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Iran's armed forces chief laid out five conditions on 3 November: an end to wars on all fronts, full sanctions relief, reparations, recognised sovereignty over Hormuz and guarantees against attack. Qatar says mediators are exchanging proposals live. Another official cited seven.
Subhash Gupta5 min
US officials say the military struck Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on 2 November, destroying a launcher after Iran again fired at a US aircraft, in what they call limited, defensive action. Iranian media reported five explosions. Qatar-mediated talks go on.
Prateek Rawat5 min
The US has warned Gulf allies to prepare for possible short, intense strikes on Iran as early as 4 November, say reports citing officials. Trump says there is 'no rush' and no decision has been made; Qatar-mediated talks continue and Iran warns of retaliation on economic and civilian targets.
Amita Sahani4 min
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called for an end to 'neither war nor peace' and said Iran's conditions must be met. President Pezeshkian said the government would pursue it. A US newspaper reported that Vice President Vance sent a letter to Mohsen Rezaei, at Trump's direction, to test talks.
Reyaansh Agarawal4 min
Brent crude settled at $116.72 a barrel on Friday, its highest close since 29 April and the third weekly gain in a row. The rally rests on expectations of a US and Israeli strike on Iran after the US midterms and Houthi attacks on Saudi targets, not on a confirmed loss of supply.
Prateek Rawat4 min
Pakistan's army chief met President Pezeshkian and other senior figures on Tuesday as he tried to restart stalled US-Iran talks. Iran's security chief said no enriched uranium will leave the country and set conditions for talks. Oil stayed near $108 a barrel.
Reyaansh Agarawal4 min
