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US officials describe overnight strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, while Parliament Speaker Qalibaf says Tehran has sent a firm reply and the next move belongs to Washington. Israel has reportedly asked Lebanon, through US mediators, to block Hezbollah from joining any renewed war with Iran.

In this episode

• Iran war live: US carries out ‘defensive’ strikes in Strait of Hormuz — Al Jazeera

“Iranian media have reported explosions on Qeshm Island after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have downed two US drones in the Strait of Hormuz, as US officials confirmed American military strikes on the island.”

• Iran delivers ‘firm, rational’ response to US, says ‘ball in America’s court to prevent war’ — Anadolu Ajansı

“Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Tuesday that Tehran has delivered a “firm and rational” response to Washington, stressing that the US must now decide whether to prevent another war.”

• Israel said pressing Lebanon to prevent Hezbollah from joining renewed war with Iran

“Israel has asked the Lebanese government to deploy troops who will set up road blocks in areas where Hezbollah operatives live in order to prevent the terrorist group from joining the fray if war resumes with Iran, Israeli television reported Monday, citing a security source.”

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Two more ships were struck around Hormuz on Sunday as CENTCOM accused Iran of killing more than 20 mariners and oil fell on hopes for diplomacy. Tehran says its two-day plan awaits a US answer, while Israeli reporting describes plans to seize three south Lebanon cities if Hezbollah joins a new round.

In this episode

• Iran war live: Tankers hit in Hormuz; Trump again says conflict to end soon — Al Jazeera

““Iran has not only intentionally attacked civilian infrastructure, neighborhoods, and other facilities in neighboring Gulf countries, but it has also deliberately attacked civilian mariners at sea – killing more than 20 in recent months,” it said.”

• Iran says it continues exchanging messages with US through mediators — Anadolu Agency

“Baqaei said the original seven-stage proposal had been condensed into a plan that could be implemented within two days, describing the shortened timeline as a “demonstration of Iran’s goodwill and constructive approach” toward diplomacy.”

• Israeli Reports Heighten Lebanese Fears of Another War

“Israel’s Maariv newspaper reported that the Israeli military was preparing for the possible occupation of three major cities in South Lebanon - Tyre, Sidon and Nabatieh - if war with Iran resumes and Hezbollah joins the fighting.”

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Iran's supreme leader met his top commanders for the first time on record and ordered an unrestricted response to any new attack, while Washington says no strike decision has been made. In Doha, Araghchi ruled out meeting US officials for now, and new Bloomberg reporting complicates the picture of October's record month at sea.

In this episode

• Khamenei warns US, Israel of swift blow to new strike - Newspaper - DAWN.COM — DAWN

“Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday warned the United States and Israel that any new attacks would draw an immediate response without geographical limits, as regional mediators sought to avert renewed fighting after the US midterm elections.”

• Iran says no plans to meet U.S. officials, consultations with mediators continue--China Economic Net — Ce

“Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran currently has no plans to meet with U.S. officials, while consultations with Qatari and Pakistani mediators continue over Iran's conditions for resolving the crisis, Qatar's Al Jazeera reported Saturday.”

• Shipping Strikes In Hormuz Leave Both Sides With Economic Pain — Bloomberg

“Although there have been a record of at least 28 open-source reports of damage to shipping in the strait in October, Iran has not increased its volume of attacks, according to a US official with direct knowledge of the matter.”

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Qatari mediators spent more than 12 hours in Tehran pushing a reciprocal-steps deal, and talks continue in Doha, while MS NOW reports the US is telling Gulf allies to expect a short, intense strike campaign as soon as November 4. October also set a wartime record for attacks on Hormuz shipping, and Brent settled at a six-month high.

In this episode

• Qataris hold marathon talks in Tehran in bid for U.S.-Iran deal before midterms — Barak Ravid

“Qatari mediators held talks in Tehran for more than 12 hours on Friday in an effort to reach a deal to restart direct negotiations between the U.S. and Iran and avoid an outbreak of war after the midterms, according to diplomatic sources.”

• Live - Trump plans new Iran strikes after midterms, Iran negotiators head to Doha | Iran International — Iran International

“US President Donald Trump is planning to resume strikes on Iran after the midterm elections, with his administration briefing Persian Gulf allies to prepare for a short, intense round of attacks as soon as Nov. 4, MS NOW reported Friday, citing three senior regional officials.”

• Attacks on ships transiting Hormuz in October highest since start of war | The National — The National

“Attacks on commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz reached their highest monthly level of the Iran-US war in October, with more than 30 incidents reported, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations.”

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Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday in talks a Reuters source says are coordinated with Washington, while Iran claims tankers hit mines in Hormuz that the US says it cleared. Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites have Brent on track for its steepest monthly gain since July.

In this episode

• Qatari mediators return to Tehran to push for US-Iran deal, official says - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012 — Al-Monitor

“Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday as part of efforts to reach a deal between the US and Iran, an official briefed on the talks told Reuters.”

• Iran's Revolutionary Guards say three oil tankers hit mines ... — Arab News

“At least four tankers have caught fire after hitting mines while attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s armed forces claimed on Thursday, a day after the US military said it had cleared key routes through the waterway.”

• Oil rises on supply concerns as Houthis attack Saudi Arabia — Reuters

“Oil prices climbed in early trade on Friday on supply concerns after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis stepped up attacks on Saudi Arabia, on track for a fourth straight monthly gain and the steepest since July.”

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The Wall Street Journal reports Vice President Vance sent a letter to Iran's Mohsen Rezaei to revive talks, while Qatar-led mediators press Tehran to trade inspector access for oil waivers before possible post-midterm strikes. The US Navy has told ships with no need to transit Hormuz to stay clear.

In this episode

• Vance reportedly contacted top Iran security official in bid ... — The Times of Israel

“Vance sent a letter to Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the Journal reported, in a move that one of the newspaper’s sources said was directed by US President Donald Trump.”

• Iran seeks to shorten peace plan to four days as mediators discuss Turkey meeting — Alarabiya

“Under the latest proposal, Iran could receive limited sanctions relief allowing it to export oil, along with access to some frozen funds for food and other humanitarian needs, in exchange for permitting IAEA inspectors to visit nuclear facilities damaged by previous US and…”

• U.S. tells ships to avoid unnecessary transits through Hormuz - TT — Transport Topics

““Due to the current geopolitical situation, vessels which do not need to transit the area are advised to remain well clear to avoid unnecessary delays to their voyage,” the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command said in an advisory on Oct. 28 issued via the Joint Maritime Information…”

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Rafael Grossi told the UN Security Council that the IAEA still can't verify Iran's declared nuclear material, while Qatar has put a new seven-day draft deal to Tehran and Trump says a strike after the midterms is possible. A Pentagon estimate now puts the war's cost above 47 billion dollars.

In this episode

• Iran hasn't attempted to repair nuclear facilities damaged in US ... — The Times of Israel

“However, Grossi says that “since June 2025, we have not identified any activity to repair or reconstruct any of the facilities damaged in the military attacks of 2025 and 2026.””

• Live - Trump leaves door open to post-election strike on Iran, says ‘anything is possible’ | Iran International — Iran International

“Qatari mediators presented Iran with a new draft deal in Tehran on Sunday, and Tehran is considering the proposal, with a response expected by the end of the week, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing an official briefed on the negotiations.”

• US-Iran War Live Updates: Trump says war with Iran could end 'very quick' but insists on no-nuclear-weapon pledge - The Times of India — The Times of India

“The US military has spent over $47 billion so far to prosecute the war in Iran, more than 25% higher than the Defense Department's estimate in July, according to Pentagon data obtained by Reuters.”

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Two US officials tell CNN American forces could launch major new strikes on Iran within 96 hours of an order, as Israelis vote and Trump calls a ceasefire a waste of time. The UN Security Council hears from the IAEA on the first referral of Iran since 2006, and Reuters reports Iranian cash is helping Hezbollah rearm.

In this episode

• US has plans for major Iran strikes if Trump chooses | News | kwwl.com — KWWL

“US forces in the Middle East are prepared to launch new, potentially major, military operations against Iran “within 96 hours of receiving” an order from President Donald Trump, according to two US officials.”

• Iran (Non-proliferation): Briefing : What's In Blue — Securitycouncilreport

“The report states that the Agency received no information from Iran on the status of its declared nuclear facilities and material and had no access to them since its previous report of 4 June.”

• Hezbollah rearming for possible renewed conflict with Israel, Lebanese sources say | The Times of Israel — The Times of Israel

“One of the sources, and another close to Hezbollah, said the group had received tens of millions of dollars from Iran to help boost its military capabilities. That is in addition to around $200 million that the group received from Tehran to aid displaced families in its Shiite…”

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Delegations from the Mecca Defence Agreement states met Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday to try to head off renewed war, while The Hill and the Wall Street Journal report US forces preparing for possible new strikes. CENTCOM says Hormuz is under control; Iran says the strait will never go back to how it was.

In this episode

• Officials from Mecca pact states to hold talks in Iran amid regional tensions | News | Al Jazeera — Al Jazeera

“The planned talks would be the first high-level contact between Iran and all members of the alliance since Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi armed group escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia last month.”

• Pentagon drafts Iran attack plans as Tehran threatens ... — The Hill

“The U.S. Central Command (Centcom), which oversees U.S. forces in the Middle East, has plans ready to conduct follow-up strikes against Iran if there’s authorization from the White House, a source aware of the plans, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told The Hill.”

• US military says it helped Gulf states export 1.5 billion barrels of oil | Oil and Gas News | Al Jazeera — John Power

“It added that more than 95 percent of ships navigating the channel had sailed through safely in recent months despite Iranian threats, “clearly demonstrating that the United States and regional partners control the international waterway”.”

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Netanyahu says the Iranian regime must be overthrown while Trump says the US may hit Iran 'a little bit further' and isn't negotiating. Brent climbs past 114 dollars as analysts warn emergency reserves could run out fast, and Washington pulls some diplomats out of Saudi Arabia over Houthi attacks.

In this episode

• Netanyahu says U.S. and Israel must topple Iranian regime — Rachel Chason

“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday night that the Iranian regime must be overthrown once and for all, following preparations in recent weeks by the U.S. military for possible additional strikes on Iran after the midterm elections.”

• Are global oil reserves sufficient to withstand renewed US-Iran war? | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera — Al Jazeera

“With emergency stocks at multidecade lows, analysts say the world may have only a month or two if Hormuz shuts again.”

• US Pulls Diplomats From Saudi as Houthi and Iran ... — MLT Staff

“The U.S. ordered some diplomats and their families to leave Saudi Arabia because of the threat from Houthi militants, as the Iran-backed group carried out more strikes from Yemen.”

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they hit four tankers and mined three more overnight, a claim no one has independently confirmed, and they threatened US bases. New FT and NYT reporting describes Israeli and American strike plans put on hold until after the November 3 midterms, while Israel's defense minister threatens to push deeper into Lebanon.

In this episode

• Iran claims it struck 4 oil ships in Persian Gulf, 3 others hit ... — Hindustan Times

““Following previous warnings to the offending maritime companies, who had been deceived by the invading US military and had crossed illegal routes, Navy fighters, by observing and pursuing four offending ships, which had previously crossed the illegal route, discovered them…”

• Live - US weighs renewed Iran strike after Israeli jets fly toward border | Iran International — Iran International

“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the military to prepare a major new offensive against Iran earlier this month, but the operation did not go ahead because US President Donald Trump opposed restarting large-scale fighting before the November 3 US midterm…”

• Israel's Katz vows to strike Beirut's southern suburbs over ... — Middle East Monitor

“In a post on the US social media platform X, Katz said Israel could expand its occupation toward the Nabatieh and Litani areas if Lebanon’s Hezbollah group joined an Iranian attack.”

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Tehran told Pakistan's army chief there will be no talks until Washington lifts sanctions, and Iran says its enriched uranium will never leave the country. Meanwhile the Revolutionary Guards say their mines set tankers ablaze in Hormuz, and Britain is sending Typhoon jets to help defend Saudi Arabia from the Houthis.

In this episode

• US peace talks off without sanctions removal, Iran tells Pakistan | The National — The National

“"It is not possible to increase the severity of sanctions and pressure day by day and close the paths and roads to our country, and then claim to have dialogue and negotiation," he said.”

• Iran Guards say three tankers hit mines crossing Hormuz ... — Arab News

““Two violating oil tankers were set ablaze and halted due to the explosion of mines planted by the brave sailors of the IRGC Navy at an illegal crossing point in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz,” the Guards said in a statement on their official Sepah News website.”

• UK to send jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks — BBC News

“The UK will deploy RAF fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia as the Iranbacked Houthies escalate their attacks. UK defense secretary Wes Streeting says the mission will help defend cities and infrastructure.”

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UKMTO counted at least 12 ships attacked in Hormuz in the week to October 16, while the IRGC and CENTCOM give opposite accounts of mines and control of the strait. US officials have prepared bomb options including the MOAB, Tehran names a UN-sanctioned missile chief as defense minister, and Araghchi says Iran's seven-day reopening offer still stands.

In this episode

• US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels | Energy News | Al Jazeera — Maziar Motamedi

“Dozens of ships were attacked in or near the Strait of Hormuz in October as Iran and the United States compete to assert their authority over the waterway.”

• Iran live updates: Houthis claim attacks targeting Saudi capital, airport - ABC News — Nadine El-Bawab, Ivan Pereira, Kevin Shalvey

“The list of options prepared by officials includes the use of the Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb known as the "mother of all bombs," according to sources familiar with the matter.”

• Iran urges US to accept proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz By Reuters — Investing

“"Our situation is clear and based on the seven-days proposal presented to the US. They shared comments which we are reviewing, but our proposal is still on the table and if there is any honesty on the US part, which there isn’t, the way to reopening the Strait of Hormuz is…”

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Two senior Iranian officials tell Reuters Tehran changed its tactics against Hormuz shipping to keep oil prices high before the US vote, while Axios reports Trump and Netanyahu discussed a new strike on Iran before the elections. In Saudi Arabia, a Houthi strike started a fire at an Aramco building in Dhahran as the coalition hit fuel sites near Sanaa.

In this episode

• Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before US vote, officials say — Al Arabiya English

“The two officials declined to provide details of the new strategy, but one said that Iran had started using different offensive tactics against vessels it considered in violation of its restrictions about 10 days ago, adding that this had led to an increase in attacks on such…”

• Inside Trump, Netanyahu's dilemma: Strike Iran before elections or wait — Barak Ravid, Marc Caputo

“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump last week discussed the possibility of launching a major new operation against Iran before the Israeli and U.S. elections, according to two U.S. officials, one Israeli official and a fourth source with knowledge of…”

• Iran war live: Saudi coalition hits Houthi sites; Aramco office hit in east | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

“Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry says a strike caused a small fire at an Aramco building in Dhahran with no injuries, following a Houthi warning for civilians to evacuate Saudi oil sites it described as a “legitimate target”.”

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Houthi attacks keep Riyadh's King Khalid airport closed until Saturday, with at least 18 killed and Trump saying the group is 'misbehaving.' Iran's IRGC claims a third supertanker hit in Hormuz, and the IMF says the war will shrink the region's economy.

In this episode

• Iran war live: Trump says Houthis ‘misbehaving’ as Riyadh flights halted | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera — Al Jazeera

“US President Donald Trump criticises Yemen’s Houthis for “misbehaving very badly” following a series of attacks on Saudi Arabian airports, including Riyadh’s King Khalid International and Dammam’s King Fahd International. Saudi Arabia extends the suspension of operations at King…”

• Iran’s IRGC says 3rd ‘offending’ supertanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 2 days — Anadolu Agency

“Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy said Monday that a third supertanker it described as “offending” was struck in the Strait of Hormuz in two days and caught fire. In a statement issued by its public relations office, the navy said the tanker was hit Monday…”

• Middle East and Central Asia’s economy to shrink in 2026 amid war, IMF says — Al Jazeera

“The economy of the Middle East and Central Asia is set to shrink in 2026 amid the fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran, with countries such as Kuwait and Qatar facing double-digit contractions, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The region’s gross domestic…”

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The US, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and others warned against travel to Saudi Arabia after a series of Houthi attacks on the kingdom's airports, with Saudi aviation authorities reporting one killed and 11 injured on October 11. Iran's Mohsen Rezaei called Washington's latest response insufficient, according to IRNA, and two people were reported killed during the olive harvest in south Lebanon.

In this episode

• Countries warn against travel to Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks — Al Jazeera

“Several countries have warned their citizens against travel to Saudi Arabia following a series of Houthi attacks on airports in the kingdom. On Monday, Australia and New Zealand became the latest to issue advisories against travelling to the kingdom, following similar warnings…”

• Iran Says Latest US Response Is ‘Insufficient’ — Asharq Al-Awsat

“The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said on Sunday Tehran found the latest response from the United States “insufficient” as efforts at negotiations to end the war and fully open the Strait of Hormuz limp along.”

• Two killed near Israeli-occupied area in south Lebanon | Conflict News | Al Jazeera — Al Jazeera

“Two men have been killed in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district while taking part in an annual olive harvest, according to Lebanese state media and local authorities, as attacks by Israel continue.”

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Saudi authorities say an October 10 strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 12, including an American, and wounded 309; the U.S. blames the Houthis, who have not claimed it, and Trump says he is considering joining the fight. Iran's Guards claim a strike on a Hormuz gas tanker as UKMTO reports a projectile-sparked ship fire, Tehran weighs a U.S. counterproposal, and Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon.

In this episode

• Trump says he is considering whether U.S. should join fight ... — CBS News

“President Trump on Saturday left open the possibility the U.S. will join Saudi Arabia's battle against the Houthis. "We may. We're gonna look at it," Mr. Trump said. Fighting between the Iranian proxy group and Saudi-backed forces in Yemen appears to be the new epicenter of the…”

• Iran strikes gas tanker in Strait of Hormuz — AAP News

“However, the vessel owner NVTrans says the tanker has not been attacked and it has maintained continuous direct communication with the crew. "NVTrans officially confirms that M/T NV SUNSHINE was not attacked, no fire occurred in its engine room, and the vessel and all crew…”

• Trump and Iran agree on one thing. The US election ... — ABC News

“Yet, Iranian officials remain insistent there won't be a deal until the U.S. lifts the blockade and delivers sanctions relief. Trump, meanwhile, is vacillating. He has dispatched more military resources to the region and threatened to resume strikes — even as he also declares…”

• Israeli army continues strikes in southern Lebanon in violation of framework deal — Anadolu Agency

“The Israeli army launched an airstrike and carried out artillery shelling in several areas of southern Lebanon on Saturday, in attacks that come, despite a US-brokered framework deal signed in June. Israeli warplanes struck an area between the towns of Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Kfar…”

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Strait of Hormuz: Iran's IRGC claims a strike on an LPG carrier and threatens ships that obey the US blockade, which has now redirected 133 vessels. Pakistan says US-Iran talks center on seven points, and the Houthis tighten a siege on Yemen's Taiz.

In this episode

• Shafaq News..CENTCOM: US redirects 133 vessels under Iran blockade — Shafaq News

“Earlier on Friday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy warned that shipping companies complying with US instructions could face sanctions, threatening to pursue vessels using routes Tehran considers unauthorized, even beyond the strait. The IRGC also claimed…”

• Pakistan Government Reveals Ongoing US-Iran Talks on Seven Key Points - Daily Times — Daily Times

“Pakistan has revealed that the United States and Iran are holding discussions on seven key points to resolve their dispute. Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan shared the update during a weekly media briefing in Islamabad. He said Washington has also shared its…”

• Yemen’s Taiz under siege again as food and fuel prices rise — Al Jazeera

“Even as government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, began a counteroffensive in early October and regained some of the territory lost, the Houthis pressed forward in the countryside surrounding Taiz. The Houthis successfully captured the town of al-Turbah by October 4, severing…”

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A Houthi strike on Riyadh's main airport damaged a plane and cancelled nearly half of departures, deepening the Iran war's Yemen-Saudi spillover. Iranian President Pezeshkian, meeting Putin, said Tehran and Washington have exchanged new proposals to end the war and reopen Hormuz.

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• Iran war live: IRGC says it targets ‘violating’ ships nightly in Hormuz — Al Jazeera

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• Iran and US traded new proposals for talks, Pezeshkian tells Putin in Turkmenistan - TRT World — TRT World

“Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted that Iran and the US exchanged new proposals aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz as he met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Turkmenistan to discuss expanding bilateral economic and strategic…”

• Israeli army says one soldier killed, three wounded in south Lebanon — Al Arabiya English

“The Israeli army said Thursday that one soldier was killed and three others were slightly wounded in south Lebanon, where the military has occupied a band of territory since invading in March in response to Hezbollah attacks.”

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US officials say the Pentagon told Central Command to finish preparations for resuming major combat in Iran, as Trump says a deal isn't really what he wants. Hormuz transits fall to their lowest since July after a tanker is hit off Qatar, Tehran says its reply will go through mediators, Houthi attacks kill three at Saudi airports, and Congress's researchers count 81 US aircraft lost or damaged.

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• Military ordered to be ready for possible Iran strikes as Trump weighs timing

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• Hormuz transits at lowest in over two months after attacks, data shows — Reuters

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• Iran says response to US proposals aimed at ending war will be delivered through mediators — Sahin Demir

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• Yemen war live: Yemeni forces claim key heights as Houthi attacks go on | Houthis News | Al Jazeera — Al Jazeera

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• US aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war nearly doubles in latest congressional report

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