Following the U.S. midterm elections, the results were interpreted by Iranian officials as a clear signal. For Iran, this was more than just an election; it was a confirmation that the American people had spoken regarding their stance on war.
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament, analyzed the unofficial results. In a statement, he declared, 'Vicdan meselesi mi yoksa maliyet mi? ABD halkı savaşa hayır dedi ve biz bu mesajı destekliyoruz.' (Whether out of conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message). His words were clear: the American people had made their stance on war unequivocal.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher #Ghalibaf says Americans have said no to war, whether moved by conscience or by the rising cost of living, and that #Iran agrees with them on this message. #USElections https://t.co/zc8a0FyGLI
Qalibaf's message was not just a statement of support for the American people; it was a warning to the U.S. government. He emphasized that if the U.S. government serves 'international paymasters and blackmailers,' it would face a 'nightmare.' This warning came in the context of ongoing tensions, particularly the U.S. naval blockade of Iran and security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.
Amid these tensions, Qatar continued to play a mediating role between Washington and Tehran.
Amid these tensions, Qatar continued to play a mediating role between Washington and Tehran. The involvement of the Gulf state is a key factor in regional diplomacy, as it works to navigate the complex situation between the two nations.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Americans rejected war in the midterm elections and warns the US government of a “nightmare” if it disregards their message. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/E6prjPltpO
The victory of the Democrats in the midterms is seen by Iranian officials as a rebuke to policies initiated by the Trump administration. They interpret this as a rejection of war and a call for a shift in U.S. policy. The warning from Qalibaf is a clear indication that Iran is watching how the U.S. government responds to the public mandate.
In a statement to the media, Qalibaf warned, 'Si el Gobierno de EEUU traiciona la voluntad de su público para servir a chantajistas y financiadores internacionales, aprenderá que nuestro NO viene acompañado de una pesadilla.'
🇮🇷 Iran’s parliament speaker is taking a victory lap on America’s midterms. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Americans voted "NO TO WAR," and Tehran couldn't agree more. But he also threw in a pretty serious warning: "If the U.S govt betrays their public will to serve international paymasters and blackmailers, it will learn our NO comes with a Nightmare." Ghalibaf is clearly enjoying the election results, using Trump's domestic political troubles to warn him against another round of fighting with Iran. Writer: Julie