IRAN MAKES BRUTAL DONALD TRUMP ACCUSATION AS WW3 FEARS ON A KNIFE EDGE

What happened: Iran accused Donald Trump of seeking to topple its regime and is reportedly prolonging peace talks to deny him a political win before the US midterm elections on November 3. Key numbers: War began in February. Reuters/Ipsos poll: 31% approve of Trump, lowest of either term. Democrats lead Republicans 47% to 35% among registered voters. Why it matters: The standoff threatens to prolong a conflict that has disrupted global energy supplies, pushed fuel prices higher and damaged Iran's economy. Iranian officials expect renewed US and Israeli attacks rather than a deal.

Iran accused Donald Trump of seeking to topple its regime and is reportedly prolonging peace talks to deny him a political win before the US midterm elections on November 3.

The standoff threatens to prolong a conflict that has disrupted global energy supplies, pushed fuel prices higher and damaged Iran's economy. Iranian officials expect renewed US and Israeli attacks rather than a deal.