Kayhan

Some analysts see it as carrying both economic and political weight for Putin, and as giving Trump an opportunity to show voters action is being taken on fuel prices ahead of congressional midterm elections.

The outlet Kayhan published a commentary asserting that Trump had no viable path forward from a predicament of Iran's making, and cited the Hebrew-language publication Calculist, whose coverage pointed to a weakening of the United States' economic standing.

Some political analysts have noted the possibility that voters could turn toward Democratic candidates in the November 3rd elections as a way of expressing dissatisfaction with Trump and his Republican allies.

Steps said to be under consideration, including securing passage through the Strait of Hormuz, directing financial payments to households, and the diesel arrangement with Putin, are described as part of a broader effort to strengthen Trump's position ahead of the vote.

Iran's conservative clerical establishment pushed back.

Kayhan newspaper alleged that Zarif had compromised national security and acted in ways that served Washington's interests.

Tasnim news outlet called on Zarif to apologise, while Raja News raised the question of whether he might face legal proceedings.

As of the time of reporting, no court proceedings had been initiated.