Iran's top negotiator: Midterms show Americans rejected war
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Iran's top negotiator said the Republican defeat in the U.S. midterm elections proves Americans rejected President Trump's war against Iran and its economic costs, endorsing the message "NO TO WAR" on social media. Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Iran's Parliament speaker, warned of a "Nightmare" if Trump resumes open conflict, while Trump acknowledged the war was "a piece" of the backlash. Voters prioritized affordability, with 86 percent viewing the war as bad for the cost of living. Trump downplayed resuming military operations despite ongoing limited strikes and Pentagon strike options. Iran demands oil sanction waivers, an end to the naval blockade, and released funds to open the Strait of Hormuz, with mediators working to narrow gaps.