{
  "id": 17994895,
  "title": "Trump confirms strikes on Iran as Pezeshkian calls against return to war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/trump-confirms-strikes-on-iran-as-pezeshkian-calls-against-return-to-17994895",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T16:08:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/11/04/trump-confirms-strikes-on-iran-as-pezeshkian-urges-against-return-to-war"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump confirmed that strikes had been launched against Iran following reports of attacks on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to an interview with Fox News. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that no one would benefit from a return to war, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic was ready for battle. Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that Iran was prepared to engage in a fight, while deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi affirmed Iran's right to legitimate self-defense. However, Pezeshkian insisted that his government continued to seek a resolution through dialogue, emphasizing that no one would benefit from reigniting the conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the existence of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, stating that both parties were currently reviewing the proposed ideas and plans. US Vice-President JD Vance expressed optimism about securing an agreement, while Iranian officials warned of severe retaliation if the US resumed the war.",
  "summary": "Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his government was still trying to resolve the crisis ‘through dialogue’, adding that ‘no one would benefit from this war’ if it reignited.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}