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We Have Time: Trump Calls Iran War Not Typical as Peace Efforts Stall

The talks followed warnings that hostilities could restart, and Iran said the discussions were very good as regional mediators sought to avert renewed fighting.

  • On Monday, Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Turkish Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin met Iranian officials in Tehran to discuss regional security.
  • Signatories of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, signed August 7, 2026, met to manage regional threats including Houthi attacks without relying on American goodwill.
  • Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said discussions covered "Israel's expansionist policies, developments in the Palestinian territories and Lebanon, and the repercussions of U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran."
  • The four nations agreed to continue a quadrilateral dialogue on peace and security, though the joint statement did not announce specific understandings regarding Yemen or U.S.-Iran tensions.
  • Parallel to these diplomatic efforts, U.S. forces are positioned to begin "new, potentially major" operations against Iran within 96 hours of a presidential order, with decisions expected after November 3.
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Iran responded by launching missiles and drones throughout the region, while the armed groups it supports also entered into combat in Lebanon and Yemen.

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Cyprus Mail broke the news in Nicosia, Cyprus on Monday, October 26, 2026.
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