{
  "id": 17593592,
  "title": "Iran has 'no intention' to engage in peace talks with US as war looms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/iran-has-no-intention-to-engage-in-peace-talks-with-us-as-war-looms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T11:39:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-has-no-intention-engage-peace-talks-united-states-war-looms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran firmly states it has no interest in engaging in peace talks with the United States amidst escalating hostilities. During a parliamentary session, Ali Nikzad, deputy speaker of Iran’s parliament, asserted that the US \"has nothing new to offer\" in potential discussions. Nikzad emphasized that \"it is the Americans, not the Iranian nation, who will ultimately surrender in this conflict.\" He further stated that Iran has \"already granted its enemies ample opportunity for negotiations in this arena, but it was met only with repeated breaches of promises and the illegal bombardment of parts of its peaceful nuclear facilities.\"\n\nIranian army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia further clarified Iran's war strategy, indicating a shift from a purely defensive stance to an offensive approach. He warned that should a new war erupt, the conflict's geography would extend beyond West Asia. Any potential future war could prove significantly longer than past conflicts, according to Akraminia.\n\nUS President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the US had neutralized much of Iran's military but still needed to address \"one or two targets.\" Despite this, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that Trump had not yet decided on fresh strikes on Iran and that the US remained open to a diplomatic solution. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates expressed hope for a diplomatic breakthrough between Iran and the US while preparing for the worst scenario. They emphasized that it is not in the region's interest to undergo another round of conflict.\n\nFollowing a visit by a Qatari delegation to Tehran, Iran dispatched envoys to the Gulf nation to continue indirect negotiations with the US to end the war. However, US Senator Chris Murphy criticized Trump's plan to restart the war on Iran as \"insane\" and warned it would lead to a devastating escalation and the likely destruction of the US commitment to the rule of law. The war began on February 28 with joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, with Iran retaliating by targeting various entities, including Gulf countries hosting US military bases.",
  "summary": "Iran has 'no intention' to engage in peace talks with US as war looms Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 11/01/2026 - 11:00 Tehran dismisses diplomatic breakthrough with Washington as war of words escalates, while Rubio claims Trump has not made a decision on restarting war on Iran A man walking past a mural showing Iran's leadership in Tehran (AFP) Off Iran said it has “no intention” of engaging in…",
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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."
}