Iranian officials see US midterm vote as rejection of Trump's war policy

Iranian officials celebrated U.S. midterm election results, viewing them as a rejection of President Donald Trump and his war policy against Iran. Democrats won control of both congressional chambers, a sharp setback for Trump. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, said those hoping for U.S. policy changes are "gravely mistaken," citing persistent American hostility. Demonstrators in Tehran burned U.S. and Israeli flags, while officials warned Washington against ignoring voters' anti-war message. The war, launched by the U.S. and Israel in late February, has disrupted global energy markets and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations continue, with Vice President JD Vance expressing optimism about a potential settlement, despite recent limited strikes on Iranian targets.