Iran criticizes Trump after electoral defeat. "It's Pinocchio"

The recent U.S. elections have been interpreted in Tehran as a rejection of war, particularly against Iran. Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, highlighted that American voters expressed their opposition to conflict. Donald Trump acknowledged that the war with Iran contributed to the Republican Party's poor performance. Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, warned that U.S. hostility would not change despite political shifts in Washington. They indicated a potential escalation in military responses, moving beyond previous principles of proportionality. Additionally, Iranian officials threatened Gulf states that might support U.S. operations against Iran, asserting that any future conflict would lead to severe consequences for those involved.