Middle East
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US sanctions vast majority of remaining Iranian shadow fleet
October 9, 2026 — US sanctions ‘vast majority’ of remaining Iranian shadow fleet. The U.S. Treasury Department said it is “starving the tyrannical regime in Tehran of the money it uses to wage war in the region.”
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EgyptAir pilot sparks fear after posting El Al plane video with threatening speech on Oct. 7
October 9, 2026 — EgyptAir pilot sparks fear after posting El Al plane video with threatening speech on Oct. 7. Video features audio of Egypt’s Sadat invoking ‘eye for an eye’ threat to Israel in 1973; pilot says it has no connection to last week’s flydubai attack; clip said filmed in Milan
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IDF Hamas terrorist planted explosives taken from Gaza hospital
October 8, 2026 — IDF: Hamas terrorist planted explosives taken from Gaza hospital. The Palestinian planted the IEDs near the ceasefire line in attempt to harm Israeli soldiers, the army said.
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Hamas plotting October 7 attacks on IDF soldiers in Gaza Israeli intelligence indicates
October 6, 2026 — Hamas plotting October 7 attacks on IDF soldiers in Gaza, Israeli intelligence indicates. Defense Minister Israel Katz: Israel observed intent by Hamas to launch terror attacks on the anniversary of October 7, Hamas and Gazan population will pay “a heavy price beyond all proportion.”
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Flydubai co-pilot allegedly plotted to crash jet into Tel Aviv skyscrapers
October 5, 2026 — Flydubai co-pilot allegedly plotted to crash jet into Tel Aviv skyscrapers. An Australian Federal Police counterterrorism team is investigating Hamam al-Hammami’s time in the country, and why he was ordered to leave. Authorities in Canberra are examining whether he underwent religious or ideological radicalization while living there.
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Saudi Arabia sends 100 fighter jets into Yemen as Houthi war erupts again
October 5, 2026 — Saudi Arabia sends 100 fighter jets into Yemen as Houthi war erupts again. Saudi-led coalition launches air campaign after Houthis seize key territory near Taiz and expand control along the Red Sea, reviving Yemen’s civil war after a four-year ceasefire
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US sends Patriot missile batteries to Saudi Arabia Qatar to protect oil gas facilities - report
October 2, 2026 — US sends Patriot missile batteries to Saudi Arabia, Qatar to protect oil, gas facilities – report. According to the report, the US wanted to reassure the countries that their key energy facilities would be protected in case major combat operations resume within the region.
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Trump admin sanctions Iranian automotive rail and metals sectors
October 2, 2026 — Trump admin sanctions Iranian automotive, rail and metals sectors. The new designations strike “directly at the critical arteries Iran relies on to sustain its economy and evade sanctions,” the U.S. Treasury Department stated.
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Morocco buying both defensive and offensive capabilities from Israel
October 2, 2026 — Morocco buying ‘both defensive and offensive’ capabilities from Israel. A Western observer tells JNS that Morocco’s growing purchases of Israeli defense technology reflect a wider regional shift as Israeli firms prepare for next week’s Marrakech Airshow.
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How close was the Flydubai flight to crashing Miracle over Saudi Arabia explained
October 1, 2026 — How close was the Flydubai flight to crashing? Miracle over Saudi Arabia explained. Stunning flight data and post-landing photographs reveal the terrifying structural toll of a steep dive triggered by a violent mid-air struggle. Photographs circulating online after touchdown show extensive structural damage to the vertical stabilizer, sparking urgent questions on how close the airliner ... How close was the Flydubai flight to crashing Miracle over Saudi Arabia explained
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US leaves Iraq 23 years after fall of Saddam Hussein stoking fear of vacuum emboldening ISIS militias
September 30, 2026 — US leaves Iraq 23 years after fall of Saddam Hussein, stoking fear of vacuum emboldening ISIS, militias. Withdrawal fulfills 2024 agreement reached under Biden; Tehran hails departure as victory, Iraqi security officials warn ISIS could regroup without a Western military presence
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Iran is renewing progress on its nuclear program Netanyahu tells UAE President MBZ report
September 30, 2026 — Iran is renewing progress on its nuclear program, Netanyahu tells UAE President MBZ – report. According to the report, the information Netanyahu presented included details about new construction work at the mountainous site known as “Pickaxe Mountain,” about 140 miles south of Tehran.
