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Iran submitted a new nuclear proposal to Washington on Thursday, 5 November 2026, a day after Trump's party suffered a sweeping defeat in the US midterm elections. Iran also sought Russian support and reached out to regional powers during the same push. Iran International reported that the defeat has prompted debate in Tehran over whether Iran should seize the chance to negotiate a deal or keep pressure through its control of the Strait of Hormuz. Hardliners are calling for continued pressure, arguing that Democratic gains offer little prospect of a change in US policy toward Tehran.