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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
Iran's Guards say two tankers, one a supertanker, exploded after hitting mines in Hormuz on 1 November, a claim not independently verified. Brent fell about 2% to around $111 as Iran said Qatar's two-day plan to reopen the strait is on the table. India sources 35–50% of crude via Hormuz.
Amita Sahani2 min
The Panama-flagged tanker MT Louise 1, carrying 27 Indian seafarers, was hit by limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz on 30 October, setting its engine room on fire. The crew put it out and the ship resumed its journey. Minister Sarbananda Sonowal says all 29 Indians on two attacked tankers are safe.
Prateek Rawat4 min
