Iran says deal with US to end war remains elusive

A senior Iranian official stated on Tuesday that talks with the United States regarding a resolution to the ongoing conflict have not yet yielded an agreement. While diplomatic efforts to contain the escalation continue, the official emphasized that the two sides remain far apart, adding that Tehran rejects what it characterizes as excessive demands from Washington. Mediation efforts, primarily led by Qatar, are ongoing to prevent further conflict, even as the path to ending the war remains difficult following the U.S. midterm elections.