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People visit the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran, Nov. 4, 2026. (Credit: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters)
Add as preferred on Google Iran-United States, new contradictory signals. Ahead of a meeting with Qatar’s prime minister, who is mediating between Washington and Tehran, Donald Trump said it was “very unlikely” that war with Iran would resume, provided a solid agreement was reached. But his secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said he saw “no breakthrough in the short term,” while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that talks were on hold.In Tehran, President Masoud Pezeshkian said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei wanted to end the state of “neither war nor peace,” but would not submit to “American intimidation.” Meanwhile, a military spokesperson spoke of a strategy providing for a “rapid and unlimited response” in the event of an attack.Despite these threats, the Islamic Republic, through Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail... 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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