Event · 📍 Qeshm, Iran · first report 02 Nov 2026, 06:30 UTC · latest 04 Nov 2026, 13:06 UTC

Trump talks peace, US strikes Qeshm Island in Iran ahead of midterm elections

49 sources 32 independent 🌐 8 languages

Corroboration: at least 3 independent newsrooms. How we count

Evidence profile

• Independent origins: 32 from 185 reports (3 of them state media only)
• Official source: none
• Fact-check: Mimikama
• Measurements: none found
• Contradictions: none detected

Timeline

1. 02 Nov 2026, 06:30 UTC First report: Clarín
2. 02 Nov 2026, 13:21 UTC New independent origin: Times of India
3. 02 Nov 2026, 13:21 UTC First report from India (Times of India)
4. 02 Nov 2026, 14:17 UTC New independent origin: Al Jazeera English
5. 02 Nov 2026, 14:17 UTC First report from Qatar / global (Al Jazeera English)
6. 02 Nov 2026, 15:25 UTC New independent origin: Deutsche Welle
7. 02 Nov 2026, 15:25 UTC First report from Germany / global (Deutsche Welle)
8. 02 Nov 2026, 15:57 UTC New independent origin: Tehran Times
9. 02 Nov 2026, 15:57 UTC First report from Iran (Tehran Times)
10. 02 Nov 2026, 17:36 UTC New independent origin: La Nación
11. 02 Nov 2026, 17:42 UTC New independent origin: France 24
12. 02 Nov 2026, 17:42 UTC First report from France / global (France 24)
13. 02 Nov 2026, 19:07 UTC New independent origin: agency AP
14. 02 Nov 2026, 19:07 UTC First report from United States / global (Associated Press (AP) (über Google News))
15. 02 Nov 2026, 21:09 UTC New independent origin: Klix.ba
16. 02 Nov 2026, 21:09 UTC First report from Bosnia and Herzegovina (Klix.ba)
17. 02 Nov 2026, 21:12 UTC New independent origin: Vanguard
18. 02 Nov 2026, 21:12 UTC First report from Nigeria (Vanguard)
19. 03 Nov 2026, 11:10 UTC Fact-check: Mimikama

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United Kingdom / global (26)

• Reuters (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 00:34 UTC
  Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran, World News
  Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran, World News AsiaOne.com
• Reuters (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 01:32 UTC
  Trump talks peace, US strikes Qeshm Island in Iran ahead of midterm elections
  Trump talks peace, US strikes Qeshm Island in Iran ahead of midterm elections Organiser
• Reuters (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 01:58 UTC
  What is behind the reported US strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz?
  What is behind the reported US strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz? Latest news from Azerbaijan
• Reuters (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 02:11 UTC
  US Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island Even as Trump Rules Out Renewed War: Report
  US Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island Even as Trump Rules Out Renewed War: Report Deccan Chronicle
• Reuters (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 03:01 UTC
  Oil rises after report of US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island
  Oil rises after report of US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island Investment Guru India
• Reuters (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 03:02 UTC
  Oil rises after report of US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island
  Oil rises after report of US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island Investment Guru India
• The Guardian 03 Nov 2026, 03:18 UTC
  US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal
  Iranian state media reported the sound of explosions on the island in the strait of Hormuz, coming on the eve of crucial US midterms The ⁠US launched limited strikes on ​Iran’s Qeshm Island late on Monday, ⁠according to reports in US media, hours after US vice-president JD Vance …
• Reuters (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 03:30 UTC
  Oil rises after report of US strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island
  Oil rises after report of US strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island MyJoyOnline
• BBC News 03 Nov 2026, 03:39 UTC
  US strikes Iran ahead of midterm elections
  US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.
• Reuters (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 03:40 UTC
  US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, officials say, World News
  US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, officials say, World News AsiaOne.com
• Reuters (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 04:01 UTC
  US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, officials say
  US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, officials say RTE.ie
• Reuters (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 04:55 UTC
  Oil Prices Edge Higher After US Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island...
  Oil Prices Edge Higher After US Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island... Jordan News
• Reuters (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 05:05 UTC
  Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for talks on potential US-Iran deal, source says
  Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for talks on potential US-Iran deal, source says Arab News
• Reuters (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 05:34 UTC
  US military carries out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island
  US military carries out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island Latest news from Azerbaijan
• Reuters (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 06:46 UTC
  Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for talks on potential US-Iran deal, source says
  Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for talks on potential US-Iran deal, source says アラブニュース

Germany (17)

• n-tv 03 Nov 2026, 03:48 UTC
  Explosionen in Straße von Hormus: US-Militär greift iranische Insel Keschm an
  Am Vortag der US-Kongresswahl deutet US-Präsident Trump einen möglichen Friedensschluss mit Teheran an. Gleichzeitig bombardiert das US-Militär iranische Stellungen in der Meerenge von Hormus. Washington spricht von "begrenzten Angriffen".
• ZDFheute 03 Nov 2026, 04:23 UTC
  Bericht: USA greifen mehrere Ziele in Iran an
  Die USA haben laut Regierungsvertretern iranische Ziele in der Straße von Hormus angegriffen. Trump hatte zuvor erklärt, vor den Midterms keine Angriffe anordnen zu wollen.
• Deutschlandfunk 03 Nov 2026, 05:14 UTC
  Nahost - USA bestätigen begrenzte Angriffe auf iranische Ziele in der Straße von Hormus
  Die USA haben begrenzte Militärschläge auf die iranische Insel Keschm in der Straße von Hormus bestätigt. Ein US-Regierungsvertreter sagte, es handle sich nicht um die Wiederaufnahme größerer Kampfhandlungen.
• Hamburger Morgenpost 03 Nov 2026, 06:15 UTC
  Berichte: US-Militär greift Ziel auf iranischer Insel Gheschm an
• Stern 03 Nov 2026, 06:17 UTC
  Medienberichte: US-Militär greift Ziel auf iranischer Insel Gheschm an
  Medienberichten zufolge plant die US-Regierung nach den Midterms neue Attacken gegen den Iran. Nun soll es bereits zuvor einen begrenzten Angriff gegeben haben.
• Stern 03 Nov 2026, 09:29 UTC
  Trump bestätigt Angriffe auf iranische Insel - Verhandlungen dauern an
  US-Präsident Donald Trump hat einen Angriff der Vereinigten Staaten auf den Iran bestätigt. Die US-Streitkräfte hätten eine iranische Luftabwehreinrichtung direkt nach ihrem Aufbau attackiert, sagte Trump dem Sender Fox News am Tag der US-Kongresswahlen. Teheran erklärte …
• FAZ 03 Nov 2026, 10:30 UTC
  Nach den Midterms: Iran ist für den nächsten Krieg gerüstet
  Trump könnte darauf setzen, sein gescheitertes Iranabenteuer mit einem großen Knall zu beenden. Das Regime in Teheran würde er aber nicht in die Knie zwingen.
• FAZ 03 Nov 2026, 11:03 UTC
  Liveblog Nahost: Todesdrohung gegen Trump auf riesigem Plakat in Teheran
  „Wall Street Journal“: USA sollen iranische Insel Qeschm angegriffen haben +++ Trump droht mit Angriff auf Atomanlage Pickaxe Mountain +++ alle Entwicklungen im Liveblog
• Tagesspiegel 03 Nov 2026, 13:14 UTC
  „Wir werden Trump töten“: Riesige Werbewand mit Todesdrohung gegen US-Präsident in Teheran
  Auf dem Motiv in Irans Hauptstadt ist Trump mit gesenktem Kopf hinter Gittern zu sehen. Darüber steht eine Drohung auf Englisch.
• FAZ 03 Nov 2026, 13:46 UTC
  Nach Trump-Drohungen: Iran droht mit Vergeltungsschlägen in Europa
  Teheran bereitet sich auf einen neuen Waffengang mit Amerika vor. Für den Fall eines Angriffs will es seine Gegenschläge nicht auf die Region beschränken.
• FAZ 03 Nov 2026, 14:09 UTC
  Nach Angriff auf Ziele in Iran: Der Ölpreis legt wieder zu
  Die Versuche von Donald Trump, die Preise an den Tankstellen in Amerika zu drücken, waren nicht besonders erfolgreich. Derweil kostet Heizöl in Deutschland fast doppelt so viel wie im vorigen Jahr.
• Tagesspiegel 03 Nov 2026, 14:17 UTC
  „Sehr schön getroffen“: Trump bestätigt US-Angriff auf Luftabwehranlage im Iran
  Laut Präsident Donald Trump haben US-Streitkräfte die Einrichtung kurz nach ihrer Fertigstellung attackiert. Iranische Nachrichtenagenturen melden Explosionen.
• Hamburger Morgenpost 03 Nov 2026, 17:38 UTC
  Trump bestätigt US-Angriffe auf iranische Ziele
• FAZ 04 Nov 2026, 06:29 UTC
  Liveblog Nahost: Trump: Keine unmittelbaren Pläne für Angriff auf Iran
  US-Präsident spricht in Interview von „keiner Eile“ +++ USA kündigen Ende von milliardenschwerer Militärhilfe für Israel an +++ Todesdrohung gegen Trump auf riesigem Plakat in Teheran +++ alle Entwicklungen im Liveblog
• t-online 04 Nov 2026, 08:22 UTC
  USA-News: Trump deutet nach Wahlniederlage neue Angriffe auf Iran an
  Donald Trump spricht bei FoxNews über potenzielle neue Angriffe im Krieg gegen den Iran. Mehr Beschäftigte haben in den USA ihren Job gekündigt. Alle Entwicklungen im Newsblog.

United Kingdom / MENA (15)

• Middle East Eye 02 Nov 2026, 21:31 UTC
  Trump in 'no rush' to decide on Iran, Axios reports
  Trump in 'no rush' to decide on Iran, Axios reports In a phone interview with Axios, US President Donald Trump said that he is "in no rush" to decide whether to resume the war on Iran.
• Middle East Eye 02 Nov 2026, 21:33 UTC
  Trump says he will not attack Iran after midterms
  Trump says he will not attack Iran after midterms Submitted by Sean Mathews on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 20:52 Trump and Iran issue de-escalatory statements as midterms approach and warnings of nuclear war lurk US President Donald Trump departs the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after …
• Middle East Eye 02 Nov 2026, 21:37 UTC
  Trump says settlement with Iran possible
  Trump says settlement with Iran possible US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a settlement with Iran "could happen". In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Oil Prices are DROPPING LIKE A ROCK, down almost $10 a Barrel, A RECORD, because people feel that there will not …
• Middle East Eye 02 Nov 2026, 21:41 UTC
  Trump says he will not attack Iran after midterms
  Trump says he will not attack Iran after midterms The US is not going to attack Iran after the midterms, President Donald Trump said on Monday, one day ahead of a hotly anticipated election and following a warning from conservative podcast host Tucker Carlson that Trump was …
• Middle East Eye 03 Nov 2026, 01:27 UTC
  Report: US launched strikes on Iran
  Report: US launched strikes on Iran The US military is responsible for strikes on Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal citing an unnamed US official. The newspaper indicated that the attacks were part of a series of limited operations Washington had "secretly carried out" …
• Middle East Eye 03 Nov 2026, 07:23 UTC
  Iran chief negotiator says ball in US court to 'prevent war'
  Iran chief negotiator says ball in US court to 'prevent war' Iran's parliament speaker and chief negotiator in talks with the US said that the ball was in Washington's court to "prevent war". "The countries of the region should know that, just as the Islamic Republic of Iran …
• Middle East Eye 03 Nov 2026, 08:10 UTC
  Iran-US deal still out of reach, senior Iranian official says
  Iran-US deal still out of reach, senior Iranian official says Iran and the US are far from reaching a deal to end the conflict, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday. The official added that Tehran would not accept Washington's "excessive demands".
• Middle East Eye 03 Nov 2026, 17:22 UTC
  Iran says US ceasefire proposal 'insufficient' as strikes are reported on Qeshm Island
  Iran says US ceasefire proposal 'insufficient' as strikes are reported on Qeshm Island Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 11/03/2026 - 15:59 US officials said they launched 'defensive' strikes on Qeshm Island, the same day Trump vowed not to attack Iran A picture taken on 30 April …
• Middle East Eye 03 Nov 2026, 19:02 UTC
  Iran says US ceasefire proposal 'insufficient' as strikes are reported on Qeshm Island
  Iran says US ceasefire proposal 'insufficient' as strikes are reported on Qeshm Island Iran cast doubt on the chances of a deal with the US on Tuesday, after the US carried out air strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, with the fate of last-minute negotiations between the two sides …
• Middle East Eye 03 Nov 2026, 20:20 UTC
  US has plans to strike Iran as early as tomorrow, report says
  US has plans to strike Iran as early as tomorrow, report says US Central Command has a plan to strike Iran beginning as early as Wednesday, after the US midterm elections and when three aircraft carriers are in the region, according to US officials, the New York Times reported . …
• Middle East Eye 04 Nov 2026, 01:17 UTC
  Trump suggests no immediate plan to strike Iran, but says US 'locked and loaded'
  Trump suggests no immediate plan to strike Iran, but says US 'locked and loaded' Speaking to the Financial Times, US President Donald Trump indicated that are no immediate plans to strike Iran. "I'm ready, we're ready. We're locked and loaded if we need to go, but there may be …
• Middle East Eye 04 Nov 2026, 05:49 UTC
  Iran's top negotiator Ghalibaf says Americans voted 'no to war'
  Iran's top negotiator Ghalibaf says Americans voted 'no to war' Iran's chief negotiator in talks with the US Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that Americans voted "NO TO WAR" after Democrats routed Republicans in the midterm elections. "Conscience or the cost of living, Americans …
• Middle East Eye 04 Nov 2026, 06:37 UTC
  Trump says war on Iran will end on his own terms
  Trump says war on Iran will end on his own terms US President Donald Trump told CBS News that the war on Iran will end when he orders it to. "It’ll end when I say it ends," Trump said, adding that the conflict would be over "when I say it’s over, basically".
• Middle East Eye 04 Nov 2026, 06:54 UTC
  Trump acknowledges Iran played role in Republican midterm losses
  Trump acknowledges Iran played role in Republican midterm losses US President Donald Trump acknowledged that the war on Iran played a role in Republicans' losses in the midterm elections. "They'll send over things that are insane, and I'll veto them," Trump said in an interview …
• Middle East Eye 04 Nov 2026, 11:37 UTC
  'I think a part of it was Iran': Trump acknowledges war's impact on midterm election losses
  'I think a part of it was Iran': Trump acknowledges war's impact on midterm election losses Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 10:21 The prices of goods and petrol have risen in the US as a direct result of the unpopular war in Iran, and played a role in the Democrats …

Argentina / Latin America (15)

• Infobae 02 Nov 2026, 22:46 UTC
  Cinco explosiones sacuden la isla iraní de Qeshm, en el golfo Pérsico
• Infobae 03 Nov 2026, 06:30 UTC
  Trump califica el conflicto con Irán como "guerra blanda" horas antes de la apertura de urnas para las 'midterms'
• Infobae 03 Nov 2026, 06:31 UTC
  Funcionarios de EEUU confirman ataques "defensivos" contra la isla iraní de Qeshm tras las explosiones registradas
• Infobae 03 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC
  Irán dice que la pelota está en el tejado de Estados Unidos para evitar otra guerra
• Infobae 03 Nov 2026, 09:16 UTC
  Irán subraya que "la pelota está en el tejado de EEUU" de cara a "evitar una guerra" en Oriente Próximo
• Infobae 03 Nov 2026, 11:10 UTC
  Estados Unidos lanzó ataques limitados y defensivos contra la isla iraní de Qeshm, en el estrecho de Ormuz
  Fuentes de Washington confirmaron las operaciones, sobre las que no hubo anuncio público formal. Teherán advirtió con abrir un “nuevo campo de batalla”, mientras espera respuesta de la Casa Blanca a su propuesta para terminar el conflicto
• Infobae 03 Nov 2026, 11:22 UTC
  El petróleo sube tras el ataque de EEUU a la isla de Qeshm y las dudas sobre un acuerdo para terminar la guerra
  El Brent y el WTI suben más de 1 dólar y revierten parte de la fuerte caída del lunes. Un alto funcionario iraní dijo que las partes están “lejos” de un pacto
• Infobae 03 Nov 2026, 14:30 UTC
  Trump afirma que los recientes bombardeos contra la isla iraní de Qeshm fueron "un pequeño ataque, no una guerra"
• Infobae 03 Nov 2026, 15:18 UTC
  Irán dice que la respuesta de Estados Unidos a su propuesta de paz no es “convincente”
• Infobae 03 Nov 2026, 23:55 UTC
  En el cierre de la jornada electoral, Donald Trump descartó una ofensiva inmediata contra Irán
  En una entrevista con el Financial Times, el mandatario estadounidense dijo que su país está preparado para actuar si fuera necesario, aunque aseguró que no ve motivos para hacerlo ahora mismo
• Infobae 04 Nov 2026, 00:15 UTC
  El 62 % de los votantes en las 'midterm' de EE.UU. están en contra de los ataques a Irán
• Infobae 04 Nov 2026, 01:00 UTC
  Trump descarta planes inmediatos para atacar Irán pero asegura que EEUU está preparado si fuera necesario
• Infobae 04 Nov 2026, 06:15 UTC
  Irán interpreta la victoria demócrata en EEUU como un "no" rotundo a la guerra
• Infobae 04 Nov 2026, 11:18 UTC
  Jameneí descarta que las elecciones de EEUU cambien su política hacia Irán
• Infobae 04 Nov 2026, 12:48 UTC
  Irán interpreta la victoria demócrata como un "no" a la guerra pero descarta cambios en la postura de EEUU

Argentina (11)

• Clarín 02 Nov 2026, 06:30 UTC
  Trump vuelve a amenazar con dar "un golpe contundente" a Irán
  El líder estadounidense reiteró su intención de atacar a Teherán si es necesario, buscando ser "amable" para evitar conflictos mayores. Irán advirtió que cualquier agresión de EE.UU. prolongaría el conflicto, sin permitirle a Washington controlar su desenlace.
• La Nación 02 Nov 2026, 17:36 UTC
  ¿Trump atacará Irán? Medio Oriente sigue las elecciones en EE.UU. con el temor a una guerra total
  Mientras las negociaciones continúan en Qatar, con el foco puesto en el estrecho de Ormuz, la posibilidad de nuevos ataques mantiene en alerta a la región
• Clarín 03 Nov 2026, 02:40 UTC
  EEUU ataca la isla de Qeshm en Irán, según Wall Street Journal
  Washington lanzó ataques en Qeshm, Irán, mientras Trump destacó avances diplomáticos. Se reportaron explosiones y sobrevuelo de aeronaves. El Pentágono no comenta sobre las operaciones, descritas como defensivas, para proteger rutas petroleras en Ormuz. El crudo cayó 7% por …
• Clarín 03 Nov 2026, 04:30 UTC
  EEUU señala avances en conversaciones con Irán para evitar una escalada
  Trump destaca progreso en diálogos con Teherán para evitar hostilidades, mientras Irán plantea condiciones para reabrir el estrecho de Ormuz. Un ataque en la isla de Qeshm, reportado por el WSJ, complica las negociaciones. El petróleo cae ante esperanzas de un acuerdo.
• Clarín 03 Nov 2026, 08:40 UTC
  EEUU ataca isla iraní al tiempo que Trump presume avances diplomáticos
  Washington lanzó ataques limitados en el estrecho de Ormuz tras elogios diplomáticos de Trump a Teherán, según reportes estadounidenses. La ofensiva, no declarada públicamente, coincide con tensiones electorales y desplome del petróleo por acercamientos diplomáticos.
• Clarín 03 Nov 2026, 10:50 UTC
  El negociador jefe de Irán dice que EEUU debe evitar otra guerra y otras noticias de Oriente Medio
  El líder iraní insta a EE.UU. a evitar un conflicto renovado tras ataques en Ormuz, advirtiendo sobre un posible nuevo campo de batalla. Irán se mantiene preparado. Un buque indio atacado cerca de Omán deja un fallecido y 13 rescatados. India trabaja con autoridades locales para …
• Clarín 03 Nov 2026, 11:40 UTC
  Irán desvela una enorme pancarta con la amenaza: "Mataremos a Trump"
  Teherán intensifica su retórica contra el mandatario norteamericano con vallas que prometen su muerte, reflejando la tensión tras el conflicto bélico. Las manifestaciones en la capital iraní muestran imágenes de Trump en prisión, mientras se busca evitar la escalada militar …
• La Nación 03 Nov 2026, 12:32 UTC
  La escalofriante amenaza que apareció en las calles de Irán en plena jornada electoral en EE.UU.
  El régimen instaló enormes carteles con imágenes de Trump ensangrentado, mientras crece la tensión con Washington por nuevos bombardeos
• Clarín 03 Nov 2026, 15:40 UTC
  Tras ataque de EEUU, Irán indica que volver a la guerra no beneficia a "nadie"
  El líder iraní advierte que reanudar el conflicto en Medio Oriente no beneficiará a nadie, tras un ataque estadounidense a una isla iraní. Trump confirma el ataque a una instalación antiaérea en Qeshm, mientras continúan intensas negociaciones indirectas para resolver el …
• Clarín 04 Nov 2026, 00:30 UTC
  El 62% de votantes en comicios de medio mandato de EEUU están en contra de ataques a Irán
  La mayoría de los votantes en EE.UU. rechaza acciones militares contra Irán y desaprueba la gestión económica de la actual administración. El presidente enfrenta una creciente desaprobación en estados clave, mientras que la identificación latina con los demócratas aumenta …
• Clarín 04 Nov 2026, 06:20 UTC
  El principal negociador de Irán afirma que los estadounidenses votaron "no a la guerra"
  El enviado iraní destaca que el rechazo a la guerra fue clave en la victoria demócrata en las elecciones, reflejando el descontento popular. La derrota republicana evidencia el malestar por el costo de vida y conflictos bélicos, afectando la presidencia de Trump.

United States / global (8)

• Associated Press (AP) (über Google News) 02 Nov 2026, 19:07 UTC
  Netanyahu is pressing Trump to attack Iran after the midterms, officials tell AP
  Netanyahu is pressing Trump to attack Iran after the midterms, officials tell AP Boston Herald
• Associated Press (AP) (über Google News) 02 Nov 2026, 21:15 UTC
  Netanyahu presses US for Iran strikes as talks progress, officials say
  Netanyahu presses US for Iran strikes as talks progress, officials say 1News
• Associated Press (AP) (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 01:50 UTC
  Netanyahu pushes for new strikes on Iran, officials tell AP, and other Mideast news, Asia News
  Netanyahu pushes for new strikes on Iran, officials tell AP, and other Mideast news, Asia News AsiaOne.com
• Associated Press (AP) (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 02:08 UTC
  US secretly carries out strike on Iran's Qeshm Island
  US secretly carries out strike on Iran's Qeshm Island India TV News
• Associated Press (AP) (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 02:10 UTC
  US carries out defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz
  US carries out defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz 1News
• Associated Press (AP) (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 03:02 UTC
  US carries out 'defensive' strikes on some Iran targets in Strait of Hormuz
  US carries out 'defensive' strikes on some Iran targets in Strait of Hormuz 1News
• Associated Press (AP) (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 03:43 UTC
  US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island
  US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island Aaj English TV
• Associated Press (AP) (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 08:39 UTC
  Tehran says Iran-US deal still out of reach despite diplomatic efforts
  Tehran says Iran-US deal still out of reach despite diplomatic efforts Latest news from Azerbaijan

Nigeria (8)

• Vanguard 02 Nov 2026, 21:12 UTC
  US VP says he, Trump feel ‘pretty good’ on prospect of deal with Iran
  US Vice President JD Vance said Monday that he and President Donald Trump were optimistic about securing a deal with Iran, after Tehran revealed indirect negotiations with Washington. The post US VP says he, Trump feel ‘pretty good’ on prospect of deal with Iran appeared first …
• Premium Times 03 Nov 2026, 05:56 UTC
  US attacks Iran ahead of America’s midterm elections
  Iranian state media, IRNA, reported five explosions on the island on Monday. The post US attacks Iran ahead of America’s midterm elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
• Punch 03 Nov 2026, 10:29 UTC
  Iran unveils billboard with threat against Trump’s life
  Iran has unveiled a massive billboard and banners in Tehran threatening to kill former US President Donald Trump, amid calls for revenge for a slain leader Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-unveils-billboard-with-threat-against-trumps-life/
• Vanguard 03 Nov 2026, 10:36 UTC
  US strikes Iran’s Qeshm island – Report
  The United States on Monday attacked Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported, even as President Donald Trump signaled progress in negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month-old conflict. The post US strikes Iran’s Qeshm island – Report appeared first on …
• Vanguard 03 Nov 2026, 11:04 UTC
  Iran unveils huge billboard with threat against Trump’s life
  "We will kill Trump", read the billboard towering over the busy Enghelab Square in Tehran, which depicted the US president behind bars with his head bowed. The post Iran unveils huge billboard with threat against Trump’s life appeared first on Vanguard News .
• Vanguard 03 Nov 2026, 13:54 UTC
  Iran president says return to war benefits ‘no one’, after reported US strikes
  Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that a return to war would benefit "no one", hours after reported US strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz. The post Iran president says return to war benefits ‘no one’, after reported US strikes appeared first on …
• Vanguard 04 Nov 2026, 07:00 UTC
  Trump says Iran war played role in US midterms defeat
  US President Donald Trump told Fox News late Tuesday that the Iran war played a role in the stunning midterm election defeat for his Republican Party. The post Trump says Iran war played role in US midterms defeat appeared first on Vanguard News .
• Vanguard 04 Nov 2026, 12:06 UTC
  ‘We will inflict further defeats on Trump’ – Iran’s Judiciary Chief
  Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Wednesday that anyone expecting a shift in US policy was "seriously mistaken", hours after midterm elections dealt a blow to President Donald Trump. The post ‘We will inflict further defeats on Trump’ – Iran’s Judiciary Chief appeared …

Peru (8)

• El Comercio 02 Nov 2026, 21:38 UTC
  Trump dice que “podría producirse” un acuerdo con Irán
  El presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, dijo el lunes que “podría producirse” un acuerdo con Irán, en un nuevo giro luego de que Teherán reveló negociaciones indirectas con Washington.
• El Comercio 03 Nov 2026, 02:22 UTC
  Estados Unidos lanza ataque contra isla iraní de Qeshm a unas horas de elecciones, según WSJ
  Estados Unidos atacó este lunes la isla iraní de Qeshm, en el golfo Pérsico, en una nueva operación militar limitada contra Irán, una noche antes de las elecciones legislativas de medio mandato en el país, mientras el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, restó importancia al …
• El Comercio 03 Nov 2026, 12:02 UTC
  Irán desvela una enorme pancarta con la amenaza: “Mataremos a Trump”
  El régimen de Irán instaló una gigantesca valla publicitaria en Teherán con la frase “Mataremos a Trump”, acompañada de imágenes del presidente de Estados Unidos y otros funcionarios con el rostro ensangrentado
• El Comercio 03 Nov 2026, 13:28 UTC
  Irán dice que la pelota está en el tejado de Estados Unidos para evitar otra guerra
  Irán afirma que Estados Unidos tiene en sus manos la posibilidad de evitar otra guerra, en medio de las tensiones entre ambos países.
• El Comercio 03 Nov 2026, 16:19 UTC
  Irán dice que la respuesta de Estados Unidos a su propuesta de paz no es “convincente”
  Irán califica de «no convincente» la respuesta de Estados Unidos a su propuesta de paz y mantiene las diferencias en las negociaciones.
• El Comercio 03 Nov 2026, 17:25 UTC
  Qeshm, la isla estratégica de Irán que EE.UU. atacó en una operación que mantuvo oculta
  El ataque contra la isla iraní de Qeshm permite conocer que Estados Unidos estaría ejecutando una serie de operaciones militares limitadas contra objetivos iraníes sin hacerlas públicas. Para el analista Andrés Gómez de la Torre, Washington libra una “guerra administrada” entre …
• El Comercio 04 Nov 2026, 01:00 UTC
  El 62% de votantes en comicios de medio mandato de EE.UU. están en contra de ataques a Irán
  El 62 % de los votantes en las elecciones de medio mandato de Estados Unidos están en contra de las acciones militares contra Irán, mientras que el 77 % de los republicanos están a favor, según una encuesta a pie de urna realizada este martes por la cadena NBC.
• El Comercio 04 Nov 2026, 13:06 UTC
  El principal negociador de Irán afirma que los estadounidenses votaron “no a la guerra”
  El principal negociador de Irán afirma que los estadounidenses votaron "no a la guerra" en medio de las tensiones con Washington.

Qatar / global (7)

• Al Jazeera English 02 Nov 2026, 14:17 UTC
  How would Tehran respond if the US and Israel bomb Iran again?
  Iran has retained significant offensive capability, but civilians and critical infrastructure remain largely exposed.
• Al Jazeera English 03 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC
  Iran war live: Vance sees ‘progress’, Tehran says ‘ball is in US court’
  Tehran says the US must lift its naval blockade and meet its demands in full before any agreement is reached.
• Al Jazeera English 03 Nov 2026, 02:25 UTC
  Explosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report US strikes in Hormuz
  Several explosions heard in Qeshm Island and Bandar Lengeh as US media say the US military had carried out the strikes.
• Al Jazeera English 03 Nov 2026, 10:39 UTC
  US conducts series of ‘defensive strikes’ against Iran
  The US has carried out a series of ‘defensive strikes’ on Iranian locations near Hormuz, with explosions heard on Qeshm.
• Al Jazeera English 03 Nov 2026, 10:40 UTC
  US hits Qeshm Island, Pezeshkian signals more diplomacy: Iran war latest
  With the first US attack on Qeshm Island since June, Iran and the US are on parallel tracks towards both peace and war.
• Al Jazeera English 04 Nov 2026, 04:39 UTC
  Iran says US reply to Hormuz plan ‘unconvincing’; Trump confirms strikes
  Indirect talks continue as Trump says US military struck an Iranian anti-aircraft facility on Tuesday.
• Al Jazeera English 04 Nov 2026, 09:16 UTC
  Who determines Iran’s fighting and negotiating position amid US threats?
  Iran is on the brink of a new escalation with the US, but negotiations are continuing.

India (6)

• Times of India 02 Nov 2026, 13:21 UTC
  Iran calls US biggest threat to NPT, warns of stronger defence push
  Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry, has branded the United States as the foremost danger to global nuclear non-proliferation. He raised alarms over military threats from the U.S., which he claims undermine the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Amid ongoing …
• Times of India 03 Nov 2026, 01:30 UTC
  US launches 'secret' strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island as peace talks teeter along
• Times of India 03 Nov 2026, 02:05 UTC
  Oil prices edge higher after reported US strike on Iran, reviving supply concerns
  In the wake of a US military strike on Qeshm Island, oil prices have seen a modest increase. This development raises alarms about potential conflict escalation, even as diplomatic dialogues persist. Both the US and Iran appear willing to engage in negotiations again, despite the …
• Times of India 03 Nov 2026, 13:00 UTC
  'Far from reaching a deal': Iran says it wouldn't tolerate 'excessive demands' of US
  Ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States aim to de-escalate tensions and address Tehran's conditions. For the past eight days, Qatar has played a pivotal role in mediating the discussions. Despite recent defensive strikes by the US on Iranian targets and a strong …
• Times of India 03 Nov 2026, 17:32 UTC
  US midterms 2026: Could a Trump defeat in Congress alter the Iran war?
• Times of India 04 Nov 2026, 06:04 UTC
  Iran war, inflation or Trump fatigue: What drove Democrats' midterm surge?

France / global (6)

• France 24 02 Nov 2026, 17:42 UTC
  Iran engages US in 'intensive' negotiations to avert fresh war outbreak
  Tehran on Monday said that the country was holding "intensive" indirect talks with Washington to avoid a fresh round of US attacks on Iran ahead of the US midterm elections this week. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei shared Iranian plans to reopen blockaded energy …
• France 24 03 Nov 2026, 02:28 UTC
  US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump signals progress in talks
  The United States reportedly struck Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, even as President Donald Trump signalled progress in negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month-old conflict. The reported attack was the latest in a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly carried …
• France 24 03 Nov 2026, 10:47 UTC
  Unclear what comes next as US strikes Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz
  The United States on Monday attacked Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported, even as President Donald Trump signaled progress in negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month-old conflict. The Journal, citing unnamed US officials, described the strike against …
• France 24 03 Nov 2026, 12:12 UTC
  US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as midterm elections start
  The United States has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said Monday, on the eve of crucial midterm elections. The unpopular Iran war and the resulting impact on U.S. gasoline prices and other parts of the economy have been …
• France 24 04 Nov 2026, 07:13 UTC
  Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms win, says Iran war played role
  US President Donald Trump said rival Democrats had done "a good job" Tuesday after they gained control of Congress in the midterm elections. While Trump acknowledged that the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party, he did not take personal …
• France 24 04 Nov 2026, 11:13 UTC
  Midterms: Trump acknowledges role of Iran war, congratulates Dems
  President Donald Trump acknowledged on Wednesday that the US-Israeli war on ​Iran ‌played a role in his party's sweeping ⁠defeat in the midterm elections, as Democrats won control of the House of ‌Representatives and the Senate. "I think a part of it ⁠was Iran," Trump told Fox …

Russia / global (6)

• TASS state-run 02 Nov 2026, 21:17 UTC
  Trump believes US, Iran can reach agreement
  According to the president, the US is easily winning the war against Iran, and Tehran is willing "to make a deal"
• TASS state-run 02 Nov 2026, 22:41 UTC
  Trump says he is in no hurry to decide on strikes against Iran — Axios
  The US president acknowledged that the Iranian side is demonstrating "less urgency" in the negotiations "than you think there would be"
• TASS state-run 03 Nov 2026, 01:56 UTC
  US strikes Iranian island of Qeshm, WSJ says
  According to the report, the attack was part of a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly carried out against the country in recent weeks
• TASS state-run 03 Nov 2026, 14:34 UTC
  CSTO concerned by US, Israeli statements on possible strikes against Iran — CSTO chief
  Taalatbek Masadykov recalled that there were open threats to use a super-powerful non-nuclear aerial bomb against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure
• TASS state-run 04 Nov 2026, 00:14 UTC
  US has no immediate plans to strike Iran — Trump
  The US president added that he is satisfied with the current state of affairs on the Iran issue
• TASS state-run 04 Nov 2026, 07:12 UTC
  Americans said no to war with Iran as they voted in midterms — parliament speaker
  US President Donald Trump told Fox News that "a part" of the Republican defeat in the midterms "was Iran."

Iran (4)

• Tehran Times state-run 02 Nov 2026, 15:57 UTC
  Iran’s export to Turkey rises 59% in H1
  TEHRAN- Director General of the West Asia and Africa Office of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization, while describing Iran’s trade trend with some West Asian countries as positive, announced a 59 percent growth in Iran’s exports to Turkey in the first six months of the current …
• Tehran Times state-run 02 Nov 2026, 15:57 UTC
  Iran-Brazil $10-billion trade targeted
  TEHRAN- The Deputy for International Affairs of the Federation of Transport and Logistics, referring to the target of $10 billion in trade between Iran and Brazil, said: “In recent years, the volume of trade exchanges between the two countries has been on an upward trend, and …
• Tehran Times state-run 03 Nov 2026, 16:30 UTC
  Baqaei: US nuclear allegations are a pretext for pressure against Iran
  Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has described allegations concerning Iran’s peaceful nuclear programs as a fabricated pretext used by the United States to justify sanctions, economic restrictions and political pressure, stressing that Tehran will never …
• Tehran Times state-run 03 Nov 2026, 16:42 UTC
  US has failed to achieve its goals against Iran: VP
  TEHRAN – The United States has failed to achieve any of its objectives against Iran, even through direct military aggression, First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref said on Tuesday.

Bosnia and Herzegovina (4)

• Klix.ba 02 Nov 2026, 21:09 UTC
  Trump: Pobjeđujemo Iran i oni žele dogovor i to bi se moglo desiti, imaju inflaciju od 300 posto
  Američki predsjednik Donald Trump izjavio je u ponedjeljak da Iran želi postići dogovor o okončanju rata sa SAD-om i da bi se takav sporazum "mogao desiti".
• Klix.ba 03 Nov 2026, 22:14 UTC
  Da li će Trump u srijedu napasti Iran? Plan je spreman, ali administracija je podijeljena
  Američka Centralna komanda ima spreman plan za napad na Iran, koji bi mogao uslijediti već sutra, nakon izbora za Kongres, piše New York Times. U Trumpovoj administraciji, prema istom izvoru, nisu jedinstveni oko toga treba li napasti.
• Klix.ba 04 Nov 2026, 06:15 UTC
  Trump priznao da je rat u Iranu doprinio porazu na izborima: "Ne žalim, opet bih ga pokrenuo"
  Američki predsjednik Donald Trump priznao je da je rat u Iranu bio jedan od razloga za težak poraz republikanaca na izborima za Kongres. Ipak, poručio je da ne žali zbog odluke da ga pokrene i da bi to uradio ponovo.
• Klix.ba 04 Nov 2026, 09:03 UTC
  Prva reakcija iz Teherana na izbore za Kongres: "Amerikanci su rekli ne ratu, ako vlasti to izdaju stiže noćna mora"
  Predsjednik iranskog parlamenta Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf poručio je nakon izbora za Kongres SAD-a da su Amerikanci glasali protiv rata i zaprijetio Washingtonu ako ne bude poštovao volju birača.

Hong Kong (4)

• South China Morning Post 02 Nov 2026, 22:16 UTC
  Netanyahu is pressing Trump to attack Iran after US midterm elections, officials say
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for another wave of strikes on Iran after Tuesday’s midterm elections in the United States, according to two regional officials and a third person familiar with the matter. A return to full-scale war with Iran could help …
• South China Morning Post 03 Nov 2026, 04:39 UTC
  US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island ahead of midterms as Trump says deal ‘could happen’
  The United States has attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of covert, limited strikes ahead of the US midterm elections, as President Donald Trump signalled progress in talks with Tehran. Iran’s Qeshm Island was struck on Monday, The Wall …
• South China Morning Post 03 Nov 2026, 11:30 UTC
  Why a midterm mauling for Trump will not bring Asia trade relief
  Since returning to the White House in January last year, US President Donald Trump has upended the global trading order with his scattergun approach to tariffs and launched a war on Iran that sent oil prices soaring. On Tuesday, American voters hurting from nagging inflation and …
• Hong Kong Free Press 04 Nov 2026, 07:29 UTC
  US President Donald Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms, says Iran war played role
  President Donald Trump had rare praise for rival Democrats Tuesday after their stunning US midterm elections victory and admitted the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party. But the 80-year-old refused to take any personal responsibility for the …

Brazil (4)

• G1 Globo 03 Nov 2026, 00:56 UTC
  EUA atacaram a ilha de Qeshm, no Irã, diz jornal
  Vista aérea da costa iraniana e da ilha de Qeshm, no estreito de Ormuz Reuters Os Estados Unidos atacaram a ilha iraniana de Qeshm, informou o jornal The Wall Street Journal nesta segunda-feira (2), citando autoridades americanas. O Comando Central dos Estados Unidos (CENTCOM) …
• Folha de S.Paulo 03 Nov 2026, 14:12 UTC
  EUA atacam ilha de Qeshm, no estreito de Hormuz
  As Forças Armadas dos Estados Unidos atacaram na segunda-feira a ilha iraniana de Qeshm, em uma ação que autoridades americanas descreveram como uma medida defensiva de pequena escala contra iranianos acusados de planejar ataques com mísseis contra instalações dos EUA. Leia mais …
• Folha de S.Paulo 04 Nov 2026, 11:32 UTC
  Irã diz que os EUA votaram 'não à guerra' após vitória esmagadora dos democratas em eleições para o Congresso
  O principal negociador do Irã nas conversas com os Estados Unidos , Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, afirmou nesta quarta-feira (4) que os americanos votaram "não à guerra" nas eleições de meio mandato, realizadas na véspera. Os democratas conquistaram a maioria no Congresso americano …
• Folha de S.Paulo 04 Nov 2026, 12:14 UTC
  Trump diz que guerra contra Irã contribuiu para derrota republicana nas eleições de meio de mandato
  O presidente dos Estados Unidos , Donald Trump , afirmou nesta quarta-feira (4) que a impopular guerra contra o Irã , iniciada em fevereiro deste ano e conduzida em parceria com Israel , contribuiu para a derrota republicana avassaladora nas eleições de meio de mandato . Os …

Türkiye / global (4)

• Anadolu Agency state-run 03 Nov 2026, 07:31 UTC
  İran Meclis Başkanı Kalibaf'tan "savaşın önlenmesi için top ABD'nin sahasında" açıklaması
  İran Meclis Başkanı Muhammed Bakır Kalibaf, ABD'ye "güçlü ve mantıklı" yanıt verdiklerini, artık savaşın alevlenmesinin ABD'nin kararına bağlı olacağını belirterek herhangi bir saldırıya İran'ın vereceği yanıtın "öngörülemez" olacağını ifade etti.
• Anadolu Agency state-run 03 Nov 2026, 15:29 UTC
  İran: ABD ile anlaşma konusunda yeni bir gelişme yok
  İran Dışişleri Bakanlığı Sözcüsü İsmail Bekayi, ABD ile olası bir anlaşmaya ilişkin yeni bir gelişme yaşanmadığını, taraflar arasındaki mesaj alışverişinin arabulucular üzerinden sürdüğünü bildirdi.
• Anadolu Agency state-run 04 Nov 2026, 05:51 UTC
  Trump, ara seçimlerdeki kayıpların nedeninin İran savaşı olabileceğini söyledi
  ABD Başkanı Donald Trump, ülkede düzenlenen ara seçimlerde Cumhuriyetçilerin yaşadığı kayıpların nedeninin kısmen İran'a yönelik sürdürülen savaş olabileceğini belirtti.
• Anadolu Agency state-run 04 Nov 2026, 06:05 UTC
  İran Meclis Başkanı: ABD halkı savaşa hayır dedi ve biz bu mesajı destekliyoruz
  İran Meclis Başkanı Muhammed Bakır Kalibaf, ABD Kongre ara seçimlerinde resmi olmayan sonuçlara göre Demokratların Senato'da çoğunluğu elde etmesine ilişkin, "ABD halkı savaşa hayır dedi ve biz bu mesajı destekliyoruz." dedi.

United States (4)

• The New York Times 03 Nov 2026, 10:30 UTC
  As Trump’s Midterm Deadline Looms, Gulf Countries Brace for Possible Renewal of Iran War
  The energy-rich Gulf Arab countries are engaged in a flurry of mediation efforts to avert war between the U. S. and Iran, as many fear that the fighting will be worse this time around.
• The New York Times 03 Nov 2026, 10:45 UTC
  Why Trump Often Mentioned Iran in the Midterm Campaign
  President Trump has repeatedly reminded Americans of a losing campaign issue just as voters head to the polls. Why?
• PBS NewsHour 04 Nov 2026, 05:34 UTC
  Trump says Democrats 'did a good job,' blames Republican candidates for midterm losses
  Voters delivered a significant rebuke to President Donald Trump on Tuesday by handing Democrats control of the Senate, rejecting his handpicked candidates while airing widespread concerns about high costs in the wake of his war against Iran and his punishing tariff policy.
• The New York Times 04 Nov 2026, 08:37 UTC
  Countries Weigh, and Worry About, What Trump Will Do After Midterm Defeat
  Commentators abroad wondered what the president’s electoral losses might mean for oil prices, the war on Iran and the end of the Trump era.

United Kingdom / Iran (4)

• Iran International 03 Nov 2026, 12:12 UTC
  US intelligence sharing on Iran and other threats disrupted under Trump - Reuters
  US intelligence sharing on Iran and other global threats has slowed or temporarily stopped in some cases during President Donald Trump's second term, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing eight current and former officials and people familiar with the matter.
• Iran International 03 Nov 2026, 22:13 UTC
  US can't end Iran war with symbolic Pickaxe strike, state TV commentators say
  Iranian commentators are questioning whether Donald Trump can end the conflict with a short military operation, arguing that the unresolved confrontation over Hormuz and the threat of economic retaliation could frustrate an attempt to strike Iran and declare victory.
• Iran International 04 Nov 2026, 08:00 UTC
  Trump says Iran war decision serves long-term US interests despite election setbacks
  US President Donald Trump said his decision to launch the war against Iran remained in the long-term interests of the United States and the world, despite rising fuel prices and Republican losses in Tuesday's midterm elections.
• Iran International 04 Nov 2026, 10:47 UTC
  Could Democrats' midterm victory accelerate Trump's Iran war?
  Democrats' victory in both chambers of Congress could strengthen oversight of Donald Trump's war with Iran, but some analysts say the electoral setback may encourage the US president to intensify military operations before the new Congress takes office in January.

Germany / global (3)

• Deutsche Welle 02 Nov 2026, 15:25 UTC
  Trump, US midterms, Tehran: 8 key factors driving Iran war
  While the US midterms could open a window for diplomacy with Iran, they could also unleash a new military escalation. DW spoke to analysts to identify eight factors that could tip the balance towards war or peace.
• Deutsche Welle 02 Nov 2026, 15:41 UTC
  How the US midterms factor into Donald Trump's plans for the Iran war
  While the US midterms could open a window for diplomacy with Iran, they could also unleash a new military escalation. DW spoke with analysts to identify eight factors that could tip the balance toward war or peace.
• Deutsche Welle 03 Nov 2026, 12:55 UTC
  Can US midterm election really change Trump's Iran policy?
  The US midterms are at hand, but their impact on the Iran war remains far from clear. Analysts say the Washington political elite may not be as divided on Iran as it appears.

European Union / global (3)

• Euronews 03 Nov 2026, 04:27 UTC
  US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island ahead of midterm elections
  The strikes on Iran come on the eve of US midterm elections, and just hours after Trump signalled progress in negotiations with Tehran.
• Euronews 03 Nov 2026, 10:19 UTC
  Iran warns of ‘new battlefield’ after reported US strike on Qeshm
  Parliament speaker Ghalibaf said “the ball is in America’s court to prevent war” as Iran reached its highest defensive readiness and Iranian outlets reported Tehran had updated its target bank to include US support bases in Europe under a “response without geographical limits”.
• Euronews 04 Nov 2026, 07:25 UTC
  ‘Democrats did a good job’: Trump congratulates Democrats on midterm wins
  US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that rising petrol prices linked to the war in Iran contributed to his Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections. He said voters supported his actions against Iran but were reluctant to pay more at the pump. Trump also praised …

Guatemala (2)

• Prensa Libre 03 Nov 2026, 02:45 UTC
  Ataque de EE. UU. contra Irán: qué se sabe de la operación militar en la isla de Qeshm
  Estados Unidos atacó la isla iraní de Qeshm en una operación que Washington describe como defensiva, a horas de las elecciones de medio mandato.
• Prensa Libre 03 Nov 2026, 07:53 UTC
  EE.UU. lanza “ataques defensivos” contra Irán antes de las elecciones de medio mandato
  Funcionarios estadounidenses describieron los ataques en la isla de Qeshm como limitados y defensivos, según la CBS, socio de la BBC en Estados Unidos.

South Korea (2)

• Korea Herald 03 Nov 2026, 03:47 UTC
  US strikes Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz
  The United States conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a US official said, as diplomatic efforts continued to avert another major escalation between Washington and Tehran. The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and …
• Korea Herald 04 Nov 2026, 04:03 UTC
  Iran, US still far apart on deal to end war as Qatar pushes mediation
  DUBAI (Reuters) -- 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, …

Uganda (2)

• Nile Post 03 Nov 2026, 04:58 UTC
  US strikes Iran ahead of midterm elections
• Nile Post 04 Nov 2026, 12:20 UTC
  Iran's chief negotiator says Americans voted 'no to war'

Pakistan (2)

• Dawn 03 Nov 2026, 05:25 UTC
  US signals progress in Iran talks to avert flare-up
  US President Donald Trump signaled progress on Tuesday in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran reported “intensive” exchanges while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. The fresh diplomatic signals came ahead of US midterm elections on …
• Dawn 03 Nov 2026, 06:04 UTC
  Donald the Lame Duck? Trump will have other ideas if Republicans lose midterms
  President Donald Trump’s second term has been a wild ride, but his last two years in power could be wilder still if Republicans lose control of Congress in Tuesday’s US midterm elections . From renewed military action against Iran to election challenges and fightbacks against …

Croatia (2)

• N1 Hrvatska 03 Nov 2026, 06:38 UTC
  Amerikanci napali iranski otok: Odjekuju eksplozije
  SAD je u ponedjeljak kasno navečer izveo ograničene udare na iranski otok Qeshm, prema izvješćima američkih medija, samo nekoliko sati nakon što je am
• N1 Hrvatska 03 Nov 2026, 09:24 UTC
  Iran i SAD daleko od dogovora: Amerikanci napali iranski otok, Teheran prijeti odgovorom
  Iran i Sjedinjene Države daleko su od postizanja dogovora o okončanju rata, izjavio je u utorak za Reuters visoki iranski dužnosnik, unatoč pojačanim

Japan (1)

• The Japan Times 02 Nov 2026, 22:48 UTC
  Trump’s Iran threat renews Gulf fears of a war it didn’t choose
  Iranian missiles striking U.S. military bases and Gulf energy facilities exposed a vulnerability at the heart of security in the Middle East.

Pan-African / Congo (1)

• Africanews 03 Nov 2026, 07:06 UTC
  US strikes Iran's Qeshm island on eve of midterm elections
  The United States on Monday launched strikes on Iran's Queshm Island, on the eve of crucial midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Spain (1)

• El País 03 Nov 2026, 07:35 UTC
  Estados Unidos ataca la isla iraní de Qeshm en la víspera de sus elecciones de medio mandato
  Washington asegura que se trata de ataques “defensivos” que no implican un retorno inmediato a la guerra. Son los primeros bombardeos reconocidos desde septiembre

Latvia / Russia (Exil) (1)

• Meduza (Russisch) 03 Nov 2026, 07:37 UTC
  США нанесли удар по иранскому острову Кешм
  США нанесли удар по иранскому острову Кешм в Ормузском проливе, сообщили источники The Wall Street Journal и CNN.

United Kingdom / Latin America (1)

• BBC Mundo 03 Nov 2026, 07:47 UTC
  EE.UU. lanza "ataques defensivos" contra Irán antes de las elecciones de medio mandato
  Funcionarios estadounidenses describieron los ataques en la isla de Qeshm como limitados y defensivos, según la CBS, socio de la BBC en Estados Unidos.

South Africa (1)

• Daily Maverick 03 Nov 2026, 09:23 UTC
  Iran-US deal still out of reach despite heightened diplomatic efforts
  Iran and the United States are far from reaching a deal to end the war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday, despite heightened diplomatic efforts to prevent a potential return to active conflict after the US midterm elections.

Egypt (1)

• Egypt Independent 03 Nov 2026, 10:38 UTC
  US military conducts strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in defensive operation, officials say
  The US military carried out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, three US officials told CNN, characterizing the action as defensive in nature and meant to protect US assets in the region. One official said the US attack came in response to Iran firing at a US …

Austria (1)

• Mimikama 03 Nov 2026, 11:10 UTC
  Atomexplosion bei Iran? Das Video stammt von 1958
  Auf X wird eine Wasserwolke als mögliche aktuelle Atomexplosion bei Iran verbreitet. Die Aufnahme ist seit Jahren als US-Atomtest dokumentiert.

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