Russia to UAE, Iran steps up diplomacy amid Trump threats: What we know
Iran has launched a diplomatic offensive involving Russia and the UAE as tensions with the United States escalate. Tehran has offered a new nuclear and peace proposal contingent on the lifting of sanctions and other demands following threats of military action from the US.
Why it matters
The situation represents a significant geopolitical flashpoint that could lead to major military conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and impact global energy markets.
Iran launches diplomatic offensive as US mulls resumption of war.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Russia's President Vladimir Putin, left, shakes hands with Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, ahead of their talks in Moscow, on November 5, 2026 [File: Alexey Babushkin/AFP] By Barbara Angopa Published On 6 Nov 2026 6 Nov 2026 Iran has stepped up diplomatic efforts amid suggestions by United States President Donald Trump that the US could resume full-scale strikes on Iran.
The US news website Axios quoted a US official saying that US Central Command (CENTCOM) was preparing for the resumption of major military operations in Iran, and that it was just waiting on orders from Washington. On Thursday, Trump told reporters the US may have to “destroy” the rest of Iran, adding that people will “know soon enough” if he acts.
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