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Alistair Burt, appointed a month ago as the UK's first special envoy for complex consular cases, said that state-sponsored hostage-taking is intensifying and outlined plans to build an international network to counter the practice.
Aziz KarimovUS Central Command reported continuous flights of combat aircraft in the Middle East region. F-35, F-16, F/A-18 fighters and A-10 attack aircraft are involved, with the main burden falling on the carrier-based aviation of two aircraft carriers and an amphibious assault ship in the Arabian Sea.
Aziz KarimovA Hamburg court found two men guilty of espionage and attempted murder: they were preparing attacks on the head of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, Josef Schuster, and the head of the German-Israeli Society, Volker Beck, on orders from Iranian intelligence services. One was sentenced to 8.5 years as the organizer, the other to 4.5 years.
Aziz KarimovIran's Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali told TASS that President Masoud Pezeshkian's delegation to the eighth summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum will include Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Oil Minister Hamid Bovard. Talks with Vladimir Putin are planned.
Aziz KarimovAfter a diplomatic démarche from Tashkent, Iranian embassies in Armenia, China, Zimbabwe and other countries removed posts from the social network X in which Samarkand was described as part of Persian civilization. The trigger was US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Samarkand on October 19.
Otabek YusupovOn the eve of Israel's parliamentary elections, the main question of the campaign remains the political future of Benjamin Netanyahu. Former government spokesperson Eylon Levy told Euronews that this question is the main dividing line in Israeli politics and suggested that war with Iran could resume after the US midterm elections on November 3.
Aziz KarimovWithin a single week, elections to the Israeli parliament and the US Congress will take place. According to the BBC, their results could affect the war with Iran, the global economy, and bilateral relations: about half a million Israelis with American passports may vote in both countries. Within a single week, elections to the Israeli parliament and the US Congress will take place. According to the BBC, their results could affect the war with Iran, the global economy and bilateral relations: around half a million Israelis with American passports may be able to vote in both countries. Within a single week, elections will take place for the Israeli parliament and the US Congress. According to the BBC, their results could affect the war with Iran, the global economy and bilateral relations: around half a million Israelis with American passports may be able to vote in both countries.
Aziz KarimovA four-way meeting of representatives of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Iran was held in Tehran. According to the joint statement, the parties agreed to continue consultations on peace and security; Tehran declared its support for the security of the region without external interference.
Otabek YusupovYemen's Houthis claimed a new attack on Riyadh's international airport, and explosions were again heard over the capital overnight into Monday. Talks begin in Tehran on Monday involving the defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan with the Iranian side, against the backdrop of warnings about a possible resumption of the war.
Otabek YusupovThe Karkh court in Baghdad, at the request of Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi, opened an investigation into Mustafa Dhuwair Abdulhasan, head of the Maysan provincial council, who called for civil disobedience over the closure of the Al-Shib border crossing on the border with Iran. The closure has strained relations with Tehran and triggered protests by drivers and traders.
Otabek YusupovAccording to CNN, citing sources, American forces in the region are ready, within 96 hours, to launch a major operation against Iran if Donald Trump gives the order. The Pentagon and Central Command are developing a list of targets, including energy and nuclear infrastructure. The order could be given before the end of the year, possibly after the November 3 midterm elections.
Otabek YusupovOn the morning of October 26, Brent fell from its highest level since March 19, around $117.4, to about $110 per barrel, and WTI to $101.5. The decline followed reports of Qatari mediators visiting Tehran and Donald Trump's statement about a possible deal with Iran. Meanwhile, the Houthis claimed new strikes on Saudi Arabian facilities, and risks to supplies remain.
Otabek YusupovIsraeli political scientist Simon Tsipis suggested that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may attempt to postpone the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27 through a military operation against Iran and the imposition of a state of emergency. According to Channel 12, Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir opposed such an operation before the vote. No official decision has been made.
Aziz KarimovOn October 26, 2026, the confrontation between the Saudi Arabia-led coalition and Yemen's Houthis escalated: the coalition reported destroying two ballistic missile launchers in Sanaa, while the Houthis claimed attacks on a pipeline and Riyadh airport. In parallel, a delegation of Mecca Pact countries led by Saudi Arabia's defense minister arrived in Tehran for de-escalation. On October 26, 2026, the confrontation between the Saudi Arabia-led coalition and Yemen's Houthis escalated: the coalition reported destroying two ballistic missile launchers in Sanaa, while the Houthis claimed attacks on a pipeline and an airport in Riyadh. In parallel, a delegation of the Mecca Pact countries, led by Saudi Arabia's defense minister, arrived in Tehran to pursue de-escalation.
Aziz KarimovIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Russia to take part in the eighth summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), where he will deliver a speech. Talks with Vladimir Putin on bilateral cooperation and regional issues are also expected.
Otabek YusupovIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a video address, reported intelligence indicating that Iran and its proxy forces may attempt to disrupt the parliamentary elections on October 27. The military is raising its combat readiness, although Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir said there is no operational need to resume strikes on Iran.
Otabek YusupovSenior representatives of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey — members of the Mecca Pact on joint defense — are holding talks with Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday, October 26, 2026. The visit is aimed at reducing tensions amid the crisis between the United States and Iran and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Senior representatives of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey — members of the Mecca Joint Defense Pact — are holding talks with Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday, October 26, 2026. The visit aims to reduce tensions amid the crisis between the US and Iran and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Otabek YusupovRussia's permanent representative in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, accused the E3 countries of pushing for escalation in the IAEA Board of Governors since March 2022 and thereby paving the way for US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The trigger was a Tehran Times publication about Berlin's shift in rhetoric: from Chancellor Friedrich Merz's words about the Israeli strikes in June 2025 to calls for de-escalation in October 2026.
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