# Iran, Gaza, Ukraine: What will US midterm results mean for these conflicts?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/iran-gaza-ukraine-what-will-us-midterm-results-mean-for-these-conflicts/
- Published: 2026-11-05T11:32:40+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T12:41:06+00:00
- Original publisher: Al Jazeera (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/5/iran-gaza-ukraine-what-will-us-midterm-results-mean-for-these-conflicts?traffic_source=rss
- Topics: Americas, Elections, Europe, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Democrats’ midterm gains could shift congressional scrutiny of US foreign policy.
- The Iran war and its estimated $47bn cost were major election issues.
- Trump can veto legislation, and Congress needs two-thirds majorities to override him.

## Summary

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, a result widely seen as a rebuke of President Donald Trump’s policies, especially the war with Iran. From January, the new majority could challenge his approach to Iran, Gaza and Ukraine, though Trump has threatened to veto what he calls “insane” Democratic policies.

The article says the Iran war, fuel price rises and an estimated $47bn in US costs were major voter concerns; Trump acknowledged the conflict contributed to Republican losses but defended it. Democrats hold 54 Senate seats to Republicans’ 44, with two undecided, and have won 242 House seats to Republicans’ 151. Democrats broadly support Ukraine and oppose the Iran war, while newly elected progressives have also criticised Israel’s conduct in Gaza and settler attacks in the occupied West Bank.

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