{
  "id": 18124129,
  "title": "Iran supreme leader says those expecting US policy shift 'seriously mistaken'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/iran-supreme-leader-says-those-expecting-us-policy-shift-seriously",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T13:32:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261104/iran-supreme-leader-says-those-expecting-us-policy-shift-seriously-mistaken"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TEHRAN — Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, declared on Wednesday that those anticipating a change in U.S. policy were gravely mistaken, following the recent midterm elections that saw Democrats gain control of the U.S. Congress. Khamenei's statement, published on his website, warned that individuals harboring any hope that the actions of the dominant power could be altered through political shifts or concessions to the U.S. were also deluded. The recent Democratic victory in the U.S. elections, driven by dissatisfaction with economic conditions, tariffs, and the ongoing conflict with Iran, has intensified pressure on the regime. Diplomatic efforts are currently underway to prevent further escalation in the war, which erupted on February 28. Both U.S. and Israeli officials have recently warned of potential resumption of attacks against Iran. Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since assuming power in March, cautioned that any further aggression would significantly broaden the conflict.",
  "summary": "TEHRAN — Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Wednesday that anyone expecting a shift in U.S. policy was \"seriously mistaken,\" hours after midterm elections dealt a blow to President Donald Trump. \"Those who still harbor even the slightest hope that the behavior of the hegemonic system might change through partisan or factional shifts, or who imagine that making concessions to the U.S. can…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ayatollah Khamenei asserts U.S. policy shift expectations are \"seriously mistaken.\"",
    "Democrats' congressional win fuels pressure on Iran regime.",
    "Diplomatic efforts aim to prevent further escalation in ongoing war."
  ],
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        "title": "Iran supreme leader says those expecting U.S. policy shift ‘seriously mistaken’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/iran-supreme-leader-says-those-expecting-u-s-policy-shift-seriously",
        "published": "2026-11-04T12:14:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Iran supreme leader says those expecting US policy shift 'seriously mistaken'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/iran-supreme-leader-says-those-expecting-us-policy-shift-seriously-18128105",
        "published": "2026-11-04T13:27:13.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "Iran supreme leader says midterms results will not reverse US’ “hostility” towards Tehran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/iran-supreme-leader-says-midterms-results-will-not-reverse-us",
        "published": "2026-11-04T14:07:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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