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US media reports say the Pentagon has drafted plans to strike Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, but President Donald Trump has publicly ruled out ordering airstrikes before voting day. The war remains deeply unpopular with Americans, and analysts say postponing any new offensive could spare Republican candidates from a voter backlash.
Iran's foreign minister spoke by phone with his Armenian counterpart, Iranian officials said. The detailed contents of the conversation have not been fully disclosed.
The Shams Tabrizi Mausoleum Complex has been officially inaugurated, marking the completion of a major cultural and religious project. The site is expected to become a new spiritual and tourist destination, drawing interest from visitors and the local community.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that regular communication between countries is essential for reducing tensions and advancing regional cooperation. Speaking to diplomatic officials, he said open and continuous dialogue helps prevent misunderstandings and creates a basis for practical cooperation on security, trade and environmental issues.
Iran is seeking justice at the national level for the victims of a school attack in Minab. The case is being handled by national authorities. Further details are pending.
President Donald Trump said the US will not strike Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, describing ongoing talks with Tehran as constructive. Oil prices slipped as Gulf supply fears eased, while Iran said it is reviewing a US response to its plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Moscow is ready to do everything it can to help end the US-led war on Iran. The two leaders met in Turkmenistan ahead of a CIS summit, as Iran-US talks appear stalled.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei rejected remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, accusing him of distorting history. Tehran says the comments are part of Washington's efforts to pressure and shape opinion about Iran, while the US State Department has not yet responded.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of an international summit in Turkmenistan's capital, Ashgabat. It was their first in-person meeting since Pezeshkian took office in July 2024. The talks covered bilateral ties and regional issues amid Middle East tensions, including the Gaza conflict and Iran-Israel strains.
