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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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High Iranian officials reported that the Islamic Republic deliberately extended talks with the United States to try to politically weaken Donald Trump in view of the midterm elections. (ANSA)

·Rome, Italy
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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.

·Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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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…

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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.

·Berlin, Germany
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The Washington Post broke the news in Washington, United States on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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