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Israeli intelligence assessments suggest ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations could produce enough progress to convince President Trump to temporarily delay renewed military strikes against Iran, according to the Financial Times. The report comes amid claims that Netanyahu is pressing Trump to resume strikes following Tuesday's midterm elections. Qatar is mediating a proposal involving reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for easing U.S. restrictions on Iranian oil exports, although major disagreements remain over Iran's nuclear program.