Ghalibaf: Americans voted 'no' to the war; Trump vows new attacks
Iran's parliamentary speaker said U.S. voters rejected a war started by Donald Trump, while Trump acknowledged electoral effects and promised fresh strikes.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran's parliament and a central negotiator in talks between the U.S. and Iran, said that American voters had rejected the war that Donald Trump started more than nine months ago and is unable to finish.
Ghalibaf framed the election result as a clear message from U.S. citizens. He said: "Conscience or cost of living, the Americans said 'no' to the war and we support this message. If the U.S. government hands over the will of its people to serve the international treasuries and blackmailers, it will learn that our 'no' comes with a nightmare."
His remarks underline Tehran's view that domestic politics inside the United States are shaping Washington's room for maneuver on Iran. Ghalibaf has played a prominent role as a negotiator in contacts between the two countries.
Election outcome and a pledge of fresh strikes
After it became clear that Republicans had lost control of both chambers of Congress, Donald Trump acknowledged the war in Iran had affected the elections, but he announced new attacks. The president's statement suggests a continued willingness to use military force despite electoral backlash.
The exchange highlights the risk that military escalation and electoral politics will feed on each other: Tehran points to voter fatigue and economic pressures in the United States, while Washington signals readiness for further operations.
For now, diplomats and analysts say the developments increase uncertainty in an already tense relationship, with consequences for negotiations and regional stability.
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