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- Iran's chief negotiator stated that Americans voted 'NO TO WAR' following the Republican Party's midterm election losses, framing the results as public rejection of conflict.
- Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf endorsed the message on X, warning that if the U.S. government defies its citizens' will, it will face a 'Nightmare' in response.
- Trump acknowledged the midterms were influenced by the war and rising petrol prices, but insisted he does not regret the February joint attack with Israel on Iran.
- Khamenei released a statement asserting U.S. hostility toward Iran will not change and warned the war could expand if resumed.
- IRGC claimed four oil tankers caught fire from sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz and reported shooting down a U.S. MQ-9 drone, though BBC Verify found no evidence for the tanker incident.
- U.S. officials confirmed limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after the IRGC fired on a U.S. aircraft, signaling ongoing military escalation despite indirect peace talks.
Why it matters: The Republican midterm setback ties war fatigue to electoral consequences, pressuring Trump’s Iran policy. With the Strait of Hormuz still volatile and no verified proof of IRGC claims, the risk of miscalculation rises as both sides escalate while talks remain stalled.
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