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Nov 2, 2026

Iran's supreme leader authorizes government to pursue peace talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has granted the government 'certain authorities' to hold peace talks with the United States, signaling a potential diplomatic opening.

Nov 2, 20265 sources

Top claims

▪Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan traveled to Tehran in late October 2026 to mediate between the United States and Iran
▪International Crisis Group analyst Ali Vaez stated that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei granted the Iranian government a narrow negotiating mandate subject to strict red lines
▪Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran submitted its terms and plan and warned that U.S. military operations would trigger a severe Iranian response

Topics

US-Iran relations Two-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz Iran ceasefire Strait of Hormuz blockage Mojtaba Khamenei Iranian military Trump administration Wars & conflicts 2026 U.S. midterm elections The U.S.-Iran war: parties, proxies & operations Iran War Axios JD Vance Strait of Hormuz

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Tehran Iran Israel United States Turkey China Saudi Arabia International Crisis Group Pakistan