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1. 3 Nov 1 5:06 AM

   Iranian army warns any new conflict could last longer than previous one

   Iran's military issued a fresh warning that any potential future war with the US may extend beyond previous engagements and that Trump would not control its duration or outcome.

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     Trump says more military action “still possible” as the Iran War continues video · YouTube · 6d ago
   1. 17 outlets Trump’s push for Iran strikes could trigger ‘longer, future’ war

      first by Herald Sun, 7d ago · also Gulf News, NDTV, Middle East Eye, Hindustan Times, RTE News, The Australian +10

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      • Middle East conflict: Trump threatens Iran with military action as Tehran warns new war could last longer Gulf News · 7d ago
      • "New War Could Last Longer": Iran After Trump's "One Or Two Sites" Threat NDTV · 7d ago
      • Live: Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes Middle East Eye · 6d ago
      • 'Next war could last longer': Iran warns US as Trump hints at fresh strikes Hindustan Times · 6d ago
      • Iran warns of 'longer' war after Trump threatens strikes RTE News · 6d ago
      • Trump threatens Iran with ‘the hammer,’ Tehran warns of long war The Australian · 6d ago
      • Iran warns new war with US could last longer as Trump threatens ‘the hammer’ SCMP · 6d ago
      • Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes Channel News Asia · 6d ago
      • Iran threatens US with prolonged, ‘devastating’ war as Trump warns of fresh strikes Hindustan Times · 6d ago
      • US Strikes Iran as Trump Says ‘We Haven’t Been Fighting for Months’ Newsweek · 5d ago
      • US Continues Strikes on Iran Despite Trump Claims That War Is Over Truthout · 5d ago

   2. 6 outlets first by Arab News, 7d ago · also Straits Times, TVC News, France 24 EN, France 24, Yahoo News Canada · read ↗

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     BREAKING: President Trump says the US has “no immediate plan” to strike Iran, per FT. Trump reportedly suggested he was content with the current state of the Iran War. Trump added: “I don’t consider that we’re in war like Ukraine, wars like World War I, World War II.” “It’s a

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     🔴 BREAKING Iran Warns of Prolonged War with US Amidst Post-Election Strike Threats Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that any renewed conflict with the United States could be longer than previous engagements, citing 'no geographical limitations.' This statement follows US President Trump's threats of... 📰 https://www…

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     NEW: President Trump is considering additional strikes against Iran in the coming days as diplomatic efforts stall. According to The Atlantic, Trump is also seeking potential scapegoats for the deteriorating conflict, placing calls to allies to gauge sentiment on Defense

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2. 2 Oct 31 6:07 AM

   Iran's security chief receives letter from VP Vance; describes 'changed tone'

   Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran's supreme national security council, said he received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance and characterized the change in tone as 'a good sign,' though Qatar and other mediators are actively engaged in negotiations.

   “I read the letter. I haven't yet responded. Their tone has completely changed.”

3. backgroundOct 31

   US Secretary of State signals openness to diplomatic solution — Marco Rubio stated 'if there is a diplomatic solution, we would be open to it,' while warning that the US 'can achieve military objectives if we seek to' and Trump 'hasn't made a decision' on fresh strikes.

4. backgroundOct 31

   Supreme Leader Khamenei orders military to prepare unrestricted response — In his first reported meeting with military top brass since March, Khamenei warned that 'any level or type of threat must be met with an immediate, impactful and geographically unrestricted response' and ordered commanders to update target lists to include 'all types of tangible and intangible assets belonging to the American-Zionist enemy.'

5. 1 Oct 31 5:40 AM

   Iranian army spokesperson warns war would spread 'much wider' if Trump attacks

   Brig. Gen. Mohammad Akraminia said on X that if Trump 'resorts to another adventure in the region' alongside Israel, 'the flames of war will undoubtedly engulf a much wider geographical area.'

   “If the US president once again embarks on another military adventure in the region under pressure from and inducement by the Zionists, the flames of war will undoubtedly engulf a much wider geographical area.”

   1. 2 outlets Iran’s army warns any new US attack would spread war wider

      first by Arab News, 8d ago · also The Times of Israel

   2. 1 outlet Iran warns war could spread ‘much wider’ if US launches ‘another military adventure’

      first by Anadolu Agency, 8d ago

6. backgroundOct 29

   Netanyahu speaks of 'historic opportunity' to topple Iranian government — After Israel's general election on October 29, Prime Minister Netanyahu described a potential opportunity to remove Iran's government, raising stakes ahead of US midterm elections.

7. backgroundJun 1

   US and Iran sign memorandum — Washington and Tehran signed a diplomatic memorandum, though tensions have persisted over security arrangements and Strait of Hormuz navigation.

8. backgroundFeb 28

   US and Israel launch initial strikes on Iran — The conflict began with coordinated US-Israeli military attacks on Iran, which swiftly retaliated with strikes on American assets across the region.