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🤨 Trump: "We didn't start the war with Iran. Iran started the war with us."

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US President Donald Trump said Monday he considered a ceasefire during the war with Iran “sort of a waste of time,” as he touted the US blockade and said Washington now had “total control.” “We have the greatest blockade probably in naval history,” Trump said at a campaign rally in Mississippi.

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“We did a little ceasefire, which I never liked very much. I considered sort of a waste of time, but, you know, you like to listen to professionals,” Trump said.-Iran Intl

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Diplomatic sources in the Gulf say Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman traveled to Tehran to negotiate a ceasefire with the Houthis that would see Riyadh transfer $1 billion to the group through Iran. One source claims the minister even brought the money aboard a military aircraft.

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The Iranian regime could ultimately fall if a devastating direct strike on its leadership is paired with military measures never used before. Past operations already set a precedent for this kind of strike.

That assessment sits behind an operational plan Israel and the U.S. are now preparing. The aim is to topple the regime and end the "rule of fear" imposed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.-Israel Hayom

Participants at Iran, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Quadrilateral Meeting agreed to continue the talks

Hezbollah has spent three months preparing for a possible resumption of hostilities with Israel, after receiving an infusion of cash from Iran, according to Lebanese security personnel briefed on its activities.

Its focus is on procuring explosives and producing drones that can be flown into Israeli positions.-Reuters

Senior Iranian official: Tehran talks with Mecca Pact members do not cover Iran's nuclear issue. Iran will not discuss its nuclear program before U.S. meets Tehran's demands.-Reuters

OSINT: A tanker is on fire after being targeted near Basra port, Iraq

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cnn.itUS has plans for major Iran strikes if Trump chooses | CNN PoliticsUS 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 of...

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. cnn.it/4dViptJ

Israel has suspended plans for additional strikes on Iran in the immediate term, per American and Israeli sources. It is preparing for possible joint action with the U.S. after the midterm congressional elections.

Netanyahu wanted a joint U.S.-Israel strike on Iran before the elections. He tried hard to convince Trump. Trump did not give the green light.-CNN

The final warning? Reuters news agency reports that senior Saudi, Turkish, and Pakistani officials are expected to meet today in Tehran with senior Iranian officials to discuss the situation in the region.

According to the report, Saudi Arabia will be represented by Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman (brother of the crown prince), and Pakistan by Army Chief Asim Munir, who just a few days ago visited Tehran as part of mediation efforts with the United States.

Security Alert: U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia (October 25, 2026) Effective October 23, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave Saudi Arabia due to safety risks.

Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area.

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Trump set to ‘shift gears on Iran,' as attack no longer appears to be 'a question of if, but of when,’ US official.-i24 News

Likely due to elections: Military readiness has been raised throughout Israel, per Israel Hayom.

President Trump: “There will not be a strike [on Iran] today.”

PM Netanyahu at an Arrow missile defense battery: Have intelligence indications Iran and its proxies may try to challenge us with an attack aimed at disrupting the elections.

Qatari newspaper Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reports: A Qatari delegation arrived today in Tehran - as part of efforts to prevent escalation in the region. It was noted that Iran has clearly informed the mediators of its demands and positions.

Qatari mediators were in Tehran on Sunday as part of an effort to de-escalate regional tensions in coordination with the United States, Reuters reports, citing an official briefed on the situation.-Al Arabiya

Iran has made no new offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the U.S. naval blockade, citing an informed source. The source says Tehran is sticking to its seven conditions and will not reopen the strait until its demands are met.-Tasnim

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Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States lifts its blockade on Iranian ports. Tehran passed the proposal to Washington through Pakistan.-Al Arabiya

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States lifts its blockade on Iranian ports. Tehran passed the proposal to Washington through Pakistan.-Al Arabiya

bbc.comFrench protests: Almost 1,000 arrested, Laurent Nuñez says, as clashes erupt - live updatesInterior Minister Laurent Nuñez says the number of arrests "will increase" as some protesters threw objects at law enforcement and set barricades alight.

Tensions rise in protests across other parts of Europe www.bbc.com/news/live/cq...

Trump is leaning toward a return to major combat operations, the officials said, though no final decisions have been made. Critics say another flurry of missile attacks won’t compel Tehran to surrender its nuclear program but would raise global energy prices.

White House officials have previously said there would be no renewed operations against Iran before the Nov. 3 elections.-WSJ

wsj.comAboard USS George Washington as It Rearms for Possible Iran StrikesWatch as sailors in the USS George Washington strike group prepare for a possible escalation in fighting on the front lines of the Iran war.

American warships in the Middle East are preparing for an escalation in fighting in case President Trump opts for a fresh round of attacks against Iran in the coming weeks, according to U.S. officials familiar with the planning. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

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The Department of State has updated its Travel Advisories for Americans in the Middle East to reflect the threat of increased Iranian-supported Houthi regional aggression. Review the full text of the updated Travel Advisories at travel.state.gov/en/internati...

The US Department of State has decided to reduce staff levels at its embassies in Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates following intelligence reports indicating heightened threats and advanced attack plans by Iran and Yemen's Houthis targeting American personnel.-AP

Houthi attacks are expanding beyond Saudi Arabia’s southern provinces. Nearly a quarter of the group’s attacks and attempted attacks from 13 July to 14 October targeted oil facilities, risking longer disruptions.

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President Trump on Iran: The other is oil, and the oil went up. We had it very low, and I knew that would happen, but it was a choice. It's a small price to pay for taking a nuclear weapon away from Iran, which is a very evil country.

German police said they had detained a suspect after fire broke out at a historic mountain guest house known as the "Eagle's Nest," used as a retreat by Nazi officials, including the dictator Adolf Hitler.

Police are investigating whether the suspect, who was detained close to the scene, was connected to the fire, they said in a statement

U.S. intelligence finds Iran has "substantially increased" its efforts to target American diplomats & officials in the Middle East and beyond, with lethal plots reaching "advanced stages," per memo to Secretary of State Rubio.-Axios

Rubio on Cuba

reuters.comIran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes, officials sayTehran has drawn up detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the United States and Israel attack Iran again, two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters.

Tehran has drawn up detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the United States and Israel attack Iran again, two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters. www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Brent crude oil prices surge above $117/barrel for the first time since March 19th amid fears that the US will renew strikes on Iran.

politico.comDOJ sues to block election certification in Alaska if Republicans lose Senate raceDOJ argues that the presence of an independent candidate also named Dan Sullivan constitutes a purposeful effort to mislead voters.

DOJ is suing Alaska to block certification of election results if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...

North Korea has not answered U.S. outreach, and no meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong Un is on the calendar.

Pyongyang appears to want concessions first, possibly sanctions relief. Officials in Washington and Seoul view a summit this year as unlikely, though one could come together quickly.-Reuters

Family members of staff at several U.S. embassies in the Middle East have been relocated, following the evacuation of nonessential workers and their families from Saudi Arabia.