{
  "id": 17822343,
  "title": "Iran says in 'intensive' negotiations with US to avert war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/iran-says-in-intensive-negotiations-with-us-to-avert-war",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T16:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261103/iran-says-in-intensive-negotiations-with-us-to-avert-war"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran has announced that intensive discussions are underway with the United States in an effort to avoid a relapse into conflict. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed that these indirect talks are being conducted through mediators. China has also called for the resumption of negotiations, while Iran's security chief held discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing crisis.\n\nOil prices, which surged due to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial energy route, fell by over six percent on Monday, reflecting optimism about the situation. Araghchi informed IRNA news agency in a video interview that consultations and deliberations on the matter are extremely intense. Qatar and Pakistan have been actively engaged in mediation efforts, as reported by the Axios news outlet. Notably, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris recently sent a letter to Iranian national security chief Mohsen Rezaei proposing further talks, marking a significant diplomatic move in recent months. These intensified diplomatic efforts are underway as the nation prepares for the impending situation.",
  "summary": "TEHRAN — Iran on Monday said \"intensive\" exchanges were underway with Washington and offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions, as efforts escalated to avert a return to war. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said indirect talks were taking place via mediators. China also urged a return to negotiations, while Iran's security chief discussed the conflict with Russian President…",
  "key_points": [
    "Iran and US conducting intense indirect talks to prevent war",
    "China urges resumption of negotiations between Iran and US",
    "Oil prices drop over six percent after Iran closed Strait of Hormuz"
  ],
  "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."
}