Iran's deputy parliament speaker and Trump comment on US midterm election results

The US midterm elections resulted in a significant victory for the Democratic Party, which gained control of both chambers of Congress, France 24 reported on November 4, 2026.

Ali Nikzad, the First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Iran, attributed the Republican losses to Washington's ongoing war with Iran, stating that American efforts to pressure Tehran had failed, according to France 24.

US President Donald Trump acknowledged the Democrats' sweeping victory and conceded that the war with Iran may have contributed to the Republican defeat, although he did not accept personal responsibility for the outcome, France 24 also reported.

Both Ali Nikzad and Donald Trump linked the election results to the war with Iran, reflecting the conflict's impact on US politics.

The midterm election results signal a shift in the US political landscape, with Democrats poised to influence policy decisions in the coming term.