Oil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on ships

What happened: President Trump said the war with Iran was partly to blame for Republican midterm losses, telling The Wall Street Journal he does not regret the conflict. Iran's chief negotiator said the results showed Americans rejecting the war. Key numbers: Four oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Why it matters: The attacks continue despite indirect talks via Qatari, Pakistani and Saudi mediators. Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council called the U.S. response to Iranian demands "not convincing. Coverage: 9 outlets in 24h

President Trump said the war with Iran was partly to blame for Republican midterm losses, telling The Wall Street Journal he does not regret the conflict. Iran's chief negotiator said the results showed Americans rejecting the war.

The attacks continue despite indirect talks via Qatari, Pakistani and Saudi mediators. Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council called the U.S. response to Iranian demands "not convincing.