Global reactions to U.S. midterm election results

International media outlets reported widespread reactions to the U.S. midterm election results, with many emphasizing the Democrats' congressional gains. French newspaper Libération referred to the outcome as 'une vague bleue,' or blue wave, while Britain's Daily Mail called it a 'historic blue tsunami.' The Times of Inder's headline noted 'midterm blues for Trump.'

In the Middle East, the Tehran Times attributed the Republicans' defeat to President Trump's decision to attack Iran earlier this year. The newspaper's headline read, 'The Iran war comes home to hit Trump at the ballot box.' The war, which Trump promised would be over quickly, has dragged on, sent oil prices soaring, and affected many Americans' daily lives with the affordability crisis.

In Israel, media focused on the implications of the Democrats' victory for U.S. support of the Jewish state and its war in Gaza. The Times of Israel highlighted Democrat and Muslim candidate Abdul El-Sayed's win in the Michigan Senate race, while Haaret, noted his opposition to Israel as no barrier to winning battleground states.

Foreign leaders largely avoided direct comments on the results, as midterms are seen as a domestic issue. However, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez praised the outcome, stating, 'American society voted against policies that only impoverish, against hate, against machismo, against climate denialism and against the privileges of the elites.' In South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa called the results a sign of a new era in world relations.

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov suggested the Democratic Party's return to power would negatively affect U.S.-Russian relations. In Germany, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius congratulated Democrats on an 'historic victory,' emphasizing Berlin's continued commitment to cooperation with Washington.

China's foreign ministry spokesperson described the midterm elections as an 'internal affair of the United States,' while Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance for global stability.