The Jerusalem Post reports that the IDF is ready to strike Iran if US President Donald Trump requests participation in an operation following the November 3 midterm elections. The publication states that uncertainty persists regarding the situation, noting that some of Trump’s team is shifting back toward attacking after other methods to obtain Iranian concessions were tried.
UKMTO says tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu
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The UKMTO said all crew were safe and accounted for with no reported environmental impact. Yanbu is Saudi Arabia's main Red Sea oil port, where millions of barrels a day are loaded, and has become the main route out for Saudi oil skirting the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded by Iran.
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The UKMTO said all crew were safe and accounted for with no reported environmental impact. Yanbu is Saudi Arabia's main Red Sea oil port, where millions of barrels a day are loaded, and has become the main route out for Saudi oil skirting the Strait of Hormuz, which has been bloc…
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