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President Donald Trump and Iranian officials seem to agree on one thing about their seven-month-old war. They each insist that the U.S. election calendar isn't motivating them to find an end to it. American concerns about high gas prices and inflation are hanging over the November 3 midterms. Despite economic sanctions and a naval blockade, Iran insists there will be no deal until the U.S. lifts these measures. Trump has dispatched more military resources to the region, but he's also declared he won't launch strikes before Nov. 3. Some Republicans are trying to distance themselves from Trump's stance, but it's challenging with the election so close.