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Iran Signals Openness to U.S. Deal Ahead of November Midterms
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Core Event
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told reporters at the United Nations General Assembly that Tehran is prepared to negotiate a new arrangement with the United States to end the ongoing conflict before Americans vote in the November midterm elections. He emphasized that Iran does not want the dispute to influence the U.S.
Background & Context
The June memorandum of understanding was brokered after a U.S.-led strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, prompting Iran to block the Strait of Hormuz—a chokepoint through which roughly 20 % of global oil shipments pass. The blockage disrupted world markets and spurred diplomatic efforts that produced the short-lived cease-fire. Since then, Iran has presented a new plan through intermediaries that would reopen the strait within seven days if the United States meets conditions already outlined in the earlier Islamabad agreement, including acceptance of a maritime transit route agreed upon with Oman.
Official Statements & Responses
President Donald Trump asserted that Iran is waiting for the U.S. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the proposed plan as a continuation of existing agreements, noting that the conditions are “nothing new.” Pezeshkian also reiterated Iran’s willingness to allow inspections of its nuclear facilities and denied any intent to assassinate the U.S. president.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We don’t want it to get to the midterm elections,” — Masoud Pezeshkian, iranian president
- “We wish Americans to return to the MOU before the midterms,” — Masoud Pezeshkian, iranian president
- “I believe we’ll make a deal right after the election because it doesn’t make sense for them not to,” — Donald Trump, days after president
- “We have introduced a plan to the United States through the intermediators that, if certain conditions are met, the Strait of Hormuz will be open at the end of seven days and talks will be restarted,” — Abbas Araghchi, iranian foreign minister
- “This has not been the position of the Iranian government that we seek to assassinate President Trump or his family members,” — Masoud Pezeshkian, iranian president
