Iranian army: War could be longer than previous one, Trump won’t dictate its duration

Iran warned that any renewed war with the US or Israel could last longer than the previous round, and that President Trump would not dictate its end. The statement from Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia followed a reported phone call between Trump and PM Netanyahu about resuming strikes. Iranian negotiators held talks in Doha, while the US signaled openness to diplomacy but also readiness for other options.

Iran on Sunday warned that any renewed war with the United States or Israel could last longer than the previous round of fighting, and that US President Donald Trump would not be able to dictate its end. The statement from Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia came a day after Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly discussed plans to resume strikes on Iran, and amid reports that the US warned Gulf allies to prepare for a possible new conflict as early as November 4. Akraminia's remarks followed a written Saturday message attributed to Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, which said there would be no geographic limits to Iran's retaliatory strikes. IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi echoed that there are no geographical limitations in a conflict with America. Meanwhile, Iranian negotiators were in Doha for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators aimed at ending the war. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was prepared for both defense and diplomacy. US State Department official Donald Blome said the hand of negotiation has been extended and channels remain open, but that the US cannot allow Iran to take the region and global economy hostage. The article also notes that Iran's security chief received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance, which he described as a positive change in tone.