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  "id": 18148907,
  "title": "US VP Vance says Iran war is the 'real reason we lost' midterms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/us-vp-vance-says-iran-war-is-the-real-reason-we-lost-midterms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T16:25:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-vp-vance-says-iran-war-is-the-reason-we-lost-midterms-1.500736169"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice President JD Vance has asserted that the ongoing war in Iran was the primary reason for the Republican Party's loss in the recent midterm elections. In a lengthy post on X, Vance directly linked the war to the party's defeat, echoing President Donald Trump's remarks that the conflict was a significant factor, though Trump also claimed it was justified. Vance questioned the worthiness of losing the Senate for the next six years to justify the war, urging a straightforward discussion of the matter. He emphasized that everyone is aware of the reason behind the party's loss and that any honest conversation about the future must begin with acknowledging this fact.\n\nVance's comments come as the Democratic wave in the midterm elections has raised significant questions about Vance's previous status as the frontrunner for the Republican nomination in the 2028 presidential election. Vance, known for his vocal opposition to US foreign interventionism, had reportedly raised concerns about the Iran war behind the scenes during his time in office. He admitted that Republican voters who supported both Trump and Vance in the 2024 elections have since shifted their allegiance to the Democratic Party in the 2026 midterm elections. Vance attributed this shift to the Iran war's impact on the US economy, as well as the desire to change the relationship with Israel.\n\nThe 2028 presidential race remains a topic of speculation, with Vance openly discussing its potential implications amid the recent electoral setbacks. While Vance has not formally declared his candidacy, his remarks suggest that the Iran war and its consequences could pose challenges for his political aspirations, particularly in the context of a potential 2028 White House run.",
  "summary": "US VP Vance says Iran war is 'the reason we lost' midterms",
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        "outlet": "Dawn",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/us-vice-president-jd-vance-says-iran-war-is-the-reason-we-lost",
        "published": "2026-11-04T17:47:30.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/scorched-earth-irans-revenge-against-trump-will-be-devastating-18157967",
        "published": "2026-11-04T18:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Trump says 'largely true' Iran war caused midterms loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/trump-says-largely-true-iran-war-caused-midterms-loss",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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