Iran says US election results paused mediators' work over talks to end crisis

​Iran's Foreign ​Minister Abbas Araqchi ‌said on ​Sunday that the results of ‌the US midterm elections have brought a pause to mediators' work with ‌regard to talks aimed at reaching ‌a deal between Tehran and Washington to end the crisis in the region. He ⁠told ​Iranian ⁠state TV that Iran will have ⁠to wait for mediators to resume ​a diplomatic path.

Democrats captured majorities in ⁠both the Senate and House in ⁠Tuesday's ​US election, prompting gloating from Iranian officials over the results, ⁠which were seen as a blow ⁠for ⁠US President Donald Trump.