# Iran’s calculations as US escalation looms: Trust, midterms and Hormuz

https://mins.news/en/item/117663

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-27 15:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/27/irans-calculations-as-us-escalation-looms-trust-midterms-hormuz?traffic_source=rss

> As regional powers intensify diplomacy to prevent another escalation in the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran is holding firm to its red lines. It wants sanctions relief, an end to the US naval blockade of its Gulf ports and guarantees against renewed US attacks in exchange for helping restore normal Hormuz traffic; Washington wants further concessions, including on Iran’s nuclear programme. Analysts cite Tehran’s distrust of Washington, hopes that economic pressure will secure better terms, and approaching US and Israeli elections as factors shaping its stance.

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