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Vance reaches out to Tehran to prevent US attack

JD Vance reportedly contacted Mohsen Rezaei at Trump's direction to restart peace talks. The goal is to avoid a short, intensive US military strike on Iran if diplomacy fails before the midterm elections.

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Pentagon briefs Trump on Iran strike options

Defense officials reportedly briefed President Trump on military actions against Iran, with Gulf states warned to prepare for a potential campaign after the November 3 election.

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Iran blocks Hormuz passage until US meets seven demands

A source says Tehran refuses to restore shipping lanes or start talks until Washington satisfies seven undisclosed requirements. The country also denied recent diplomatic contacts and warned of counterattacks on regional targets.

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