The Sky TG24 special on the war in Iran
War Iran USA, Houthis: "Aramco plants hit in Riyadh and in the Khurais area"
The Houthi military spokesman said the group launched a ballistic missile and drone attack on Aramco facilities in Riyadh and the Khurais area. Iran's chief negotiator and parliament speaker said the US presented "proposals" after Tehran put forward a 7-day timetable for reopening Hormuz. Moscow is ready to play a mediating role between the United States and Iran
The military spokesman of the Yemeni Houthis, Yahya Saree, said that the group launched an attack with ballistic missiles and drones against plants of the Saudi energy giant Aramco, located in the capital Riyadh and in the Khurais area.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, chief negotiator and speaker of the Iranian parliament, said Washington made "some proposals through a mediator" after Tehran proposed a 7-day roadmap for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. However, he stressed, the US must know "that the era of wasting time and imposing unilateral demands is over", that Iran's position remains "clear and defined" and that "the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened until our seven conditions based on the Islamabad Memorandum are met".
Russia is ready to play a mediating role between the United States and Iran to help end the war and will not sacrifice its relations with Tehran. This was stated by the vice-president of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev to the Iranian media, underlining that relations between Moscow and Tehran have reached "an unprecedented level" and that in the last year bilateral trade exchanges have increased by 20%.
The American president reiterated that "the war against Iran will end after the midterms". Speaking at a rally in Alabama, the tycoon repeated that Tehran "will never have a nuclear weapon".
The devastation of the Gaza Strip, new before and after images
Google has updated photos of some portions of Palestinian territory which further document the level of destruction brought about by the bombings and intervention of the Israeli army
Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, the route and the first images of the plane. PHOTO
Israel is following the terrorist trail for what happened on a FlyDubai plane headed from Dubai to Tel Aviv: the co-pilot stabbed the pilot during the flight. The vehicle landed in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Israeli Minister Ben Gvir: "The naive belief that our enemies love life and that we should have compassion for them received a reminder this morning in the form of a terrorist who planned to crash a plane and kill the 180 Israelis on board"
WSJ, USA has removed all its B-1 bombers from Fairford
The United States has removed all its B-1 bombers from its Fairford base in the United Kingdom following safety concerns. The Wall Street Journal reports this, citing some sources, according to which the B-1s are now in the United States.
USA, Trump: “The war with Iran will end after the midterm elections”
During a rally in Alabama, the US president reiterated that Tehran "will never have a nuclear weapon", underlining that "we had to do the dirty work against the bullies of the Middle East". And, addressing Republican voters about the Nov. 3 midterm elections, he said: "Pretend my name is on the ballot."
Oil, stocks and fuel prices: what's happening after the war in Iran
Yesterday the G7 launched the release of 100 million barrels of oil supplies: a decision that will have consequences on the prices of petrol and diesel and also on global stocks. This was discussed on "Numeri", the Sky TG24 program broadcast on 2 October 2026
FlyDubai, the co-pilot alleged to be the attacker has been identified: he is a 29-year-old Omani
Hamam al-Hammami, a 29-year-old Omani, would be the co-pilot of the alleged terrorist attack on the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight FZ1073 operated by FlyDubai on September 30th. According to what was reported by the UAE Attorney General, Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, the man was planning a "terrorist act" and would have used the emergency ax present in the cockpit to attack the commander, attempting to "take the controls of the plane". He was removed from his previous post for Oman Air, Oman's national airline, last year over concerns about his extremist views.
Increases in energy fuel prices: impact of the war in Iran on Italians
Over the last few months, after the start of the war on Iran and the spread of the conflict in the Middle East, Italians have had to deal with price increases in many sectors. Autumn does not bode well either, with different impacts based on various factors. Codacons, Cna and Cgia took care of the calculations.
Media Iran: "Explosions in Qeshm and Sirik, shots fired at ships in Hormuz"
"A few minutes ago, in some areas of Qeshm and Sirik, several explosions were heard coming from the sea and the Strait of Hormuz. The noises were probably attributable to shots fired at ships that violated the rules; the cause of these noises has not yet been officially announced." So on X the Iranian news agency Fars.
Flydubai, media: "Israel had received the crew list in advance"
According to the Haaretz newspaper, which cites security sources, the list, which included the nationalities and names of the crew members, had been received by the Israeli Tax Authority 48 hours before the flight and should have been verified by the relevant bodies, including the Mossad and the Ministry of Transport. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has invited the Indian pilot who avoided the plane crash to Israel as a guest of honor
Mo: IDF, Hamas commander killed in a raid in the southern Gaza Strip
A Hamas commander was killed today in an Israeli attack in the southern Gaza Strip. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) made it known - quoted by the Times of Israel - according to which the attack on Khan Yunis killed Muad Gamal Abu Nuseira, a commander of the military wing of Hamas. Another attack, which occurred yesterday, killed Mahmoud Ibrahim Dib Alyan, identified by the IDF as the commander of a Hamas surveillance unit.
Iran's oil minister has resigned
Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned. Hamid Bovard, CEO of the state oil company, Nioc, was appointed in his place. This was announced by the office of President Masoud Pezeshkian. Bovard will hold the position until a permanent replacement is named. No official reason was disclosed for the resignation of Paknejad who had been in office since August 2024.
Netanyahu orders investigation into foreign civil aviation safety
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the head of the National Security Council, Shmuel Ben-Ezra, to appoint an inspector to conduct a thorough examination of all aspects of foreign civil aviation security in Israel after the clash over the government's responsibilities in checks on the crew of the FlyDubai flight. The prime minister's office reported this in a note.
Yemen, 70 dead in clashes around Taiz
Over 70 people have been killed in the last 24 hours in Yemen's Taiz province and surrounding areas. Both Houthi and government sources reported this. According to the internationally recognized government, 34 soldiers were killed - 20 of them on the borders of Taiz province in nearby Lahj - while Houthi militia sources said 39 of their fighters lost their lives in clashes in the same area.
Iran, airlines resume flights to Iraq
Iranian airlines, sanctioned by the United States, have resumed flights between the Islamic Republic and the Shiite holy city of Najaf, Iraq, following a waiver granted by Washington to Baghdad. "Flights between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran have resumed via Najaf International Airport," Hussein Muhanna, an airport official, told AFP.
Netanyahu: "We will become world leaders in maritime warfare"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a visit to the Ashdod naval base that he wanted to make his country a "world leader" in maritime warfare. This was reported in a press release issued by his office. "My intention is for Israel to become a world leader in this type of war. We will protect the State of Israel even from the sea," Netanyahu said from the naval base, which he visited yesterday.
CNN: "Copilot acted alone, Israel is not aware of links to groups or governments"
The co-pilot accused of assaulting his colleague on board the Flydubai flight to Israel and attempting to take control of the plane probably acted alone. CNN writes about it, citing Israeli sources. International investigators are still trying to clearly establish the motive, but an Israeli official said that the elements emerging from the investigation suggest that the suspect acted independently.
Reuters: "Yemen leader announces counteroffensive against Houthis"
The leader of the Saudi Arabia-backed Yemeni government today announced the start of a large-scale military operation against the Iranian-backed Houthis, with the aim of regaining territory under their control. This was written on its website Reuters, to which regional and Western officials had reported earlier this week that Saudi Arabia and its Yemeni allies were planning an attack against the Houthis, with the Saudis leading the air combat and Yemeni forces engaged on the ground. "Today I announce the start of military operations to reconquer the remaining territory of the republic and extend the authority of the state and its institutions throughout the national territory," the president declared.
