[U.S.-Iran Diplomatic Negotiations Stalemate as Both Sides Refuse to Concede] Deep Tide TechFlow reports that on September 30, according to Jinsan Data, AXIOS cited sources familiar with the negotiations stating that Qatari mediators attempted this week to facilitate a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran, but progress has been minimal as both sides remain unwilling to make concessions. The U.S. believes it currently holds the upper hand and sees no need to compromise, while Iran has made it clear that it will only consider making concessions on nuclear issues if the U.S. agrees to reinstate the memorandum of understanding signed in June this year. Mediators from other regions, such as Pakistan and Egypt, have continued to urge Iran to compromise, but the mediation efforts are facing increasing resistance. The current stalemate in negotiations has further reinforced market speculation that the likelihood of a U.S.-Iran military conflict escalating again is growing. Some U.S. officials have pointed out that Trump may order the resumption of large-scale military operations after the midterm elections.