{
  "id": 17998374,
  "title": "Iran says US ceasefire proposal 'insufficient' as strikes are reported on Qeshm Island",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/iran-says-us-ceasefire-proposal-insufficient-as-strikes-are-reported",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T17:22:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-says-us-ceasefire-proposal-insufficient-strikes-are-reported-qeshm-island"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran has dismissed a US proposal for a ceasefire as insufficient following reported strikes on Qeshm Island, according to the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezaei. The US, which reportedly launched \"defensive\" strikes on the strategic island, denied any aggressive intent behind the air attacks, stating they were aimed at deterring Iran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had previously pledged Iran's willingness to negotiate a deal, but the rejection of the Qatari-mediated offer casts doubt on the prospects of reaching an agreement. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, outlined a seven-step proposal to end the conflict, including lifting sanctions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. US officials have described the recent strikes as an attempt to maintain peace and prevent a full-scale war. Meanwhile, Houthi rebels have reportedly launched attacks on Saudi military posts near the border.",
  "summary": "Iran says US ceasefire proposal 'insufficient' as strikes are reported on Qeshm Island Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 11/03/2026 - 15:59 US officials said they launched 'defensive' strikes on Qeshm Island, the same day Trump vowed not to attack Iran A picture taken on 30 April 2023 shows a general view of the Iranian island of Qeshm (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off Iran cast doubt on the chances of a deal…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/us-strikes-irans-qeshm-island-as-midterm-elections-start",
        "published": "2026-11-03T12:12:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Semafor",
        "title": "US strikes Iran despite diplomatic push",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/us-strikes-iran-despite-diplomatic-push",
        "published": "2026-11-03T12:52:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hellenic Shipping News",
        "title": "European gas surges as U.S. strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/european-gas-surges-as-u-s-strikes-irans-qeshm-island",
        "published": "2026-11-03T18:00:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "What is the importance of Qeshm Island to Iran, why does the US keep targeting it? - explainer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/what-is-the-importance-of-qeshm-island-to-iran-why-does-the-us-keep",
        "published": "2026-11-03T19:04:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}