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Rep. Jim Himes says the "the Iranians now, in some sense, control what happens on Election Day"

Rep. Jim Himes says the "the Iranians now, in some sense, control what happens on Election Day"

Summary

Representative Jim Himes from Connecticut said that Iran has influence over events happening on U.S. Election Day. He made this statement after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen an important shipping route called the Strait of Hormuz and to restart negotiations.

Key Facts

  • Rep. Jim Himes is a Democrat from Connecticut.
  • He spoke on the TV program "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan.
  • Himes said Iran has some control over what happens on U.S. Election Day.
  • This statement came after President Trump rejected Iran’s proposal.
  • The proposal involved reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for shipping.
  • The proposal also included restarting talks between the U.S. and Iran.
  • President Trump did not accept Iran’s offer to negotiate.
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