Event · 📍 Qeshm, Iran · first report 01 Nov 2026, 08:24 UTC · latest 03 Nov 2026, 11:10 UTC
Trump says he will not attack Iran after midterms
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- Independent origins: 33 from 149 reports (3 of them state media only)
- Official source: none
- Measurements: none found
- Contradictions: none detected
Timeline
- 01 Nov 2026, 08:24 UTC First report: Al Jazeera English
- 01 Nov 2026, 08:30 UTC New independent origin: Infobae
- 01 Nov 2026, 08:30 UTC First report from Argentina / Latin America (Infobae)
- 01 Nov 2026, 12:17 UTC New independent origin: Tehran Times
- 01 Nov 2026, 12:17 UTC First report from Iran (Tehran Times)
- 01 Nov 2026, 12:28 UTC New independent origin: agency Reuters
- 01 Nov 2026, 12:28 UTC First report from United Kingdom / global (Reuters (über Google News))
- 01 Nov 2026, 14:18 UTC First report from Brazil (G1 Globo)
- 01 Nov 2026, 14:36 UTC First report from Morocco (Hespress English)
- 01 Nov 2026, 14:51 UTC First report from Pakistan (Dawn)
- 01 Nov 2026, 18:25 UTC New independent origin: Iran International
- 01 Nov 2026, 18:25 UTC First report from United Kingdom / Iran (Iran International)
- 01 Nov 2026, 19:41 UTC First report from United Kingdom / MENA (Middle East Eye)
- 01 Nov 2026, 20:04 UTC New independent origin: agency TASS
- 01 Nov 2026, 20:10 UTC New independent origin: Clarín
- 01 Nov 2026, 20:39 UTC New independent origin: Tagesspiegel
- 01 Nov 2026, 21:39 UTC New independent origin: Punch
- 01 Nov 2026, 21:40 UTC New independent origin: Welt
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United Kingdom / global (22)
- Reuters (über Google News) 01 Nov 2026, 12:28 UTC
Iran Negotiators Push for End to US‑Iran War as Trump Eyes Post‑Midterm Strikes
Iran Negotiators Push for End to US‑Iran War as Trump Eyes Post‑Midterm Strikes Forth.News - Reuters (über Google News) 02 Nov 2026, 08:12 UTC
Netanyahu pressuring Trump for nuclear strike on Iran: Carlson
Netanyahu pressuring Trump for nuclear strike on Iran: Carlson The Siasat Daily - Reuters (über Google News) 02 Nov 2026, 08:12 UTC
Netanyahu pressuring Trump for nuclear strike on Iran: Carlson
Netanyahu pressuring Trump for nuclear strike on Iran: Carlson The Siasat Daily - 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
Germany (14)
- Tagesspiegel 01 Nov 2026, 20:39 UTC
Neue Angriffe auf den Iran?: Trump und Netanjahu offenbar uneinig über weiteres Vorgehen
Der israelische Regierungschef drängt laut einem Medienbericht auf einen neuen Schlag gegen den Iran. Der US-Präsident sieht das offenbar anders. - Welt 01 Nov 2026, 21:40 UTC
Unmittelbar nach den US-Kongresswahlen? Trump und Netanjahu beraten über neue Iran-Angriffe
Netanjahu hat laut einem Bericht dazu gedrängt, den Iran unmittelbar nach den US-Kongresswahlen erneut anzugreifen, während Trump eine Fortsetzung der diplomatischen Bemühungen vorzieht. Die Gespräche seien „hart“ und „direkt“ gewesen. - Stern 02 Nov 2026, 03:33 UTC
Zwei Tage vor US-Kongresswahlen: Trump bekräftigt Drohung gegen Iran
Zwei Tage vor den US-Kongresswahlen hat Präsident Donald Trump seine Drohung bekräftigt, die Angriffe gegen den Iran wieder aufzunehmen. „Der einzige Grund, warum ich mit dem Iran noch nicht fertig bin, ist, dass ich nett sein will“, sagte Trump am Sonntag vor Anhängern bei … - Die Zeit 02 Nov 2026, 04:34 UTC
Donald Trump und Benjamin Netanjahu: Zwei geschwächte Männer, die jetzt den Sieg brauchen
Es mehren sich die Zeichen für einen neuen Großangriff auf den Iran. Für Trump und Netanjahu schließt sich nach den US-Midterms ein entscheidendes Zeitfenster. - Die Zeit 02 Nov 2026, 06:54 UTC
Irankrieg: Iranische Armee droht USA bei neuen Angriffen mit langem Krieg
Donald Trump erwägt offenbar erneute Angriffe auf den Iran. Dessen Armee warnt: Ein neuer Krieg könnte sich der Kontrolle des US-Präsidenten entziehen. Das Liveblog - FAZ 02 Nov 2026, 09:44 UTC
Irankrieg: In den Golfstaaten rechnet man mit dem Schlimmsten
Die arabischen Partner der USA fürchten einen neuen Militärschlag gegen Iran. Teheran droht schon mit Vergeltung – und damit, die Golfstaaten vom Internet abzuschneiden. - Tagesspiegel 02 Nov 2026, 12:57 UTC
Militärschlag gegen Iran nach den Midterms?: „Die US-Streitmacht ist heute in Teilen stärker belastet als zu Kriegsbeginn“
Präsident Trump könnte im Falle einer Niederlage der Republikaner bei den Zwischenwahlen den Iran angreifen lassen. Ein Experte analysiert, welche Ziele infrage kommen und wie Teheran womöglich antwortet. - 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
US-Medien: Neue Angriffe auf iranische Insel Keschm - Verhandlungen gehen weiter
Während Washington und Teheran nach Angaben beider Seiten weiter über ein Ende des Krieges verhandeln, haben die USA Berichten zufolge erneut Ziele im Iran angegriffen. Mehrere US-Medien berichteten unter Berufung auf Regierungsvertreter über begrenzte Angriffe auf die Insel … - 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.
United Kingdom / MENA (10)
- Middle East Eye 01 Nov 2026, 19:41 UTC
Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes
Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to "take care" of more targets. Diplomatic … - Middle East Eye 01 Nov 2026, 22:47 UTC
Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon, one way or the other’
Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon, one way or the other’ US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end “very soon, one way or the other”, adding that Tehran would either “make a deal or we’ll just end it”. Speaking to the Right Side Broadcasting Network … - Middle East Eye 02 Nov 2026, 00:37 UTC
Trump says US 'at some point' will need to give Iran 'the hammer'
Trump says US 'at some point' will need to give Iran 'the hammer' US President Donald Trump on Sunday has reiterated threats to resume attacks on Iran, saying the US may need to give Tehran "the hammer" at some point. "And the only reason why I'm not finished with Iran is I want … - 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".
Qatar / global (9)
- Al Jazeera English 01 Nov 2026, 08:24 UTC
Trump at Halloween party ‘as himself’ says he’s ‘in no hurry’ with Iran
Trump, who came to his Halloween party dressed as himself, says US not in a hurry to make a decision on striking Iran. - Al Jazeera English 01 Nov 2026, 13:02 UTC
Iran and US explore diplomacy amid rising threats of war
Iran says could reopen Hormuz in shorter period if conditions met, as Trump says US still has targets to 'take care of'. - Al Jazeera English 01 Nov 2026, 19:00 UTC
How will the Iran war shape the outcome of the US midterm vote?
The conflict has become a central issue ahead of Tuesday's polls. - Al Jazeera English 02 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC
Iran war live: Tankers hit in Hormuz; Trump again says conflict to end soon
US president warns Iran to make a deal, as IRGC says two tankers have hit mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. - 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.
Argentina / Latin America (9)
- Infobae 01 Nov 2026, 08:30 UTC
Opositor israelí dice que Netanyahu carece de la "confianza pública" para atacar Irán - Infobae 02 Nov 2026, 00:23 UTC
Trump afirmó que EEUU resolverá “muy pronto” el conflicto con Irán: “O llegan a un acuerdo, o nosotros pondremos fin a esto”
El presidente norteamericano dijo que intenta evitar una nueva ofensiva para salvar vidas, pero no descartó nuevos ataques contra el régimen. Reconoció, además, que este fin de semana habló con Netanyahu sobre el tema - Infobae 02 Nov 2026, 18:57 UTC
El presidente de Irán afirmó que el líder supremo dio al Gobierno facultades para negociar con Estados Unidos
El petróleo Brent cayó cerca de 10% ante la señal diplomática, a un día de las elecciones de medio mandato en Estados Unidos, tras las cuales Donald Trump ha amenazado con retomar los bombardeos - 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
Russia / global (9)
- TASS state-run 01 Nov 2026, 20:04 UTC
Iran hopes US will prefer diplomacy to other scenarios — top diplomat
According to the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the country’s armed forces are today much stronger than they were during the two previous wars - TASS state-run 02 Nov 2026, 03:28 UTC
Trump doesn't intend to resume strikes against Iran right after midterm elections — Axios
According to the news portal, Donald Trump wants to let negotiations play out - TASS state-run 02 Nov 2026, 03:43 UTC
Trump suggests potential new measures against Iran if no deal is reached
On October 8, Donald Trump stated that the US had no intention of launching strikes against Iran before the midterm congressional elections, scheduled for November 3 - TASS state-run 02 Nov 2026, 07:33 UTC
US may launch ‘more damaging’ strikes against Iran after midterms — newspaper
The newspaper’s sources noted that the strikes could target the Iranian nuclear and missile facilities - TASS state-run 02 Nov 2026, 08:42 UTC
Trump may pin blame for war with Iran on Pentagon chief — magazine
According to the magazine, Trump has focused his attention on those who assured him that the war would end quickly and well before the midterm congressional elections - TASS state-run 02 Nov 2026, 12:53 UTC
Trump says US hit Iran hard a few times, mostly hangs back in conflict
The US president also claimed that the United States had already succeeded twice in changing power in Iran - 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
Argentina (8)
- Clarín 01 Nov 2026, 20:10 UTC
Trump y Netanyahu hablan por teléfono sobre el estado de la guerra con Irán, según medios
El mandatario estadounidense dialogó con su homólogo israelí sobre la oportunidad de intensificar acciones militares contra un país de Oriente Medio. Netanyahu urge a Trump a actuar tras los comicios, mientras este prefiere agotar las negociaciones para resolver el conflicto. - 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. - Clarín 02 Nov 2026, 15:00 UTC
El guía supremo de Irán otorgó "poderes" al gobierno en las negociaciones con EEUU
El líder iraní ha autorizado al gobierno para buscar el fin del conflicto con EE.UU. mediante el diálogo, según el presidente Pezeshkian. Rezaei y Putin discutieron la situación en Oriente Medio, mientras EE.UU. e Israel intensifican sus amenazas hacia Irán. - Clarín 02 Nov 2026, 16:50 UTC
Irán anuncia contactos "intensos" con EEUU para evitar una nueva escalada
Irán y EE. UU. intensifican consultas para evitar reanudación de hostilidades, con Catar y Pakistán como mediadores clave. El estrecho de Ormuz podría reabrirse si se cumplen ciertas condiciones. El líder supremo iraní ha otorgado poderes al gobierno para facilitar … - 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.
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
India (6)
- Times of India 02 Nov 2026, 01:57 UTC
Fresh Iran strikes after US midterms? Inside Trump-Netanyahu's 'tough' call
Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a tough phone call regarding Iran and military strategies. They discussed the possibility of military action after the upcoming US midterm elections. Trump expressed readiness for diplomacy, while Netanyahu urged … - Times of India 02 Nov 2026, 02:12 UTC
Oil prices today: Crude falls over 1% as Iran-Qatar talks raise hopes of diplomacy
Oil prices dropped over 1% following ongoing talks between Iranian and Qatari officials aimed at reducing conflict. Brent crude futures fell to $111.84, while US West Texas Intermediate crude fell to $102.56. The drop in prices followed a strong increase seen last week before … - Times of India 02 Nov 2026, 04:11 UTC
Netanyahu pushing Trump for nuclear strike on Iran? US commentator makes big claim
Tucker Carlson has claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressuring US President Donald Trump for military action. This action is reportedly a nuclear strike aimed at Pickaxe Mountain in Iran, where nuclear activities are believed to be ongoing. Carlson … - 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 …
Nigeria (5)
- Punch 01 Nov 2026, 21:39 UTC
Renewed war with US could be longer — Iran
Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to “take care” of more targets. Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by repeated … - Vanguard 02 Nov 2026, 08:16 UTC
Trump says ‘at some point’ US will have to give Iran ‘the hammer’
US President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his threat to resume strikes against Iran, telling a campaign rally that he may have to give Tehran "the hammer" at some unspecified time. The post Trump says ‘at some point’ US will have to give Iran ‘the hammer’ appeared first on … - 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 . - 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 …
France / global (5)
- France 24 02 Nov 2026, 00:23 UTC
Iran warns renewed war with US could outlast previous conflict
Iran warned on Sunday that a renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous conflict, as President Donald Trump suggested Washington still had targets to strike. Tehran threatened retaliation without geographical limits while diplomatic efforts continued … - France 24 02 Nov 2026, 10:45 UTC
'Give them the hammer': Trump threatens Iran ahead of midterms
US President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his threat to resume strikes against Iran, telling a campaign rally that he may have to give Tehran "the hammer" at some unspecified time. Trump had previously said he would not strike Iran again before the upcoming US midterm … - 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 …
Iran (4)
- Tehran Times state-run 01 Nov 2026, 12:17 UTC
Some 90 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 89 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from October 24 to 30, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran. - Tehran Times state-run 01 Nov 2026, 16:37 UTC
Araghchi: Iran ready for both defense and diplomacy; Choice rests with US
TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to pursue diplomacy while maintaining full defensive preparedness, saying the next step depends on the United States and whether Washington chooses a rational diplomatic approach. - 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 …
Peru (4)
- El Comercio 02 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC
Trump minimiza el alza de la gasolina en EE.UU. por la guerra con Irán: “Es un precio muy pequeño a pagar”
Donald Trump justificó el encarecimiento de los combustibles como un costo necesario para garantizar la seguridad global y aseguró que el conflicto con Irán terminará pronto - El Comercio 02 Nov 2026, 18:23 UTC
Irán anuncia contactos “intensos” con Estados Unidos para evitar una nueva escalada
Irán anuncia contactos «intensos» con Estados Unidos para evitar una nueva escalada de tensiones y reducir el riesgo de un conflicto en la región. - 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 …
Bosnia and Herzegovina (4)
- Klix.ba 02 Nov 2026, 05:57 UTC
Tucker Carlson tvrdi da Trump razmatra nuklearni napad na Iran: Netanyahu ga zove svaki dan, meta je planina Pickaxe
Konzervativni novinar i komentator Tucker Carlson tvrdi da bi američka administracija pod pritiskom izraelskog premijera Benjamina Netanyahua za nekoliko dana mogla izvesti nuklearni napad na Iran, a kao metu navodi planinu Pickaxe u centralnom dijelu zemlje. - Klix.ba 02 Nov 2026, 06:33 UTC
Trump zatvorio kampanju s porukom Teheranu: "Možemo ugasiti Iran kad god želimo, to će biti kraj"
Američki predsjednik Donald Trump završio je kampanju pred sutrašnje izbore za Kongres skupom u Kansasu, gdje je poručio da Sjedinjene Američke Države dominiraju nad Iranom i da ga može "ugasiti" kad god poželi. - 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 02 Nov 2026, 22:50 UTC
Zaljevske države očekuju snažno američko bombardovanje Irana ove sedmice, ali strahuju od odmazde Teherana
Zaljevske države očekuju snažno američko bombardovanje Irana, možda već ove sedmice, i strahuju da bi Teheran mogao uzvratiti napadima na njihovu ekonomsku i civilnu infrastrukturu, piše The Wall Street Journal.
Pakistan (3)
- Dawn 01 Nov 2026, 14:51 UTC
Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes
Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to “ take care ” of more targets. Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by … - 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 …
Hong Kong (3)
- South China Morning Post 02 Nov 2026, 05:58 UTC
Iran warns new war with US could last longer as Trump threatens ‘the hammer’
Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after US President Donald Trump said he still had to “take care” of more targets. Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by … - 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 …
European Union / global (3)
- Euronews 02 Nov 2026, 10:21 UTC
Oil slides on Hormuz deal hopes but Trump keeps Iran strikes on the table
Oil prices fell on Monday morning as talks in Qatar revived hopes of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but US President Donald Trump kept the threat of fresh strikes alive and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly urged him to hit Iran straight after Tuesday's midterm elections. - 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”.
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
What might Trump have planned for Iran following the midterm election?
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 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.
Brazil (2)
- G1 Globo 01 Nov 2026, 14:18 UTC
'Nova guerra pode ser mais longa', alerta Irã após novas ameaças de Trump
Presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, e presidente do Irã, Masoud Pezeshkian Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters e Angelina Katsanis/AP Photo O Irã respondeu neste domingo (1º) às ameaças feitas pelo presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump. Em declarações feitas neste sábado (31), ele não … - 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) …
Latvia / Russia (Exil) (2)
- Meduza (Russisch) 02 Nov 2026, 06:39 UTC
Axios: Нетаниягу потребовал от Трампа возобновить удары по Ирану после промежуточных выборов в конгресс
Премьер-министр Израиля Биньямин Нетаниягу во время телефонного разговора с Дональдом Трампом потребовал, чтобы США нанесли удары по Ирану сразу после промежуточных выборов в конгресс, пишут Axios и N12. - 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.
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.
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
Morocco (1)
- Hespress English 01 Nov 2026, 14:36 UTC
Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes
Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to “take care” of more targets. Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by repeated …
United Kingdom / Iran (1)
- Iran International 01 Nov 2026, 18:25 UTC
Netanyahu pressing Trump to strike Iran immediately after midterms - Axios
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing US President Donald Trump to strike Iran immediately after Tuesday's midterm elections, but Trump wants to let negotiations play out for now, Axios reported Sunday, citing an Israeli and a US source.
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.
South Korea (1)
- 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 …
Uganda (1)
- Nile Post 03 Nov 2026, 04:58 UTC
US strikes Iran ahead of midterm elections
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.
Türkiye / global (1)
- 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.
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
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.
United States (1)
- 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.
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 …
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