US and Iran are quietly negotiating as Middle East remains on edge. Here’s what to know

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US President Donald Trump is offering his clearest indication yet that intensified diplomacy could avert another major round of fighting with Iran, in the wake of his party’s…

US President Donald Trump is offering 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 program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He also told CBS’ “60 Minutes” that he was “not looking to” escalate the war. Trump went further Monday after meeting Qatar’s prime minister, saying he does not believe that additional military action against Iran is necessary for now.

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