# Iran US War and Gulf Escalation — 2026-10 archive https://mins.news/en/topic/iran-us-war-and-gulf-escalation/2026-10 - 441 reports · 139 videos · 22 outlets - Updated: 2026-10-31 19:30 UTC ## Earlier coverage ### 2026-10-31 #### Damage to US military facilities and Hegseth faces pressure from Congress - [Hegseth Faces Bipartisan Push for His Ouster After Midterms](https://mins.news/en/item/123941) — Bloomberg News, 2026-10-31 #### Khamenei warns of response beyond borders if attacked - [Iran’s Khamenei warns US and Israel against further attacks](https://mins.news/en/item/123868) — France 24, 2026-10-31 #### Damage to US military facilities and Hegseth faces pressure from Congress - [Iranian strikes damage 24 US military sites, adding billions to war costs: WSJ](https://mins.news/en/item/123867) — TRT World, 2026-10-31 #### Khamenei warns of response beyond borders if attacked - [Iran’s latest threat could mark ‘significant escalation’](https://mins.news/en/video/123807) — Fox News, 2026-10-31 #### Qatar mediates as Iran sets conditions for reopening the strait - [Iranian envoys meet Qatari mediators as threat of US strikes looms after midterms](https://mins.news/en/item/123777) — Reuters, 2026-10-31 #### Khamenei warns of response beyond borders if attacked - [Iran’s ayatollah issues new threats to the US](https://mins.news/en/video/123761) — Fox News, 2026-10-31 #### Qatar mediates as Iran sets conditions for reopening the strait - [Iran FM calls US outreach a ‘positive step’ as delegation heads to Qatar for talks](https://mins.news/en/item/123760) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-31 #### Khamenei warns of response beyond borders if attacked - [Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warns the US](https://mins.news/en/video/123741) — The Associated Press, 2026-10-31 #### Qatar mediates as Iran sets conditions for reopening the strait - [Iran agrees to reopen Strait of Hormuz within two days if deal is reached with US](https://mins.news/en/item/123731) — TASS, 2026-10-31 #### Khamenei warns of response beyond borders if attacked - [Iran to respond to any threat regardless of geography, supreme leader says](https://mins.news/en/item/123718) — TASS, 2026-10-31 - [Iran to determine when war ends if attacked again, supreme leader says](https://mins.news/en/item/123662) — TASS, 2026-10-31 - [Iran warns of unrestricted retaliation if attacked as mediators seek peace](https://mins.news/en/item/123666) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-31 #### Qatar mediates as Iran sets conditions for reopening the strait - [Qatari mediators held Tehran talks aimed at restarting direct U.S.-Iran negotiations, source says](https://mins.news/en/item/123659) — CNBC, 2026-10-31 #### Khamenei warns of response beyond borders if attacked - [Iran’s Khamenei orders response to any attack to be “geographically unrestricted”](https://mins.news/en/item/123627) — TRT World, 2026-10-31 #### Damage to US Military Facilities and Congressional Pressure on Hegseth - [Iran says four tankers caught fire after hitting mines in Hormuz](https://mins.news/en/item/123429) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-31 - [Iran war live: Tankers hit in Hormuz; Trump says conflict will end soon](https://mins.news/en/item/123266) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-31 ### 2026-10-30 #### Qatar’s mediation and Vance’s contact with Iran - [New clues emerge on US-Iran diplomacy](https://mins.news/en/video/123218) — BBC News, 2026-10-30 #### War drives up oil prices and oil company profits - [US-Iran war drives oil prices higher, boosting oil companies’ profits and gas costs](https://mins.news/en/item/123056) — CNN, 2026-10-30 #### Oil tanker fires, mine strikes and interceptions in the Strait of Hormuz - [Oman rescues 25 from burning oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz](https://mins.news/en/item/122978) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-30 - [Tankers keep crude flowing through Hormuz despite sharp escalation in Iranian attacks](https://mins.news/en/item/122882) — CNBC, 2026-10-30 - [Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reports three tankers on fire in Strait of Hormuz as talks continue](https://mins.news/en/video/122800) — euronews, 2026-10-30 - [Tanker in Strait of Hormuz hit by limpet mines, security sources say](https://mins.news/en/item/122718) — Reuters, 2026-10-30 - [IRGC says supertanker carrying over 2 million barrels of oil hit a mine in Strait of Hormuz](https://mins.news/en/item/122690) — TASS, 2026-10-30 - [Iran destroys enemy drone boat east of Strait of Hormuz, navy says](https://mins.news/en/item/122678) — TASS, 2026-10-30 - [Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says two tankers caught fire and were stopped in Strait of Hormuz as talks continue](https://mins.news/en/item/122639) — euronews, 2026-10-30 - [IRGC says two tankers stopped in Strait of Hormuz incidents](https://mins.news/en/item/122541) — TASS, 2026-10-30 #### US plans for strikes on Iran and Trump’s remarks - [Trump expects Iran war to end soon](https://mins.news/en/item/122428) — TASS, 2026-10-30 #### Qatar’s mediation and Vance’s contact with Iran - [Qatari officials in Iran seek to revive ceasefire deal with US](https://mins.news/en/item/122407) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-30 #### US plans for strikes on Iran and Trump’s remarks - [US military preparing options for potential strikes on Iran, TV reports](https://mins.news/en/item/122389) — TASS, 2026-10-30 #### Oil tanker fires, mine strikes and interceptions in the Strait of Hormuz - [Iran's IRGC navy says two tankers stopped south of Hormuz after incidents](https://mins.news/en/item/122370) — Reuters, 2026-10-30 #### US plans for strikes on Iran and Trump’s remarks - [Trump says Iran war will end soon](https://mins.news/en/item/122368) — Reuters, 2026-10-30 - [Trump gets rare high-level military briefing on options involving Iran](https://mins.news/en/video/122197) — Fox News, 2026-10-30 #### Qatar’s mediation and Vance’s contact with Iran - [Vance has always been the author of diplomacy, expert says](https://mins.news/en/video/122119) — Fox News, 2026-10-30 - [Qatari mediators return to Tehran to push for US-Iran deal, official says](https://mins.news/en/item/122008) — Reuters, 2026-10-30 #### Oil tanker fires, mine strikes and interceptions in the Strait of Hormuz - [Iran says four tankers hit mines in Hormuz as strike fears rise after U.S. midterms](https://mins.news/en/item/121951) — CNBC, 2026-10-30 - [Oil from Iran’s tanker attacks washes up on UAE beaches](https://mins.news/en/item/121902) — Financial Times, 2026-10-30 #### Qatar’s mediation and Vance’s contact with Iran - [Trump says Vance’s outreach to Iran focused on medical supplies](https://mins.news/en/item/121799) — CGTN, 2026-10-30 #### US plans for strikes on Iran and Trump’s remarks - [Top US general fired as Trump plans to resume strikes on Iran](https://mins.news/en/video/121719) — ABC News, 2026-10-30 #### Oil tanker fires, mine strikes and interceptions in the Strait of Hormuz - [Iran war live: IRGC says four tankers hit naval mines in Strait of Hormuz](https://mins.news/en/item/121657) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-30 ### 2026-10-29 #### Hormuz Strait ship mine incidents and transit dispute - [US war with Iran has cost more than $47 billion, Pentagon estimate shows](https://mins.news/en/item/121803) — CGTN, 2026-10-29 #### Hormuz ship mine incidents and passage dispute - [Ships catch fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz](https://mins.news/en/video/121548) — BBC News, 2026-10-29 #### Hegseth fires planning official as US may strike again - [JD Vance letter may be last chance to avert fresh US-Iran conflict](https://mins.news/en/item/121374) — The Guardian, 2026-10-29 - [Trump says Vance’s outreach to Iran concerned medical supplies](https://mins.news/en/item/121059) — Reuters, 2026-10-29 - [Iran has yet to respond to Vance’s letter to security council secretary](https://mins.news/en/item/121058) — TASS, 2026-10-29 - [JD Vance contacts senior Iranian official in bid to revive peace talks](https://mins.news/en/video/121014) — euronews, 2026-10-29 #### Hormuz ship mine incidents and passage dispute - [Iran calls on US to prove it cleared mines from Strait of Hormuz](https://mins.news/en/item/120939) — TASS, 2026-10-29 - [Three tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, IRGC Navy says](https://mins.news/en/item/120929) — TASS, 2026-10-29 #### Hegseth fires planning official as US may strike again - [JD Vance contacts senior Iranian official in bid to revive peace talks](https://mins.news/en/item/120840) — euronews, 2026-10-29 #### War costs, oil prices and Shell profits - [Hegseth fires top general over apparent media leaks](https://mins.news/en/video/120828) — CBS News, 2026-10-29 #### Hegseth fires planning official as US may strike again - [Kremlin says Iran is always on agenda in Russia-US contacts](https://mins.news/en/item/120804) — TASS, 2026-10-29 - [What we know about Vance’s letter to Rezaei as Trump warns Gulf to prepare](https://mins.news/en/item/120664) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-29 #### Hormuz ship mine incidents and passage dispute - [Ship reported on fire off Oman as fears of Iran escalation grow](https://mins.news/en/item/120498) — DW, 2026-10-29 #### Hormuz Strait ship mine incidents and transit dispute - [Shell profits double to $10.8bn as Iran war lifts oil margins](https://mins.news/en/item/120373) — The Guardian, 2026-10-29 - [Oil prices fall as renewed U.S.-Iran peace efforts ease supply fears](https://mins.news/en/item/120386) — CNBC, 2026-10-29 - [Shell’s quarterly profit nearly doubles as refining margins hit a record](https://mins.news/en/item/120318) — CNBC, 2026-10-29 #### Hormuz ship mine incidents and passage dispute - [South Korea weighs Hormuz deployment options, including aircraft](https://mins.news/en/item/120274) — Reuters, 2026-10-29 #### War costs, oil prices and Shell profits - [Iran warning: US reportedly weighs renewed strikes after 2026 midterms](https://mins.news/en/video/120302) — Fox News, 2026-10-29 - [US defence chief Hegseth removes senior military strategist from Pentagon](https://mins.news/en/item/120249) — TRT World, 2026-10-29 - [Hegseth removes Pentagon’s top planning officer as Trump weighs new strikes on Iran](https://mins.news/en/item/120231) — CNN, 2026-10-29 #### Hormuz ship mine incidents and passage dispute - [Trump again floats renaming Strait of Hormuz the Trump Strait](https://mins.news/en/item/120115) — TASS, 2026-10-29 #### Hegseth fires planning official as US may strike again - [Vance contacts Iranian security chief to revive peace talks](https://mins.news/en/item/120090) — CGTN, 2026-10-29 - [Trump says Vance contacted Iran to offer medical supplies](https://mins.news/en/item/120029) — Bloomberg News, 2026-10-29 - [Mediators propose Iran let UN inspectors return to nuclear sites](https://mins.news/en/item/120023) — TASS, 2026-10-29 - [Iran war live: Tehran presses seven-day Hormuz plan; Trump denies peace talks](https://mins.news/en/item/119980) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-29 ### 2026-10-28 #### Mediators’ efforts to broker a resumption of talks - [US vice president seeks to resume talks with Iran, media report](https://mins.news/en/item/119803) — TASS, 2026-10-28 - [Iran says diplomacy remains possible as mediators discuss plan to end war with US](https://mins.news/en/video/119805) — Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-28 - [Media: Mediators propose new Iran-US talks in Turkey before November 4](https://mins.news/en/item/119767) — TASS, 2026-10-28 #### US reportedly warns Gulf allies of possible further strikes - [Trump weighs ‘short, intense’ renewal of Iran war](https://mins.news/en/video/119621) — Fox News, 2026-10-28 #### Estimated war costs and economic pressure on Iranian households - [Iranians cut essentials and put dreams on hold as war-hit economy bites](https://mins.news/en/item/119080) — Reuters, 2026-10-28 #### US reportedly warns Gulf allies of possible further strikes - [JUST IN: US reportedly warns Gulf allies about new Iran strikes](https://mins.news/en/video/118991) — Fox News, 2026-10-28 - [US warns Gulf states of possible escalation against Iran after midterms](https://mins.news/en/item/118536) — TRT World, 2026-10-28 #### Mediators’ efforts to broker a resumption of talks - [Gulf states pursue multi-part peace deal to prevent US-Iran war from resuming](https://mins.news/en/item/118514) — The Guardian, 2026-10-28 #### US reportedly warns Gulf allies of possible further strikes - [US warns Gulf states of possible military action after November 3, WSJ reports](https://mins.news/en/item/118458) — TASS, 2026-10-28 #### Estimated war costs and economic pressure on Iranian households - [Trump says Iran war will end when he wants as costs reportedly reach $47 billion](https://mins.news/en/item/118368) — CNBC, 2026-10-28 - [US costs of Iran war rise above $47 billion, Pentagon estimate says](https://mins.news/en/item/118322) — Reuters, 2026-10-28 - [US military spending on Iran conflict reaches $47 billion](https://mins.news/en/item/118333) — TASS, 2026-10-28 ### 2026-10-27 #### Qatar's mediation and talks in Moscow - [Qatar urges Iran to show goodwill, end threats and reopen Hormuz](https://mins.news/en/video/117808) — euronews, 2026-10-27 - [Qatar urges Iran to show ‘goodwill’ by ending regional threats and reopening the Strait of Hormuz](https://mins.news/en/item/117788) — euronews, 2026-10-27 #### Iran’s Negotiating Red Lines and Threat to Hormuz Passage - [Iran’s calculations as US escalation looms: Trust, midterms and Hormuz](https://mins.news/en/item/117663) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-27 - [Iran threatens South Korean shipping group over Hormuz transits](https://mins.news/en/item/117636) — Financial Times, 2026-10-27 #### Qatar's mediation and talks in Moscow - [Iranian president and Qatari emir discuss Mideast war and Hormuz in Moscow](https://mins.news/en/item/117465) — TRT World, 2026-10-27 - [Qatar’s emir and Iran’s president discuss Hormuz developments in Moscow](https://mins.news/en/item/117368) — TASS, 2026-10-27 - [Gulf markets rise as Saudi defence pact countries push for peace](https://mins.news/en/item/117132) — Reuters, 2026-10-27 ### 2026-10-26 #### Regional states’ talks and mediation in Tehran - [Fears of war with Iran grow as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan rush to Tehran](https://mins.news/en/video/116538) — DW News, 2026-10-26 - [Iran’s president holds talks with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey in Tehran](https://mins.news/en/video/116478) — BBC News, 2026-10-26 #### Iran issue in Israel’s election - [Opponents accuse Netanyahu of stoking Iran tensions ahead of Israel election](https://mins.news/en/item/116234) — France 24, 2026-10-26 - [Rivals accuse Netanyahu of inflaming Iran tensions ahead of Israeli election](https://mins.news/en/video/116254) — France 24 English, 2026-10-26 - [Israeli candidate Eisenkot pledges unity as Netanyahu calls him ‘soft’ on Iran](https://mins.news/en/item/116213) — France 24, 2026-10-26 #### Regional states’ talks and mediation in Tehran - [Egypt in daily contact with Iran and US to prevent renewed escalation, top diplomat says](https://mins.news/en/item/115909) — TASS, 2026-10-26 #### Trump weighs deal versus renewed strikes - [Trump says he is nearing a decision on the next step with Iran](https://mins.news/en/video/115898) — Bloomberg Television, 2026-10-26 - [Trump signals pause in threats of another Iran strike](https://mins.news/en/video/115750) — TRT World, 2026-10-26 - [US forces ready to strike Iran within 96 hours of Trump order, CNN reports](https://mins.news/en/item/115638) — TASS, 2026-10-26 #### Positions on Hormuz shipping and energy shock - [US forces support passage of 3,000 ships through Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says](https://mins.news/en/item/115600) — TASS, 2026-10-26 #### Regional states’ talks and mediation in Tehran - [Saudi Defense Minister Set for Tehran Talks as Trump Weighs Iran Deal or New Strikes](https://mins.news/en/video/115578) — Bloomberg Television, 2026-10-26 #### Positions on Hormuz shipping and energy shock - [US military says it helped Gulf states export 1.5 billion barrels of oil](https://mins.news/en/item/115270) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-26 - [Protests in Europe stem from energy market instability, Iranian foreign minister says](https://mins.news/en/item/115183) — TASS, 2026-10-26 #### Trump weighs deal versus renewed strikes - [Iran war live: Trump rules out strikes ‘today’; Israeli forces raid Hebron](https://mins.news/en/item/115112) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-26 ### 2026-10-25 #### Election nears as US weighs resuming airstrikes - [Iranians fear possible return to all-out war as US and Israeli elections near](https://mins.news/en/item/115085) — The Associated Press, 2026-10-25 #### Trump says choice is between deal and resuming strikes - [Trump weighs ‘FINISHING OFF’ Iran: ‘WE DON’T PLAY GAMES’](https://mins.news/en/video/114994) — Fox News, 2026-10-25 - [Trump says there are no plans to strike Iran on October 25](https://mins.news/en/item/114892) — TASS, 2026-10-25 - [Deal or more war? Trump threatens Iran and claims US control of Hormuz](https://mins.news/en/item/114870) — TRT World, 2026-10-25 - [Trump Says Decision Time Is Near on Iran: Deal or ‘Finish It Off’](https://mins.news/en/item/114830) — Bloomberg News, 2026-10-25 - [Trump says he must choose between a deal with Iran and ‘finishing it off’](https://mins.news/en/item/114823) — TASS, 2026-10-25 #### Qatar mediation and European opposition to renewed war - [How is the US-Israeli war on Iran causing havoc in Europe?](https://mins.news/en/item/114809) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-25 - [Qatari mediators visit Tehran in de-escalation effort](https://mins.news/en/item/114784) — TASS, 2026-10-25 #### Hormuz oil tanker spill washes ashore along Gulf coast - [Oil slick from Hormuz tanker reaches UAE beaches](https://mins.news/en/item/114675) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-25 #### Election nears as US weighs resuming airstrikes - [US and Israeli elections loom over Iran war](https://mins.news/en/video/114669) — Bloomberg Television, 2026-10-25 - [CENTCOM reportedly has plans for Iran strikes: Will Trump approve them?](https://mins.news/en/item/114665) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-25 #### Trump says choice is between deal and resuming strikes - [Trump mocks reporter asking about Iran strikes as Tehran says US derailed talks](https://mins.news/en/item/114618) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-25 - [Iran war live: Trump hints at possible Sunday attack or deal](https://mins.news/en/item/114370) — Al Jazeera, 2026-10-25 https://mins.news/en/topic/iran-us-war-and-gulf-escalation/2026-10?before=2026-10-25