From The Japan Times · Parisa Hafezi · · 40s
Iran prolongs talks to influence U.S. midterms
Iran delays peace talks to weaken Trump ahead of U.S. elections.
In brief
Iran delays peace talks to weaken Trump ahead of U.S. elections. Iran is prolonging negotiations with the U.S. to undermine Trump's political standing before November's midterm elections. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Iran prolongs talks
Iran has deliberately prolonged negotiations with Washington to weaken U.S. President Donald Trump politically ahead of November's U.S. midterm elections.
“Iran is preparing for renewed Israeli and U.S. attacks, not for a deal with America to end the war”
Tehran's strategy
Senior Iranian officials claim Tehran is convinced Trump is ready to resort to renewed attacks to break the eight-month-old war stalemate.
“The clerical establishment is determined not to give Trump a political victory”
Stalemate fears
Deep distrust of Washington and fears of renewed military action have reinforced Tehran's reluctance to strike a quick deal to end the war.
The big picture
Iran is prolonging negotiations with the U.S. to undermine Trump's political standing before November's midterm elections.
