Qatar and other intermediaries are pressing Iran to allow U.N. inspections of attacked nuclear sites in exchange for partial U.S. sanctions relief, permission to sell oil and release of some frozen funds, sources say; Iran would seek Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s approval. U.S. and Israeli officials warn that if talks collapse they could carry out a week‑long, large‑scale strike on Iranian leadership, energy, nuclear facilities and infrastructure after the U.S. midterm elections; Israel’s chief

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Qatar and other intermediaries are pressing Iran to allow U.N. inspections of attacked nuclear sites in exchange for partial U.S. sanctions relief, permission to sell oil and release of some frozen funds, sources say; Iran would seek Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s approval. U.S. and Israeli officials warn that if talks collapse they could carry out a week‑long, large‑scale strike on Iranian leadership, energy, nuclear facilities and infrastructure after the U.S. midterm elections; Israel’s chief of staff has coordinated potential action with U.S. Central Command commander Cooper. Trump said negotiations via intermediaries are ongoing but an agreement is uncertain.