IRAN CHIEF NEGOTIATOR SAYS THE US MUST ACT TO PREVENT RENEWED WAR , AND OTHER MIDEAST NEWS

What happened: Iran's chief negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said the United States must act to prevent renewed war, after what he called a "firm and rational response" to Washington. Why it matters: Qalibaf said Iran remains ready "for battle with its finger on the trigger," while China called for dialogue and said it will send a special envoy to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in early to mid-November. Key numbers: One Indian national killed and 13 rescued after the Indian-flagged vessel MSV AL JUSUFI was hit by an unidentified aerial object off Limah, Oman. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Iran's chief negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said the United States must act to prevent renewed war, after what he called a "firm and rational response" to Washington.

Qalibaf said Iran remains ready "for battle with its finger on the trigger," while China called for dialogue and said it will send a special envoy to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in early to mid-November. Key numbers: One Indian national killed and 13 rescued after the Indian-flagged vessel MSV AL JUSUFI was hit by an unidentified aerial object off Limah, Oman.