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WATCH: President Trump Q: You said that the Iran war would end immediately after the midterm elections. President Trump: I didn't say that.

Iranian newspaper "Tehran Times" features the headline: "The Midterm Election Hammer," accompanied by a cartoon depicting Trump being hit with a hammer, alluding to the impact of a war with Iran on American elections.

🇮🇷 Iranians gathered in Revolution Square tonight for a special event under the slogan "We Will Kill Trump," setting fire to portraits of the killers of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and JD Vance.

BREAKING: Brent crude has fallen sharply following the U.S. elections, dropping to around $94.87 per barrel, down more than 8% on the day. The move marks a steep reversal from recent highs above $110, as markets react to shifting expectations over U.S. policy, regional tensions and the prospect of further diplomatic movement involving Iran.

BREAKING: The U.S. State Department has issued a security alert for France ahead of a nationwide multi-sector strike planned for November 5, warning that protests and demonstrations are expected across the country. The alert says teachers, healthcare workers, government employees and public transport staff are among those expected to participate, while several unions and other groups have called for demonstrations through the weekend. U.S. officials warn that recent protests in France have involved violence, property damage and looting, and that curfews and restrictions on gatherings could remain in place in some areas. France is currently under a Level 2 U.S. travel advisory due to unrest and terrorism concerns.

BREAKING: The IRGC says Iranian air defenses have shot down a U.S. MQ-1 unmanned aircraft, bringing its claimed total of destroyed MQ-1-type drones to 15. An IRGC graphic describes the aircraft as an American reconnaissance-combat UAV and says the interceptions were carried out using a new advanced Iranian air-defense system.

BREAKING: Houthi (Ansarallah) forces say they shot down a Saudi-operated Wing Loong II armed reconnaissance drone over Taiz province early today. The group claimed the aircraft was conducting hostile activity and said it was the 10th Wing Loong II downed since the latest escalation began.

BREAKING: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran Embassy in India mocks Trump in new AI clip, following early midterms results Dumps Trump into a “Hazardous Waste” bin.

BREAKING: 🇪🇸 Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez: "Yesterday, American society voted against the policies that only impoverish. Against hate. Against machismo. Against climate denialism and against the privileges of the elites. It happened in Brazil. It just happened in the US. And it will happen soon in Spain."

BREAKING: All polling stations across the United States have closed following the midterm elections, CNN reports. The last polling stations to close were in Alaska, where former Democratic Representative Mary Peltola came first in the state’s primary, securing 49.5% of the vote. The state’s general election will be conducted using ranked-choice voting. According to NBC News projections, Democrats are set to secure 53 of the 100 seats in the US Senate and 255 seats in the House of Representatives. A majority in the House requires at least 218 seats.