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“US hosts G-20 ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members AI generated ATLANTA - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened talks on Oct 30 with Group of 20 (G-20) counterparts including Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, in meetings set to be fractious as wars in…”

“US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host his G20 counterparts, including Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, for talks on Friday that are expected to be fractious, with wars in Ukraine and Iran and surging energy prices fanning discord.”

“Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host his G20 counterparts, including Russia's Sergei Lavrov, for talks on Friday (October 30, 2026) that are expected to be fractious, with wars in Ukraine and Iran and surging energy prices fanning discord.”

“Trump has also repeatedly stated that Iran “cannot have a nuclear weapon”, making it a non-negotiable condition for ending the ongoing conflict and securing a permanent deal.”

“The Iranian warning comes with fresh diplomatic efforts under way to avert a resumption of fighting, with Qatari mediators in Tehran and US Vice-President J.D.”

“Trump aide Jason Miller organized a private jet to fly the Bolsonaros out, the Times said. 🇺🇦🇷🇺 Dirty diesel: Trump aides are leaning on U.S. firms to accept Russian diesel under Trump’s sanctions-waiving deal with Vladimir Putin, the Washington Sun said.”

“Iran was attacked by Israel or the US while talks were under way in both 2025 and 2026.”

“The talks are aimed at reopening the strait of Hormuz, lifting sanctions on Iran, and for Houthis to withdraw in Yemen. - The US Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged, keeping rates at one of the highest pre-election levels seen in…”

“Do you regret not going into Iran or doing some sort of operation last January when there were these protests in the street and you said help is on the way?”

“…all Street Journal has also reported that Trump rejected an Iranian offer conveyed through intermediaries under which Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks over its nuclear programme in exchange for an end to the US naval blockade of Iranian…”

“Trump told Axios on Sunday that he expected talks with Iran to resume this week, insisting again that the Islamic Republic is "losing badly" and eager to strike a peace deal. - Last week, Iran proposed a seven-day ceasefire and the phased reopening of the…”

“Trump also met on Tuesday (September 22, 2026) with leaders and senior officials from Gulf Cooperation Council nations - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates - as well as Jordan to discuss the way ahead with the war in Iran.”

“Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump asked whether he should "annihilate the Islamic Republic" or offer it a deal to rebuild before telling reporters that US and Iranian officials had met on the sidelines.”

“He will also meet with representatives from the Gulf Cooperation Council—including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE—to address the ongoing war in Iran and recent regional rebel strikes.”

“Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' with Iran U.S. signals it can keep up naval blockade indefinitely, increase economic pressure on Iran Mediator Pakistan made "significant progress" in the latest talks with Tehran that focused on preventing…”

“The interim deal opened a 60-day period for talks aimed at ending the war and reaching an accord on Iran’s nuclear programme.”

“Talks between Pakistan and Iran were held on Tuesday and focused on measures to prevent further escalation and the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement from the Pakistani military quoted by Reuters.”

“…putting British interests first, a Reform government will.' Under the terms of Labour's deal with Mauritius, Britain would hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and then pay to lease back the UK-US military base on Diego Garcia Mr Burnham tried to frame the…”

“The British government also wants to discuss ways to restore free movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, largely blocked since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran in February.”

“The British government also wants to discuss ways to restore free movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, largely blocked since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran in February.”

“President Donald Trump's assertion that talks are under way Qatar said on Tuesday mediators were making progress in efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war, driving oil prices lower, although Tehran has denied U.S.”

“What to know about the Iran war today: - After again backing down on attacks against Iran to allow for negotiations, President Trump said Monday: "I want to give them every last chance before decapitation. … We'll see what happens." - He also called Iran's…”

“President Donald Trump said on Monday that talks with Iran were underway, warning that it was a "last chance" for Tehran to sign a good deal to end the five-month-old war, but Iran denied that any negotiations were being held or planned.”

“According to media reports, US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner threatened to suspend intelligence sharing during the talks in Miami, too, citing Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries as the reason.”

“Tehran has largely closed off the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas supplies had been shipped in peacetime, since the US and Israel first launched strikes on Iran in February.”

“It also gave Iran another potential source of leverage as the United States has started to loosen Tehran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, on the other side of the Arabian Peninsula.”

“It also gave Iran another potential source of leverage as the United States has started to loosen Tehran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz on the other side of the Arabian Peninsula.”

“South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that US President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with Pyongyang and confirmed Seoul will not be deploying troops to intervene militarily in the US-Israeli war on Iran.”

“Asked about progress in reaching an agreement with the US on Seoul’s US investment commitments under its trade deal with Washington, Lee said concern over the commercial viability of the package was the main sticking point.”

“What happened: An Iranian one-way drone attack was launched against the industrial Port Shuaiba in Kuwait, where American soldiers set up an operations center after abandoning the larger Camp Arifjan military installation.”

“Six months after US and Israeli forces attacked Iran, killing its supreme leader and maiming his son and successor, the Iranian government is under economic siege, but it still holds power and believes it has time on its side.”

“Iran and the US signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in June - a 14-point document which set a 60-day deadline to reach a deal on the Strait of Hormuz, before substantial negotiations on resolving the nuclear issue - allegations that Iran is building a…”

“…e foreign ministers also discussed the emerging proposal by Iran and Oman to open a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. - President Trump told Al Jazeera on Wednesday that the U.S. was "achieving a very big victory" against Iran, but that the war…”

“Under that deal, Iran agreed to re-open the Strait of Hormuz and the US was to lift the naval blockade, release frozen Iranian oil funds and remove sanctions.”

“…has not shied away from public and heated spats with Europe One figure who the president has consistently sparred with is Emmanuel Macron, who Trump singled out for perceived lack of assistance in the war with Iran In this drone view an inflatable dinghy…”

“Gould-Davies suspects that Trump could be, via Russia, seeking to get Iran to ease the blockade on the strait of Hormuz, in the hope of actually bringing down fuel prices before American voters head to the polls.”

“Oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday (October 15, 2026) as investors weighed risks to supply from attacks on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz against U.S. efforts to cut petroleum shipping costs by easing sanctions on vessels.”

“Pezeshkian said on Monday that negotiations with Washington were “futile”, accusing the US of using talks while pursuing Iran’s government.”

“In late July, the Lloyd’s Market Association published a model clause telling hull underwriters they owe no indemnity for any Hormuz transit fee, and that their obligations on a vessel end once one is paid.”

“With early voting now under way, is it too late for Trump to turn things around?”

““Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country than it ever was before, maybe one of the greatest in the Middle East or even the world?”

“In June, when the U.S. signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran, Washington agreed to make concessions in return for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while the nuclear talks were pushed to the back burner.”

“Iran’s top diplomat raises the prospect of new talks Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iranian media late on Monday that the “current focus is solely on the Strait of Hormuz,” the chokepoint of the war.”

“It was President Donald Trump who pulled the US out of the deal in 2018 and re-engaged with Iran in his second term under a “maximum pressure” campaign.”

“The administration is projecting confidence that mounting economic pressure will push Tehran toward a deal, even after three hours of talks this week ended without an announced breakthrough.”

“Trump has repeatedly called on China to help extricate the US from its conflict with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping, calls Beijing has rebuffed.”

“Cho said before leaving Seoul on Sept 17 that investment plans under its trade deal had been delayed while procedural issues were clarified, without elaborating.”

“What to know about the Iran war: - Iranian state media said early Sunday that 1 person was killed and 3 were injured after one of their commercial vessels was struck near the Strait of Hormuz. - Yemen's Houthis, a group backed by Iran, have in recent days…”

“Secretary, it is Labor Day, and Secretary Bessent had predicted we'd see $3 gas by September 20, depending on the Iran talks.”

“Secretary, it is Labor Day, and Secretary Bessent had predicted we'd see three-dollar gas by September 20th, depending on the Iran talks.”

“Looks like he was right. 🇮🇷 Iran War Updates Loose talk: Donald Trump said “We’re going to hit them hard” and “There will be a response” to Iranian strikes on U.S. bases in Jordan on Sunday – strikes launched after the U.S. hit Iranian launchers near the…”

“CENTCOM said on Sunday that U.S. forces have redirected 92 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two others to "ensure strict compliance" with the maritime blockade against Iran. -CBS/AP Lebanon president urges U.S. to help stop Israeli attacks…”

“Strait talk: JD Vance told reporters the U.S. does not plan to restart talks with Tehran unless Iran stops attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“As bad as that all sounds, it’s only gotten worse as reporters have uncovered more details about the president’s business dealings with foreign leaders – and as the corruption has grown more staggering.”

“But the deal, which was supposed to pave the way for talks on permanently ending the war, has since fallen apart.”

“On Friday night, Prime Minister Mark Carney instructed Canadian negotiators to walk away from talks with officials from the Trump administration over new tariffs of 50% Trump had imposed on $28 billion of Canadian products.”

“A deal between the US and Iran appears further away than ever as Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz as American territory on Tuesday.”

““These maniacs are on the ropes”, the president insisted, before again repeating that the aim of his campaign was to force Iran to renounce nuclear weapons, which it did 11 years ago in the nuclear deal struck during the Obama administration that Trump…”

“…he said: “I really think North Korea and China would be the ones most pleased by this.” 🌎 More from around the world: - Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of Strait of Hormuz talks with Iran - Kushner and Netanyahu agree U.S. general should…”

“Jared Kushner told Fox News on Monday that as the 60-day memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran expires, Iran doesn't appear to be willing to finish the deal and give up nuclear weapons.”

“US President Donald Trump said on Monday that talks with Iran were under way and that he wanted to give Tehran “every last chance” to sign a deal before facing renewed strikes.”