# Israel’s UN ambassador rejects Vance’s claim that Iran war was behind midterm losses

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/israels-un-ambassador-rejects-vances-claim-that-iran-war-was-behind-midterm-losses/
- Published: 2026-11-05T15:57:32+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T16:41:26+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israels-un-ambassador-rejects-vances-claim-iran-war-was-behind-midterm-losses
- Topics: Elections, Geopolitics, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Danon disputes Vance’s explanation for Republican midterm losses.
- Vance linked the defeat to the Iran war and US ties with Israel.
- Netanyahu faces renewed criticism over his standing in the US.

## Summary

Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon rejected US Vice President JD Vance’s claim that the war on Iran was the main reason Republicans lost both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. Danon argued that the decision to attack Iran was made by the United States, while acknowledging that Israel would need to pay attention to growing criticism of its policies among both US parties.

The war began in late February after the US and Israel attacked Iran; Iran has since taken control of the Strait of Hormuz, and energy prices have risen, adding to US cost-of-living concerns. Vance said voters wanted the war ended, a greater focus on domestic costs and a changed US relationship with Israel. The election result has also intensified criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with some Israeli voices questioning his standing in Washington.

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