‘Skip the TED talk’: Iran trolls Vance over midterm defeat analysis
The speaker of Tehran's parliament jabbed the U.S. vice president for his 614-word missive on X.
Iranian officials have taken aim at U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's challenger JD Vance over his analysis of the Republican Party's devastating midterm election loss. On Thursday, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, mocked Vance with a social media post, accusing the vice president of being "a losing gambler unable to walk away from the table" while America "teeters on an Israel-First cliff."
Vance's post on X, published within 24 hours of the GOP's electoral wipeout, outlined four steps he believed could help voters return to the party in future ballots. These included ending the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, focusing on the cost of living and inflation, putting America first, and changing the relationship with Israel. The post marked Vance's first attempt to distance himself from the conflict, which U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly defended.
The war between the U.S. and Israel began on February 28, resulting in the elimination of much of Iran's top leadership. In retaliation, Iran attacked U.S. targets in the Middle East and threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime chokepoint for oil and gas supply. This standoff led to a surge in fuel and fertilizer prices, exacerbating the cost of living in the U.S. and creating a challenging electoral environment for the Republicans, who suffered a historic defeat on Tuesday night.
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