{
  "id": 19150785,
  "title": "US and Iran are quietly negotiating as Middle East remains on edge. Here’s what to know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/us-and-iran-are-quietly-negotiating-as-middle-east-remains-on-edge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T10:06:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/us-and-iran-are-quietly-negotiating-as-middle-east-remains-on-edge-heres-what-to-know/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump has suggested that a major conflict with Iran is less likely following the Democratic Party's midterm election losses. In interviews with CNN and CBS' \"60 Minutes,\" Trump expressed a preference for diplomatic solutions to the ongoing tensions between the two nations. Iran has also been actively engaged in negotiations with the United States, seeking to avert military action and open the possibility of broader talks. However, the prospects for a deal remain uncertain as both sides continue to hold firm on their respective demands. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cautioned that a breakthrough is not imminent. President Trump has emphasized that military action remains an option, but he has also expressed regret over the recent war and acknowledged that voters did not favor an aggressive stance. Iran, for its part, has utilized the election results to bolster its leverage in the negotiations, asserting that the White House must now take its own stance. Despite the ongoing negotiations, both the United States and Iran continue to maintain reservations about key aspects of the discussions, including Iran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz, and economic concerns.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump has offered his clearest indication yet that intensified diplomacy could avert another major round of fighting with Iran, in the wake of his party’s disastrous midterm election results. Trump told CNN on Sunday that renewed US military attacks are “highly unlikely” if Tehran makes progress toward an agreement on its nuclear … The post US and Iran are quietly negotiating…",
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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."
}