Deliver Rebuke to Trump's Iran War

The US midterm elections delivered a rebuke to President Donald Trump's war with Iran, with Democrats winning control of both the House and Senate. Roughly six in ten voters said the decision to use military force against Iran was wrong. The conflict has driven up fuel and energy costs, making the war a domestic economic issue for voters. A Democratic-controlled Congress is expected to scrutinize the war's objectives and resist additional funding, though Trump retains his authority as commander-in-chief and Democrats lack the votes to override a veto. The outgoing Republican Congress remains in place until January 2027, creating a risky interim period. Trump is weighing options from defensive strikes to escalation, while diplomatic tracks through Qatari mediators continue, though a settlement remains uncertain.