# US weighs new Iran strikes as Vance reaches out: Is war or a deal closer?

https://mins.news/en/item/122242

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-30 10:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/30/us-weighs-new-iran-strikes-as-vance-reaches-out-is-war-or-a-deal-closer?traffic_source=rss

> Washington is preparing for possible renewed strikes on Iran while keeping negotiations open through Vice President JD Vance and Qatari mediators. Analysts say decisions in Iran are collective and that distrust between the sides remains a major obstacle to a deal.

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