{
  "id": 11623663,
  "title": "Iran gearing up for 'major round of fighting' with US, says source",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/iran-gearing-up-for-major-round-of-fighting-with-us-says-source",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T05:46:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/03/iran-gearing-up-for-major-round-of-fighting-with-us-source-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran is preparing for a \"major round of fighting\" with the United States, according to a source in Tehran, as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict fail, reports The National. The two countries met in New York last month to discuss peace, but no breakthrough occurred after several meetings. Both sides have signaled their readiness for a resumption of hostilities. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that his country would fight even if it meant an \"apocalyptic\" war. The US has deployed a third aircraft carrier strike group to Central Command's area of operations in the Middle East. US officials said Vice President Kamala Harris chaired a secret meeting in Camp David to discuss the next steps in the Iran war. Yemeni rebels, backed by Iran, have launched attacks on the strategic city of Taiz in southwestern Yemen, putting pressure on government forces. Iran has proposed transferring its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% to a third party in an attempt to break the diplomatic deadlock. However, the US wants Iran to reopen the strategic waterway of the Strait of Hormuz first.",
  "summary": "Iran is preparing for a “major round of fighting”, a source in Tehran said on Saturday, as diplomatic efforts falter and the US administration considers its next steps . The two sides met in New York last month to find common ground as a prelude to full negotiations to end seven months of conflict, but no breakthrough emerged after several meetings. US President Donald Trump and Iranian officials…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Iran gearing up for 'major round of fighting' with US, says source",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/iran-gearing-up-for-major-round-of-fighting-with-us-says-source-11626671",
        "published": "2026-10-03T05:46:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}