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US tells allies: Prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation

According to The Associated Press, Washington has warned Middle East allies to prepare for possible US strikes on Iran after the midterms and retaliatory attacks.

US tells allies: Prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation

Iran rejects 'unacceptable' terms of new proposed deal

Qatar presents a new proposal to end the Iran war, but Tehran rejects the terms as unacceptable.

Iran rejects 'unacceptable' terms of new proposed deal

Report:

Vance reaches out to Iranian hardliner in bid to revive talks

Wall Street Journal reports that Vice President JD Vance contacted senior Iranian hardliner Mohsen Rezaei to explore renewed peace talks.

Vance reaches out to Iranian hardliner in bid to revive talks

Trump:

'The war in Iran will end when I want it to'

Trump says he would attack Iran again without hesitation and insists he will decide when the war ends, demanding guarantees that Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons.

'The war in Iran will end when I want it to'

Report:

US tells Gulf allies to prepare for Iran strikes after midterms

According to The Wall Street Journal, the US has warned Gulf Arab nations of a possible military offensive against Iran after the midterms.

US tells Gulf allies to prepare for Iran strikes after midterms

Trump on Iran war:

'We had no choice, we didn’t start the war'

Trump defends the war against Iran, warning that Tehran's missiles could threaten US cities: It should’ve been done a long time ago.

'We had no choice, we didn’t start the war'

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan hold high-level talks with Iran

Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani officials meet Iranian leaders in Tehran to discuss de-escalation as Houthi attacks continue and Egypt backs Saudi defense.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan hold high-level talks with Iran

Report:

Hezbollah rebuilding military capabilities with Iranian funding

Reuters reports that Hezbollah has received tens of millions of dollars from Iran to replenish its arsenal, develop explosive drones, and prepare for a possible renewal of fighting with Israel.

Hezbollah rebuilding military capabilities with Iranian funding

Mr. President, Iran Is not Venezuela: Think twice!

if you insist on applying the Venezuelan model to Iran, Mr. President, history may remember you not for completing the struggle against Islamic terrorism, but for leaving that struggle unfinished. Opinion.

Mr. President, Iran Is not Venezuela: Think twice!

Netanyahu rejects CNN report that Trump blocked Iran strike

CNN claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought joint US-Israeli attack on Iran before elections, failed to secure US President Donald Trump's approval. Prime Minister's Office: Fake news.

Netanyahu rejects CNN report that Trump blocked Iran strike

Katz: Israel never planned pre-election strike on Iran

Defense Minister Israel Katz denies reports of disagreements between the government and IDF over Iran, saying no plans to launch attack before elections.

Katz: Israel never planned pre-election strike on Iran

CENTCOM chief declares:

'Strait of Hormuz is free from Iranian mines'

CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper visits the Strait of Hormuz as US forces report helping more than 3,000 ships transit the waterway and keeping shipping lanes clear of Iranian mines.

'Strait of Hormuz is free from Iranian mines'

Trump on Iran:

'I’m going to make a great deal'

After ruling out US strikes on Iran on Sunday, Trump says he is willing to take time to secure a nuclear agreement and warns of the dangers of a nuclear-armed Tehran.

'I’m going to make a great deal'

Iran regime change:

Netanyahu's inner circle questions military solution

Senior security officials and figures close to Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly believe that military strikes could weaken Iran's regime but would not be sufficient to bring about its collapse.

Netanyahu's inner circle questions military solution

'Blows beyond proportion'

Netanyahu warns Iran: 'Do not test us' ahead of elections

Visiting an Arrow air defense battery, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran and its proxies against attacks on Israel, threatening blows of 'a magnitude beyond proportion.'

Netanyahu warns Iran: 'Do not test us' ahead of elections

Report: Iran threatens to target senior American officials

Two senior Iranian officials claim that Tehran is preparing to target American diplomats and government officials in response to the killing of senior Iranian figures and their family members.

Report: Iran threatens to target senior American officials

IDF eliminates two terrorists who transferred millions to Hamas

The IDF and ISA say the two terrorists helped funnel millions of shekels from Iran and Turkey to Hamas' military wing. A weapons storage facility in central Gaza was also destroyed.

IDF eliminates two terrorists who transferred millions to Hamas

Amid speculation

Iran reports meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran's judiciary reports a meeting between its chief and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared publicly since March.

Iran reports meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei

Trump on Iran:

'We have to make sure they never have a nuclear weapon'

Trump warns Iran could face additional US strikes while leaving the door open to a nuclear deal.

'We have to make sure they never have a nuclear weapon'

Report:

US military has strike plans ready for Iran

CENTCOM has reportedly prepared several options for renewed strikes against Iran after the midterms, pending Trump’s approval.

US military has strike plans ready for Iran

Iran reportedly ready to target submarine cables if war resumes

Iran has developed detailed plans to attack undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the United States and Israel launch renewed military strikes.

Iran reportedly ready to target submarine cables if war resumes

US intelligence warns of advanced Iranian assassination plots

US intelligence warns that Iran has intensified assassination plots against American officials abroad, with some reaching advanced stages, Axios report says.

US intelligence warns of advanced Iranian assassination plots

US Ambassador to Turkey:

'Could there be an Iran strike this weekend? Absolutely'

US Ambassador Tom Barrack says military strikes on Iran could happen this weekend, warning Trump is serious about taking action if diplomacy fails. Trump responds: I don’t know anything about it.

'Could there be an Iran strike this weekend? Absolutely'

Trump on Iran:

'We could take the whole country'

President Trump says Iran is economically crippled and the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, while leaving open the possibility of further military strikes.

'We could take the whole country'

Iranian lawmaker:

'Use nuclear weapons if US launches new attack'

Senior Iranian lawmaker urges authorities to authorize nuclear weapons in response to a US attack, as Tehran escalates its warnings against Washington and Israel.

'Use nuclear weapons if US launches new attack'

Trump:

'Iran war will end soon, but further US strikes remain possible'

President Trump predicts the Iran war will end soon and gas prices will fall, after earlier warning of possible further strikes to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

'Iran war will end soon, but further US strikes remain possible'

Report:

Trump eyes multi-day Iran offensive after midterms

Trump is reportedly considering several days of renewed strikes on Iran after the midterms, targeting nuclear sites, missiles and energy infrastructure, according to The Atlantic.

Trump eyes multi-day Iran offensive after midterms

Concern in Lebanon:

Hezbollah may attempt to destabilize the government

Amid fears of renewed fighting with Iran, Hezbollah's political opponents warn that the terrorist group could destabilize Lebanon through assassinations and security incidents.

Hezbollah may attempt to destabilize the government

Trump

'Iran trying to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterms'

President Trump accuses Tehran of fabricating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, condemns the killing of Iranian protesters, and vows that Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons.

'Iran trying to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterms'

Who will bear the cost of confronting Iran?

Tehran’s nuclear activities and military network are Israeli security concerns regardless of who occupies the White House. Opinion.

Who will bear the cost of confronting Iran?

Did Trump block Iran strike?

Netanyahu: Incorrect report. One day, the truth will come out

Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects a Financial Times report claiming President Trump prevented Israel from launching a major attack against Iran earlier this month.

Netanyahu:  Incorrect report. One day, the truth will come out

Special interview

Netanyahu warns: Iranian threat far from over

Five days before election day, Netanyahu warns the right could lose power and discusses Trump's endorsement, Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu warns: Iranian threat far from over

Report:

US and Israel prepare new Iran strikes after midterm elections

The New York Times reports that the US and Israel are preparing a short, intensive military campaign against Iran after the midterms, targeting nuclear sites and energy infrastructure.

US and Israel prepare new Iran strikes after midterm elections

Trump:

'Iran war was one of my administration's greatest achievements'

President Trump says he has no regrets about the war with Iran, crediting it with preventing a nuclear threat as he considers further military action.

'Iran war was one of my administration's greatest achievements'

As Trump weighs Iran strikes

Report: US reducing Middle East troop presence

NBC News reports that the US is withdrawing troops and reducing embassy staff across the Middle East as Trump considers new military strikes against Iran's nuclear and oil facilities.

Report: US reducing Middle East troop presence

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IAF conducts show of force near Iranian border

Dozens of Israeli military aircraft reportedly conduct "training exercise" near Iranian border, 800 miles from Israel.

IAF conducts show of force near Iranian border

US sanctions law firm accused of helping Iran hide shadow feet

US Treasury sanctions an international law firm, shipping companies, and vessels accused of helping Iran evade sanctions and fund its military programs.

US sanctions law firm accused of helping Iran hide shadow feet

Netanyahu and Katz warn: Iran will burn

Netanyahu calls for toppling Iran's regime as Katz warns of devastating retaliation, expanded Israeli control in Lebanon, and no withdrawal from Gaza.

Netanyahu and Katz warn: Iran will burn

Report:

Netanyahu planned to attack Iran, Trump said - don't

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly ordered the Israel Defense Forces to prepare for a large-scale military strike against Iran, but the operation was halted following opposition from US President Donald Trump.

Netanyahu planned to attack Iran, Trump said - don't

Britain:

Two suspects in Iranian plot targeting US bomber base re-arrested

British counterterrorism police re-arrest two men suspected of assisting Iranian intelligence near RAF Fairford, a base used by US bombers in strikes on Iran.

Two suspects in Iranian plot targeting US bomber base re-arrested

Sets conditions for talks

Iran refuses to surrender enriched uranium

Iran's security chief rules out transferring enriched uranium abroad and demands US concessions before talks, as Pakistan seeks to mediate amid rising tensions.

Iran refuses to surrender enriched uranium

Netanyahu:

'Iran may use its proxies to disrupt the election'

Speaking to i24NEWS, Netanyahu warns Iran may use proxies to disrupt Israel's election, calls for regime change in Tehran, and criticizes Macron over unrest in France.

'Iran may use its proxies to disrupt the election'

'The nice way or the not nice way'

Trump weighs next move against Iran

President Trump says the US must decide how to secure victory over Iran, declines to provide details on Hegseth's meetings in Israel.

Trump weighs next move against Iran

Netanyahu

'We must complete the elimination of the Iranian regime'

Prime Minister Netanyahu says he discussed toppling the Iranian regime with US President Donald Trump, declaring that the move would lead to Hezbollah's elimination and peace with Lebanon.

'We must complete the elimination of the Iranian regime'

Pakistan steps in as US-Iran tensions threaten renewed conflict

Pakistan's military chief arrives in Tehran for talks with Iran's leadership as Islamabad seeks to broker an agreement and prevent regional escalation.

Pakistan steps in as US-Iran tensions threaten renewed conflict

If Hezbollah attacks

Katz threatens to expand control in Lebanon

Defense Minister warns: If Hezbollah joins an Iranian attack, the IDF will capture additional territory in Lebanon and incorporate it into the security zone.

Katz threatens to expand control in Lebanon

Plot to attack Jewish leaders

Germany summons Iranian ambassador

Germany summons Iran's ambassador after two men are jailed over a plot targeting prominent Jewish figures. Tehran rejects the allegations and summons Berlin's envoy.

Germany summons Iranian ambassador

IRGC threatens to turn Israel into 'scorched earth'

Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten a devastating response against Israel if Iranian energy facilities are attacked, amid escalating warnings between Tehran and Trump.

IRGC threatens to turn Israel into 'scorched earth'

Netanyahu unveils new security doctrine: From defense to offense

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlines ten principles for Israel's security, emphasizing preemptive strikes, military independence, defeating enemies, and strengthening the nation's Jewish identity.

Netanyahu unveils new security doctrine: From defense to offense

IDF cancels leave on Election Day amid fears of Iranian attack

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders troops to remain on duty during Israel's October 27 elections amid fears of a regional escalation involving Iran or its proxies.

IDF cancels leave on Election Day amid fears of Iranian attack

New Iranian Foreign Minister:

'Trump will be picking up bodies'

Iran’s new defense minister claims he has been on a hit list for 35 years. After his predecessor was killed, he threatened Israel and the US and revealed how Iran fortifies its military facilities.

'Trump will be picking up bodies'

Netanyahu to Fox News:

'Iran also threatens the US and Europe'

In interview with Mark Levin, Netanyahu discusses Trump's approach to Iran, warns of Tehran's nuclear ambitions, defends Israel's actions in Gaza and looks ahead to Israel's election.

'Iran also threatens the US and Europe'

Netanyahu vows to eradicate Jewish violence in Judea and Samaria

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns of 'very harsh response' if Iran attempts attack before elections, vows to crack down on 'affliction' of Jewish violence in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu vows to eradicate Jewish violence in Judea and Samaria

Secret transcripts expose Netanyahu's clashes with top brass

Newly revealed war cabinet transcripts expose explosive disagreements between Netanyahu and Israel's security chiefs over Gaza, Hezbollah, Syria, and decisions that shaped the course of the war.

Secret transcripts expose Netanyahu's clashes with top brass

Iran's President:

'We're ready for dialogue but won't bow to coercion'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denies seeking nuclear weapons and offers dialogue as Trump warns of possible new US strikes against Iran.

'We're ready for dialogue but won't bow to coercion'

Iranian plot

German court jails two over plot to assassinate Jewish leaders

German court sentences two men for plotting attacks on prominent pro-Israel figures on behalf of Iran's Quds Force and conducting surveillance of Jewish targets.

German court jails two over plot to assassinate Jewish leaders

CENTCOM denies Iran claims on Hormuz, ship sinking, US deaths

US Central Command disputes Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz, the sinking of a Singapore-flagged ship and hundreds of American military deaths.

CENTCOM denies Iran claims on Hormuz, ship sinking, US deaths

No plans for ground troops

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran

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.

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran

Israel on high alert:

Fears of pre-election escalation

Israel is monitoring Iranian missile tests and regional threats amid fears that a miscalculation could trigger a wider conflict ahead of elections in Israel and the US.

Fears of pre-election escalation

US considering using MOAB on Iran

CNN reports that the US military has developed new plans for potential strikes against Iran, including the possible deployment of one of its most destructive conventional weapons.

US considering using MOAB on Iran