Trump may order major Iran strike if Republicans suffer losses in midterm election: Axios

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described recent US attempts at dialogue as a positive step while maintaining that Iran remains prepared for potential military conflict. He confirmed that Iranian delegations are consulting with mediators in Qatar but denied any immediate plans for direct meetings with US officials.
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The ongoing diplomatic posturing between the US and Iran remains a critical factor in Middle Eastern geopolitical stability and global oil market volatility.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran/X Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday described Washington's attempt to open dialogue with Tehran as a "positive step", saying an Iranian delegation is in Qatar to continue consultations with mediators amid renewed concerns over the possibility of another conflict.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Araghchi said Tehran had studied a letter sent by US Vice President JD Vance last week, while declining to rule out the possibility of another military confrontation.
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