Iranian officials mock Trump's midterm losses, warn of new weapons if attacked

Iranian officials mocked President Trump over Republican losses in the US midterm elections, warning that Tehran would deploy "new weapons" if he resumes military action against the country. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Americans rejected war, while an adviser to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed the "US collapse has accelerated" and threatened a response with a "new doctrine" if attacked. State media also ridiculed Trump's electoral setbacks. Iran, which lacks free elections and ranks among the least free nations globally, had previously urged American voters to rebuke Trump and reportedly delayed talks to weaken his position. Officials remain wary that Trump might escalate strikes despite his stated preference for diplomacy.