Iran Prolongs Talks in Stalemate to Influence U.S. Midterms, Officials Say
- Iran is deliberately prolonging nuclear negotiations to weaken President Donald Trump politically ahead of the November midterm elections, senior officials say.
- The conflict, which began in February after U.S. and Israeli strikes, drove annual inflation to 73.6% and caused Tehran to effectively close the Strait of Hormuz.
- On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed that Tehran's "seven-day plan" remains on the table, offering to reopen the strait if Washington lifts its maritime blockade.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Israel on Monday to discuss the situation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; meanwhile, officials report Tehran remains braced for renewed attacks.
- Analyst Saeed Leylaz argues that a sustainable deal remains impossible due to deep-seated distrust, stating, "Nothing will go back to the pre-war status quo.
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Iran has deliberately prolonged negotiations with the United States to try to weaken the US President, Donald Trump, politically before the mid-term legislative elections in November, affirm high authorities. At the same time, fear of new military action and deep mistrust of Washington reinforce Tehran's reluctance to quickly reach an agreement to end the war.
️️ Iran is delaying talks with the US to prevent Trump from winning the midterm elections
Iran is deliberately delaying talks with the US in an attempt to weaken President Donald Trump's political position ahead of the midterm congressional elections on November 3. Three senior Iranian officials and another source familiar with the...
Reports have emerged that Iran is deliberately delaying peace talks to inflict a political blow on U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the U.S. midterm elections on the 3rd of next month. There are also signs that Iran is escalating attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz to put upward pressure on international oil prices, while simultaneously seeking to secure favorable terms in negotiations with the United States. On the 20th (local time), R…
In the days before the midterm elections in the United States, the Iranian regime wants to do maximum harm to the US president by holding up oil prices through attacks.
Tehran is convinced that the US president is ready to resort to new attacks to try to break the deadlock in the war.
Trump's war in Iran has far-reaching consequences. His own electorate is also disappointed. Tehran wants to take advantage of the displeasure. According to insiders, the government even dreams of "bringing down Trump's presidency". The key to this is therefore the street of Hormus.
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