Javad Zarif, tagged President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance in an anti-war tweet after their electoral victory. Other electoral officials downplayed the impact of the election on Iran’s positions.
“The American people, including most Muslims, have spoken loud and clear in rejecting a shameful year of U.S. complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza and carnage in Lebanon,” Zarif posted. Tagging the President-elect and Vice President-elect, Zarif continued “Let us hope that the incoming administration of @realDonaldTrump and @JDVance will stand against war as pledged, and will heed the clear lesson given by the American electorate to end wars and prevent new ones.” He offered a suggestion for the incoming administration, noting “Iran, having shown its resolve and ability to stand up to any aggression, will not be swayed by threats, but will be cognizant of respect.”