Iranians Rejoice at Trump's "Crushing Defeat," Leaving Netanyahu Cornered

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As news of U.S. President Trump's crushing defeat broke, citizens in Iran, which is at war with the United States, took to the streets to celebrate. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who failed to secure a majority in the recent general election, has found himself even more cornered following the defeat of his primary backer, President Trump.

Reporter Kim Young-a has the details.

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Tehran citizens poured out to the site of the former U.S. Embassy.

[Death to America!]

Coincidentally, November 4, when Trump's crushing defeat was confirmed, marked "National Day of Fight against Global Arrogance" designated by Iran following the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover. The event turned into a celebration of Trump's defeat.

[Alireza Zakani / Mayor of Tehran : Trump has lost on all fronts. Trump has been defeated. All of this is thanks to your efforts.]

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned in a statement posted on his official website that if U.S. aggression is repeated, Iran will launch broader retaliation.

The downfall of his backer, Trump, has dealt a double blow to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Netanyahu raised allegations that Arab voters engaged in fraudulent voting during last month's general election where he failed to secure a majority, but the election commission, investigative authorities, and even the Israeli president dismissed the claims.

[Isaac Herzog / President of Israel : I have full trust in the work of the Shin Bet, the Israel Police, and law enforcement authorities.]

Furthermore, ultra-Orthodox parties belonging to the right-wing coalition decided not to nominate Netanyahu as the next prime minister, raising the likelihood of his downfall.

With a large number of pro-Palestinian candidates winning seats in the U.S. midterm elections and discussions even emerging over restricting arms exports to Israel, Netanyahu's position is growing increasingly narrow.

The two leaders of the United States and Israel, who initiated the war with promises of overthrowing the Iranian regime, have instead fallen into the trap of war and plunged into political crises.

(Video by Jang Hyun-ki, Design by Kang Yoon-jung)
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