Iranian Supreme Leader Grants Government Authority to Negotiate with United States

Says negotiations to end the eight-month war with the US are still ongoing, with proposals amended in recent days through Qatari mediation but no concrete outcome reached.

Opens a new centre in Tehran to give ordinary civilians military training so they can assist in fighting if needed, the latest in a series of such centres across the capital.

Said a major war with Iran could be avoided and claimed oil prices had fallen by about $10 a barrel, while keeping open the option of attacking Iran.

Expressed hope for a US-Iran agreement, said he had sent a letter to Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei, and described many good conversations with Iran.

Pressured Trump to launch another major attack on Iran after the US midterm elections.

Insists the US must lift its naval blockade and meet its demands before any agreement can be reached.

Carries out limited defensive strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz following surface-to-air missile threats against US assets.

Says Washington has made progress in the indirect peace talks with Iran.

“"progress"”

Says the war with Iran will end very soon one way or the other and that Tehran should agree a deal or “the hammer” will come down.

““the hammer””

Says Iran’s armed forces are in better operational shape, with an expanded target database, improved missile range, accuracy and warheads, and increased drone capabilities, and that Iran can easily target supertankers.

““In terms of offence, our target database has significantly expanded, the range, accuracy and warheads of our missiles have improved and our drone capabilities have increased,””

Says the IRGC is “100 percent ready” to confront another attack and that “maximum deterrence” is a goal Iran will reach in the near future.

““100 percent ready””

Says commanders will rely on asymmetric warfare to compensate for US military superiority and that some weaponry was renovated and new equipment and tactics were added during the ceasefire.

““some weaponry was renovated and new equipment was added along with new tactics””

Says the enemies did not reach their main goals of overthrowing the Islamic Republic and fragmenting Iran, and that the Americans are pretending victory through psychological operations before their elections.

““On the eve of their elections, the Americans are trying to pretend that they have achieved victory by causing a ruckus and launching psychological operations, but that is not the truth,””

Says Iran does not fear the blockade and that resorting to economic tools after military threats failed reflects US impotence, insisting the only path is respectful dialogue.

Announces that Oman's foreign minister will visit Tehran to continue consultations on the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Threatens that no drop of oil will be exported through Hormuz or anywhere in the Gulf if the economic war continues, and says any state participating in it will be treated as a party to war.

“إذا استمرت الحرب الاقتصادية، فلن يتم تصدير قطرة واحدة من النفط، لا عبر مضيق هرمز ولا من أي مكان في الخليج.” ar

Arrives in Tehran with Pakistan's interior minister to meet Iranian officials as part of Islamabad's mediation effort.

Says Iran has prepared various scenarios to confront the consequences of the US economic war.

Travels to Tehran to consult on Hormuz transit arrangements as Iranian officials signal an approaching understanding with Muscat.

Says the plan for a choking economic pressure campaign will rebound against the United States.

Announces an unprecedented financial attack aimed at cutting all revenue sources of the Iranian system and warns that any state serving as Iran's financial lifeline will share its isolation.

Says Iran wants an agreement and one could be reached, that he is not rushing a decision on resuming combat, that talks are progressing though the Iranians are stalling, and that regime change is not necessarily needed to keep Iran from a nuclear weapon.

“"إيران تريد التوصل إلى اتفاق وقد يحدث ذلك"” ar

Says the probability of war returning is strong, warns Iraq would be among the most affected, and says Iraq does not want to enter the war, choosing mediation and neutrality while preventing use of its territory.

“«قوي»” ar

Warns against using Iraqi territory against Iran, says it has information about collusion to provide hostile parties with coordinates from inside Iraq, and declares readiness to confront any danger to the country.

Says using Iraqi airspace or territory to strike Iran would breach sovereignty and require a response, that the movement will remain neutral unless Iraq is used as a launchpad, and that it has not handed over its weapons.

Warns that any wide confrontation will not remain confined to its direct parties and may put Iraq and the wider region in the targeting range; factions fighting for a regional party could give opponents a pretext to strike bases, infrastructure and vital facilities.

Affirms that neutralizing Iraq and protecting its sovereignty are priorities, says Iraq should not be an arena for settling accounts between Washington and Tehran, and warns that war expansion would affect energy markets, supply chains and internal security.

Denies he is considering renewed strikes on Iran after the midterms, says diplomacy is coming together and oil prices are falling as a result, and claims US pressure has left Iran with no money or gasoline and a population tired of the conflict, while saying there is no rush to act.

“"One way or the other, we will do something, but there is no rush"”

Urged Washington in a Saturday phone call to launch immediate military strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections.

Says Tehran has engaged in intensive shuttle diplomacy through Qatari and Pakistani mediators and presented a clear plan and conditions, leaving the next step to Washington; warns Iran is prepared for both diplomacy and military scenarios and that any renewed attack would draw a far harsher response.

““We have announced our specific conditions and presented our formulated plan; now everything depends on how much political rationality prevails on the American side and whether there is a will to take the wise path of diplomacy or, as in previous instances, to drag the situation toward aggression and military operations,””

Says the US fought and won a war with Iran, and that the conflict barely qualifies as a war since there has been no fighting for months, even as he keeps floating the possibility of a diplomatic agreement.

“"Abbiamo avuto una guerra con l'Iran. Abbiamo vinto"” it

Say Washington has for several weeks been conducting small-scale strikes against Iran, describing Monday's action on Qeshm as defensive in nature and intended to prevent Iran from being free to attack commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Says oil prices are falling vertiginously, nearly $10 a barrel, a record, because it is believed there will be no war with Iran, and that Iran wants to find an agreement as soon as possible.

“"I prezzi del petrolio stanno crollando vertiginosamente, con un calo di quasi 10 dollari al barile, un record (maiuscolo, ndr), perché si ritiene che non ci sarà una guerra con l'Iran. L'Iran vuole trovare un accordo, il prima possibile. Potrebbe succedere!"” it

Says there is no rush and that the US will do something one way or the other, claims the US has crippled Iran financially leaving it with no money and no gasoline, floats going after the Pickaxe site as a one-hour job, and denies planning renewed strikes after the midterms.

“"One way or the other, we will do something, but there is no rush. We crippled them financially,"”

Say the strikes on Qeshm Island were limited and were carried out in response to the IRGC firing on a US aircraft.

Fired upon a US aircraft, according to US officials, prompting the limited US strikes on Qeshm Island.

Says very intensive talks to end the war are under way with the US through mediators, that Tehran is prepared for both diplomatic and military scenarios more than ever before, and that it is up to Washington to choose the wise path of negotiation or the mistake of military aggression.

“"very intensive"”

Says the new military campaign against Iran will not last long and that the US is ready to strike Iran again whenever necessary.

Announces a missile and drone attack on the US base in Erbil, Iraq.

Announces that 18 people were killed and 108 wounded in the previous night's US strikes across several provinces.

Warns countries in the region that cooperating with the US army will bring dangerous consequences.

Says not a single particle of Iran's enriched uranium will leave the country.

“ایران سے افزودہ یورینیم کا ایک ذرہ بھی باہر نہیں جائے گا۔” ur

Makes his fourth visit to Tehran this year, meeting Iran's president, parliament speaker and security officials and reportedly announcing the reopening of the closed border.

Says the US must first end pressure, threats and sanctions before any negotiations, arguing Iranians do not trust Washington and expect it to attack again.

“ہماری قوم کو امریکہ پر اعتماد نہیں ہے اور اس کا ماننا ہے کہ اگر ہم مذاکرات کرتے ہیں، تو وہ ہم پر دوبارہ حملہ کر دیں گے۔” ur

Says Washington cannot win Iran's trust until Tehran's seven conditions are met, that Iran has nothing new to offer Washington, and that Iran does not want war but is fully ready to defend its dignity.

“ایران کو جنگ پسند نہیں ہے، لیکن وہ اپنے وطن اور قومی وقار کے دفاع کے لیے مکمل طور پر تیار ہے۔” ur

Argues Trump wants oil prices down before next month's US midterm elections and that Iran will deliberately avoid giving Washington any concession before them.

Says he does not expect a breakthrough before the US midterms and that US–Iran diplomatic efforts have never actually stopped.

Says a deal with Tehran could happen and that Iran wants a settlement as soon as possible, pointing to tumbling oil prices as evidence.

“"Iran wants a settlement, as soon as possible"”

Says he and Trump are optimistic about securing an agreement and that some progress has been made in the talks.

“"We've certainly made some progress. We'll see if we can make some more,"”

Says consultations and deliberations with Washington are very intensive, with Qatar and Pakistan playing a very active mediating role, and that the US must accept a new Iran-Oman route for transiting the strait, remove recently imposed sanctions and reduce troop numbers in the region.

“"Given the sensitivity and gravity of the current situation, consultations and deliberations are very intensive,"”

Says the messages received from the United States amount to an acknowledgement of Iran's victory.

“"an acknowledgement of our victory"”

Says Iran's readiness to implement its Strait of Hormuz plan within two days demonstrates its good-faith approach, and warns that any act of aggression against Iran will be met with a powerful, immediate and comprehensive response.

“"The possibility of implementing this plan in two days is another indication of Iran's good-faith approach,"”

Says Beijing supports Tehran in safeguarding its own sovereignty and security.

“"safeguarding its own sovereignty and security"”

Says Tehran's stance on defending its national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity is unchanged and that Iran will make no compromises in this regard.

“"Tehran's stance on defending its national security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity remains unchanged, and that Iran will make no compromises in this regard"”

Discussed the war with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Beijing, with the two sides calling for resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means and urging the US and Iran toward a ceasefire.

Made the first visit to China by a Gulf head of state since ties were established and, alongside Xi, called for resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means and for the US and Iran to pursue a peaceful path and prevent war.

Says the US still has to take care of one or two sites in Iran but can do so in 10 minutes, mentions Pickaxe Mountain, says he may have to give Tehran “the hammer,” and confirms he discussed Iran with Benjamin Netanyahu.

““We still have to take care of, I would say one or two sites, but we can do that in 10 minutes,””

Sent a letter to Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei seeking to revive talks.

Pressed Trump to strike Iran immediately after Tuesday’s US midterm elections, according to Axios; the call was described as “tough” by an Israeli source.

Says Iran hopes the other side will exercise rationality and choose diplomacy, adding that Iran remains prepared for both defence and diplomacy.

““We hope the other side will exercise rationality and choose diplomacy””

Disclosed he had received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance seeking to revive talks, noted a positive change in tone but had not yet responded, and said Tehran had told Washington that unless its conditions were met neither the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened nor would there be negotiations.

““neither would the Strait of Hormuz be reopened nor would there be any negotiations””

Issued a written message warning that in a conflict with America there are no geographical limitations.

Says the UAE hopes the exchanges will yield a breakthrough but is braced for the worst, and that another round is not in the region’s interest.

““It is not the interest of the region to go through another round ... But I think we're also, as we've shown before, braced for the worst,””

Says that in a conflict with America there are no geographical limitations and that a vast theatre has been defined for inflicting damage on the enemy.

““In a conflict with America, there are no geographical limitations; a vast theatre has been defined for inflicting damage upon the enemy,””

Warns that a potential future war could last longer than previous conflicts and that the American president would not be able to dictate its timing or conditions.

““A potential future war could last longer than previous conflicts, and the American president would not be in a position to dictate the timing or the conditions of its conclusion,””

Says the news coming in is truly worrying, but there is nothing she can actually do about it.

““The news coming in is truly worrying. However ... there is nothing I can actually do about it,””

Says he does not fear another war because Iran has been at war for 48 years.

““We do not fear another war; we have been at war for 48 years now - we are always at war,””

Says IAEA cooperation and nuclear talks are possible only after Iran's Hormuz conditions are accepted, that military attacks on safeguarded facilities crossed a red line and worsened relations with the agency, and that trust must be built first.

“This is one of the topics that can be discussed after we have moved past the stage of opening the Strait of Hormuz.”

Has toyed with the idea of new attacks on Iran.

Reportedly prefers a diplomatic solution and sent a letter to Iran's security chief seeking guarantees on Iran's nuclear programme.

Said that if the US meets Iran's demands, the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened within two days.

Received the US vice-president's letter and described its tone as positive.

““positive””

Described reported US-Israeli attack plans as insane and likely to cause a devastating escalation.

““insane””

Ordered Iranian forces to retaliate to any attack without geographical restriction.

““without geographical restriction””

Is weighing military options ranging from limited strikes to multi-week campaigns and is concerned about the war's political fallout for Republicans.

Sent a letter to Mohsen Rezaei through mediators calling for resumed direct comprehensive talks and emphasizing the nuclear file from the outset.

Announced Iran is ready to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the US lifts the naval blockade, stops blocking asset releases and ends oil-export restrictions, and said there are no current plans for direct talks.

Claimed an attack on Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery.

Traveled to Tehran on 26 October with Pakistani and Turkish officials and met President Masoud Pezeshkian to press for preventing a wider war.

Traveled to Tehran on 26 October with Saudi and Turkish officials and met President Masoud Pezeshkian to press for preventing a wider war.

Traveled to Tehran on 26 October with Saudi and Pakistani officials and met President Masoud Pezeshkian to press for preventing a wider war.

Said relations with Iran are essential and no neighbor wants Tehran caught in a prolonged crisis, while regional states are prepared for the worst.

Announced that Tehran will not negotiate its nuclear program under any pressure or circumstances.

Warned that if further attacks fail to force Iran to retreat, Washington will face the question of how far to escalate.

Announced it intercepted five ballistic missiles and four drones.

Accused the Houthis of attacking Aden airport, injuring people and damaging property.

Approved defensive military support for Saudi Arabia, limiting any troop deployment to Saudi soil.

Expected a deal with Iran soon after the midterm elections.

Seeks the lifting of sanctions and release of frozen assets before nuclear talks begin, and has sharply cut energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz as leverage.

Argues that a Democratic midterm victory would push Trump toward a face-saving exit but not necessarily stop limited strikes, and that US-Iran talks are stuck over whether concessions come before nuclear negotiations.

““The US wants negotiations to start not only with a focus on Iran's nuclear program, but with concessions right at the outset””

Says the nuclear program is the crux of the standoff and that economic pressure, especially energy prices, is the Achilles' heel of every party to the war.

““The economy is the Achilles' heel of every party to this war””

Warns that escalatory factors will dominate in coming months, that a Republican defeat would not necessarily stop new US attacks, and that Houthi attacks could widen the war and narrow Iran's room for maneuver.

““The president has broad authority and freedom of action, especially in foreign policy and the conduct of military operations. A Republican defeat, even with increased pressure from Congress, doesn't necessarily stop new attacks.””

Have been targeting energy exports in the Red Sea and attacking Saudi cities and infrastructure.

Says the US fought and won a war with Iran, downplays the likelihood of renewed conflict after the midterms, and denies that he is considering strikes; also says oil prices are falling because people feel war will not resume.

“«У нас була війна з Іраном. Ми перемогли»” uk

Says continued negotiations aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear program could produce a result.

Says that on any potential deal to end the war the ball is in the US court, and that Iran’s demands are clear, reasonable and logical.

“«м'яч на боці США»” uk

Says Iran will strike back in the Middle East and beyond if the US reignites the conflict.

Briefed President Trump at the White House on the conflict’s progress as CENTCOM prepared the groundwork for larger strikes, including additional missile defense and munitions in the region.

Said the US might have to attack the Pickaxe Mountain site and could do so quickly, while also saying a deal is possible and preferable because it would save lives.

““Podríamos tener que ir tras Pickaxe. Podemos hacerlo en una hora, tan pronto como queramos, en cualquier momento que queramos”” es

Affirmed it has a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear negotiations with the United States.

Said he and Trump are optimistic about the prospects for reaching a negotiated agreement with Iran.

““Tanto el presidente como yo nos sentimos bastante optimistas sobre las perspectivas de llegar potencialmente a un acuerdo negociado”” es

Is pressing the Trump administration to launch a new wave of attacks against Iran.

Accused Saudi Arabia of attacking a maritime port.

Wrote that a deal with Tehran could happen and that Iran wants a settlement soon, while also threatening future military action.

““could happen””

Said he and Trump are optimistic and that talks have made some progress.

““We've certainly made some progress. We'll see if we can make some more””

Said indirect talks via Qatar and Pakistan are intensive and that Washington must accept a new transit route for Hormuz, remove recent sanctions and reduce US troop numbers in the region.

““Given the sensitivity and gravity of the current situation, consultations and deliberations are very intensive””

Spoke by telephone with Mohsen Rezaei about the war.

Said messages received from the US amount to an acknowledgement of Iran's victory.

““Our enemy failed to achieve any of its objectives in the last two wars. Even today, although the United States, driven by its own goals and concerns regarding domestic public opinion, is engaging in various manoeuvres, the messages conveyed to Iran through intermediaries point to an acknowledgment of our victory””

Said Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if US demands are met, called the shortened timetable a sign of good faith, and warned any attack would receive a powerful, immediate and comprehensive response.

““Any act of aggression against Iran, any military attack against Iran, by whatever means, will be met with a powerful, immediate and comprehensive response from us””

Told Ali Bagheri that Beijing supports Tehran in safeguarding its sovereignty and security.

Told Wang Yi that Tehran's stance on defending national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity remains unchanged and that Iran will make no compromises.

Discussed the war with Oman's sultan and called for resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means, urging the US and Iran to pursue a peaceful path and prevent war.

Discussed the conflict by telephone with Vladimir Putin.

Could decide by 7 November on a nuclear attack on Iran, according to Tucker Carlson.

Is pressing Trump to launch a nuclear strike on Iran to prolong his own hold on power, according to Tucker Carlson.

Assessed that the US faces no doctrinal barrier to nuclear use, that B61-11 or B61-13 bombs would be needed for the deep site, and that serious radioactive fallout reaching Turkey is unlikely though strategic risks are high.

““Türkiye’ye sağlığı tehdit edecek düzeyde serpinti ulaşması düşük bir olasılık. İz düzeyinde ölçümler görülebilir ama tek bir silahın radyoaktif yükü Çernobil’in çok altında.”” tr

Said a nuclear attack is unlikely but cannot be excluded, that Iran would retaliate against Gulf energy infrastructure, Hormuz and US bases, and that threats to Pickaxe Mountain strengthen demands to withdraw from the NPT and change nuclear doctrine.

““Kazma Dağı’na yönelik her tehdit, Nükleer Silahların Yayılmasının Önlenmesi Antlaşması’ndan (NPT) çekilme ve nükleer doktrinin değiştirilmesi taleplerini güçlendiriyor”” tr

Urges shipowners to start their engines and let the oil flow, prompting a mini-stampede of vessel repositioning on the political cue.

“start your engines and let the oil flow”

Signals openness to negotiations with Iran ahead of the midterm elections, a move that prompted a sharp drop in international oil prices.

Says a settlement with Iran could happen soon and that oil prices are falling because people believe there will be no war.

“"Iran wants a settlement, as soon as possible. It could happen,"”

Says oil companies were losing about 1,000 crore rupees a day before retail fuel prices were raised, with losses now just under 600 crore rupees a day.

Approved an energy white paper stating that Japan's structural vulnerability was again made clear, that Hormuz navigation remains difficult, and that drastic strengthening of the energy system is urgent.

Wants to give Qatari-mediated negotiations with Iran a chance and opposed resuming the conflict before the midterms, while keeping military options open and seeking to force Tehran to accept conditions on the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program.

Called Trump on 31 October and demanded that the US resume strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections, while expressing concern about Qatari-mediated negotiations.

Planned a multi-day bombing campaign against targets in Iran for 10 October, according to Financial Times sources.

Describes the Sunday phone call with Netanyahu as 'very good' and wants to continue negotiations while keeping military options open.

“‘धेरै राम्रो’” ne

Sent a letter to Iran's national security chief Mohsen Rezaei about the possibility of restarting negotiations.

Urges Trump to resume military action against Iran immediately after the US midterm elections and favors a military response.

Says no agreement has been reached in the talks and that efforts are underway for a diplomatic solution, expressing hope that the US will choose diplomacy.

Said a deal with Tehran could happen the day before the US midterm elections.

“‘হতে পারে’” bn

Said Washington will not attack Iran before the elections and characterized the talks as productive, while leaving open the possibility of further military action.

Said an agreement could restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz within two days instead of seven as initially proposed.

Says the talks are based on a seven-point plan prepared by Tehran in September, which includes restoring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and ending the US naval blockade, and that Iran will not accept a final settlement until the blockade is lifted and its demands are met.

Granted the Iranian government authority to negotiate with the United States, without specifying the scope of those powers.

Announces that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has granted his government authority to negotiate with the United States and says Iran is trying to solve the problem through dialogue.

“«Ми намагаємося вирішити проблему шляхом діалогу»” uk

Visited Doha to coordinate the exchange of messages with the United States through Qatari mediators.

Says he has not offered Iran anything to end the war, while media reports cited in the article say he is ready to ease sanctions.

“لم أعرض على إيران أي شيء لإنهاء الحرب” ar

Threatened Iran with new attacks on 1 November while continuing indirect negotiations, saying only 'one or two nuclear sites' remain and that strikes 'can be done in ten minutes.'

“« Ça peut se faire en dix minutes »” fr

Is pressing Trump to strike Iran and is betting that a renewed conflict would let him play for time after losing his parliamentary majority.

Warned that if new US and Israeli attacks occur, the zone of conflict will be expanded.

Announced that Iran will increase its capabilities to strike new geographic areas.

Said 70% of Iranians are demanding the construction of an atomic weapon to defend the country and asked the new supreme leader to hear that demand.

Says Netanyahu is doing everything he can to convince Trump to launch a new attack on Iran, regardless of the failure of previous campaigns to topple the Iranian regime.

Conducting intense consultations with Iran and the United States to prevent a new war.

Is discussing legislation that would have Iran withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Welcomes Pakistani and Qatari mediation, confirms a letter from the US vice president is under high-level consideration, and repeats Tehran's conditions: lifting sanctions, unfreezing assets, withdrawing US forces from the region and ending the war on all fronts including Lebanon.

Orders Iran's armed forces to be placed on the highest combat alert to deliver a crushing response to any possible US or Israeli attack while diplomacy is given a chance.

Claims the US has effectively changed the Iranian regime twice and has treated Iran gently because it wants to negotiate, but says at some point the US will have to act; also says the US has not really been fighting for much of the war.

“ما به‌نوعی و از یک نظر، رژیم را تغییر داده‌ایم. این کار را دو بار انجام داده‌ایم.” fa

Had said he would not order attacks on Iran before the elections and celebrated falling oil prices hours earlier, claiming Iran wants an agreement.

Captured two US reconnaissance drones south of Qeshm using electronic systems and destroyed a US drone east of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media.

Said he had spoken with Trump about negotiations with Iran and that both are fairly confident about the prospects for a negotiated solution.

“"Der Präsident und ich sind beide recht zuversichtlich, was die Aussichten auf eine mögliche Verhandlungslösung angeht"” de

Says at a campaign event that he would be willing to strike Iran harder if the two sides do not reach agreement soon.

Threatens to expand its target set if attacked and is considering withdrawal from the treaty banning nuclear weapons development.

Says Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the US accepts its demands, including lifting some sanctions and releasing billions of dollars in frozen assets, and that positions are nearing but direct talks are not yet underway.

Said the US had knocked out much of Iran's military but still had to take care of one or two targets, and called negotiations going fine but not very reliable.

““take care of””

Said Iran hopes the US will choose diplomacy over other paths, is ready for both defense and diplomacy, and has offered to reopen Hormuz within two days if Washington lifts the blockade, stops blocking asset releases and ends oil sanctions.

““diplomacy over other paths””

Disclosed receiving a letter from JD Vance seeking to revive talks, noted a positive change in tone but had not yet responded, and claimed Trump is hounded by a war with wider international repercussions than Vietnam.

““Today, wherever Trump goes, he must answer why he started the war against Iran. There is no family in America that has not endured the pressure caused by the war in Iran.””

Said another escalation is not in the interest of Iran or its neighbors, that relations with Iran are essential, and that Gulf states are braced for the worst.

““We are also, as we have shown before, braced for the worst””

Said the Iranian nation has decided not to negotiate the nuclear issue under any circumstances or pressure.

““Our enemies must understand that the Iranian nation has made a decision not to negotiate on the nuclear issue under any circumstances or under any pressure. This great nation gave its enemies enough opportunity to negotiate in this area, but was faced with repeated breaches of promises and illegal bombing of part of peaceful nuclear facilities.””

Said the US is open to a diplomatic solution.

Describes tracking tanker positions and confirming cargo availability daily since the strait was closed more than half a year ago.

Says the terminal kept storage levels balanced and supply secure despite cancelled Qatari cargoes, with source countries rising from six to ten this year.

Says the Central Asia and Myanmar pipelines, backed by long-term contracts, kept gas flowing and offset risks from the maritime blockade.

Argues the Hormuz crisis tested and proved the stability of China's energy system and the correctness of its open international cooperation approach.

Says the fall in China's crude imports was active demand-side management rather than passive decline.

The Senate failed to block him from ordering further strikes on Iran less than six weeks before the midterm elections.

Defied Trump and joined Democrats in voting for the resolution.

Defied Trump and joined Democrats in voting for the resolution.

Defied Trump and joined Democrats in voting for the resolution.

Defied Trump and joined Democrats in voting for the resolution.

Was the only Democrat to vote against the resolution.

Held consultations with Iran's assistant foreign minister and confirmed Russia's readiness to contribute to durable stabilization of the strategically important region.

Discussed the Gulf and Yemen with the Russian side, with both stressing the need to resume a political-diplomatic process and end fighting.

Says the ministry considers it necessary to step up diplomatic work on the situation around Iran, supports mediators' efforts and finds signals of planned new force actions alarming.