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Trump says US has no immediate plans to strike Iran, ‘getting everything we want’ in negotiations

BY GOLDIE KATZ AND AARON GLICK — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:52:36 GMT

US Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that there had been "a number of good conversations with the Iranians" after officials from the Islamic regime met with Qatari mediators in Doha.

Israel warns US that Iran may use chemical weapons, but Washington questions intelligence - report

BY AMIT AVITAN AND IDAN KWELLER — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:53:49 GMT

Israeli intelligence officials told their American counterparts that they believe Iran is rapidly advancing technology that would allow it to mount chemical weapons on missiles.

What is the importance of Qeshm Island to Iran, why does the US keep targeting it? - explainer

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:45:03 GMT

The island is both a threat and a vulnerability for the Iranian regime; the same geography that allows Iran to threaten shipping in Hormuz also exposes its military infrastructure to US strikes.

IRGC-backed Fatemiyoun gunmen killed in clashes at school used as training ground

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:48:53 GMT

Unknown gunmen attacked the terrorists on the base in the Bir-e Sofla School in the village of Bir, in Kahiri district of Konarak County, according to the organization.

US, Iran reviewing proposals to bridge differences, end war, Qatar mediators announce

BY REUTERS — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:51:24 GMT

Qatar added that there was an agreement to avoid escalation in the region and the gulf, and that both the US and Iran were committed to the mediation process.

Iran, US far from deal to end war as Tehran threatens response to US strikes

BY REUTERS — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:58:50 GMT

Mediators are working to bridge gaps between Tehran and Washington, as overnight US strikes on Qeshm Island and Iran's downing of a US drone threaten to complicate negotiations.

Trump 'days away' from launching nuclear strike on Iran, Tucker Carlson claims

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:36:23 GMT

"An American nuclear attack on Iran would set a new precedent," Carlson claimed in a post on X/Twitter a day before the US carried out "defensive" strikes on Qeshm Island.

US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Qeshm Island after Iran downs drone, officials tell 'Post'

BY AMICHAI STEIN AND ARIELLA ROITMAN — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:06:38 GMT

US officials said the strikes were defensive measures against Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets, and did not appear to signal a resumption of major combat operations.

Trump raises doubts over renewed attacks on Iran

BY REUTERS AND ASHER SMITH — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:52:53 GMT

Trump replied "no" when asked on Monday if he was considering resuming strikes on Iran, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence on doing so.

Araghchi says Qatari-mediated dialogue with US was ‘very intense’ despite lack of breakthrough

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:43:16 GMT

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Russian Foreign Ministry both urged all parties to the conflict to focus on political solutions rather than resorting to arms again.

Netanyahu urges Trump to attack Iran as US pursues further negotiations before midterms - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:14:31 GMT

Trump confirmed that he had spoken to Netanyahu while speaking to reporters on Sunday, and that they had discussed Iran but declined to share any further details.

Two oil tankers explode after hitting mine in Hormuz Strait, IRGC spokesperson says

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:42:47 GMT

"One of the vessels is a supertanker; it is currently engulfed in flames following a powerful explosion," the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy spokesperson said.

Israel ready to strike Iran with US, but specific joint goals remain unclear - sources

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:35:13 GMT

Trump and his non-military advisors were also worried about the impact of an additional round with Iran, which is unpopular in the US, on the Republican Party's chances in the midterm elections.

'Some optimism' in US-Iran negotiations despite major disagreements, sources tell 'Post'

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:27:11 GMT

US-Iran negotiations show some progress through Qatari mediation, but major disagreements over Tehran's nuclear program threaten a potential deal.

Israel, US have plan ready for third Iran war, Tehran's hidden weapons pose challenges - analysis

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:00:08 GMT

Israeli officials have pressed Trump to deal with Pickaxe Mountain, and anytime he has made threats relating to the facility, Iran has made clear it views it as a top strategic asset.

Iran has a hidden network of military agencies managing to smuggle hardware past US blockade

BY REUTERS — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:34:36 GMT

“This is the complete ecosystem of the Iranian military’s trade business," said Miad Maleki, a former senior official at the US Treasury Department who helped design the American sanctions on Iran.

Iranian negotiators in Doha to continue talks to end the US-Iran war, official says

BY REUTERS — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:24:47 GMT

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement on Saturday ordering the armed forces to be prepared to respond to any attacks.

Iran to receive Russian Su-35 fighter jets after US-Iran war ends, IRGC spokesman says - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:14:33 GMT

While the IRGC spokesperson did not specifically name Russia in the interview, it is the only established manufacturer of Su-35s.

Hezbollah unlikely to attack Israel in case of US-Iran war unless regime under threat - report

BY JONAH DAVIDOV — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:42 GMT

Hezbollah would, according to a senior Lebanese official, join the fight despite its weakened military capacity if the Iranian regime's survival was found to be at stake.

Trump says US ready to hit Iran's nuclear program 'in ten minutes' after speaking with Netanyahu

BY IDAN KWELLER AND AMIR BOHBOT AND AARON GLICK — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 02:20:08 GMT

"There are 'one or two sites' left that need to be dealt with, including Pickaxe Mountain. We can do it in ten minutes. We have a plan for it, and we can execute it very quickly," the president said.

Iran debating whether to maintain ban on nuclear weapons, regime's security chief Rezaei says

BY REUTERS — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:44:26 GMT

Rezaei also discussed US Vice President JD Vance's letter, saying that the "tone" of the Americans had "completely changed, which is a good sign as it shows the Iranian people's victory."

Trump 'has not made a decision' on Iran, Rubio tells press

BY AARON GLICK — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:14:48 GMT

A question was posed as to how the US planned to assist its allies in the region over the Iranian threat, with Rubio responding that "we're doing it now."

Araghchi says Vance's letter 'positive step' toward opening dialogue between Iran, US

BY AARON GLICK — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:43:51 GMT

On the nuclear issue, Araghchi said Tehran is in the "second phase" of reviewing proposals from mediators, according to Al Jazeera.

Khamenei: IRGC will have 'immediate, unrestricted response' to any US, Israeli threats

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:54:40 GMT

Khamenei ordered the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to update its target list with the aim of having "all tangible and intangible assets of the US and Israeli within reach of the armed forces."

Egyptian foreign minister 'extremely worried' US-Iran escalation will have major impact on Mideast

BY REUTERS — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:08:08 GMT

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday he was "extremely worried" that a new round of escalation in the war between the United States and Iran would be more destructive and have a m

Qatari mediators hold over 12 hours of talks aimed at renewing direct US-Iran negotiations

BY GOLDIE KATZ AND REUTERS — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:09:21 GMT

A diplomatic source told Axios that Qatari mediators were in contact with the White House over the course of Friday’s talks and that “there was positive progress" in the effort to reach a deal.

Trump says Iran is in 'big trouble,' insists US is in no rush to reach nuclear deal

BY IDAN KWELLER — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:03:12 GMT

Trump said the US was in no rush to reach a deal with Iran, citing Tehran's economic troubles as Qatari mediators worked to prevent another round of American strikes.

IRGC says two tankers stopped south of Strait of Hormuz after ignoring radio warnings from Iran

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:09:00 GMT

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Friday that two oil tankers were involved in an incident and stopped in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC intercepts, averts 'hostile fighter jet' over Qeshm Island, according to local reports

BY MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:10:16 GMT

The explosions over the water may have been warning shots fired at ships violating international agreements in the Strait of Hormuz, IRNA added, citing unofficial sources.

Iran unable to pay troops, fund proxies under Operation Economic Outcast, Bessent says

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:51:08 GMT

The operation, which was announced August 24, aims to cut Tehran's funding for the war, missile construction, cyberattacks, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).