Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has celebrated the midterm election defeat of President Trump’s allies in Congress, stating that "the process of the U.S.’s collapse has accelerated." Republicans experienced significant losses in the elections, which some of Trump’s political advisors have linked to the ongoing war with Iran, citing its contribution to higher energy prices and inflation.
Khamenei's comments on X came despite his foreign minister's earlier remarks about "very intensive" peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. President Trump has indicated that the election outcome will not alter his approach to Iran, although a Democratic-controlled Congress is likely to increase pressure on him to end the conflict. Such a shift in congressional power could lead to increased efforts to halt funding or pursue impeachment proceedings against current officeholders.
Trump announced plans to end $4 billion in annual U.S. aid to Israel, a U.S. ally in the conflict with Iran, stating the move was intended to counter a talking point used by opponents of the Jewish state. This decision occurred shortly after Trump indicated he would not resume major operations against Iran following the midterm elections.