Vance blames Iran war for GOP midterm losses

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Vice President JD Vance said the war with Iran cost Republicans the midterm elections. He posted on X Wednesday morning that American frustration over the conflict drove the Democratic sweep. Several newsrooms report his comments. Oil prices fell and that Vance had engaged Iran to revive peace talks. It is not yet clear how Vance’s assessment will shape the GOP’s strategy for upcoming elections or how quickly any settlement with Iran might be reached or affect regional stability and oil markets.

Suppliers to the UK discount retailer Poundland warned that they could lose millions of pounds if the chain collapses. They said the US owner should not be allowed to maximise its return at their expense as ministers consider intervention. Poundland filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators at the High Court last Thursday.

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• Vance blames Iran war for GOP midterm losses · PBS NewsHour (also Axios, NBC News)
• Don’t let Poundland owner maximise its return at our expense, suppliers say · The Guardian

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