'This was the reality we had to confront, the reality that far too many preferred to ignore' President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he expected the United States to reach a deal with Iran, but only after the midterm elections scheduled for November 3. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• 'This was the reality we had to confront, the reality that far too many preferred to ignore'S1

• President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he expected the United States to reach a deal with Iran, but only after the midterm elections scheduled for November 3.S2