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MILITARYOct 5US bombers moved from UK airbase due to Iran-linked threats, Trump saysUS President Donald Trump said on Monday that a threat linked to Iran ⁠had prompted the removal of American B-1 bombers from a British airbase. The planes had been stationed at RAF Fairford, the preferred European base for US bombers, and had recently been used in US strikes on Iran. Last week, five British men were arrested near the base – which Iran’s Revolutionary Guards previously said was a legitimate target – on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. “We had an idea that there might be a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5Idaho US Senate candidates weigh in on tariffs, Iran War, federal spending and moreThree out of four candidates running to represent Idaho in the U.S. Senate discussed their differing approaches on tariffs, military actions, immigration, and more Wednesday night in Caldwell. The race’s incumbent, Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, declined to participate.idahostatejournal · united states of america
POLITICSOct 5Sheinbaum blames the war in Iran and jet fuel prices for Tulum's lost flightsSheinbaum tied the loss of Tulum flights to jet fuel prices and the war in Iran. Aeroméxico and Volaris had given other reasons, and the airport case returns Thursday.tulumtimes · mexico
POLITICSOct 5Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for soaring US fuel prices, not Iran warTrump shifts blame for fuel price hikes to blue states like California and Ukraine strikes on Russian oil refineries.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 5Iranian President says negotiations with US are "useless"El líder iraní critica el diálogo con EE.UU., calificándolo de infructuoso tras repetidos ataques. Considera que el objetivo es desestabilizar a Irán.Las tensiones persisten tras el fracaso de las conversaciones nucleares, con un cambio en la estrategia estadounidense hacia sanciones económicas.Clarín
POLITICSOct 5Iran president says talks with US ‘meaningless’Washington in recent weeks has dialled back military operations in favour of economic pressure, and has not struck Iran since September 1. The post Iran president says talks with US ‘meaningless’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 5Soldiers seriously wounded in Iranian drone strike tell AP the military's medical system failed them - AP NewsAP News
CONFLICTOct 5A Saudi-led coalition says it has reclaimed territory overrun by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebelsLA Times
CONFLICTOct 5The Iran war is hitting America's school buses — and kids are paying the priceFor millions of children, the school day starts on a diesel-powered bus with a driver behind the wheel. Now, school districts are struggling to afford both.Why it matters: The Iran War is sending diesel costs higher just as districts are grappling with a yearslong bus driver shortage — a double whammy that can ripple into missed breakfasts, late classes and fewer school activities.What they're saying: "We're a non-instructional expense for a district," Peter Mannella of the National Association for Pupil Transportation tells Axios."The inclination is always going to be let's see what we can cuAxios
MILITARYOct 5Aboard the USS George Washington, young sailors adjust to war with IranSailors must maintain a ​state of alert and readiness, heightened in the case of the George Washington due to the threat of Iranian attacks.Military Times
MILITARYOct 5Soldiers Googled nearest hospital in Kuwait after Iran attack, claiming military’s medical system failed to helpIn a rare step for active-duty troops, nine injured service members spoke on the record, describing a military medical apparatus that frequently left them fighting to secure treatment on their ownThe Independent World
MILITARYOct 5US pulls bombers from UK base: Is Iran manoeuvring Trump’s war plans?The withdrawal means the US lost a convenient launchpad, not its underlying strike capability, said an expert.Al Jazeera [en]
CYBEROct 5'Don't You Have A Smart TV?': Iranian General's Smartwatch Defense Fuels Security ConcernsA photo of Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali, the head of Iran's Passive Defense Organization, wearing a smartwatch has sparked a backlash. His response, that it's peacetime and people have smart TVs at home, has only fueled criticism of lax security among Iran's top brass.RFE/RL
CONFLICTOct 5Iran poised to exploit security vacuum as US leaves IraqThe end of the US military mission in Iraq leaves the Kurdistan region facing a severe security vacuum. As Erbil grapples with deep internal divisions, Tehran is well positioned to make strategic gains.DW News [en]
CONFLICTOct 5Behind the mystery that first set off fears of Iranian threats at a UK military baseA mysterious call near Fairford airbase set in motion a huge counterterrorism response and days of uncertaintyIrish Times World
BUSINESSOct 5Is Iran charging a toll to allow oil traffic through Hormuz?Crude exports bypassing Hormuz surged in September, yet oil prices remain high. Could a secret fee be the reason?Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTOct 5Iran insists it controls Hormuz as rial hits record low and exports dry upIran's military insisted it retained full control of Hormuz and the foreign minister said the strait could reopen within seven days if Tehran's conditions were met, after US Treasury Secretary Bessent said Iran had not loaded a single barrel of crude onto tankers in September.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 5Tajikistan Taps Iran as Russian Fuel Runs DryDushanbe's emergency hedge against Russia's fuel crisis puts Tajikistan in the path of U.S. secondary sanctions.The Diplomat
CONFLICTOct 5Battle with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen tempers news on oil flowCBS News
MILITARYOct 5Exclusive: Soldiers and Gold Star families press Army leadership after deadly Iranian drone strike - AP NewsExclusive: Soldiers and Gold Star families press Army leadership after deadly Iranian drone strike AP NewsAP News
CONFLICTOct 5A Saudi-led coalition says its fighter jets are bombing Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels - AP NewsAP News
POLITICSOct 5When is war not 'war'? In Iran, according to the U.S.Trump administration officials have attempted to distance themselves from the word 'war' when discussing the ongoing conflict in Iran.LA Times
BUSINESSOct 5AM Markets Need to Know: Iran sets Hormuz conditions, Cerebras gains on OpenAI ties, and moreThis market update highlights key developments, including Iran setting conditions related to Hormuz and Cerebras experiencing gains due to its ties with OpenAI. It provides a quick overview of significant business and geopolitical news affecting markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 5Middle East oil exports return to pre-war levels, excluding IranOil exports from the Middle East, excluding Iran, exceeded their pre-war average last week, Kpler data showed, as pipelines helped bypass the Strait of Hormuz despite continued attacks on shipping.EuroNews [en]