Ghalibaf said that "Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message."
Americans have said 'NO TO WAR,' Iran speaker says as Democrats take Congress
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- Iran's chief negotiator says Americans voted 'no to war'
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