US strikes Iran despite diplomatic push

Summary

The United States has struck Iran despite diplomatic efforts to avert renewed fighting, Semafor reports. The outlet says officials in Washington kept the strikes under wraps to avoid signalling a major resumption of hostilities. This follows reports that Iran warned it would retaliate against new attacks as fresh diplomatic efforts were underway.

Timeline

1. Semafor

   3 Nov 2026, 12:52 UTCSource ↗

   Semafor reports that the United States struck Iran, and says officials in Washington kept the strikes under wraps to avoid signalling a major resumption of hostilities.