'Hazardous waste': Iran Embassy mocks Trump after Republicans' setback in US midterm elections

Iran's Embassy in India has taken a fresh dig at US President Donald Trump after his Republican Party suffered a major setback in the 2026 US midterm elections. The embassy shared a meme on X showing four people lifting Trump and throwing him into a dustbin marked 'Hazardous Waste'. The post was captioned, "The U.S. midterm elections", seemingly mocking Trump and his party following their electoral defeat. The meme comes after Democrats made sweeping gains in the November 3 midterm elections, winning control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The U.S. midterm elections 😄 https://t.co/KDm874Cb1f -- Iran in India (@Iran_in_India)

November 4, 2026 How the internet reacted to the meme One user said, "Today is the best day for DEMOCRACY." Another person wrote, "Special thanks to the great people of Iran and their leadership for making it happen. International trash thrown in the dustbin." A third individual added, "Trump must accept defeat in his totally unjust, unlawful, anti-human Iran war he initiated." Iran says Americans voted against war Iran has also used the election result to target Trump's policies, particularly the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran. Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said American voters had sent a clear message against war and rising living costs.

"Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message," Ghalibaf wrote on X. The conflict, which began in February following US-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, has remained largely at a stalemate. It has also pushed fuel prices higher and increased economic pressure on American households. Trump acknowledged that the Iran war may have contributed to the Republican Party's poor performance, although he maintained that voters understood his approach towards Tehran. What happens next for Trump? The Democratic takeover of Congress could make it harder for Trump to push his legislative agenda.

Democrats will have greater powers to investigate his administration, scrutinise its decisions and influence government spending. However, the election result does not take away Trump's presidential powers. He can still veto legislation, issue executive orders and make key foreign policy decisions. Trump has also indicated that he could resume large-scale military operations against Iran if diplomatic efforts fail. The election setback has weakened Trump's political position, but the coming months will show how he handles an increasingly challenging Congress.