Iranian leaders view the US midterms as a rejection of Trump's war and a strategic defeat for the US.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • NPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.01:29
  • Trade deals were announced between Donald Trump and Gulf States, alongside renewed clashes between the US and Iran and inflation data guiding Fed policy.01:27
• Mojtaba Khamenei →

  cleric and 3rd Supreme Leader of Iran since 2026

  • Iran uses Qatar to transmit a nuclear proposal to the US while Rezaei delivers Khamenei's message to Russia.Fri 12:59
  • Iran leadership includes Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, while a senior adviser warns of full-scale offensive operations.Fri 12:19
• Mohsen Rezaei →

  researcher ORCID 0000-0002-0875-0442

  • Kremlin and Mohsen Rezaei are negotiating the supply of advanced air defense systems and discussing regional security.Fri 18:19
  • Iran seeks a trade route deal with Oman while Mohsen Rezaei takes over as security official and Abbas Araghchi speaks on Iran's diplomatic stance.Fri 05:12

Related events

• The failing Iran war, midterm elections, and erratic trade wars are straining US administration and political focus.Aug 30
• Iranian leadership, including IRGC official Mostafa Izadi, rejects foreign imposition of power and discusses national defense culture.Sep 22
• Iran attempts to hold the world economy hostage as Democrats consider their role in potential political shifts regarding Congress and war powers.Aug 14
• America conducted precision strikes against Iran's armed forces, with operations supported from the Middle East.Sep 25
• Voters are showing support for Donald Trump based on the war in Iran, while Democrats are actively seeking political gains in the House of Representatives.Aug 29