'I think a part of it was Iran': Trump acknowledges war's impact on midterm election losses

'I think a part of it was Iran': Trump acknowledges war's impact on midterm election losses Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 10:21 The prices of goods and petrol have risen in the US as a direct result of the unpopular war in Iran, and played a role in the Democrats gaining control of the Senate and House of Representatives US President Donald Trump speaks during a round table at the White House in Washington, DC, US, 21 October 2026 (Kevin Lamarque/ Reuters) Off US President Donald Trump acknowledged on