The United States said it made progress in talks with Iran to avoid a conflict escalation.
Iran and Qatar are negotiating to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days, demanding an end to a U.S. naval blockade and a new shipping route between Iran and Oman. Iranian officials say talks with the U.S. are ongoing, and a delegation is in Doha for talks. U.S. President Trump said he will not attack Iran after the midterms and that the U.S. has eliminated much of Iran's military.
- Iran demanded recognition of a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Qatari mediators returned to Tehran to negotiate an agreement to end the US-Iran conflict.
- Diplomatic contacts between Qatar and Iran continued for a third consecutive day
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated President Trump has not decided on new strikes against Iran.
- President Trump stated the United States still needs to address one or two targets in Iran.
- Mojtaba Khamenei granted powers to his government for talks with the US
- Oil prices plunged by more than 7 percent on Monday.
- Iranian authorities stated their willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days, instead of the initial seven days.
- Iran's demand for an end to the US naval blockade must be met before the Strait of Hormuz can be secured.
- The Iranian Foreign Minister added a new condition requiring Washington to accept a new route between Iran and Oman for vessel passage.
- Iranian negotiators held talks in Doha with Qatari mediators to discuss paths out of war in the Gulf.
- US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are ongoing.
- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei ordered the armed forces to prepare for any attacks.
- The Middle East war started with US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
- Vice President JD Vance reported having good conversations with the Iranians.
- China will send its Middle East envoy to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia this month.
- A report stated the United States struck Iran's Qeshm Island.
- Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said U.S. messages acknowledged Iranian victory.
- Tehran will attempt to resolve the problem through dialogue.
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