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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

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Command decisions: CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper's ups and downs in shaping Trump's war on Iran

MILITARY AFFAIRS: New revelations on Iran's Hormuz blockade, Cooper's secret call to Zamir, US base vulnerabilities, missile threats, and CENTCOM's influence on the war's strategic goals.

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BBC Middle East

center11d ago

Three Saudi nationals killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport

Three Saudi nationals were killed and several others injured in two Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport on Thursday, with one strike targeting the airport and another hitting a Saudia aircraft. The Houthi military spokesperson claimed responsibility, stating the attacks were in response to Saudi aggression, and air traffic has since returned to normal.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center11d ago

Russia gains ground as France retreats: why Africa is shifting and Ukraine is under fire

In May 2026, French President Macron held the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, signaling a shift from large permanent bases to smaller, request-based military cooperation with African governments, following French troop withdrawals from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. While Russia has gained influence in the Sahel through military support, France remains a significant economic partner and is rebuilding security relationships with countries like Kenya and Benin.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center11d ago

Ukrainian forces strike facilities involved in missile launches and production of fuel for Kh-101 missiles

Ukrainian forces conducted strikes on Russian facilities involved in missile launches and rocket fuel production on the night of October 8-9, targeting the Barmin Research Institute in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and the Redkino Experimental Plant in Tver Oblast. These strikes, aimed at degrading Russia's military-industrial capacity, targeted entities involved in the development and production of components for Kh-55 and Kh-101 cruise missiles.

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The Guardian Middle East

left11d ago

Three Saudis killed in Riyadh airport attack claimed by Houthis

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed to have struck Riyadh airport with a ballistic missile on Thursday, damaging a Saudia Airlines plane and causing flight suspensions by airlines including Lufthansa and Air India. Witnesses reported hearing explosions and seeing smoke rise from the airport, with Saudi authorities separately stating that debris from an intercepted missile hit a kindergarten and medical complex.

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Al Jazeera

center12d ago

How October 7 changed Lebanon and Hezbollah’s political reality

On October 8, 2023, Hezbollah opened a "support front" for Gaza, a decision analysts state has reshaped Lebanese politics. This move, made unilaterally by Hezbollah, is seen as having weakened the group's political standing and leadership, particularly after the September 2024 pager attacks and the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center12d ago

African countries urge Kyiv to return citizens who fought for Russia

Kenya and Botswana are urging Ukraine to return their citizens held in Ukrainian prisoner-of-war camps after being captured fighting for Russia, with Kenya's Foreign Secretary stating these men were recruited under false pretenses of employment. Ukrainian authorities report holding at least 213 foreign nationals, including 37 Africans, who were allegedly lured to Russia and forced into military service.

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Al Jazeera

center12d ago

UN extends Darfur arms embargo, blocks broader Sudan sanctions proposal

The UN Security Council unanimously extended the Darfur arms embargo for two months via Resolution 2830, but Russia and China blocked a US proposal to expand the embargo to all of Sudan. This technical rollover allows more time for negotiations on the sanctions regime, which has been in place since 2005 and is considered outdated by the US amid the ongoing conflict between the SAF and RSF.

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Al Jazeera

center12d ago

USS Lincoln returns to US after long deployment supporting war on Iran

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln returned to Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, on Thursday after a 322-day deployment, including a record 265 consecutive days at sea. This prolonged deployment, which supported US military operations against Iran, has drawn criticism and highlighted concerns about crew morale and conditions.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center11d ago

Zelenskyy: US used meeting with us to strike deal with Putin behind our backs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused US President Donald Trump's team of dishonesty, stating they used a meeting with a Ukrainian delegation to discuss ending the war as cover to negotiate a deal with Vladimir Putin to lift sanctions on Russian diesel. Zelenskyy criticized the move as a "happy birthday present for Putin" that shows global weakness and secures no concessions for the US.

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Middle East Eye

center11d ago

Americans paying the price for Trump's 'disastrous war', top Democrat says

Gregory Meeks, a top Democrat on the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, has said that Trump's “disastrous Iran war” has driven up fuel prices and Americans were paying the price, while condemning his plan to buy diesel from Russia. In a post on X, Meeks said: "Weeks after signing a bill aimed at sanctioning buyers of Russian energy, Trump announces the United States will buy it.

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BBC US & Canada

center11d ago

Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has selected conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as his next White House press secretary. Zacharia, who previously worked for Trump Media & Technology Group and briefly at the Department of Homeland Security, will be Trump's sixth chief spokesperson across his administrations. She is described by Trump as "loyal" and a "devoted fan and member of MAGA."

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Ukrainska Pravda

center11d ago

Putin rejects idea of ending war with Ukraine in call with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a call with Donald Trump, rejected peace talks and stated Russia would continue fighting until its objectives were met, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov. Putin asserted Ukrainian resistance had no prospects and Russian forces held the initiative, while Trump reportedly instructed that Russian "signals" be conveyed to Kyiv.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center11d ago

"A birthday present for Putin": Zelenskyy criticises US approval of Russian diesel imports

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the US approval of Russian diesel imports as a "happy birthday present" for Vladimir Putin, stating it provides Russia with billions of dollars to fund its war effort. This decision, announced by former US President Donald Trump following a call with Putin, allows millions of tonnes of Russian diesel to be exported to US and global markets until April 2027, sparking diplomatic concerns among Western allies.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center11d ago

Zelenskyy: Ukrainian negotiating team used as "cover" amid Trump-Putin deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's negotiating team in the US is being used as "cover" while Donald Trump reaches agreements with Vladimir Putin on fuel supplies. Zelenskyy believes these agreements provide Putin with additional funding for the war, enabling more aggressive actions.

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The Guardian Middle East

left11d ago

Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Israeli airport, UAE prosecutors say

UAE prosecutors stated that flydubai co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami confessed to planning a suicide attack on Ben Gurion Airport's passenger terminal during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft was safely landed in Saudi Arabia after passengers overpowered the co-pilot who had attacked the pilot with an axe.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center11d ago

Putin plans further cooperation after diesel deal with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the US and global markets following a discussion with US President Donald Trump on October 9. The Kremlin stated this cooperation, including between intelligence services, will positively impact the global economy and discussed the 'Ukrainian crisis' and Iran.

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Middle East Eye

center11d ago

Israeli settlers and troops target olive harvesters, wedding convoy in West Bank attacks

Israeli settlers carried out a series of attacks on Palestinians across the occupied West Bank on Friday, targeting olive harvesters, a family and a wedding procession, while Israeli troops raided a town near Hebron, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. In the village of Burham, north of Ramallah, armed Israeli settlers opened fire on farmers harvesting their olives, which took place under the protection of Israeli forces, locals said.

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Al Jazeera

center11d ago

Katie Zacharia selected to be next White House press secretary

US President Donald Trump called the conservative commentator 'a devoted fan'.

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Al Jazeera

center11d ago

‘Barbaric’: US lawmakers condemn plan to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution

US lawmakers from both Republican and Democratic parties condemned a Pentagon plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad, scheduled for December 3. Senators Thom Tillis and Jack Reed stated that public executions are characteristic of oppressive regimes and a gift to terrorist recruiters, while Congressman Austin Scott argued it mimics jihadist practices.

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