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Iran war live: Iran says US ‘not serious’ about talks; ship ablaze off Iraq 

26 October 2026
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A woman walks through traffic while crossing Enghelab Square in Tehran on October 26, 2026. Iran's economy has been battered by years of sanctions, but the conflict that began in February with US-Israeli attacks and an American blockade of the country's ports has put extra strain on daily life. Rising inflation, nearly 90 percent year-on-year in September according to official figures, and erratic currency exchange fluctuations have driven up the cost of everyday items. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)
A woman walks through traffic while crossing Enghelab Square in Tehran on October 26, 2026 [Atta Kenare/AFP]

By Enes Abuomer and Kristina Harazim

Published On 27 Oct 202627 Oct 2026

  • Tehran has accused Washington of not being serious about negotiations, while security risks in the Gulf continue to escalate with UKMTO reporting a vessel caught fire 63 nautical miles (117km) southeast of al-Faw, Iraq.
  • Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye, which make up the newly-formed Mecca Alliance, have met with Iran’s president and security chief in Tehran, where both sides have agreed to continue talks and seek peace.

 

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