The reaction followed Tuesday’s midterm elections, in which Democrats secured control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, delivering a significant political blow to Trump’s Republican Party.

The election results have been widely interpreted as a referendum on Trump’s leadership, with growing public dissatisfaction over the prolonged conflict with Iran, rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of living contributing to Republican losses.

Iranian officials were quick to interpret the outcome as evidence that American voters were increasingly opposed to the war. Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator, said Americans had voted against war and warned Washington against ignoring the message from the electorate.

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, also responded to the political developments, cautioning against the belief that changes in America’s political leadership would necessarily transform Washington’s position towards Iran.

Meanwhile, demonstrations were held in Tehran on Wednesday to mark the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the United States Embassy. Thousands of people gathered, with some burning American and Israeli flags while celebrating the Republican Party’s electoral losses.

The development comes amid continued uncertainty over the future of the conflict between Washington and Tehran. Despite diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing another escalation, tensions remain high, with military confrontations and disputes surrounding the strategically important Strait of Hormuz continuing to raise international concerns.

Trump has acknowledged that the war with Iran and its impact on fuel prices contributed to his party’s disappointing performance at the polls. The Democratic takeover of Congress is expected to create a new political challenge for his administration, particularly over military spending, foreign policy and future decisions concerning Iran.

However, it remains uncertain how far the Democratic-controlled Congress will go in challenging the president’s military decisions, particularly as the United States continues to navigate its strained relationship with Tehran.

For Iran, the election outcome represents an opportunity to portray growing opposition to Trump’s policies within the United States as a political victory, even as the underlying tensions between both countries remain unresolved.