TEHRAN (Web Desk) – Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said the outcome of the US midterm elections will not bring a fundamental change in Washington’s policy toward Tehran, arguing that a shift in political leadership would not end what he described as American hostility.
In a statement, Khamenei said those expecting a different approach from the United States following changes in its political leadership were mistaken. He also rejected the idea that concessions could persuade Washington to abandon its position toward Iran.
The remarks signal that Tehran does not expect the US election results to substantially alter its assessment of the bilateral relationship. Khamenei said the belief that American hostility could be ended through concessions reflected a serious misconception.
He also issued a warning against further US military action, saying Iran’s response to any renewed attack would be delivered on a much broader scale. The statement did not provide details about what such a response might involve.
Khamenei’s comments referenced recent developments in the Gulf and the situation around the Strait of Hormuz. He said those events had undermined the perception of American invincibility and exposed the limits of relying on foreign powers for security.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important waterway for international energy shipments. Any heightened tension in the Gulf or disruption around the strait can raise concerns about regional security and the movement of commercial vessels.
Khamenei also criticized governments that, in his view, depended on outside powers instead of relying on their own populations. He presented the recent developments as evidence that such reliance could leave countries vulnerable when tensions escalate.
The Iranian leader further warned that even the slightest indication of surrender would diminish the sacrifices made by the Iranian people and those killed in the conflict. His statement framed continued resistance as a matter of national resolve as well as a response to external pressure.
The comments come amid continuing tensions between Tehran and Washington. The statement did not outline any new diplomatic initiative or specify whether Iran would pursue additional measures following the US midterm elections.
Khamenei’s remarks instead emphasized continuity in Iran’s position, regardless of changes in the US political landscape. He argued that electoral outcomes would not, by themselves, resolve the underlying dispute between the two countries.
The warning over a possible renewed attack also underscores the risk that military confrontation could intensify if tensions rise again. While the statement did not describe a specific trigger or timeline, its language made clear that Tehran was seeking to deter further action by Washington.
The remarks may also be intended for domestic audiences, reinforcing the leadership’s message that Iran should not depend on political changes abroad to secure its interests. Khamenei’s reference to the sacrifices of the public and those killed in the conflict placed national unity at the center of that message.
No additional details were provided about the circumstances surrounding the recent Gulf developments cited in the statement. The remarks nevertheless indicate that Tehran views those events as significant to its regional posture and its assessment of US power.
