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Iran warns of retaliation as US says peace deal with Tehran remains 'extremely difficult'

Tehran/Washington, Oct 21 (UNI) Iran on Wednesday warned that any military attack against the country will trigger a response of equal or greater force, as tensions with the United States still exist over the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security, and Tehran's nuclear programme.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described the prospects of reaching a peace agreement with Iran as "extremely difficult."
Rubio has acknowledged the challenges of securing a peace agreement with Tehran, saying the process would be extremely difficult.
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Russia, US, Ukraine agree to trilateral negotiations without European involvement, says Kremlin

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Putin open to engaging with all parties for reaching peace in Ukraine, says Kremlin

30 Oct 2026 | 7:40 PM

Moscow, Oct 30 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin remains willing to engage with all parties in pursuit of a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, responding to a Financial Times report that the US was considering Britain, Germany and France as potential European representatives in negotiations.

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