{
  "id": 17542351,
  "title": "Iran rules out full-scale conflict with US, expert says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/iran-rules-out-full-scale-conflict-with-us-expert-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T05:49:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/ympgfs195"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iranian affairs expert Jafar Al-Hashemi has stated that Iran does not foresee a full-scale conflict with the United States. In an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Al-Hashemi clarified that Tehran expects a limited strike on a nuclear facility, which could be portrayed by US President Donald Trump as a triumph. Nevertheless, the Iranian leadership believes that such an attack would not diminish the regime's power and might even bolster its position. Al-Hashemi mentioned that the Iranian regime currently contemplates two potential responses to a possible US strike: a full-scale assault involving ground troops, which Iran deems improbable for the US and Israel; or a limited strike to symbolize the end of hostilities. The latter option is currently viewed as the most likely outcome in Tehran. He further explained that a limited strike could enhance the Iranian regime's image, enabling it to claim strength and subsequently reassess its stance on the nuclear issue.",
  "summary": "Iranian affairs expert Jafar Al-Hashemi says Tehran expects a limited US strike on a nuclear facility, not a broader confrontation with Washington.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
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        "published": "2026-11-01T01:08:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/middle-east-conflict-trump-says-us-still-has-to-take-care-of-one-or",
        "published": "2026-11-01T02:23:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "US has to 'take care' of one or two Iran targets - Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/us-has-to-take-care-of-one-or-two-iran-targets-trump",
        "published": "2026-11-01T03:14:59.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Trump says US has one or two Iran targets left",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/trump-says-us-has-one-or-two-iran-targets-left",
        "published": "2026-11-01T05:03:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Trump says remaining Iran nuke sites can be hit in ‘10 minutes’ as Mojtaba warns of attacks without ‘geographic limits’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/trump-says-remaining-iran-nuke-sites-can-be-hit-in-10-minutes-as",
        "published": "2026-11-01T06:32:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}