Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said on Wednesday that American voters had rejected war through the US midterm elections, describing the reported Republican losses as a message against Washington’s military involvement in Iran.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, Qalibaf said Tehran welcomed what he interpreted as growing public opposition to the conflict.
“Whether out of conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message,” he wrote.
Qalibaf also warned the US administration against disregarding what he described as the will of American voters.
He said that if Washington chose to serve “international paymasters and blackmailers” instead of its own citizens, it would face a “nightmare.”
His remarks followed Tuesday’s US midterm elections, in which Democrats were projected to gain control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, according to the report, dealing a political setback to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party.
Qalibaf linked the election results to the US-Israeli war against Iran, which the report said began in February, although the extent to which the conflict influenced voters’ decisions has not been established.
The Iranian official’s comments come amid continuing diplomatic efforts to address tensions between Washington and Tehran, particularly over the reported US naval blockade and security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar has been acting as a mediator between the two countries, seeking to facilitate communication despite their continuing disagreements.
On Monday, Iranian officials said Tehran was still exchanging messages with Washington through intermediaries.
Iran also maintained that reopening the Strait of Hormuz depended on the United States ending its naval blockade.
The strategic waterway is a major route for international oil and gas shipments, making its security a matter of significant concern for global energy markets.