Trump: War with Iran Contributed to Republican Losses
US President Donald Trump acknowledged on Tuesday night that the war with Iran contributed to the Republican Party's losses in the midterm elections. However, he defended his decision to launch the military campaign, stating he did the right thing. Democrats have secured control of both houses of Congress. Meanwhile, tensions persist in the Persian Gulf, with reports of attacks on oil tankers and limited skirmishes near the Strait of Hormuz. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, interpreted the US election results as a message from the American people saying 'no to war.' Qatari mediation efforts to bridge the gap between Washington and Tehran are ongoing, though Qatari officials note that no significant breakthrough has been reached yet. Washington insists on nuclear restrictions, while Tehran demands the immediate lifting of oil sanctions and an end to the naval blockade.