# Iran holds 'intensive' talks with US to avert a fresh outbreak of war

https://mins.news/en/item/125899

- France 24, 2026-11-02 17:42 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261102-iran-engages-us-in-intensive-negotiations-to-avert-fresh-war-outbreak

> Tehran said Monday it was conducting “intensive” indirect talks with Washington to head off another round of US attacks on Iran before this week’s midterm elections. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran plans to reopen the blocked Strait of Hormuz if the US meets its demands.

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