# Trump says US and Iran would have reached a deal but for midterms

https://mins.news/en/item/135007

- TASS, 2026-11-09 03:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2214577

> US President Donald Trump said Iran would have signed an agreement to resolve its conflict with the United States if not for the November 3 midterm elections. He said a deal would still be reached.

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