As the Democratic Party secured control of both chambers of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections, Iran expressed skepticism that any shifts in the American power structure would lead to changes in its policies toward Iran. Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, warned that Iran would respond more forcefully if the U.S. resumes its aggressive actions.
On November 4, coinciding with the 'International Day Against Arrogance,' Khamenei issued a written statement asserting, "It is a great delusion to think that partisan changes within the U.S. ruling system will alter actions or that concessions to the U.S. will ease hostility toward Iran."
The 'International Day Against Arrogance' commemorates the 1979 takeover of the U.S. embassy in Tehran by Iranian students. Annually, Iran holds anti-U.S. rallies and related events on this day.
Following the midterm elections, where the Democrats gained control of both the Senate and the House, Khamenei emphasized that the U.S. policy toward Iran would remain unchanged regardless of the election outcome.
Khamenei issued a strong warning regarding the possibility of further U.S. attacks, stating, "If U.S. acts of aggression are repeated, the scope of war will be much broader." He claimed that Iran's actions against U.S. military bases in the region and measures taken in the Strait of Hormuz are part of its response to counter U.S. hegemony.
Referring to the U.S. as the 'Great Satan,' Khamenei asserted that the ultimate goal of the U.S. is Iran's submission. He reiterated his stance that even minor concessions could lead to increased pressure from the U.S., reaffirming Iran's hardline approach.
Khamenei concluded, "While the U.S. views the end of its hegemony as a distant future, we believe it is much closer than they think."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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