Trump says Iran deal could happen, says there is no rush to strike

Politics · First reported 2 Nov, 21:36 · Updated 22:04

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Donald Trump said he was in no rush to strike Iran after the midterm elections and suggested a deal could be possible. The reports describe ongoing talks, with one noting that Qatari mediators were awaiting responses from both countries while reporting that progress was building.

Trump said the US would act “one way or the other,” but that there was no rush to strike Iran after the midterms.
Trump said a deal with Iran could happen; a separate report also described a deal as possible.
The longer report said Qatari mediators were waiting for US and Iranian feedback on a draft agreement, while a Qatari diplomat said progress was building.

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Key facts

Trump’s comments: On Monday, he said he was in no rush to strike Iran after the midterms and that a deal could happen.
Voting day: November 5, according to the Hindustan Times report.
Talks: The report says Qatari mediators were awaiting US and Iranian feedback on a draft agreement.
Strait of Hormuz: NDTV says Tehran offered to reopen it under strict conditions.