Brad Cooper
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- 12h ago
Qatari mediators return to Tehran as Trump says Iran war will end soon
Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday, 30 October, for a last attempt at a temporary deal between Washington and Iran. The push comes days before the US midterm elections on 3 November, as reports describe Vice President JD Vance writing to Iran's Mohsen Rezaei.
- 2d ago
Iran says tankers hit mines in Hormuz as Oman rescues 25 crew from burning ship
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said several tankers were halted or exploded after using unauthorised routes, while Oman said it had rescued 25 crew from a burning ship. CENTCOM rejected Iran's account of mines and a captured US drone.
- 2d ago
US weighs Iran strikes after midterms as Vance offers direct talks
Washington is preparing options for renewed strikes on Iran after the 3 November midterms, while Vice President JD Vance has offered Tehran direct talks through Qatari mediators.
- Jul 26
US CENTCOM chief urged halt to Strait of Hormuz bombing, prompting Trump pause
Admiral Brad Cooper argued the two-week campaign had exhausted its targets and limited Iran’s ability to attack ships. Trump stopped strikes on Friday.
