Midterms: Trump acknowledges role of Iran war, congratulates Dems
President Donald Trump acknowledged on Wednesday that the US-Israeli war on Iran played a role in his party's sweeping defeat in the midterm elections, as Democrats won control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. "I think a part of it was Iran," Trump told Fox News in an interview in which he also praised the Democrats for their campaign. France 24's Wassim Cornet has more.
Iran and the United States remain far from reaching a deal to end their ongoing conflict, according to a senior Iranian official. Despite US President Donald Trump's readiness for military action, he remains "not looking to kill lots of people" and is in no hurry for strikes. Trump also made it clear that he is content with the current state of the standoff and suggested he is open to indirect negotiations with Iran.
However, Iran's top negotiator warns that the US must fully address Iran's seven conditions before the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened. Mediators from Qatar are actively working on bridging the gap between Iran and the US, but both sides have expressed skepticism about the likelihood of a deal. Iran's armed forces are preparing for any potential US aggression, with target lists including US and Israeli assets.
The conflict has also spilled over into Yemen, where the Houthis have intensified their attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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