US President Donald Trump is weighing renewed strikes, a deal or continued pressure on Iran after Republicans’ midterm losses, which he acknowledged were partly driven by the war. Vice President JD Vance is urging an agreement, while Qatar is seeking support for a draft deal that could restart talks within days. Brent crude fell to about $93 a barrel on Thursday as hopes of diplomacy eased fears of immediate escalation. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.