President Trump has admitted that the Iran war 'largely' caused the Republicans' US election wipeout, stating that he 'had to do it'. This acknowledgment comes amidst significant political fallout from the conflict.
Vice President JD Vance also attributed the Republican party's steep midterm election losses to the Iran war, highlighting its substantial impact on the electoral outcome. The economic repercussions of the war are also evident, with crude oil prices falling below $90 a barrel and oil futures dropping more than 14% this week, as reported by CNBC.
The combined statements from Trump and Vance underscore the far-reaching consequences of the Iran war, extending beyond the military realm to influence domestic politics and the global economy.
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