Pakistan, Nov. 11 -- The November 3, 2026 US midterm elections have dealt a significant political setback to President Donald Trump. Democrats have secured control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, ending the Republican majority in Congress. The economy, rising living costs and the war with Iran featured prominently in the election debate. The results reflect public frustration with the administration's domestic and foreign policy priorities, including the economic consequences of a prolonged conflict. Iran's war has therefore become more than a foreign policy challenge for Washington; it has also turned into a domestic political liability for Trump.

Israel is facing its own political uncertainty. In the October 27 ele...