Iran war live: Tehran says it won’t be bullied, remains open for talks

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Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei says the US has been given a five-day deadline to meet Tehran’s conditions for opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Published On 24 Sep 2026

  • In a defiant UN address, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rebuked a US threat of annihilation while leaving the door open for diplomacy to end the war.
  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that an Iran deal requires prolonged effort, noting that military options remain available.