US election results spurred Iran into action: 'nightmare' warning to Washington

The results of the Congressional midterm elections held in the USA on November 3 also had an impact in Iran. After the Democrats gained the majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Baqir Qalibaf made a remarkable statement on his social media account.

Qalibaf evaluated the election results as a message from the American people against the war against Iran.

Sharing on the social media platform X, Kalibaf linked the election results in the USA with economic problems and the Iran war.

Kalibaf said, "Whether out of conscience or because of the high cost of living, Americans said no to war. We also support this message."

The Iranian official argued that the American people showed their reaction to the foreign policy of the Washington administration in the elections.

HARD THREAT TO THE USA: "YOU WILL ENCOUNTER A NIGHTMARE"

Kalibaf continued his statement with a direct warning to the US administration.

Stating that Washington should take the will of the American people into consideration, Kalibaf said:

"If the US government betrays the will of its people to serve international financiers and blackmailers, it will learn that our 'no' comes with a nightmare."

Qalibaf's statement came at a time when tensions between Washington and Tehran continued.

HOW DID THE IRAN WAR AFFECT THE US ELECTIONS?

The conflicts that occurred after US President Donald Trump launched attacks against Iran together with Israel in February 2026, became one of the important agenda items of the midterm elections.

The rise in energy prices due to the war increased the costs of gasoline and basic consumer products in the United States.

While the economic concerns of voters complaining about the cost of living came to the fore in the election campaign, Democrats also made significant gains in states where Republicans are strong.

Trump also acknowledged in his statement after the elections that the Iran war may have been effective in the losses suffered by the Republicans. However, he continued to defend the importance of his decisions regarding Iran.

DEMOCRATS HAVE ACHIEVED MAJORITIES IN BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS

In the US midterm elections, Democrats won the majority in the Republican-controlled Senate and House of Representatives, changing the political balance in Congress ahead of the remaining two years of President Trump's term.

The election results paved the way for Democrats to more fully monitor the Trump administration's economic and foreign policy decisions through Congress.

However, Trump's preservation of his presidential veto power is among the main obstacles that the new majority in Congress may face in legislative activities.