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Oct 20, 2026 at 7:14 AM ET
Iranian officials say Tehran is prolonging U.S. talks
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Senior Iranian officials say Tehran has deliberately prolonged talks with the United States to weaken President Donald Trump politically ahead of November's U.S. midterm elections. They say fears of renewed military action and deep distrust of Washington have also reinforced Iran's reluctance to reach a quick deal to end the war. Analyst Saeed Leylaz said the approach influences the U.S. election without unlawful action.
WHO: Senior Iranian officials
WHAT: Senior Iranian officials said Iran has deliberately prolonged talks with the United States.
WHEN: Oct 20, 2026
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The officials said Tehran is seeking to weaken Donald Trump politically ahead of the U.S. midterm elections; they also cited fears of renewed military action and deep distrust of Washington.
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