Mojtaba Khamenei warns US as Iran rejects policy shift after elections

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned that Washington’s hostile approach towards Tehran will remain unchanged despite the outcome of the US midterm elections, dismissing hopes that political changes in America could lead to a shift in its Iran policy.

In a strongly worded message published on his official website on Thursday, Khamenei said those expecting a change in US policy following the elections were seriously mistaken. He argued that replacing political parties or factions in Washington would not end American hostility towards Iran.

His remarks came just hours after US President Donald Trump’s Republican Party suffered setbacks in the midterm elections, raising questions about the political direction of his administration.

According to AFP, Khamenei also rejected the idea that making concessions to Washington could persuade the United States to abandon its opposition to Iran.

The Iranian leader issued a fresh warning against military escalation, saying any renewed aggression against his country would dramatically widen the scope of the conflict.

The statement comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent the Iran-US war from resuming. Tensions remain high as American and Israeli leaders have recently issued threats of renewed military strikes against Iranian targets.

The conflict between Iran and the United States began on February 28. Mojtaba Khamenei assumed power in March following the leadership transition but has yet to make a public appearance since taking office.

Meanwhile, Iran’s chief negotiator and parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, also reacted to the American election results, claiming that US voters had rejected war.

In a message posted on social media platform X, Ghalibaf said American citizens had voted according to their conscience and in response to growing economic pressures, including inflation.

He warned that if the US administration ignored public sentiment and continued making decisions under external pressure, it could face serious consequences.

Iran’s judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, also weighed in on the election outcome, claiming that Trump had suffered defeats on both military and political fronts.

Ejei further asserted that Iran would continue to inflict setbacks on the American president in the future.

The statements from Iran’s top leadership underline Tehran’s determination to maintain its position despite political developments in Washington. They also signal that the US midterm election results are unlikely, in Iran’s view, to ease tensions or eliminate the risk of another military confrontation.