Iran Prolongs Talks in Stalemate to Influence US Midterms

October 20, 2026•Read full article on source

Iran has deliberately prolonged talks with the US to try to weaken Donald Trump politically ahead of November's US midterm elections, senior officials say, while fears of renewed military action and deep distrust of Washington have reinforced Tehran's reluctance to strike a quick deal to end the war.

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