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Qatari mediators handed Tehran a draft agreement with a seven-day schedule of confidence-building steps between Iran and the US. An Iranian official declared readiness for negotiations; earlier, Tehran hosted a meeting with a delegation from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.
Otabek YusupovPakistan's army chief Asim Munir, Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman and the head of Turkish intelligence Ibrahim Kalin arrived in Tehran as representatives of the Mecca Pact. The purpose of the visit is to open negotiation channels and prevent a resumption of escalation after the US midterm elections on November 3. Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir, Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin arrived in Tehran as representatives of the Mecca pact. The purpose of the visit is to open negotiation channels and prevent a renewed escalation after the US midterm elections on November 3.
Aziz KarimovOman's Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi called for an agreement between the Arab monarchies of the Persian Gulf and Iran covering regional security and the economy. He also suggested that the US shift from a military role to an economic one.
Aziz KarimovTehran's Revolutionary Court has issued a new in-absentia verdict against the Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker: five years and one month in prison, confiscation of property, and bans on social media and travel. The charges have not been disclosed, and Panahi himself, according to his lawyer, is in Iran and is named in two other cases.
Otabek Yusupov21-year-old Ali Namdar, detained in Morocco at Sweden's request, is accused of persuading a 15-year-old teenager via Signal to throw a grenade at a sushi restaurant near Oslo. He is also suspected of organizing an attempt on the life of an Iranian dissident.
Aziz KarimovAnwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, said that diplomacy remains the most effective path to security in the region. The statement came amid reports of a possible resumption of the US military campaign against Iran after the November elections and of a new draft agreement handed to Iran by Qatari mediators.
Otabek YusupovAfter a meeting with Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said that he 'feels excellent.' At the same time, the leader has still not appeared in public since his election in March — his statements are read out by television anchors.
Aziz KarimovAccording to a Pentagon report to Congress cited by The New York Times, US spending on military operations against Iran has reached $47.1 billion, more than 60% of which was munitions. The Trump administration is requesting up to $70 billion in additional funding, while lawmakers note that the actual costs may be higher.
Aziz KarimovAfter returning from Texas, US President Donald Trump told reporters that a meeting involving Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky would be arranged in the near future, without specifying the format or timing. He also did not rule out new US strikes on Iran after the November 3 midterm elections.
Aziz KarimovCiting sources, The Wall Street Journal reports that the US is sending an additional Patriot air defense system to Israel from Texas, and in November an additional carrier strike group is expected to arrive in the Middle East. The steps are being taken in case hostilities against Iran resume. CNN previously reported an urgent evacuation of diplomats from the region.
Aziz KarimovA week before the midterm congressional elections, Democrats are linking support for the war in Iran to rising fuel prices. Several vulnerable Republicans — Dan Sullivan, Pete Ricketts, Mike Lawler and Roger Marshall — are facing unexpectedly competitive campaigns. A week before the midterm elections to Congress, Democrats are linking support for the war in Iran to rising fuel prices. Several vulnerable Republicans — Dan Sullivan, Pete Ricketts, Mike Lawler and Roger Marshall — are facing unexpectedly competitive campaigns.
Aziz KarimovA delegation of Mecca Pact countries led by Saudi Arabia's defence minister Khalid bin Salman held talks with Iran's leadership in Tehran. According to sources cited by The National, there are no concrete de-escalation agreements: Iran said it has no leverage over the Houthis and instead proposed a two-week pause in hostilities in exchange for the phased opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Hours after the meeting, the Saudi-led coalition intercepted ballistic missiles and dro A delegation of the Mecca Pact countries, led by Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman, held talks with Iran's leadership in Tehran. According to sources cited by The National, no concrete agreements on de-escalation were reached: Iran said it has no leverage over the Houthis and instead proposed a two-week pause in hostilities in exchange for the phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Hours after the meeting, the Saudi-led coalition intercepted ballistic missiles and drones.
Aziz KarimovOn Tuesday, Israel holds its first general election since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. The contest is between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, but experts do not expect a sharp reversal in Iran policy: in their view, key decisions are made in Washington. On Tuesday, Israel holds its first general elections since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. The contest is between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, but experts do not expect a sharp reversal in Iran policy: key decisions, in their view, are made in Washington.
Otabek YusupovOn October 26, senior representatives of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey held talks with Iran's leadership, while Russia and Ukraine agreed on a local ceasefire in Alyoshky for humanitarian aid and evacuation.
Otabek YusupovKuwait's criminal court sentenced three men to death for spying for Iran, plotting the assassination of First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al Sabah, and joining Hezbollah. Eight more people received five years of penal servitude.
Otabek YusupovIsrael is voting in the first elections since the October 7, 2023 attacks. According to a Chatham House expert's assessment, even if the opposition wins, Netanyahu could lead a transitional government for months with powers over military decisions, including possible action against Iran.
Aziz KarimovThe British prosecution service has charged two 24-year-old men under the National Security Act following a September incident near RAF Fairford airbase, which the United States used for strikes on Iran. Police consider Iranian involvement 'highly likely'; Tehran denies this.
Aziz KarimovDonald Trump, speaking before Republican Party supporters in Mississippi, said he is not satisfied with the military ceasefire with Iran reached in the summer. He also commented on the decision to launch the military operation and the situation around the Strait of Hormuz.
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