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Citing 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 Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman came to Tehran to ask Iran to influence the Houthis, but Iran said it lacked sufficient leverage. The only tangible outcome was an agreement to continue talks; the shelling of Saudi Arabia did not stop. A delegation of the Mecca Pact countries, led by Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, arrived in Tehran to ask Iran to influence the Houthis, but Iran said it lacked sufficient leverage. The only tangible outcome was an agreement to continue talks; shelling of Saudi Arabia did not stop.
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 KarimovA month after the incident at the UK's RAF Fairford base, charges have been brought against two 24-year-old men: one for assisting a foreign intelligence service (police believe it to be Iran), the other for entering a prohibited site. Another detainee has been released without charge.
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.
Aziz KarimovAlistair 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.
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