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Iran's Khamenei authorizes government to pursue talks with US amid war fears

President Pezeshkian says the Supreme Leader granted 'certain authorities' to negotiate, as Trump says a deal could happen.

What to know

  • Iran's President Pezeshkian says the Supreme Leader granted the government 'certain authorities' to manage talks with Washington, without detailing the scope.
  • State media (IRNA) is the original source; the announcement has been picked up near-simultaneously by Bloomberg, Reuters-fed outlets, and regional press.
  • The authorization comes amid fears of renewed conflict between Iran and the US and Israel, and coincides with Trump saying a deal with Iran could happen.

“certain authorities”

Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's President · Middle East Eye (Reuters) ↗ · Nov 1

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    Trump says an Iran deal could happen

    Bloomberg updates its coverage to note Trump's remarks that a deal with Iran could happen, pairing the comment with Khamenei's authorization of talks.

    1. 2 outlets first by Japan Times, 5d ago · also Bloomberg · read ↗

    • thejapantimes@mastodon.social

      Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian said his government has been granted more authority by the country's supreme leader to pursue peace talks, as U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at progress in negotiations. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/11/ 03/world/khamenei-talks-trump-iran-deal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon # worldnews #…

      thejapantimes@mastodon.socialMastodon5d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    • Watch US, Iran Signal Willingness to Keep Talking - Bloomberg https://www. bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026 -11-03/us-iran-signal-willingness-to-keep-talking-video?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Bloomberg Television @ bloomberg-television-bloomberg

      bloomberg@flipboard.comMastodon5d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    Bloomberg frames move as potential diplomatic opening

    Bloomberg reports that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei gave the government the go-ahead to hold peace talks, signaling a possible diplomatic opening as fears grow of renewed conflict with the US and Israel.

    “Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has given the government the go-ahead to hold peace talks, signaling a potential diplomatic opening as fears of a renewed conflict with the US and Israel grow.”
    — Bloomberg
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    Pezeshkian says Khamenei grants government 'certain authorities' on talks

    Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said the Supreme Leader has granted the government specific authority to manage the course of talks with Washington, according to state media.

    “will try to resolve the problem with dialogue…”
    — Masoud Pezeshkian
    1. 2 outlets first by The Times of India, 5d ago · also Times of India · read ↗

    2. first by investingLive, 6d ago · also Forex Factory

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  1. first by Bloomberg Politics, 5d ago · also Bloomberg

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