Mediators plan separate US-Iran talks within two days

Mediators are preparing to hold separate talks with the United States and Iran today or tomorrow, according to a source cited by Reuters, in a new effort to explore understandings between the two sides. The upcoming discussions will address a modified version of Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz over a seven-day period. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has not ruled out a return to military escalation against Iran, even before November's midterm elections. Trump recently rejected Iran's latest proposal while keeping the military option on the table. He also expects further talks with Tehran, reflecting the continuation of both diplomatic and military tracks in his approach to the crisis, according to Axios.