Iran says Strait of Hormuz could reopen within a week as Tehran weighs US response
"The diplomatic process is still continuing," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iranian semi-official Tasnim news agency.
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Turkey expects no change in Israel's foreign policy after elections, FM Hakan Fidan says
US-led coalition exit shifts more counter-ISIS burden to Iraq and Syria - analysis
Iran targeting US military bases in Germany, weeks after Israel warned partners - report
Flydubai co-pilot planned attack on Israel months before attempted hijacking, investigation reveals
According to the WSJ, Hammami told investigators that he had sought to crash a plane into an Israeli target, such as Ben-Gurion Airport, due to the situation in Gaza.
Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid war with Houthis, sources say
The Syrian president's media adviser, Ahmad Zaidan, denied that Saudi Arabia had requested that Syria deploy forces to help fight the Houthis in Yemen.
Pakistan air force reportedly striking Houthis, IDF strikes Hamas terrorists in Gaza
Trump reportedly seeking Iran strike options • New footage appears to reveal damage at US's Kuwait base • Hezbollah remains embedded in southern Lebanon despite LAF efforts
Footage sheds light on Iranian attacks that drove US troops from Kuwait base - report
US soldiers described dwindling ammunition and concerns about casualties before leaving Camp Buehring for remote positions in Kuwait’s desert.
Trump asks Pentagon for Iran strike options before midterms - report
The White House has reportedly requested options for strikes before November 3, although no final decision has been made.
Mecca defense pact puts Turkey’s commitment to Saudi under domestic scrutiny - analysis
The Mecca pact is moving from declaration to implementation, exposing unresolved questions in Turkey over troop deployments, parliamentary authority, and the risk of direct involvement in Yemen.
France summons Iranian ambassador over online campaign accusing Paris of human rights violations
Iran on Tuesday summoned France's envoy in Tehran over the ongoing student protests, accusing Paris of the "violent treatment" of demonstrators and of extensive human rights violations.
Saudi Arabia opens international safety investigation into attempted flydubai cockpit attack
Until now, it has remained unclear whether Saudi Arabia would go ahead with such a probe, which experts say could test a system of international co-operation.
Iran's Islamic regime continues war against secular entertainment industry
Tehran steps up its cultural crackdown, targeting cafes and theaters over mandatory hijab rules, 'vulgar' music, and on-stage contact.
Palestinian Media Watch: PA presentations of Oct. 7 have shifted from celebration to blaming Israel
"What happened on October 7 is a legitimate thing, okay? It's legitimate,” Advisor to the Paestinian Authority's Religious Affairs Ministry, Mahmoud Al-Habbash said.
