Trump pairs Iran talks with limited strikes as Republicans lose Congress
Trump's stated preference for an Iran deal has been followed by fresh strikes, while Democratic gains in Congress create the prospect of greater scrutiny of the war.
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Trump says he wants talks, not prolonged war
Deutsche Welle - Persian ↗Vance voices optimism as Qatari delegation visits Tehran
BBC Persian ↗Trump calls overnight attacks limited, warns of more
VOA Persian ↗Trump confirms an attack on Iran's Qeshm
Radio Farda ↗Democrats win Congress, opening scope for war oversight
Iran International (Persian) ↗Trump accepts Republican defeat and offers Democratic cooperation
VOA Persian ↗Treasury imposes fresh Iran sanctions, Tabnak reports
Tabnak ↗Trump says Iran war hurt Republicans, but he would repeat it
VOA Persian ↗Reports say renewed U.S. attacks on Iran remain possible
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