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OPENING EDITION · 04 CONTRIBUTIONSIranian leaders are reading the Democratic victory through the war. The incoming Congress can shape spending and scrutiny, but the transition leaves negotiators facing different political and institutional clocks.
Qatar’s latest reviewed briefing describes continuing mediation without a breakthrough. Reports of strikes on Qeshm underline the gap between negotiations and protection for people and shipping.
Reuters reports further Iran–Qatar talks on Sunday. A separate company account of an October 30 vessel incident leaves responsibility unresolved and underscores the distance between diplomacy and maritime safety.
Araghchi says no U.S. meeting is planned; Rubio says Trump has not decided on fresh strikes and prefers diplomacy. Neither account establishes a settlement or resolves a separate vessel allegation.
