Vance questions Iran war after midterm defeat

Vice President JD Vance has blamed the war on Iran for his party's midterms defeat, suggesting the conflict may not have been worth ceding control of the US Congress to Democrats. He stated the war was the reason for the loss. Vance, a likely 2028 presidential candidate, cited a trusted pollster saying ending the Iran war and changing relations with Israel were top concerns for Trump voters swinging to Democrats. His statement marks a public divergence from President Trump, who expressed no regrets about the conflict. Vance has been a key negotiator with Iran as both countries seek an exit from the war, which has dented economies and pushed up global fuel prices. His dovish stance contrasts with other administration officials.