Iran's Stance Unchanged Amid US Election Outcome

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claimed the U.S. election result is insignificant to Iran. With Trump's potential return, Iranians are worried about increased U.S. oil sanctions and support for Israel. Despite heightened tensions, Iran emphasizes its independence, focusing on relations with neighboring nations and avoiding direct engagement with the U.S.

Iran's leadership expressed indifference toward the U.S. election outcome, amidst ongoing tensions with Washington over support for Israel. President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the election result has no bearing on Iran, emphasizing the nation's reliance on its own strength and prioritization of relations with neighboring countries.

The re-election of Donald Trump could signal stricter enforcement of U.S. oil sanctions, a significant concern for Iranian leaders who worry about escalated actions against Iran. These include possible strikes on nuclear sites and empowered Israeli actions under Netanyahu's government.

The Iranian government remains cautious yet open to developing international relations, though direct talks with the U.S. remain banned by Supreme Leader Khamenei. Existing tensions stem from Trump's previous exit from the 2015 Iran nuclear pact and the imposition of severe sanctions, raising worries over a full reimplementation of the "maximum pressure" policy.

(With inputs from agencies.)