Tehran (The COW News Digital) Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has welcomed what he described as the American public’s rejection of war against Iran, saying Tehran supports the message conveyed by US voters.
Reacting to the American elections, Ghalibaf said that whether driven by the voice of conscience or growing living costs, the American people had said no to war.
“We support this message,” he said, according to remarks reported by the media.
Bagher Ghalibaf statement comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, with the Iranian parliamentary speaker framing the American public’s position as a rejection of military confrontation.
He argued that the public’s opposition to war should be respected by the US government, warning against decisions that could undermine the will of American citizens.
In a further warning, Ghalibaf said that if the American administration betrayed its people’s wishes in favour of international powers and those seeking to exert pressure, it would face serious consequences.
“If the US government betrays the will of its people for international masters and blackmailers, it will learn that our ‘no’ carries a nightmare with it,” Ghalibaf said.
The remarks reflect Tehran’s continued criticism of Washington’s policies and its opposition to any military action against Iran.
Ghalibaf’s comments also linked public concerns over rising expenses with opposition to war, suggesting that economic pressures and the desire to avoid conflict were important factors in the American public’s response.
Iran has repeatedly called for an end to military threats and has criticised US policies that it considers hostile.
Ghalibaf’s latest remarks appear to present the American public’s reported rejection of war as a political message that could influence Washington’s approach to Iran.
However, the statement represents the Iranian parliamentary speaker’s interpretation of the election outcome. The source material does not provide detailed voting data or an official assessment establishing that the elections were specifically a referendum on a potential war with Iran.
The comments come at a time when international attention remains focused on relations between Tehran and Washington and the broader implications of any escalation.
Any potential military confrontation between the two countries could have consequences extending beyond the Middle East, affecting regional stability, energy markets and international security.
Ghalibaf’s statement underscores Tehran’s position that the American public’s opposition to conflict should be taken into account by policymakers.
The Iranian speaker’s warning also signals that Tehran intends to maintain a firm stance against what it views as external pressure or threats.
