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Iran stalling on deal with US to hurt Trump politically ahead of midterms, Iranian officials say

Talks also hampered by deep distrust between the two nations as threat of renewed attacks looms; 2 tankers said to go up in flames after hitting mines in Hormuz
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Hegseth reportedly meets Netanyahu during secret visit to Israel

Meeting said to have been held at Ovda airbase, where US jets are stationed; US defense secretary confirms previously unannounced visit to region to meet troops, but doesn't specify location
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A renewed Iran war is only a matter of time, Israeli experts warn

As Netanyahu and Trump threaten Tehran, analysts say that an escalation is inevitable without a diplomatic settlement, possibly even before imminent Israeli and US elections
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How the Houthis are helping Iran turn Saudi Arabia into a pressure point

Iran-backed group relies on Tehran's financial and military support and seeks to press Riyadh into concessions on Yemen; analyst warns the conflict could widen into a Gulf war
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Report: US military has plan to deploy largest bomb against Iran if fighting resumes

GBU-43/B, dubbed 'mother of all bombs,' could be used, CNN reports; Trump jokes he may have killed 'too many' Iranian leaders as Tehran accuses US of fomenting unrest
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Daily Briefing Oct. 15 – Why are the Saudis so poor at war despite spending billions?

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on the drums of war again sounding in the Iran-US conflict, and the mounting allegations against the prime minister over actions before and after Oct. 7
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IDF chief warns of ‘potential for escalation’ across all fronts, decries settler violence

Zamir urges 'readiness on every front' during 'sensitive period' of West Bank olive harvest and run-up to Israeli election; PM says Iran’s regime ‘must go,’ doubts it will fall before Israelis vote on Oct. 27
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