Trump lost the election, first assessment came from Iran

As the November 3 midterm elections are behind us, US President Donald Trump's party, the Republicans, is suffering a major defeat in the election, according to unofficial results. In his statements before the election, Trump pointed to the post-election period for a possible new wave of attacks on Iran. While the unofficial results continue to be reflected in the US press, a statement about the election results also came from Iran.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Baqir Qalibaf evaluated the unofficial results of the midterm elections in the USA in his post on his social media account.

'WE SUPPORT THE MESSAGE OF THE AMERICANS'

Regarding the Democrats gaining the majority in the Senate in the US midterm elections, Bakır Kalibaf said, "If the US government ignores the will of its own people in order to serve international power groups and blackmailers, it will learn that Iran saying 'no' will come with a nightmare. Is it a matter of conscience or the cost? Americans said 'no' to the war and we support this message."

TRUMP IS BEHIND THE DECISIONS HE MADE

On the other hand, US President Donald Trump, while evaluating the results of the Congressional midterm elections in which the Democrats were leading, said that he was "absolutely sure that the decision he made regarding Iran was correct."

Repeating his comment that they would have won the elections very easily if he had been on the ballot, Trump said, "I said think as if I were on the ballot, but it seemed like (the voters) did not agree. In most cases, they did not like the candidates."

Trump stated that he was ready to work with Democrats and stated that "he had the right to veto everything, but he did not want to do this for 2 years."

While evaluating the impact of the election results on policy towards Iran, Trump pointed out that many people criticized the rise in oil prices because of Iran. "I am absolutely confident that the decision I made regarding Iran was and continues to be absolutely correct for the long-term benefit of our country and indeed the world," Trump said.

Asked whether tensions would rise in Iran, Trump said they would evaluate it and do so if they see "an opportunity."

Regarding the allegations of using nuclear power against Iran, Trump said, "I don't need it. We have already destroyed them."