Global oil prices fall as US midterm elections result in Democratic gains
Donald Trump acknowledged that the Iran war contributed to the Republican Party's midterm election defeat. He criticized US television networks for the loss and stated he would attack Iran again if given the chance. While Democrats gained control of Congress, Trump expressed intentions to cooperate with the new majority.
- Trump acknowledged the Iran war was partially responsible for the Republican Party's defeat.
- Donald Trump said the Iran war caused a slight increase in gasoline prices in the short term.
- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated Americans said no to war during US mid-term elections.
- Trump stated he would attack Iran again if he had another chance.
- Democrats achieved a victory over Republicans in the midterms.
- Trump warned he will use his veto power against Democratic legislative initiatives.
- Donald Trump stated he does not regret starting the military operation against Iran.
- J. D. Vance attributed the Democrats' strong victory directly to the war with Iran.
- Iran and the United States resumed indirect negotiations mediated by Qatar.
- Trump stated he does not plan to fire his defense minister Pete Hegseth.
- Donald Trump intends to cooperate with Democrats now.
- The Wall Street Journal reported that the US has attacked the Iranian island of Qeshm.
- Texas intermediate crude closed down by 0.38 percent.
- WTI futures for December delivery were down $2.86 from previous close.
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