Middle East Briefing, 11 November 2026

US-Iran diplomacy is reportedly renewed, with Qatar saying mediation continues and Brent falling to $89.66, though analysts say peace hangs by a thread. Iran's SNSC secretary says Hormuz stays closed until Washington answers seven conditions, and Iran reportedly lifted its 2,000km missile range limit. Tanker incidents in Hormuz and off Oman remain unconfirmed or unattributed. Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles. In Gaza, Israeli fire killed several people and the Board of Peace criticized Israel's aid response after floods.

Updated 11 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC

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