New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- Americans are gearing up to cast their votes in the midterm elections, scheduled for 3 November, 2026. Held halfway through a US president's four-year term, midterms are among the most closely watched elections for their potential impact on the US political landscape.

The midterm elections this year come at a particularly crucial time, as they take place against the backdrop of the Iran war that the United States and Israel launched earlier this year in February. The war, now in its sixth month, has had far-reaching consequences, affecting not only Washington but economies around the world. Despite US President Donald Trump assuring Americans that the country would remain shielded from the war's impact, the US econo...