Al Mayadeen English
Democrats' midterm victory reflects the political and economic fallout of the US war on Iran, as bipartisan support for military intervention makes a major policy shift unlikely.
Trump wanted 'regime change' in Iran, but got one in the US
US President Donald Trump waged a war with "Israel" on Iran, promising "regime change" and no Iranian nuclear weapons, but the consequences have been felt at home. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent energy prices soaring, adding to Americans' cost-of-living pressures and fueling frustration with the Trump administration. That anger became a political liability in the US midterm elections, as Democrats flipped key Senate seats and took control of both chambers of Congress. While Trump sought "regime change" in Tehran, his war has instead reshaped the political balance in the United States.
Samuel Geddes