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Iran, Russia call for diplomatic solutions to regional issues: Iranian FM
Foreign ministers Abbas Araghchi and Sergei Lavrov also discussed expanding bilateral trade, energy cooperation and the return of Russian specialists to Iran's Bushehr nuclear project.
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Iran warns of ‘crushing’ response to renewed attacks, threatens global energy crisis
IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi warns the US of severe consequences if hostilities resume, saying the region will not be safe if Iran comes under attack.
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Yemen fighting escalates as Houthi attack injures six in Saudi Arabia, Egypt pledges support
Fighting between Yemen’s Houthis and government forces has intensified amid claims of heavy casualties, worsening shortages in Taiz and rising regional tensions.
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Iran-Pakistan border crossings suspended over technical and security concerns
Iran cited technical problems and precautionary measures, while Pakistani officials said the temporary trade halt was aimed at strengthening border security, preventing smuggling and supporting counter-terrorism operations.
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Lebanon to present demands for end to Israeli escalation at US security talks
President Joseph Aoun said a Lebanese military delegation will attend talks in Tampa on October 20, as Beirut seeks an immediate end to Israeli military escalation.
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US claims 97% of vessels transit Strait of Hormuz safely despite Iranian attacks
CENTCOM says coordinated naval protection has helped thousands of ships pass through the strategic waterway, even as a Singapore-flagged container ship sank after being struck by an Iranian projectile.
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Trump predicts Iran war will end ‘very quickly’, says US gas prices will fall
Iran has also proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington accepts its conditions.
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Iraq says US-Iran war caused $60 billion in losses as oil exports plunge
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said the conflict has intensified the global energy crisis and inflationary pressures.
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Trump urges Saudi Arabia to accept Israel’s help against Houthis
Trump described Israel’s support for Saudi Arabia as “very helpful” and said Riyadh could join the Abraham Accords “maybe more than ever”.
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Norwegian teenager jailed for 20 years over UK murder plot
Johannes Kongsnes Natland was arrested in Huddersfield with two guns after allegedly agreeing to carry out a killing for €25,000.
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US sanctions 16 individuals, 10 entities over alleged Iranian financial networks
The US Treasury sanctioned 16 individuals and 10 entities over alleged Iranian financial networks, while both traded claims over control of the strait of Hormuz.
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Indians in Saudi Arabia urged to stay indoors as Houthi attacks disrupt flights
Indians have been urged to remain indoors during aerial attacks as strikes target civilian infrastructure and flight services face disruptions.
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Iran calls for unity as US reportedly weighs strikes on energy and nuclear sites
Reports say Washington is considering possible strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities, including the suspected Pickaxe Mountain site, if Trump resumes combat operations.
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US weighs ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran as war fuels midterm debate
The US military has drawn up strike plans targeting Iranian energy and nuclear sites if President Donald Trump orders renewed combat.
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Two ships sink near Strait of Hormuz as Hegseth faces anti-war protests
Two vessels sank after projectile strikes near the strategic waterway, while US War Secretary Pete Hegseth repeated that Iran will never have nuclear weapons.
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Houthis seek Chinese parts for advanced missiles as millions face deepening crisis
A report says the Iran-backed group is seeking parts from Chinese suppliers to develop an advanced ballistic missile system, as fighting cuts off food assistance to 800,000 people.
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