{
  "id": 17806106,
  "title": "Pezeshkian says government granted 'certain authorities' over US talks after no breakthroughs made",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/pezeshkian-says-government-granted-certain-authorities-over-us-talks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T14:22:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-913580"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Masoud Pezeshkian disclosed that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khomenei, granted the government additional authority over ongoing peace negotiations, according to state media. The Iranian President expressed a willingness to resolve the conflict through dialogue without providing further details. This development followed the conclusion of talks with Qatari mediators, which resulted in amended proposals but no breakthrough. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the situation is complex and that both sides are communicating through intermediaries. The United States, China, and Russia all cautioned against the prospect of renewed military action, with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urging all parties to concentrate on political resolutions. Iran had initially submitted a seven-step proposal in September to end the war, but US President Donald Trump had previously dismissed it. The plan now requires the United States to lift its embargo on Iranian ports, Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a US waiver on Iranian oil sales, lifting new sanctions, and engaging in dialogue on other issues. Baghaei emphasized that the plan's condensation would not alter Iran's core position that negotiations on the country's nuclear program would only occur after verifying all conditions. No transfer of Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile to another nation was mentioned during the talks. The ongoing war has resulted in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a US blockade on Iranian ports, retaliatory attacks by Iran on Gulf states, and increased tensions in Yemen.",
  "summary": "China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Russian Foreign Ministry both urged all parties to the conflict to focus on political solutions rather than resorting to arms again.",
  "key_points": [
    "Iran's Supreme Leader granted government extra authority over peace talks",
    "Talks with Qatari mediators produced amended proposals but no breakthrough",
    "US, China, Russia cautioned against renewed military action"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}