Trump held off on Iran strike as Israel, US prepared for military operation, sources tell 'Post'
Israel and the US prepared for a possible strike on Iran over the weekend, but Trump held off as mediators continued efforts to reach an agreement.
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Four explosions heard on Qeshm Island, Iranian state media says - report
Iraq says it lost $60b from Iran war, reaches understandings with US on Hormuz oil route
Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi ballistic missile launch platform in Sanaa
The Saudi-led coalition said that the ballistic missile launch platform had been used by the Houthis to attack Saudi Arabia.
Trump says return to war with Iran ‘highly unlikely’ if negotiations produce progress
“It depends on whether or not they sign a very strong agreement,” Trump told CNN. “The answer is highly unlikely [that] it’s going to be necessary… I would if necessary, but we hit them really hard.”
Iran says oil tanker hit naval mine, caught fire east of Strait of Hormuz
Iran's navy claimed that the tanker caught fire after striking the mine on Sunday.
COGAT rejects Hamas allegations of unpreparedness for winter rain, says 91,000 new tents delivered
Officials stated that 91,000 new tents, waterproof tarps, and 9,000 truckloads of clothing and blankets were among the equipment delivered to Gaza to offset the flood damage.
Why Iran’s Caspian Sea trade route matters - analysis
How the US will implement its new policy in the Caspian remains unclear. In addition, countries on the Caspian may be wary of seeing the war spread to the sea.
The US wants to cut off Iran’s access to weapons via its land borders, will this work? - analysis
The move comes as the US Rewards for Justice program is also offering millions for information on Iran’s nuclear program.
Seven killed, at least 88 injured after two passenger trains collide in Egypt’s Giza province
The two trains collided after a train traveling from Giza to Fayoum hit the back of another heading from Cairo to Aswan, derailing several carriages.
Iran-backed Iraqi militias may lash out amid increased pressure from US - analysis
Iran-backed militias in Iraq have played a central role in expanding Tehran’s influence in the country, particularly through their involvement in the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
Syria, Saudi Arabia expand partnership with defense cooperation agreement amid Houthi threat
The agreement between the countries’ defense ministries was signed during talks between al-Sharaa and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on November 4.
Iran-linked ships suspected of mapping, placing mines around undersea telecommunications cables
The findings come after Iran repeatedly threatened over the past month to attack submarine cables and data centers in the Strait of Hormuz if Washington and Israel launch another military offensive.
