Reuters reported that U.S. President Donald Trump said on Nov. 2 a deal with Iran remained possible and cast doubt on strikes after Tuesday’s midterm elections, as fuel prices weigh on voters.
Asked whether he was considering attacks on Iran after the Nov. 3 vote, Trump answered, “No,” Reuters reported. He said an agreement with Tehran “could happen” and argued that Iran must not acquire a nuclear weapon.
Vice President J.D. Vance said he and Trump felt good about the prospects for a negotiated settlement, adding, “We’re going to keep on working at it.” Vance described the exchanges with Iranian officials as “a number of good conversations,” Reuters reported.
Iranian negotiators were in Doha on Nov. 1, when Qatar-mediated discussions entered their third consecutive day, Reuters reported. The outlet described the Iran war as a leading cause of high petrol prices, which were weighing on voters and adding pressure on Trump to end the conflict.
A day earlier, Trump had left renewed strikes open, according to EconoTimes’ Sunday report on the talks; Tehran described Qatar-mediated contacts as ongoing. The U.S. midterm elections were scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3.
