Guterres in Cairo warns against Iran-US escalation

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Trump rules out Iran strikes 'today' as Tehran says it is ready to return to war

On Monday, Trump said there would be no strikes on Iran that day, while Iran warned that renewed US-Israeli attacks would achieve no different outcome. Iran also said it is preparing for a possible attack by the US and Israel after the US midterms. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking in Cairo, urged dialogue and diplomacy to end the war. Talks remain stalled, with Tehran blaming the US for the failed deal.

• Iranian hardliners opposed to negotiations are reported to be turning against President Pezeshkian over the US talks.
• Israeli media report that military chief Eyal Zamir demanded written authorisation over Netanyahu's Iran order, which Netanyahu denies. Netanyahu warns Iran could attack Israel to disrupt Tuesday's vote.
• Reports say the Pentagon has drawn up strike plans for after the midterms, and Trump has not said whether he will approve them.
• US Central Command says more than 3,000 commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz with its support, and Gulf states exported 1.5 billion barrels of oil.