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Trump weighs Iran deal or strike as Qatari mediators visit Tehran
President Trump said he is weighing a deal with Iran against military action. He told reporters the US would not strike on Sunday. Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran, according to reports. Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned of an "unimaginable" response to any attack.
Why it matters
A return to full-scale war could disrupt Gulf oil supplies further and raise fuel prices worldwide.
Background
The United States and Israel went to war with Iran in February. A ceasefire was declared over by Trump in July. Iran's president blames the US for the failure of an interim peace deal, and a third US aircraft carrier is heading to the region.
The story so far
- US and Israel reportedly plan possible strikes on Iran after US midterms
- US envoy says strike on Iran could come this weekend
- Iran warns of 'apocalyptic war' as US weighs new strikes
- Trump weighs Iran deal or strike as Qatari mediators visit Tehran
- Iran presses 7-day Hormuz plan as Trump denies peace talks
- Khamenei warns of unlimited response as Rubio says no strike decision made
- Iran offers two-day plan to reopen Hormuz as US talks continue
- US offers $20 million reward on Iran nuclear program as talks continue
Sources
- CBS News ↗Oct 25, 3:55 PM ET
- PBS NewsHour ↗Oct 25, 3:36 PM ET
- Middle East Eye ↗Oct 25, 1:14 PM ET
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