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No plans for ground troops

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran, says no plans for ground troops

President Trump says he will not use nuclear weapons against Iran and has no plans to deploy ground troops, amid reports of a possible MOAB strike.

Rubio to Lebanon's President:

Rubio to Lebanon's President: Confiscated explosives must not be returned to Hezbollah

Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges Lebanon to hold those behind a Hezbollah explosives shipment accountable and warns against returning the seized weapons to the group.

Nobel winner Pillay:

Nobel Peace Prize winner Pillay calls for Netanyahu to face war crimes trial

Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay calls for Netanyahu to face war crimes charges at the ICC, following sharp criticism from Israel over her selection.

North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missiles

North Korea tests two types of submarine-launched cruise missiles amid stalled nuclear talks.

Trump:

Trump: If Iran had a nuclear weapon, they would use it within 24 hours

President Trump predicts the Iran war will end soon, claims Tehran would use nuclear weapons if it had them, and suggests further US military action remains possible.

Toronto man arrested after Israeli flags set on fire on October 7

Toronto police arrest a 29-year-old man accused of burning Israeli flags outside a church on the October 7 anniversary, amid continued antisemitic incidents.

Trump warns Iran:

Trump warns Iran: Wait till you see what we do

President Trump issues a new warning to Iran at a rally in Alaska, threatening further US action: We’ve had it.

Immigration fraud investigation

Federal agents raid Ilhan Omar's home amid immigration fraud investigation

Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home amid an immigration fraud investigation. Omar accuses Trump of intimidation; he denies involvement.

'War will end soon'

Trump: Midterm elections won't affect Iran policy, war will end soon

President Trump says the midterm elections will not change his Iran policy, predicts the war will end soon, and criticizes Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Red Cross chief:

Red Cross chief on Gaza hostages: We could have saved more lives

Red Cross president Mirjana Spoljaric says earlier pressure for a Gaza hostage deal could have saved lives.

Iran:

Iran: US response to conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz is insufficient

Iran says the US response to its seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz is insufficient, as indirect negotiations continue through Qatar.

Watch:

Watch: El-Sayed walks away when asked about October 7 anniversary

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed walks away when asked by a reporter why he had not marked the October 7 Hamas massacre.

Iran's nuclear chief:

Iran's nuclear chief: We will not abandon uranium enrichment

Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami rejects US demands to curb uranium enrichment, insisting Tehran will neither halt enrichment nor surrender its uranium.

Repeats genocide accusations

Mamdani defends October 7 statement, repeats genocide accusations

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends his October 7 anniversary statement and again accuses Israel of genocide, despite criticism from Israeli and Jewish officials.

Hate crime suspected

Israeli flags set on fire outside Toronto church, police investigate hate crime

Toronto police are investigating after Israeli flags were burned outside a North York church on October 7, prompting condemnation from Jewish leaders.

On October 7

House leader condemns October 7 Hamas massacre, but also criticizes Israel

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemns the October 7 Hamas massacre but also criticizes the devastation in Gaza and calls for a Palestinian state.

Akunis invites Mamdani to watch October 7 massacre film

Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis invites NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to view IDF footage of the October 7 Hamas massacre amid Mamdani’s ongoing criticism of Israel.

Trump:

Trump: Iran war will end 'pretty soon', you’ll find out how

President Trump predicts the Iran war will end “pretty soon", adding: “They’re not a bully anymore."

Trump:

Trump: US defeating Iran, war will end very quickly

President Trump says the US is defeating Iran and predicts the war will end quickly, reiterating that Iran will not be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

Trump confirms:

Trump confirms: US moved bombers from UK base over threat

President Trump confirms the US removed bombers from RAF Fairford over a threat, says he believes Iran was behind the attempted Flydubai attack.

Brazil election headed to runoff as no candidate secures 50%

Flavio Bolsonaro leads Brazil's President Lula with 48.47% of the vote as results come in, meaning a runoff will take place on October 25.

Due to Iran cooperation

Rubio releases $320 million in Egypt military aid, citing Iran cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio waives a hold on $320 million in US military aid to Egypt, citing Cairo’s security cooperation and role in Iran diplomacy.

Trump: Iran 'ready to fold up'

President Trump again predicts the war with Iran could end after November’s midterm elections: They were three to four weeks away from a nuclear weapon.

Iceland to boycott Eurovision 2027 unless Israel is barred

Iceland’s national broadcaster votes to continue its Eurovision boycott in 2027 unless Israel is excluded.

Trump:

Trump: The Iran war will end soon, one way or another

President Trump tells reporters the US will soon have to decide whether to strike Iran or reach a deal.

Iran receives US response to proposal to revive Gulf ceasefire

Iran says it received Washington’s response to its latest proposal to revive the Gulf ceasefire, as negotiations remain deadlocked and tensions persist.

Saudi Arabia denies

Saudi Arabia denies its representatives attended Netanyahu-UAE meeting

Saudi Arabia rejects reports that its representatives attended a meeting between PM Netanyahu and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi.

Trump:

Trump: Iran is doing very poorly and will eventually give up

President Trump says Iran is struggling and will eventually “give up," while insisting Tehran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Lebanese PM meets Rubio, urges implementation of Israel deal

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam urges implementation of the Israel framework, including an Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament, during talks with Rubio.

Trump on Iran:

Trump on Iran: I stopped them from having a nuclear weapon

Trump says the Iran war will end “very soon" with a US victory, warning of the global consequences of a nuclear-armed Iran: Israel would be wiped out, there would be no Middle East

Canada:

Ontario man arrested after livestream threats targeting Jewish community

33-year-old Kitchener man faces a hate-motivated threats charge after police investigate a livestream containing antisemitic threats against Jews.

Trump:

Trump: We’re going to win this war very soon

Trump tells Fox News the US will win the war with Iran soon as Washington and Tehran remain divided over nuclear concessions, Hormuz and a potential deal.

Pezeshkian:

Pezeshkian signals Iran willing to revive US deal before November midterms

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran wants to revive a US deal before November’s midterms as negotiators discuss a phased end to the war.

'Baseless lies'

Mamdani fires back after Netanyahu’s UN criticism: Baseless lies

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani accuses Netanyahu of spreading “baseless lies" after the Prime Minister criticizes him during his UN speech.

Report:

Report: White House blocked statement condemning UK sanctions on Judea and Samaria

Reuters reports a draft statement condemning UK, France and Canada over trade restrictions on Israeli communities was blocked by the White House.

Syrian President:

Syrian President: It is not possible for October 7 to dictate Israel’s policies

Speaking in New York, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says Israel withdrew from security talks after the sides had nearly reached an agreement, while insisting the Golan Heights are Syrian.

Trump warns:

Trump warns Iran: We may have to blow up Pickaxe Mountain

President Trump says that the US could “blow up" Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz if Iran resumes nuclear activity at the site.

'Ignorance is no excuse'

Netanyahu’s office blasts Macron: Ignorance is no excuse

Netanyahu’s office condemns French President who claimed Hamas has “never been very active" in Judea and Samaria: Just two days ago, a French citizen was murdered in Judea and Samaria.

Trump holds Iran meetings

Trump holds meetings on Iran: They’re not gonna have a nuclear weapon

President Trump says he will hold meetings on Iran as Tehran warns the war is not over and vows to change its weapons, tactics and targets.

Trump praises Mamdani:

Trump praises Mamdani: He’s certainly got potential

President Trump praises New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as having “great potential" ahead of their third meeting at Gracie Mansion.