Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, which could shift US policy on Iran, Israel and Ukraine. Two sources told Reuters the risk of a new full-scale US attack on Iran after the vote has fallen, though a heavy Republican defeat could make Tehran more confident. On Ukraine, Democrats could propose new aid that might override Trump's veto with a two-thirds majority, though this would be slow to pass. Oil prices fell for three straight days, but low inventories are seen limiting further declines. Analysts also say the election could give some Asian countries reason to delay investment pledges made to avoid tariffs.
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Original headline: Mỹ đổi màu sau bầu cử: Ukraine thêm hy vọng, Iran đứng trước ngã rẽ
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