US midterms: Will defeated Donald Trump put London in danger zone?

Defeated, humbled, rejected, where does Donald Trump go from here.Lord Sadiq Khan slammed Donald Trump after Republican losses in the US midtermsGettyBut London could soon be impacted by Trump’s response to the crushing election results, which could potentially lead to more Iran-backed attacks on the capital.Trump initially struck an unusually conciliatory tone after the election losses, praising the Democrats for their campaign, while criticising Republicans.He also signalled that he is ready to use his presidential veto as he heads towards political gridlock in Washington.The clock, though, is now already ticking on his presidency and his attention will very quickly turn to legacy, or trying to shape one which he can trumpet as a list of achievements in office.Donald Trump at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington DCGettyBut Trump’s challenge lies in more than one capital; Tehran as well as Washington DC.Unless he can end his Iran war, he will find it extremely difficult to better address the cost-of-living crisis being suffered by millions of households across America.Gridlock in Tehran and gridlock in Washington will firmly tie Trump’s hands.But he also made clear that he is ready to ramp up the US military campaign against the repressive and brutal Tehran regime."We have to do something large," he told Fox News, adding that it could involve a "heavy hit".Iranians hold a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and an anti-US placard depicting Donald Trump during a rally in front of the former US embassyAFP/GettyIran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei responded to the threats with his own warning that if America strikes his country again the response "will expand to an even greater magnitude".Trump has been politically undermined by the midterms and consequently his negotiating position with Tehran has been weakened. Read MoreTo strengthen his hand in talks with Iran, America’s Commander-in-Chief may be tempted to dramatically increase air strikes in the Middle East conflict. The blitz could be a precursor to fresh negotiations to end the conflict.But if Iran comes under new attack it is likely to lash out at America and its allies in the Middle East and Europe including the UK.Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s security committee, said European countries would be targeted with missiles if they allow US planes to use their bases to attack his country. Iran has been accused of being behind a security incident at the US base at RAF FairfordPA WireAndy Burnham has blamed the incident on Tehran.So if the Middle East war escalates, London may find itself the target of retaliation by Tehran.