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U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged Wednesday that the Iran war was the key factor in his party's sweeping midterm election losses, after Vice President JD Vance urged Republicans to be "honest" about it, the Korea Times reports. Trump said the war's role in the defeat was "largely true," while also seeking to shift blame to fellow Republicans and saying he accepts the results. The White House insisted Trump is "still your president" a day after the losses, which were seen as a referendum on his second term. Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei dismissed hopes of a U.S. policy shift, saying those expecting one were "seriously mistaken," and warned the Middle East war would widen if Washington resumes attacks. Democratic gains in both chambers could expose Korea to fresh trade uncertainty, as experts say the shift would do little to curb Trump's trade policies, the Korea Times adds.