Iranian diplomat Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran continues to exchange messages with the United States through intermediaries. He emphasized that the seven-day plan previously proposed by Tehran remains the basis for all negotiations and consultations between the two countries.

According to the report, Washington attempted to present this idea to European leaders as a method to reduce hydrocarbon prices amid record low European gas inventories ahead of winter

U.S. investigators from United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) stated that they covertly filmed a small Iranian tanker evading a U.S. naval blockade in September while en route to China. The organization reported that at least nine similar vessels carrying Iranian oil or LPG have evaded U.

S. restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz since July, identifying one as the SOGL.

Pope Leo stated on Sunday that he hopes cooperation between Russia and Ukraine in implementing a ceasefire in Oleshky will pave the way for broader peace efforts. Ukraine and Russia reported on Oct. 23 that they agreed to a ceasefire in the town, brokered by Melania Trump with the involvement of Pope Leo, to allow aid deliveries and evacuations from the frontline area.