Iran’s Parliament Speaker Warns US Against Ignoring Anti-War Sentiment

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the US against defying public will, claiming Americans rejected war in Tuesday’s midterm elections, and threatened a “nightmare” if Washington ignores this sentiment. Ghalibaf posted on X that Americans chose “conscience” over the “cost of living,” endorsing their opposition to war, and cautioned the US government against serving “international paymasters and blackmailers.” His remarks followed elections where voters showed frustration over living costs, the Iran war, and corruption. Democrats flipped seven House seats, but control remains undecided, impacting President Donald Trump’s legislative support. Ghalibaf linked US economic concerns to anti-war sentiment, though he cited no specific polls to support his claim.