Trump says the US was close to a deal with Iran that the election may have disrupted.
Trump, in remarks attributed to him in relayed clips, says the US was close to a deal with Iran that the US election disrupted, and that a deal will still be made. He says the US is not looking to escalate the war with Iran after the midterms, and says Pickaxe Mountain could be dealt with in one hour if needed but is not required at present.
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- First reported
- 9 Nov 2026 · 01:05 UTC
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- 9 Nov 2026 · 01:05 UTC
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