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Iranian officials say Tehran is prolonging US talks to influence the November 3 US midterm elections
Senior Iranian officials, speaking anonymously, told Reuters that Tehran has deliberately extended negotiations with Washington to weaken President Trump politically ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The war began in February when the US and Israel struck Iran, and Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz since then. Iran's proposal, relayed via Qatari mediators, would reopen the strait within seven days under Iranian control if the US lifts its maritime blockade, eases oil export restrictions, releases frozen assets and ends hostilities.
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The wires report Iran's deliberate delay as a pressure tactic on Trump before the midterms; the NYT leads with Tehran taunting Trump over gas prices and bracing for what comes after the vote.
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JPJerusalem PostINTERNATIONAL4d ago
“Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to punish Trump ahead of US midterms, officials say”
RReutersCENTER4d ago
“Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to influence US midterms, officials say - Reuters”
TNew York TimesLEFT4d ago
“Iran, Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Braces for Aftermath of Midterm Elections”
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Iran has deliberately prolonged talks with the US to weaken Trump politically before the November 3 midterms
