Democrats take control of US Congress in midterm vote
Iran's top negotiator said American voters rejected war, as the results dealt a setback to President Donald Trump.
Key facts
Story- Democrats seized control of the US Congress in the midterm elections, a major setback for Donald Trump.
- Iran's top negotiator, Ghalibaf, said American voters sent a "NO TO WAR" message.
- Ghalibaf warned the US after the results.
Democrats have taken control of the US Congress, a result that delivers a major setback to President Donald Trump. The outcome came in the midterm elections, held as Trump's party faced voters across the country.
Iran's top negotiator, Ghalibaf, said the vote showed what Americans think about war. He said US voters had sent a "NO TO WAR" message. He also warned Washington after the results came in.
The result was widely described as a shift in American politics. Reactions to the vote came from across the world, with several commentators calling it a seismic change for the Trump administration.
Ghalibaf linked the midterm outcome to America's stance on conflict with Iran. He said Americans had voted against a military path. His remarks put Tehran's view of the US election in plain terms.
It is not yet known how the new Congress will act on Iran or on Trump's wider agenda. It is also not yet clear how the White House will respond to the Democratic gains.
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