Axios: Pressure on Iran to make nuclear concessions on the eve of massive attacks after the US midterm elections According to three American, Israeli and regional sources, regional mediators led by Qatar are trying to reach a diplomatic agreement to resume talks between the US and Iran and prevent the renewal of war after the US midterm elections. The Qataris are trying to convince Iran to allow UN inspectors to visit its bombed nuclear facilities in exchange for some relief from American sanctions. Why it matters: Unless a last-minute deal is reached, a new round of airstrikes is likely soon after the midterm elections. Major General Eyal Zamir, the Chief of Staff of the IDF, held talks with Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of CENTCOM, on Monday to coordinate before possible attacks. According to American and Israeli officials, such an operation is expected to include a week of extensive attacks on targets related to Iran's leadership, the energy sector, nuclear facilities and infrastructure. Trump's statements: US President Donald Trump said in a short interview with Axios on Wednesday that the negotiations with Iran are being conducted through mediators, but he emphasized that he does not know whether these negotiations will reach a conclusion or not. Trump said: "We have to finish the job; by agreement or otherwise. We'll see if the negotiations can succeed or not." Abbas Araji, the Islamic Republic's foreign minister, wrote on the X social network on Wednesday: "While our brave armed forces are fully prepared to defend the homeland, Iran continues to give diplomacy a chance to succeed." Behind the scenes: according to the sources, mediation efforts are underway led by Qatar and supported by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey. Qatari negotiator Ali al-Thawadi traveled to Tehran earlier this week to talk with Iranian officials about a possible deal with the Trump administration.