WorldUpdated November 9

G7 diplomats assess possible effects of US midterm losses

The G7 foreign ministers’ Paris meeting on November 9–10 gives diplomats an opportunity to assess whether Republican losses in the US midterm elections could affect Washington’s approach to Ukraine, the Middle East and close partners. Four G7 diplomatic sources cited by Asharq News say Democratic gains could narrow the White House’s room to maneuver, while cautioning against assuming a return to traditional US multilateralism as President Donald Trump largely directs foreign policy. Iran and Lebanon are among the expected agenda items. The assessment is conditional, not evidence of a policy shift. Separately, the Saudi Foreign Ministry has emphasized the Kingdom’s support for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomatic solutions. In June, the Kingdom welcomed a US-Iran agreement to end military operations and begin negotiations toward a permanent agreement; in October, it stressed opening negotiation channels to prevent renewed military escalation.

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