Hezbollah chief says Trump's midterm defeat is 'an opportunity'

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem described US President Donald Trump's recent midterm defeats as "an opportunity" for his movement and other opponents of the US in the region.

"Today, we have a good opportunity. Trump was defeated in the elections... an earthquake has occurred in America," Qassem said in a speech broadcast live to supporters.

"His defeat has ramifications for us that are in a way positive," he added.