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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Parliament of Iran, says Americans have rejected war, warning Washington of a “nightmare” if it ignores public sentiment to serve foreign interests.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Parliament of Iran, has warned the United States against going against its citizens’ wishes, claiming that Americans have rejected war amid concerns over the rising cost of living.
In a post on X, Ghalibaf said Americans had chosen between their conscience and economic concerns, adding that Tehran endorsed their opposition to war.
“Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message,” Ghalibaf wrote.
He further warned the US government against betraying public sentiment to serve what he described as “international paymasters and blackmailers”.
“If the US govt betrays their public will to serve international paymasters and blackmailers, it will learn our NO comes with a nightmare,” he added.
Ghalibaf’s remarks come after the US midterm elections, which concluded on Tuesday, November 3. The elections saw voters express frustration over rising living costs, the war in Iran and concerns over government corruption.
Democrats have already flipped seven seats in the House of Representatives as they seek to secure control of the chamber. However, the race for the House majority remains too close to call, according to the latest election updates.
The results carry significant implications for US President Donald Trump, as control of Congress will determine the extent of legislative support for his administration and the level of congressional scrutiny he faces during the remainder of his presidency.
More from BusinessGhalibaf’s comments appear to draw a connection between domestic economic concerns in the US and public sentiment over the conflict with Iran. By invoking the cost of living and opposition to war, the Iranian parliamentary speaker sought to portray military confrontation as an issue that could carry political consequences for the US administration.
However, Ghalibaf did not cite any specific poll or survey to substantiate his assertion about American public opinion.
