According to Iranian officials and experts, Iran is deliberately prolonging talks with the US to weaken President Donald Trump's political position before the 3 November midterm elections. Iran wants the US to meet a proposed 7-day ceasefire first, covering an end to hostilities, easing oil export curbs, releasing frozen assets and lifting the US maritime blockade, before nuclear talks that Washington wants at the center. Iranian officials believe Trump may resume strikes, so Tehran is preparing for new attacks rather than betting on a quick deal. Meanwhile, US gasoline has stayed above 4 USD per gallon since mid-June, fueling voter discontent that is hurting Republicans, and the war has now lasted nearly 8 months, far longer than Trump's initial prediction of a few weeks.
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