Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the results of the 2026 US midterm elections represent a clear rejection of war by the American public, citing economic pressures and anti-military sentiment. He issued a warning that if the US government ignores this domestic will to serve foreign interests, it will face severe consequences. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Fox News interview that the ongoing conflict with Iran negatively impacted Republican candidates during the election cycle. Despite these setbacks, Trump expressed confidence that he would veto any 'insane' legislation passed by the new Democratic-led Congress while maintaining that bipartisan cooperation remains possible. The Democratic Party secured control of both chambers of Congress, flipping key seats in traditionally conservative states such as Texas, Ohio, and Kansas due to voter dissatisfaction with the economy and the war.
Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the Iranian leader's statement as a direct threat ('Nightmare') and quotes Trump's characterization of expected legislation as 'insane', emphasizing the conflict aspect rather than presenting a balanced diplomatic perspective.






