Joy in Iran over ‘Trump’s defeat’ in US midterm elections – but war is not over

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According to The Guardian, following the 2026 US midterm election results, a triumphalist atmosphere has emerged in official Iranian circles. Banners in Tehran’s Enqelab Square declaring 'We will kill Trump' highlight the depth of official animosity toward the US president. International relations scholar Ehsan Movaheidian claimed the Islamic Republic has succeeded in 'regime change' in America. However, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned that expecting a shift in US policy due to partisan changes is a 'serious mistake.' Meanwhile, concerns are mounting that Trump may launch a military strike in the two months before the new Congress convenes. Hillary Clinton suggested that Trump, feeling trapped and resentful, might react aggressively. Simultaneously, China is pursuing diplomatic efforts to mediate and ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump continues to claim that he retains the strength to end Iran's military capacity at any time.