Middle East
Iran warns a new war with the US could last longer
Iran's army says a new war could outlast the last and Trump 'would not be in a position to dictate' its end; Rezaei confirms Vance's letter, no reply yet.
Mohsen Rezaei
Mohsen Rezaei: 3 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Iran warns a new war with the US could last longer. Key developments, background and analysis.
3 stories on Mohsen Rezaei since 30 September 2026; the latest was published on 1 November 2026.
Key developments
- Iran warns a new war with the US could last longerIranian army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said a potential future war 'could last longer than the previous conflict' and that the US president 'would not be in a position to dictate the timing or the conditions of its conclusion'.
- Qatari mediators return to Tehran as Vance rules out 'forever war'Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday to try to negotiate an end to the US-Iran conflict, with the effort coordinated with Washington, Al Jazeera reported.
- US sanctions Iran arms suppliers, including agent in BeijingThe US sanctioned 10 people and firms accused of buying weapons for Iran's defence ministry, as Tehran said Trump was stuck in a quagmire.
Middle East
Qatari mediators return to Tehran as Vance rules out 'forever war'
Qatari mediators returned to Tehran to push a US-Iran deal as Vance said Trump will not allow a 'forever war'; Israel's KAN reported US cargo planes in Israel.
Middle East
US sanctions Iran arms suppliers, including agent in Beijing
The US sanctioned 10 people and firms accused of buying weapons for Iran's defence ministry, as Tehran said Trump was stuck in a quagmire.