Trump says Iran ‘negotiating on fumes,’ insists midterms won’t affect his war decisions -

President Donald Trump said during a Cabinet meeting that Iran was “negotiating on fumes,” while pushing back against suggestions that political concerns surrounding upcoming midterm elections could influence his approach to the conflict.

Trump says Iran ‘negotiating on fumes,’ insists midterms won’t affect his war decisions -. President Donald Trump said during a Cabinet meeting that Iran was “negotiating on fumes,” while pushing back against suggestions that political concerns surrounding upcoming midterm elections could influence his approach to the conflict. Speaking alongside members of his administration, Trump said his decisions regarding Iran would be based on national security priorities and the interests of the United States rather than electoral considerations. He maintained that political timelines would not determine how his administration responds to developments involving Tehran. The president’s comments came as tensions between Washington and Iran remained high, with continued uncertainty surrounding negotiations, military decisions and the possibility of f...