US midterm results herald upheaval in Middle East policy

Financial Times Thursday 05 November 2026, 01:33 UTC 1 min read

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American voters — including vice-president JD Vance — want an end to Trump’s Iran war and Washington’s proximity to Israel

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Trump says Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about his future WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump backed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday (Nov 4), a day after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in midterm elections that reflected voter anger over the Iran war. Asked whether he was considering replacing Hegseth, whom he has described as a champion of the war, Trump told reporters: "No, I think he's doing a very good job."

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