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ReportedReported military strike

US media, citing US officials, reported that the United States carried out a limited strike on Iran's Qeshm Island and described the operation as defensive. Iran had not responded.

United StatesIranQeshm Island

Broadcast 3 November 2026 · Event date Date not specified

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US media, citing US officials, reported that the United States carried out a limited strike on Iran's Qeshm Island and described the operation as defensive. Iran had not responded.

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Multiple explosions were heard on Qeshm Island in southern Iran in the early hours of today (November 3), local time. U.S. media, citing U.S. officials, reported that the United States had launched limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island and that the operation was defensive in nature. Iran has not responded to this.
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美国媒体援引美国官员的话报道称，美国对伊朗格什姆岛发动有限打击，行动属于防御性质。伊朗没有对此作出回应。
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ReportedDefense and diplomacy readiness statement

Araghchi also said that Iran was prepared for both defense and diplomacy and that its choice would depend on whether the US side acted rationally. The US side had not responded.

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Broadcast 2 November 2026 · Event date 1 November 2026

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Araghchi also said that Iran was prepared for both defense and diplomacy and that its choice would depend on whether the US side acted rationally. The US side had not responded.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said on November 1 that Iran is discussing a "two-day plan" for reopening the Strait of Hormuz with mediators. Under the memorandum of understanding previously reached between Iran and the United States, if the United States takes a series of measures to fulfill its commitments, the Strait of Hormuz will open and passage will resume the following day. Araghchi also said Iran is prepared in terms of both defense and diplomacy, and which path is chosen depends on whether the United States acts rationally. The United States has not yet responded.
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阿拉格齐还称，伊朗已经做好防御和外交两方面准备，选择哪条路取决于美方是否理性。美方还没有对此作出回应。
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ReportedDiplomatic plan statement

Araghchi said on November 1 that Iran was discussing a two-day plan with mediators to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He said that, under a memorandum of understanding previously reached by Iran and the United States, the strait would reopen and traffic would resume on the second day if the United States took a series of steps to fulfill its commitments.

AraghchiIranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuz

Broadcast 2 November 2026 · Event date 1 November 2026

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Araghchi said on November 1 that Iran was discussing a two-day plan with mediators to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He said that, under a memorandum of understanding previously reached by Iran and the United States, the strait would reopen and traffic would resume on the second day if the United States took a series of steps to fulfill its commitments.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said on November 1 that Iran is discussing a "two-day plan" for reopening the Strait of Hormuz with mediators. Under the memorandum of understanding previously reached between Iran and the United States, if the United States takes a series of measures to fulfill its commitments, the Strait of Hormuz will open and passage will resume the following day. Araghchi also said Iran is prepared in terms of both defense and diplomacy, and which path is chosen depends on whether the United States acts rationally. The United States has not yet responded.
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伊朗外长阿拉格齐1日表示，伊朗正与斡旋方就重新开放霍尔木兹海峡的“两日计划”展开讨论，即根据此前伊美所达成谅解备忘录，美国如果采取一系列履约措施，那么第二天霍尔木兹海峡将开放并恢复通行。
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ReportedConditional military retaliation warning

Iranian military spokesperson Akraminia said on November 1 that Iran was fully prepared and warned that, if the United States started hostilities again, it would immediately face a devastating counterattack on a scale far exceeding previous ones.

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Broadcast 2 November 2026 · Event date 1 November 2026

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Iranian military spokesperson Akraminia said on November 1 that Iran was fully prepared and warned that, if the United States started hostilities again, it would immediately face a devastating counterattack on a scale far exceeding previous ones.

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In addition, Iranian military spokesperson Akraminia said on November 1 that Iran is fully prepared and that if the United States launches another war, it will immediately face a "devastating counterattack" on a scale far greater than before.
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此外，伊朗军方发言人阿克拉米尼亚1日说，伊朗已做好充分准备，若美国再次发动战事，必将立即遭到“毁灭性的回击”，且规模将远超以往。
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ReportedStatement

Iranian authorities stated on the 29th that three tankers described as violating rules had struck mines and caught fire in the southern Strait of Hormuz in the preceding 24 hours. They also reported that another such tanker struck a mine east of the strait, sustaining hull damage and catching fire.

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Broadcast 30 October 2026 · Event date 29 October 2026

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Iranian authorities stated on the 29th that three tankers described as violating rules had struck mines and caught fire in the southern Strait of Hormuz in the preceding 24 hours. They also reported that another such tanker struck a mine east of the strait, sustaining hull damage and catching fire.

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According to information released by Iran on the 29th, in the past 24 hours three “non-compliant” oil tankers struck mines and caught fire in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz. Another “non-compliant” oil tanker struck a sea mine east of the strait, sustaining damage to its hull and catching fire.
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据伊朗方面29日发布的消息，过去24小时内3艘“违规”油轮在霍尔木兹海峡南部触雷并起火。还有一艘“违规”油轮在海峡以东触碰水雷，船体受损并起火。
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ReportedReported military readiness

US media previously reported that the US military was ready for a new round of large-scale strikes on Iran and that Trump might issue an operational order after the US midterm elections in November.

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Broadcast 29 October 2026 · Event date Date not specified

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US media previously reported that the US military was ready for a new round of large-scale strikes on Iran and that Trump might issue an operational order after the US midterm elections in November.

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According to U.S. media reports on the 28th, U.S. Vice President Vance had sent a letter to Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, seeking to restart talks. The reports said the move was intended to explore whether the United States and Iran could find enough common ground to avert another U.S. strike on Iran in the coming weeks. Earlier U.S. media reports said the U.S. military was ready to launch a new large-scale strike on Iran, and that U.S. President Donald Trump might issue an order after the U.S. midterm elections in November.
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美国媒体此前报道说，美国军方已准备好对伊朗进行新一轮大规模打击，美总统特朗普可能在11月美国中期选举后下达行动指令。
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ReportedForeign minister statement

On October 28, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran had not abandoned diplomacy and was discussing with mediators how to implement a “seven-day plan” to open the Strait of Hormuz in less than a week.

AraghchiIranStrait of Hormuz

Broadcast 29 October 2026 · Event date 28 October 2026

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On October 28, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran had not abandoned diplomacy and was discussing with mediators how to implement a “seven-day plan” to open the Strait of Hormuz in less than a week.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on the 28th that Iran had not abandoned diplomacy and was discussing with mediators how to implement, in less than a week, a “seven-day plan” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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伊朗外交部长阿拉格齐28日表示，伊朗并未放弃外交途径，正在与调解方讨论如何能在不到一周的时间内执行开放霍尔木兹海峡的“七日计划”。
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ReportedRegional security meeting and agreement

Iran, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan held a regional security meeting in Tehran on October 26 and agreed to continue consultations and strengthen cooperation to ensure peace and security in West Asia. This was Iran's first high-level meeting with the three signatories to the Mecca Mutual Defence Agreement.

IranTurkeyPakistanSaudi ArabiaTehran

Broadcast 27 October 2026 · Event date 26 October 2026

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Iran, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan held a regional security meeting in Tehran on October 26 and agreed to continue consultations and strengthen cooperation to ensure peace and security in West Asia. This was Iran's first high-level meeting with the three signatories to the Mecca Mutual Defence Agreement.

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Iran, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan held a regional security meeting in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on October 26 and reached a consensus, agreeing to continue consultations and strengthen cooperation in ensuring peace and security in West Asia. This was the first time Iran had held high-level talks with Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, the three signatories to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.
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伊朗、沙特阿拉伯、土耳其和巴基斯坦四国26日在伊朗首都德黑兰举行地区安全会议并达成共识，同意继续磋商，加强在确保西亚地区和平与安全方面的合作。这是伊朗首次与签署《麦加共同防务协议》的沙土巴三国举行高级别会谈。
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ReportedRegional security statement

Araghchi said on the 25th that, following the United States and Israel launching hostilities against Iran, the regional situation had undergone “fundamental and strategically significant” changes and that management of the Strait of Hormuz and its shipping routes would no longer be the same. He also said regional countries should ensure regional security and that Iran's national policy would remain unchanged whether or not another round of attacks against Iran occurred.

AraghchiIsraelIranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuz

Broadcast 26 October 2026 · Event date 25 October 2026

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Araghchi said on the 25th that, following the United States and Israel launching hostilities against Iran, the regional situation had undergone “fundamental and strategically significant” changes and that management of the Strait of Hormuz and its shipping routes would no longer be the same. He also said regional countries should ensure regional security and that Iran's national policy would remain unchanged whether or not another round of attacks against Iran occurred.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said on October 25 that, following the war launched against Iran by the United States and Israel, the regional situation had undergone “fundamental and strategically significant” changes, and that the management of the Strait of Hormuz and its shipping routes would no longer be the same as in the past. He also said that regional security should be guaranteed by countries in the region and that Iran’s national policy would not change, regardless of whether a new round of attacks against Iran occurred.
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伊朗外交部长阿拉格齐25日表示，在美国与以色列对伊朗发动战事后，地区局势已发生“根本且具有战略意义”的变化，霍尔木兹海峡的管理及其航线不会再与过去相同。他还表示，本地区安全应由地区国家保障，无论针对伊朗的新一轮袭击是否会发生，伊朗的国家政策都不会改变。
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ReportedDiplomatic statement

Pezeshkian said Iran was ready for dialogue but that the United States must lift sanctions on Iran as a prerequisite for any negotiations.

PezeshkianIranUnited StatesTehran

Broadcast 21 October 2026 · Event date 20 October 2026

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Pezeshkian said Iran was ready for dialogue but that the United States must lift sanctions on Iran as a prerequisite for any negotiations.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met visiting Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir in Tehran on October 20, and the two sides discussed regional tensions. Pezeshkian said Iran was ready for dialogue, but the United States must lift sanctions on Iran, which was a prerequisite for any negotiations. During the talks, Munir expressed regret that the Iran–U.S. memorandum of understanding had not been implemented and stressed the importance of resolving issues through diplomacy.
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佩泽希齐扬表示，伊朗做好了进行对话的准备，但是美国必须解除对伊制裁，这是任何谈判的前提。
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ReportedPolitical statement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the same day that overthrowing Iran's regime was the only way to completely eliminate the military threat.

NetanyahuIran

Broadcast 21 October 2026 · Event date 20 October 2026

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the same day that overthrowing Iran's regime was the only way to completely eliminate the military threat.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the same day that overthrowing the Iranian government was the only way to completely eliminate the military threat.
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以色列总理内塔尼亚胡同一天称，推翻伊朗政权是彻底消除军事威胁的唯一途径。
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ReportedAgreement commitment statement

Lavrov also said the Russian side had no intention of abandoning implementation of its economic and investment agreements with Iran.

Sergey LavrovIran

Broadcast 20 October 2026 · Event date Date not specified

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Lavrov also said the Russian side had no intention of abandoning implementation of its economic and investment agreements with Iran.

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On October 19, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov visited Iran and met separately with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Iranian President Pezeshkian. The Iranian side said that there is no military solution to regional issues, which must be resolved through diplomatic channels and political solutions. Iran will never accept any country's attempt to impose its will on others through force and pressure. Lavrov said that Russia is willing to help seek a solution acceptable to all parties. He also said that Russia has no intention of abandoning the implementation of agreements reached with Iran in the economic and investment fields.
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他同时表示，俄方无意放弃履行与伊朗在经济和投资领域达成的协议。
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ReportedDiplomatic statement

The Iranian side said regional issues have no military solution and must be resolved through diplomacy and political solutions, and that Iran would never accept any country's attempt to impose its will on others through force and pressure.

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Broadcast 20 October 2026 · Event date Date not specified

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The Iranian side said regional issues have no military solution and must be resolved through diplomacy and political solutions, and that Iran would never accept any country's attempt to impose its will on others through force and pressure.

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On October 19, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov visited Iran and met separately with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Iranian President Pezeshkian. The Iranian side said that there is no military solution to regional issues, which must be resolved through diplomatic channels and political solutions. Iran will never accept any country's attempt to impose its will on others through force and pressure. Lavrov said that Russia is willing to help seek a solution acceptable to all parties. He also said that Russia has no intention of abandoning the implementation of agreements reached with Iran in the economic and investment fields.
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伊朗方面表示，地区问题没有军事解决方案，必须通过外交途径和政治方案解决。伊朗绝不接受任何国家试图通过武力和施压手段将意志强加于他国的做法。
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ReportedDiplomatic visit and meetings

On the 19th, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Iran and held separate meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss regional developments and other issues.

Sergey LavrovPezeshkianAraghchiIran

Broadcast 20 October 2026 · Event date 19 October 2026

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On the 19th, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Iran and held separate meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss regional developments and other issues.

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Russian Foreign Minister Visits Iran to Discuss Regional Situation and Other Issues On October 19, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov visited Iran and met separately with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Iranian President Pezeshkian. The Iranian side said that there is no military solution to regional issues, which must be resolved through diplomatic channels and political solutions. Iran will never accept any country's attempt to impose its will on others through force and pressure. Lavrov said that Russia is willing to help seek a solution acceptable to all parties. He also said that Russia has no intention of abandoning the implementation of agreements reached with Iran in the economic and investment fields.
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俄外长访问伊朗讨论地区局势等问题 19日，俄罗斯外长拉夫罗夫访问伊朗，并分别与伊朗外长阿拉格齐和伊朗总统佩泽希齐扬会面。
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ReportedPresidential statement

Iranian President Pezeshkian said that day that Iran would never submit to the unreasonable demands and bullying of “aggressive” countries.

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Broadcast 19 October 2026 · Event date 18 October 2026

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Iranian President Pezeshkian said that day that Iran would never submit to the unreasonable demands and bullying of “aggressive” countries.

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Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said on October 18 that Iran's armed forces were fully prepared to respond to any new "adventurism" that the United States and Israel might undertake. Iranian President Pezeshkian said that day that Iran would never submit to the unreasonable demands and bullying of "aggressive" countries.
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伊朗总统佩泽希齐扬当天表示，伊朗绝不会屈服于“侵略性”国家的无理要求和霸凌行径。
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ReportedReported military planning

U.S. media recently reported, citing several U.S. officials, that the U.S. military had drawn up new plans to strike Iran, including consideration of using a large air-blast bomb known as the “Mother of All Bombs” against Iranian nuclear facilities.

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Broadcast 19 October 2026 · Event date Date not specified

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U.S. media recently reported, citing several U.S. officials, that the U.S. military had drawn up new plans to strike Iran, including consideration of using a large air-blast bomb known as the “Mother of All Bombs” against Iranian nuclear facilities.

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U.S. media recently reported, citing several U.S. officials, that the U.S. military had drawn up new plans to strike Iran, including consideration of using the massive air-blast bomb known as the "Mother of All Bombs" against Iranian nuclear facilities.
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美国媒体日前援引多名美国官员的消息报道称，美军方已制定打击伊朗的新方案，其中包括考虑使用有“炸弹之母”之称的大型空爆炸弹打击伊朗核设施。
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ReportedMediation offer

Araghchi said Iran was willing to help end the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, and that military means could not resolve the Yemen issue.

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Broadcast 18 October 2026 · Event date 17 October 2026

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Araghchi said Iran was willing to help end the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, and that military means could not resolve the Yemen issue.

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According to Egyptian media reports, Egypt's parliament is scheduled to hold an emergency session today to consider whether to authorize defensive support for Saudi Arabia. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said the previous day that Egypt was ready to take measures to provide defensive support if requested by Saudi Arabia. Separately, Iranian media reported on October 17 that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks that day with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. Araghchi said Iran was willing to help end the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, and that military means were not a solution to the Yemen issue.
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阿拉格齐表示，伊朗愿意帮助结束沙特与胡塞武装之间的冲突，军事手段不是也门问题的解决方案
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