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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

US and Iran Foreign Ministers Signal Possibility of Diplomatic Resolution to Ongoing Conflict

Oct 31, 2026 10:24 PM CT Washington, D.C., United States / Tehran, Iran diplomacy, de-escalation, US-Iran relations, conflict resolution

Summary

Foreign ministers from the United States and Iran have indicated that a diplomatic end to the current state of war remains possible. This statement suggests a potential de-escalation pathway or pause in hostilities between the two state actors, which could significantly alter the trajectory of the conflict and impact regional proxy dynamics.

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The foreign ministers of the US and Iran say a diplomatic end to the war is still possible.

Sources (1)

T2 Al Jazeera
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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Foreign minister stated that a diplomatic end to the war is still possible.

Iran NEUTRAL

Foreign minister stated that a diplomatic end to the war is still possible.

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