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U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks on the second day of the Republican National Committee's midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Sept. 10, 2026. (Credit: Brendan Smialowski / AFP)
Add as preferred on Google U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday said the war in Iran was the main reason for the Republicans’ and Donald Trump’s major electoral defeat the previous day. "The reason we lost is the war," he wrote in a lengthy post on X, adding that "any honest conversation about where we go from here must start there."On the Iranian side, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned Wednesday that renewed U.S. strikes would lead to an escalation of the conflict. Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf interpreted the U.S. election results as a rejection of war by voters. "Out of awareness or because of the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR," he wrote on X. Qatar, which is mediating the talks, says both parties remain committed to the negotiation process, while China says it is working to prevent a... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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