Iranians celebrate setback for Trump in US election, and other Mideast news
Summary
Iranians celebrated a setback for U.S. President Donald Trump after Democrats won control of Congress, framing the result as a rejection of war. In Tehran, thousands marched in a government-organized demonstration marking the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the U.S. Embassy.
Key Points
- Iranian officials said the U.S. election result showed American voters rejected Trump’s war policy.
- Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Americans had said “NO TO WAR” and warned Washington against ignoring the vote.
- Thousands marched in Tehran in a state-organized rally marking the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover anniversary, burning American and Israeli flags.
