US Presses Iran on Enrichment; Plague Death Query to Russia

“The New York Times reports the U.S. has formally asked Russia for details on a possible plague death.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on Pre-Market Pixels
Published 7:39 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Al Jazeera: “US sets new demands for Iran deal: What are they?”, with reporting from The New York Times.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:39 AM ET on Pre-Market Pixels, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Russia, Iran, US.
BBN covered this story before: North Korea warns US over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for Russia (October 6).

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Al JazeeraUS sets new demands for Iran deal: What are they?
The New York TimesU.S. Formally Seeks Information From Russia About Possible Plague Death

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe New York Times reports the U.S. has formally asked Russia for details on a possible plague death.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMoscow has offered almost nothing, and that silence has unnerved officials worldwide.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo Russia is ghosting on plague paperwork. Gloria, is that like when I ignore my landlord about the beans in the hallway?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNot quite, Hank. A landlord at least sends a late notice. The Kremlin sends a shrug and a very long table.