Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has dismissed the possibility of a shift in Washington’s approach towards Tehran following the US midterm election
results, asserting that changes in American political leadership or party dynamics would not alter what he described as Washington’s hostility towards Iran. Warning against any renewed American aggression, Khamenei said that Tehran’s response would be significantly wider if the United States launched another attack against the country. Reacting to the US election results, Khamenei said those expecting a change in Washington’s behaviour following shifts in political power were "gravely mistaken". He also cautioned against the belief that making concessions to the United States could persuade it to abandon its hostile approach towards Iran. Iran's Supreme Leader further invoked developments in the Gulf, particularly around the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz, arguing that recent events had exposed the limitations of American military power. According to Khamenei, the developments in the region had shattered the perception of American invincibility and demonstrated the vulnerability of governments that depend on foreign powers for their security instead of relying on their own people. His remarks come amid continuing tensions between Tehran and Washington, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a strategically critical flashpoint in the region. Khamenei's warning signals that Iran does not expect a change in US policy regardless of the outcome of its domestic political contest and intends to maintain a hardline position against the American aggression.
