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US voters could shift Congress to Democrats, a rebuke to Trump that may reshape policy debate.
Americans punish Trump over the war on Iran
In simple terms
TEHRAN - U.S. voters on Tuesday gave the Democratic Party control over Congress in a rebuke to President Donald Trump and his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.
Why it matters for the Gulf
- US voters gave Democrats control of Congress.
- The result is described as a rebuke to Trump.
- Gulf readers could see US policy debate shift.
Earlier coverage
Earlier coverage on GreyNews
- Vance says war on Iran is ‘real reason’ Republicans lost midterm electionsNov 4, 2026 · Tehran Times
- Trump Plays Down Prospect of Iran Strikes After Midterm RoutNov 4, 2026 · gCaptain
- Iran's leaders say midterm results show voters have rejected Trump's warNov 4, 2026 · Africa News
- Trump says US is cutting off military aid to Israel by year-end - Saudi GazetteNov 4, 2026 · Saudi Gazette
- ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ audiobook released in IranNov 3, 2026 · Tehran Times
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