JD Vance blamed the Iran war for the Republican midterm rout ("The reason we lost is the war"); Trump called the verdict "largely true" but would "do it again". Ted Cruz turned ("brief, decisive, and over"), reports say Trump is weighing Defence Secretary Hegseth's fate, Tehran savours the moment ("Americans voted no to war"), tankers burn in Hormuz — while Trump threatens a "heavy hit" and the US military finalises combat plans. War cost so far: ~$47B. Sources: Al Jazeera; Reuters; Straits Times (5 Nov 2026). Narration: AI-generated voice. Follow Stratacrypt.
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