Iran and the United States are still far from reaching a deal to end their conflict, according to a senior Iranian official speaking to Reuters on Tuesday. The official says Tehran does not accept Washington’s “excessive demands,” and reports continue to focus on whether diplomacy can prevent a renewed return to active conflict following the US midterm elections.

Across the outlets, the core message is consistent: a deal is not close, and negotiations face substantive obstacles. Daily Maverick and Al-Monitor emphasize the heightened diplomatic efforts underway and the timing around the US midterm elections. Middle East Eye likewise centers the claim that the deal remains out of reach and highlights the rejection of US demands. Investing.com presents the same Reuters-based framing, focusing on the lack of progress despite renewed diplomacy.