Iran, Trump: "No immediate plan to attack Tehran". LIVE

The United States has no immediate plans to launch new attacks against Iran, but is ready to intervene if necessary. The American president, Donald Trump, underlined this in an interview with the Financial Times, a few hours before the polls closed for the midterm elections. “We are ready to intervene if necessary, but there may be no reason to do so,” Trump said, adding that the confrontation with Tehran is at a favorable stage for Washington: “It seems like we are getting everything we want.” The president also reported that indirect talks were underway with Iran on the fate of its stockpile of enriched uranium. Trump has also argued that the blockade of Iranian ports is putting pressure on Tehran's economy and that oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is higher than before the war.

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The United States has no immediate plans to strike Iran. Donald Trump stated this in an interview with the Financial Times, reducing speculation according to which he is preparing an escalation of the conflict with Tehran after the midterms. “It seems like we are getting everything we want,” the White House chief said. He added, "I'm ready, we're ready. We're ready for action if needed, but there may be no reason to."

The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia warned American citizens Tuesday of escalating security threats from the Houthis: In a security advisory, the embassy said the rebels are engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other essential infrastructure. The embassy warned that the situation could escalate "rapidly" outside the immediate affected area. "US citizens should be aware of potential attacks on airports, airspace closures, flight cancellations, and travel disruptions. Please exercise extreme caution if you choose to use airports in Saudi Arabia," the alert reads. The Saudi-led coalition said on Tuesday it had intercepted and destroyed a drone that it said the Houthis launched towards southern Saudi Arabia. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree denied the group had conducted military operations against Saudi territory or targeted the Mecca region on Tuesday.

The humanitarian situation in the Yemeni city of Taiz is increasingly dramatic, where around one million people risk being left without essential goods. According to the UN emergency relief coordinator, Tom Fletcher, water production has been halved, food prices have increased by at least 50% and hospitals are running out of fuel and medicines. The closure of roads, he added, prevents the delivery of humanitarian aid. Since the escalation began in August, 27 health facilities and seven ambulances have been damaged or destroyed, while six health workers have lost their lives.