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Iran-US deal still out of reach despite diplomatic push, Iranian official says

Global Published 3 November 2026, 18:37 · archived 3 Nov 2026

DUBAI: Iran and the United States are still far from a deal to end their war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday, while mediator Qatar stepped up efforts to bridge differences and avert a renewed escalation after the US midterm elections. Overnight, the US carried out “defensive” strikes on Iran’s Qeshm island, with a US official saying the strikes targeted surface-to-air missiles used against US assets. Another official said the strikes appeared limited and did not signal a return to major combat operations. Qatar has intensified mediation efforts amid fears the conflict launch...

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