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US midterms: A blue tsunami has rebuked Trump. Will it end Washington's wars? Submitted by Sami Al-Arian on Fri, 11/06/2026 - 08:11 A Democratic Congress can investigate, obstruct and expose. Whether it will challenge the bipartisan consensus on Israel and Iran is the struggle that starts now House Democratic leader…
The prime minister describes the US midterm results as "very significant" and assures Australians he will continue to push for an end to the war in Iran.
We are in maximum danger of a renewed attack on Iran in the next week. Trump may have a window to attack of two months, up to the convening of the new Congress on January 3. At that point Congress can assert its Constitutional power to prevent Trump from ordering an attack. Netanyahu has a […]
Seafarer killed in Gulf as Iran says ships ablaze in Hormuz A seafarer was killed when a Greek-owned oil tanker was struck by a projectile in the Gulf, its owner said on Friday, as Iran said several tankers had caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The Marshall Islands-flagged Velos Sapphire was s…
The group has canceled and resumed its flights to Israel several times since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, and announced in August that it would expand its operations to Ben-Gurion.
A U.S. administration official told VOA that whatever help other countries may be providing Iran has proved ineffective in the face of the U.S. military operation against the regime earlier this year and ongoing crippling economic pressure.
The claim follows an explosion believed to have been caused by a missile attack on an oil products tanker in the Gulf earlier on Thursday, killing one seafarer, the ship's manager said on Friday.
US and Iran edge closer to potential breakthrough in talks to end war, Bloomberg reports The United States and Iran are moving closer to a possible breakthrough in efforts to end the war, with Tehran considering proposals on its nuclear programme that it had previously been unwilling to discuss, Bloomberg reported, …
German industrial group is drawing on lessons from Ukraine as the Iran war forces a costly rethink of electricity infrastructure
Shaken by the accuracy of Iran’s attacks on Bahrain and support for them among some Bahrainis, authorities in the Gulf island nation have launched a crackdown on Shiite Muslim clerics they accuse of fostering allegiance to Tehran at home. Bahraini officials have framed the move in existential terms, saying Iran se…
Iran Reportedly Hands Out Iodine Tablets As Trump Locks Crosshairs On Pickaxe Mountain Summary:Iodine Tablets Being Distributed Iranian Video Tells Citizens How To Survive NukeTrump Says US 'Locked And Loaded' For Renewed Strikes Against IranIran Hands Out Iodine TabletsThe US midterms are over, and Democrats swept …
As Republican losses in the US midterm elections highlight how unpopular the war in Iran is, all eyes are on Washington’s next moves and whether the election results could set the stage for a quicker end to the conflict. However, experts remain sceptical, arguing that while the results will cripple the Trump adminis…
'Is this a joke?': Centcom podcast mocked as Iran war drags on Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Fri, 11/06/2026 - 11:29 The US command drew widespread ridicule as its chief joked about French fries and said nothing about the Minab school strike which killed 120 children Inside Centcom podcast with Admiral Brad Cooper (l…
Iran launches diplomatic offensive as US mulls resumption of war.
Trump, Qatar's Emir Discuss Iran Peace Deal As Brent Suffers Biggest Weekly Drop Since COVID Crash Brent crude futures briefly tumbled to $96 a barrel before rebounding to $98.50 as diplomatic efforts to end the nine-month war with Iran progressed toward the end of the week. President Trump spoke with Qatar's emir a…
Iran demands US action, says it will not accept commitments on paper Iran will not rely on US commitments on paper as it considers entering a new diplomatic phase with Washington, Ali Baqeri, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has said, according to Fars news agency. Referring to four roun…
While some fear another full-scale war, others are less sure – but both agree repression at home will continueJust hours after the US midterm election results delivered a crushing defeat for the Republican party, pro-regime crowds gathered in Tehran’s Enghelab Square to set fire to a giant banner depicting Donald Tr…
If so, the region’s countries have a chance to create a more sustainable geopolital order
Report of deal comes as top Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei discusses developing cooperation treaty with Putin.
One of the detainees attempted suicide once he learned he could be deported to Iran, according to the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund’s executive director Yasmine Chubin.
Iran warns missile response to new attack could extend to Europe An Iranian lawmaker has warned that any new US or Israeli attack could prompt missile strikes reaching Europe, adding that the response could push oil prices above $150 a barrel. “The range of the responding missiles will also encompass Europe, and thi…
Rate hikes could be curbed by an Iran war resolution, slower U.S. growth and fresh fiscal policy — but none are set in stone.
USS Theodore Roosevelt gives defeated Donald Trump options with three carrier strike groups
Captain Ajay Pant was in international waters when his allegedly 'shadow' tanker was captured by British soldiers.
IRGC says two oil tankers ablaze after collision with mines in Hormuz Strait Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy announced that two oil tankers caught fire after being struck by mines while attempting to transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement said that the two "offending" vessels - "one…
A senior Iranian lawmaker said the country is letting commercial vessels from China and three other countries bypass restrictions in the tightly controlled Strait of Hormuz, securing China’s access to oil, including a large quantity sold by Iran itself. Ships from China, India, Iraq and Qatar had been “granted exemp…
Evidence of digging and new buildings are visible in satellite imagery taken in November, satellite images suggest.
"I would rather not destroy the rest of the country if possible," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office following a meeting with his national security advisers, "but maybe I'll have to."
Australian-born Robert Thomson’s analysis differs from narratives offered by prominent Republicans, such as Vice President JD Vance, who blamed the war in Iran.
A concise round-up of the region’s top news stories this morning
Tehran says ships from four countries can cross Hormuz freely, but analysts say the deals carry political risks.
Iran’s Basij chief praises 'resistance cinema', saying that 'change has begun' in US, Israel Iran’s Basij commander Hossein Taeb has said that the US and Israel are seeing change amid their ongoing attempts at transforming the Middle East's landscape. "Today, we say that change has begun in America and Israel, and w…
Oil prices fell Friday as investors weighed the risk of renewed Iran war escalation after the midterms, alongside prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough.
Iran's foreign minister discusses regional developments in call with UAE counterpart Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a call with his UAE counterpart have discussed the latest developments and diplomatic efforts to maintain stability in the region. During the conversation, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahy…
Tehran holds calls with regional powers and delivers nuclear proposal to US through mediator Qatar
Bob McNally predicts that both Brent and West Texas Intermediate futures will jump above $100.
Anthony Albanese’s government has taken a blow due to Iran war but voter anxiety around cost of living and datacentres may hit harderGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastThe Democrats’ stunning midterm victory should broaden Australia’s alliance with the US, observers say, even as a new power…
On November 3, as Americans voted in the midterm elections, Tehran announced which states may use the Strait of Hormuz. Amir Hayat Moqaddam, deputy chairman of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, stated that vessels from India, China, Iraq and Qatar are exempt from its transit re…
As JD Vance links Republican electoral losses to the Iran war and US-Israel relations, he must explain what he wants to change and why distancing Washington from Jerusalem would help.
About 20 Iranian tankers seek humanitarian assistance as Washington warns of sanctions
Iranian navy says three tankers hit naval mines and caught fire on Thursday
Senior Iranian official said proposal would be discussed once Washington meets Iran's seven demands
Prime Minister Kristen Michal tells POLITICO that Europe needs to suffocate Moscow with sanctions instead of attempting to negotiate with the Kremlin.
Putin meets Iran's top security official to discuss regional security and receives a letter from Mojtaba Khamenei.
US midterm results reflect widespread domestic discontent about conflict but concerns remain of further escalation
Tanker War Continues: Iran Says 5 Ships Hit Naval Mines In Last 24 Hours Iranian state media on Thursday is citing several more instances of tankers on fire in the Strait of Hormuz and regional waters.Iran's IRGC military says, "This afternoon, two more offending oil tankers collided with naval mines in the insecure…
Iran is reviewing US-backed proposals on the fate of its nuclear program, as the top American commander in charge of combat operations oddly launched a podcast on Thursday making jokes about eating French fries and retiring to play basketball.
Turkey's parliament ratifies Mecca defence pact, clearing way for military support to Saudi Arabia Turkey's parliament on Thursday ratified the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, clearing the way for Ankara to send military support to Riyadh amid attacks by Yemen…
NY Post readers discuss the fallout from President Trump’s Iran war and the GOP’s wipeout in the 2026 midterm elections.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. cryptocurrency expert on Thursday called f...
