Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Garibabadi, said that Tehran is not waiting for the results of the US midterm elections to determine its foreign policy. According to him, Iran will make any decision necessary for its interests and national security, without being influenced by external factors. Referring to the American attack on Kesham Island, Gribabadi said that as far as Tehran is concerned, the state of war is still ongoing, and any Iranian response will be in "legitimate self-defense".

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Garibabadi, said that Tehran is not waiting for the results of the US midterm elections to determine its foreign policy. According to him, Iran will make any decision necessary for its interests and national security, without being influenced by external factors. Referring to the American attack on Kesham Island, Gribabadi said that as far as Tehran is concerned, the state of war is still ongoing, and any Iranian response will be in "legitimate self-defense".