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U.S. officials say 20+ person Iran meeting focused on a blockade and economic pressure, not strikes

US officials say yesterday's 20+ person Iran meeting focused on a blockade and economic pressure, not strikes, Axios' Barak Ravid reports.

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What happened

US officials say yesterday's 20+ person Iran meeting focused on a blockade and economic pressure, not strikes, Axios' Barak Ravid reports.

Another week of "strikes soon" headlines, and now the option on the table is shifting.

Oil isn't waiting: major banks just raised their 2026 Brent forecast to $90.40 from $88.13 in a WSJ survey.

Why it matters

Strikes could still come right after the midterms.

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6 updates within 72 hours
  1. U.S. officials say 20+ person Iran meeting focused on a blockade and economic pressure, not strikes (this story)
  2. A US Treasury report says the American blockade and sanctions are crippling Iran's economy, Axios reports
  3. Pakistan's military says it is "cautiously optimistic" about mediating between the US and Iran
  4. Schumer has called a special Democratic Caucus meeting for Sunday night, Punchbowl News reports
  5. Trump administration reportedly warns Gulf allies to prepare for U.S. strikes on Iran as early as Nov 4
  6. A Trump-Putin meeting is on the table for the APEC summit in Shenzhen, Nov 18-19

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