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Vance blames Iran war for Republican losses; Trump partly agrees
Vice President JD Vance said the Iran war cost Republicans control of Congress. Trump also pointed to the war and said Iran could take 25 years to rebuild. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a strong backer of the war, said he will not back down. Israel's UN ambassador rejected Vance's claim. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied reports that he plans to resign.
Why it matters
Doubts inside the US government about the Iran war could affect oil prices and security across the Gulf.
Background
The US and Israel have been at war with Iran, which has disrupted shipping and raised energy prices. The war has been unpopular with many American voters.
The story so far
- Trump weighs Iran deal or renewed action
- Trump says Iran war largely caused Republican losses
- Vance blames Iran war for Republican losses; Trump partly agrees
- Trump weighs new action on Iran after midterms
Sources
- BBC News ↗Nov 4, 10:47 PM ET
- Japan Times ↗Nov 5, 8:08 PM ET
- The Straits Times ↗Nov 5, 6:23 PM ET
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