Iranian leaders welcome US midterms, but Trump may still attack
Summary
Iranian officials portrayed Republican losses in the U.S. midterm elections as public opposition to the war on Iran. Analysts said the results could increase pressure on President Donald Trump to seek an end to the conflict, but would not rule out further U.S. strikes. They also said Iran’s leaders may become less willing to compromise on demands including the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program.Key Facts
- Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Americans had rejected war and posted that Iran would not accept U.S. pressure.
- Iranian judiciary head Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei said Trump had been defeated in both war and politics.
- The article says the war began with U.S. and Israeli actions on February 28.
- Trump has discussed the possibility of attacking Iran but has said he has not made a decision.
- Analyst Sanam Vakil said Republican election losses could increase pressure on Trump to end the war, while leaving open the possibility of further strikes.
- Analyst Hamidreza Azizi said Iran’s leaders may become more uncompromising on demands, including conditions for partially reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said strength was the way to achieve what he called absolute deterrence, according to a statement released for the anniversary of the 1979 U.S. embassy seizure.
- Iranian authorities held demonstrations and speeches in Tehran and other cities to mark the embassy seizure anniversary.
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