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Iran war live: New US attack means ‘destruction’ throughout region – Tehran
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says negotiations between Iran and the US are continuing, with the sides engaging in diplomatic efforts despite growing tensions and fears of renewed fighting.
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Masoud Pezeshkian - Peace, Not Surrender
Published On 20 Oct 2026
- Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says as a precondition to any negotiation, the United States must first eliminate all economic pressure, threats, and sanctions, adding it “does not trust America”.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says both he and President Trump are “committed to completing the elimination of the Iranian regime” and recently “discussed this”.

