Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is willing to reach a deal with the United States before Americans vote in November’s midterm elections, framing the timing as a priority to end the war.
Both outlets report Pezeshkian’s comments as a response to claims about when any potential agreement would occur. The Hill adds that he pushes back on President Trump’s assertion that Iran is waiting until after the midterms to settle the conflict. NBC similarly links his remarks to the desire to end fighting ahead of the U.S. electoral calendar, though it focuses more broadly on Iran’s stated readiness.
In context, the statements signal an effort by Iranian officials to influence U.S. negotiation expectations by emphasizing earlier engagement, rather than postponement. The sources describe the remarks but do not provide details of what terms either side would accept or whether talks are underway.
