Iran-US deal still out of reach despite heightened diplomatic efforts
Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict between Iran and the United States remain stalled despite mediation attempts by Qatar. Recent limited US military strikes on Iranian assets have further complicated the situation following the US midterm elections.
Why it matters
The ongoing tension between the US and Iran has significant implications for global security and regional stability in the Middle East.
A member of IRGC at a military training center for ordinary citizens at Tajrish Square in Tehran, Iran, November 2, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, October 27, 2026. Igor Ivanko/Pool via REUTERS Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Moscow, Russia, October 27, 2026. Pavel Bednyakov/Pool via REUTERS Military training center for ordinary citizens at Tajrish Square in Tehran 1 of 3 A member of IRGC at a military training center for ordinary citizens at Tajrish Square in Tehran, Iran, November 2, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS By Parisa Hafezi and Jana Choukeir
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