# Iran sees ‘golden opportunity’ for a sweetheart deal after US midterms, expert says

https://mins.news/en/item/135612

- France 24, 2026-11-09 13:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/iran-sees-golden-opportunity-for-a-sweetheart-deal-after-us-midterms-expert-says

> Paymon Azmoudeh, an Iran commentator at Forward Global, says Iran views the US midterm results as a golden opportunity for a favorable deal. Statements differ over further US military action: Donald Trump says renewed strikes are “highly unlikely” if talks progress, while Iran’s foreign minister says the midterms have paused mediators’ work.

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