Iran Backs US Voters’ Message Rejecting War

Istanbul (ANTARA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said the American people had rejected war, following major electoral losses for US political parties that largely support war against Iran. He added that Tehran backed this anti-war stance.

“Whether out of conscience or because of the cost of living, the American people are saying NO TO WAR, and we support this message,” Qalibaf said in a statement on social media platform X on Wednesday.

He warned that if the US government betrayed the will of its people to serve “vested interests and international extortionists”, it would face a “nightmare”.

The statement came after US midterm elections held on Tuesday (3 November). Democrats were projected to regain control of the Senate and House of Representatives, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.

Trump and Israel launched a war against Iran in February this year.

Meanwhile, Qatar continues to mediate between Washington and Tehran amid tensions over the US naval blockade and security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran said on Monday that it was still exchanging messages with the US through mediators. Tehran also said the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depended on Washington’s decision to end the blockade.