Vance blames Iran war for election loss, but Trump stands by decision

US Vice President JD Vance blamed the war with Iran for the Republican defeat in the US midterm elections, saying it was the obvious reason for their loss. Vance stated that many 2024 Trump voters were "furious" and planned to vote for Democrats, citing pollsters who said ending the war was a top voter demand. Following his remarks, Brent crude oil prices fell sharply by 9% to $94.50 per barrel. President Trump later acknowledged the war contributed to the defeat by raising gasoline prices, but said he would do it again to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The Democratic Party won control of Congress in a historic result.