Iranian President Pezeshkian said when asked whether the war could end before year-end that the decision rests with the US. He said, If the current US administration wants to reach an agreement within the framework of international law, it can; if it does not, then whether the conflict ends before or after the US midterm elections makes no difference to us.

Al Arabiya TV cited an Israeli source saying a new round of strikes on Iran appears only a matter of time. The source said Iran is accelerating relocation and fortification of Natanz nuclear facilities. Israel assesses a US‑Iran agreement is unlikely and said Washington seeks to end the war with Iran either through a political deal or by a decisive strike to overthrow Iran’s regime. The source warned that if Iran crosses Israel’s red lines, Israel will strike Iranian nuclear sites again, with or without US participation.

The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to defeat a measure that would have required the president to withdraw U.S. forces from hostile actions against Iran. The vote split largely along party lines; four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the resolution. Held ahead of the midterms, lawmakers tied the Iran conflict to recent energy price rises, saying higher gasoline and diesel costs are creating political pressure for Republican candidates and adding costs for farmers, businesses and consumers. Senate Majority Leader John Thune described the vote as political but said GOP candidates can distance themselves from the president; some Republicans urged an end to the conflict or plans to reduce energy costs.