{
  "id": 19009335,
  "title": "Iran says no progress on US negotiations since midterm results",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/iran-says-no-progress-on-us-negotiations-since-midterm-results",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T19:42:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-no-progress-us-negotiations-midterm-results"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday that there has been no progress in mediation efforts regarding peace talks between Tehran and Washington to end regional hostilities since the US midterm elections. Araghchi told reporters that the election results have been a shock to everyone and that time is needed for the atmosphere to become conducive to mediators resuming their visits.\n\nUS President Donald Trump said in a phone interview with CNN that it is highly unlikely the US will order fresh attacks on Iran if talks to end the conflict progress, noting that it depends on whether a \"very strong agreement\" is signed. While Trump indicated he would prefer not to strike infrastructure, he stated that the US has identified potential targets, including 38 bridges that could be knocked down in one hour. The Jerusalem Post reported that Trump also noted a third US aircraft carrier strike group recently arrived in the region and that he would hit Iran hard if necessary.\n\nBoth the US and Iran have continued to strike vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. While shipping has been hit in or near the strait, Iranian state television said officials had not confirmed any missile strikes on Iranian territory following blasts heard in areas such as Qeshm Island. Iranian media suggested that explosions heard in southern Iran on Saturday were related to Iranian military activities rather than US strikes.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-he-is-highly-unlikely-to-order-iran-strikes-if-talks-19009645",
        "published": "2026-11-08T14:46:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Trump says renewed attacks on Iran highly unlikely if talks show progress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-renewed-attacks-on-iran-highly-unlikely-if-talks-show",
        "published": "2026-11-08T17:52:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Trump says he is unlikely to order Iran attack if talks progress, CNN reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-he-is-unlikely-to-order-iran-attack-if-talks-progress-cnn-19003401",
        "published": "2026-11-08T18:00:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Trump says return to war with Iran ‘highly unlikely’ if negotiations produce progress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-return-to-war-with-iran-highly-unlikely-if-negotiations",
        "published": "2026-11-08T18:16:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Trump says military action against Iran may not be necessary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-military-action-against-iran-may-not-be-necessary",
        "published": "2026-11-08T18:29:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Trump tells CNN he is 'highly unlikely' to order Iran attack if talks progress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-tells-cnn-he-is-highly-unlikely-to-order-iran-attack-if-talks",
        "published": "2026-11-08T18:33:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "‘They’re a failing nation’: Trump says fresh Iran strikes ‘highly unlikely’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/theyre-a-failing-nation-trump-says-fresh-iran-strikes-highly-unlikely",
        "published": "2026-11-08T19:15:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-he-is-highly-unlikely-to-order-iran-strikes-if-talks",
        "published": "2026-11-08T19:44:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}