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Iran war, Saudi raid on oil site in Sana'a. Explosions in Riyadh and Dhahran
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The Saudi-led coalition confirmed that it had struck a Yemeni oil company plant in Sanaa and two other sites in Saada and Dhamar provinces in western Yemen. The raids came just hours after civilians were called to evacuate the area affected by the attack in the Houthi-controlled capital. The Saudi coalition reports that three missiles launched against the capital Riyadh and the south of the kingdom were intercepted
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Mutual attacks between the Riyadh government and the Houthis continue. The Saudi-led coalition confirmed that it had struck a Yemeni oil company plant in Sanaa and two other sites in Saada and Dhamar provinces in western Yemen. The same Saudi coalition then announced that three missiles launched against the capital Riyadh and the south of the kingdom were intercepted. The loud explosions heard earlier were related to the air defense being in operation to neutralize the missiles.
The EU Council has approved the establishment of a support mission for Lebanon, confirming the European commitment to the country's stability, sovereignty and institutions.
“The Houthis are behaving very badly.” The president of the United States, Donald Trump, stated this in a post on Truth. "I thought - he emphasizes - they learned their lesson a year ago when we bombed them to death and, at their request, we stopped. They remained silent for a long time, but now they have re-emerged, probably at the request of Iran, which is a failing nation, without a navy, without an air force, with the worst economy in the world and 301% inflation, in a very unpleasant way, hitting Saudi Arabia and deliberately trying to raise oil prices, probably before the US elections - NOT MUCH NICE. Someone should explain to them that I am running in the elections, I have already won, WITH A OVERWHELMING VICTORY, but I will be there after the elections, and I will never forget!", concluded the tycoon.
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Israel-Hamas, from war to peace plan: what happened in 3 years
On 7 October 2023, Hamas terrorists entered southern Israel, attacking young Israelis gathered for a rave party and the kibbutzim near the border with the Gaza Strip, killing families and kidnapping people. The victims of the massacre, in total, were approximately 1,300. Israel responded by launching Operation "Iron Swords" with massive bombings of Gaza, which was then followed by a ground offensive that led to the invasion of the Strip. There are almost 80 thousand deaths. Over the months, the conflict has spread across the Middle East. The White House, in September 2025, published a 20-point peace strategy. However, the entry into force of the ceasefire has not completely stopped hostilities in the last year, with several Israeli raids hitting Gaza in recent months. The work of the Peace Council wanted by Trump has not yet achieved the objectives of disarming Hamas and withdrawing Israeli troops from the Strip.
Israel-Hamas, from war to peace plan: what happened in 3 years
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October 7, 2023, the day of the Hamas attack on Israel: what happened
October 7, 2023 is a date imprinted in the history of Israel. That morning 3 years ago, the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation began, long planned in secret by the Hamas group. The South of Israel, at the first light of dawn, was taken by surprise: while rockets began to be launched from the nearby Gaza Strip towards the Jewish State, the terrorists entered Israel by land, on foot, with homemade aircraft or motorcycles, carrying out massacres in the kibbutzim, even attacking a music festival, and killing and kidnapping those they found along their way. To date it is estimated that the victims have been over 1,200. Those events had - and still have - an enormous impact on Israel and the rest of the Middle East.
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Axios: Netanyahu-Trump dilemma whether to strike Iran before the elections or wait
Last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of launching a new major operation against Iran before the Israeli and US midterm elections. Axios reports this, according to two US officials, an Israeli official and a fourth source familiar with the matter, according to which during the conversation Netanyahu expressed concern about Israeli intelligence information according to which Iran was taking "disturbing steps to reconstitute its nuclear program". The phone call between the Israeli leader and Trump about the possible attack took place before the tycoon declared that he would not strike Iran ahead of the November 3 vote. The resumption of combat operations would have introduced a new element of strong instability in the Israeli elections of October 27 and in the US mid-term elections. However, the Israeli and American armed forces remain on alert and are finalizing preparations to respond adequately to the changing scenarios. "Bibi seems to want to take action again. He talked about it a couple of times with the president, who responded: 'Well, you know, Bibi, go ahead with the preparations'. But there is no concrete commitment. 'Go ahead with the preparations' could mean now, later or never," a US official said. However, a White House source defined as "false" the news according to which Trump and Netanyahu had discussed resuming the war. “The president has stated that we will not attack Iran at any time before the midterm elections,” according to the source. Netanyahu's office said "the prime minister maintains regular contact with President Trump and senior US administration officials, and makes no comments on the content of their conversations."
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Arabia: "3 missiles intercepted against Riyadh and the south of the kingdom"
The Saudi coalition announces that three missiles launched against the capital Riyadh and the south of the kingdom have been intercepted. The strong explosions heard shortly before are explained by the air defense in operation to neutralize the missiles.
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Hormuz, an oil tanker and a container ship hit
An oil tanker and a container ship were hit by bullets of unknown origin in the Strait of Hormuz, at the center of the conflict between the United States and Iran: the British maritime safety agency UKMTO reported. Investigations are underway, the agency said, without specifying whether the attacks caused damage or casualties.
Loud explosions heard in Riyadh and near an Aramco plant in the east
A loud explosion was heard in Riyadh, as reported by AFP journalists after an air alert issued by the authorities of Saudi Arabia, regularly targeted in recent days by attacks by pro-Iranian Houthis in Yemen. "The city of Riyadh is affected by a hostile air threat", warns a message received by the inhabitants of the Saudi capital, who were then informed that the alert had been lifted. Explosions were also heard by witnesses near an Aramco plant in the east of the country.
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Saudi Arabia, explosion in Riyadh
A loud explosion was heard this evening in Riyadh. AFP journalists reported this after an air alert issued by the Saudi authorities, regularly targeted in recent days by attacks by Yemen's pro-Iranian Houthis. "The city of Riyadh is affected by a hostile air threat," warns a message received by the inhabitants of the Saudi capital, who were then informed that the alarm had been lifted.
Saudi Arabia: "Explosions in Dhahran"
Loud explosions were heard in the city of Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, near the headquarters of Saudi oil giant Aramco. The Reuters news agency reported this, citing six sources. Previously, the Houthis had threatened to strike Aramco facilities.
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The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France and the United Kingdom also urged the Palestinian Authority to reconsider its decision to postpone legislative and presidential elections, initially scheduled for November, to September 2027. In a joint statement, the ministers said they "deeply regret" Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' decision, warning that the postponement would deprive Palestinians of a further opportunity to vote and further undermine public trust in democratic institutions. Nearly twenty years have passed since the last elections to the Palestinian Legislative Council, and elections scheduled for 2021 have also been postponed, the statement said. Ministers recognized the significant difficulties in organizing elections that meet international standards and ensuring the participation of all eligible Palestinians. They also praised the Central Election Commission for its work in preparing the elections. They said credible elections are an important part of Abbas and the Palestinian Authority's commitment to reform, democratic renewal and responsible governance, in line with the New York Declaration of July 2025. They also urged Israel to refrain from actions that could hinder the elections, including by ensuring the necessary practical arrangements for all Palestinians to participate in them.
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The Houthi war reshapes the balance of power in the Gulf
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Yemen, Saudi coalition hits oil site in Sanaa
The Saudi-led coalition confirmed that it had struck a Yemeni oil company plant in Sanaa and two other sites in Saada and Dhamar provinces in western Yemen. The raids came just hours after civilians were called to evacuate the area affected by the attack in the Houthi-controlled capital. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said on X that the facilities were being used by the Houthis to "fuel the war effort" and "threaten the kingdom, Yemen, the southern Red Sea and waterways."
Tehran summons British Ambassador: "Protests over accusations based on Raf"
The British ambassador to Iran, Hugo Shorter, has been summoned by Iranian authorities after London accused the Pasdaran of an alleged plot against the RAF Fairford air base in the United Kingdom. According to a statement carried by Iranian news agency Tasnim, Shorter was summoned by Alireza Yousefi, Iran's deputy foreign minister. “Iran's firm protest against the UK's irresponsible and destabilizing approach towards Iran has been conveyed to the British ambassador,” the statement read.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that it was "highly probable" that the operation against the RAF base which housed US aircraft "was coordinated in Iran, almost certainly under the direction of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard".
The Iranian ambassador to the United Kingdom, Seyed Ali Mousavi, yesterday denied any involvement by Tehran, declaring that his country was willing to collaborate with the British authorities to shed light on the incident.
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