Mojtaba Khamenei: U.S. Policy on Iran Won’t Shift — SkimNews
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- Mojtaba Khamenei said anyone expecting the Republican defeat to change U.S. policy toward Iran was "seriously mistaken," adding that concessions would not dissuade Washington’s hostility.
- Democrats captured Senate seats in Kansas, Texas and South Carolina and took control of the House; Adam Hamilton’s Kansas victory delivered the party’s first Senate win there in 94 years, while Annie Andrews won a South Carolina seat held by Republicans since 1964.
- Trump accepted the outcome and said he was "absolutely willing" to work with Democrats, but blamed his absence from the ballot for Republican losses, including Ken Paxton’s failed Senate bid.
- Republicans lost ground in traditionally conservative strongholds as voter frustration over the cost of living, economic pressure and the administration’s handling of the Iran war fueled Democratic gains; the conflict also increased household energy costs.
- Tehran displayed a billboard reading "We will kill Trump," with bloodied portrayals of Trump, JD Vance, Steve Witkoff and Benjamin Netanyahu and banners reading "There will be blood," publicly expressing revenge after the Feb. 28 U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed Ali Khamenei.
- Iran strengthened military preparedness around strategically important nuclear facilities as reports said Washington and regional allies were preparing for possible fresh military action after the Nov. 3 elections.
- Congress, now controlled by Democrats, can block legislation, scrutinize government spending, investigate the administration and challenge presidential appointments, but Trump retains considerable authority over foreign policy and military operations.
Why it matters: The Nov. 3 victory gave Democrats control of both chambers, expanding their leverage over legislation, spending, investigations and appointments. Yet Trump retains considerable authority over foreign policy and military operations, so the electoral result does not by itself redirect the Iran confrontation.
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