# US-Iran tensions persist amid military buildup and diplomatic efforts

https://mins.news/en/item/123389

- CGTN, 2026-10-31 02:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-31/US-Iran-tensions-continue-amid-military-buildup-and-diplomatic-efforts-1RGovYEv2Le/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Trump said the war with Iran would end soon but offered no details, reiterating that Washington needs a guarantee Iran will never have nuclear weapons. Pakistan’s military described its mediation outlook as cautiously optimistic. Reports of continued US military activity and preparations for possible renewed action have added uncertainty to efforts to restart negotiations.

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