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An Iranian government supporter carries an Iranian flag and a poster depicting Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei with a rifle as he walks beneath a matching banner during the annual rally marking the anniversary of the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover, outside the former embassy in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.
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Iranian officials celebrated the rejection of the Republican Party and President Donald Trump by voters in the U.S. midterm elections. Concerns about the Iran war and its impact on fuel prices helped the Democrats win control of Congress. Iran’s chief negotiator praised Americans for saying “no to war” in a social media post. The region remains on edge over possible renewed U.S. military operations against Iran. Talks continue, with American allies urging restraint. Recent strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz have raised questions about Washington’s next steps. The strategic waterway has seen repeated incidents since the conflict began.
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