# US-Iran talks continue, but ‘deal unlikely’ before midterm elections

https://mins.news/en/item/78286

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-29 08:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/29/us-iran-talks-continue-but-deal-unlikely-before-midterm-elections?traffic_source=rss

> The United States and Iran are communicating through mediators, but remain far apart on what an agreement should contain. Washington intends to maintain economic pressure on Tehran, while Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher says a diplomatic breakthrough is unlikely before the midterm elections.

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