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Iranians wave flags during an anti-US and anti-Israel rally in Tehran's Enqelab Square on Nov. 4, 2026. (Credit: Atta Kenare / AFP)
Add as preferred on Google After a series of diplomatic consultations with Iranian officials on Thursday, from Riyadh to Moscow, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would decide “soon” whether to launch further strikes against Iran. According to the Axios news website on Friday, he convened his top national security advisers to discuss Iran. Meanwhile, Tehran sent Washington a proposal on the nuclear issue via Qatar, but said negotiations could only begin if seven demands were met. Iran also said it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until those conditions were fulfilled, three days after U.S. strikes on Qeshm Island, which Tehran has vowed to retaliate for.Iran’s demands include a cease-fire on all fronts, the unfreezing of Iranian assets held abroad, the lifting of sanctions targeting its oil sector and an end to the U.S. naval blockade of its ports.... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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