# Iran and US explore diplomacy amid rising threats of war

https://mins.news/en/item/124366

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-01 13:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/1/iran-and-us-explore-diplomacy-amid-rising-threats-of-war?traffic_source=rss

> Iran says it could shorten the time needed to partially reopen the Strait of Hormuz from seven days to two if conditions are met. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is prepared for all scenarios, while Donald Trump says the US still has one or two Iranian sites to “take care of”. Qatar-mediated contacts continue amid disagreements over concessions and Iran’s nuclear programme.

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