Trump pushes ahead on Iran deal as midterms loom, vows to stay the course

President Trump said Iran is 'negotiating on fumes' and that November’s midterm elections will not shape his Iran strategy, signaling optimism that a near deal to curb Iran’s nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is achievable, while U.S. strikes and GOP skepticism complicate the process and key issues remain over uranium stockpiles, sanctions relief, and whether a ceasefire should cover Israel’s actions against Hezbollah and other Iran-backed groups in the region.