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Iran rejects U.S. surrender demands as delegations meet and fears of renewed fighting grow

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Delegations meet in Iran with the Middle East on edge over potential for renewed fighting
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Delegations are meeting in Iran while the Middle East watches nervously for a possible return to fighting. PBS NewsHour reports that Iran says diplomacy remains possible but rejects U.S. demands for surrender. The Times of Israel reports that Trump had no intention of hitting Iran again despite his bluster, but that with Tehran refusing to budge in negotiations, signs are pointing toward renewed fighting after the midterms. In Israel, CBS News reports that voters went to the polls in a national election that will shape the next government, with the Iran war looming large over their decisions.

This continues an earlier story: Trump hints at fresh Iran strikes as Tehran denies offering Hormuz deal

Later: Iran restates conditions for ending war with US as Washington warns of possible renewed strikes · Iran braces for possible new conflict with US and Israel despite diplomatic talks · US and Iran foreign ministers say a diplomatic end to the war is still possible · Iran's negotiators keep Doha talks going as fears of renewed U.S.-Iran fighting grow

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  1. PBS NewsHour

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    PBS NewsHour reports that delegations are meeting in Iran as the Middle East is on edge over the potential for renewed fighting, and that Iran says diplomacy remains possible but rejects U.S. demands for surrender.

  2. The Times of Israel

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    The Times of Israel reports that Trump had no intention of hitting Iran again despite his bluster, but that as Tehran refuses to budge in negotiations, signs are pointing toward renewed fighting after the midterms.

  3. CBS News

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    CBS News reports that Israelis voted in a national election set to shape the country's next government, with the Iran war looming large over their decisions.

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