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Iran Delays War Talks to Hurt Trump Politically Before US Midterms

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Iran Delays US Talks to Undermine Trump Politically, Officials Say

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Senior Iranian officials told Reuters that Tehran is deliberately delaying talks with the United States to politically weaken President Donald Trump before the upcoming midterm elections. The officials also cited distrust of Washington and fears of renewed military action as reasons for the delay. Iran is reportedly preparing for potential attacks from Israel and the US, not for a peace agreement.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Iran is delaying US talks to politically weaken President Donald Trump before the November elections.
  • Three senior Iranian officials and a regime insider confirmed the strategy to Reuters.
  • Distrust of Washington and fears of renewed military action also contribute to the delay.
  • Iran is preparing for potential renewed attacks from Israel and the United States.
  • Officials believe Trump is ready to launch new strikes to break the war deadlock.

Ynetnews publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read Ynetnews’s full report from the link at the top of the page.

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