Iran's chief negotiator and parliament speaker, Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf, has stated that Tehran endorses the message sent by American voters following the significant setbacks suffered by the Republican Party in the US midterm elections. Ghalibaf asserted that the American public has clearly rejected war through the ballot box.

In a sharp warning directed at the US regime, Ghalibaf stated that if Washington betrays the will of its public to serve international paymasters and blackmailers, it will face severe repercussions. The rhetoric highlights the ongoing deep-seated hostility between the two nations despite shifting domestic political landscapes in America.

Meanwhile, US regime leader Donald Trump acknowledged that the poor electoral performance of congressional candidates was partially driven by the conflict with Iran and the resulting surge in petrol prices. However, Trump insisted that he holds no regrets regarding the joint military strikes launched against Iran alongside Israel in February.

The geopolitical situation in the Persian Gulf remains exceptionally fragile, marked by disputed incidents involving oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and downed drones. While Iranian authorities claim to remain open to dialogue through Qatari-mediated channels, indirect negotiations have seen little to no tangible progress.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk