Iran speaker cites US anti-war stance after midterms
The gist
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Americans voted "NO TO WAR" after Democrats flipped both houses.
His remarks signal Tehran is reading US midterms as pressure to end the war.
How it unfolded
- Feb 28, 2026The US and Israel launched the war on Iran suddenly.
- Nov 3, 2026After limited US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, Ghalibaf warned Tehran is ready for battle but said the US holds the key to preventing further conflict.
- Nov 4, 2026Projections showed Democrats flipped both houses of Congress; Ghalibaf posted on X that Americans said "NO TO WAR" and that he endorsed the message.