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Hegseth falsely claims Obama called 2009 Fort Hood attack ‘workplace violence’ – as it happened

Pentagon chief joins Trump in attempt to use deadly shooting at Texas base to attack former Democratic president

The Guardian - US · Oct 8

Diplomats take shelter in Saudi capital as Yemen's Houthis target Riyadh airport

Foreign diplomats and international schools in the Saudi capital took safety measures on Thursday as loud blasts rattled the city and Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed missile attacks against its airport. In a further blow to Riyadh, Turkey ruled out sending troops to confront the Iran-backed militia, despite a defence pact…

France 24 · Oct 8

The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is returning home to San Diego after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Rubio: Iran will never have a nuclear weapon as long as Trump is in office

US secretary of state Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Iran will never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon under US president Donald Trump, as Washington pushes Tehran to make a substantial reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity as part of any deal to end the war.

The Times of India · Oct 8

Iran-US war latest: Plane damaged and flights suspended after Houthi strike on major international airport

Almost half of departures from the Riyadh airport had been cancelled by 1500 GMT yesterday, with more cancellations expected for Friday

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Syria considers sending troops to Saudi Arabia to fight Houthis

Syria is considering military support for Saudi Arabia amid increased Houthi attacks on the kingdom. Discussions include potentially deploying troops as well as providing defensive expertise to combat the Houthi threat. Recent years have seen a strengthening of relations between Syria and Saudi Arabia, with new economic agreements established. However,…

The Times of India · Oct 8

‘Last warning’: Houthis to global airlines flying over Saudi airspace; exempt Mecca Medina

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group on Thursday issued what it called a “last warning” to global airlines over operating flights in Saudi airspace, saying the area had become a “theater for our military operations”. The group also claimed it had attacked King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh with…

The Times of India · Oct 8

Tanker attacked off Qatar as Iran claims route transporting oil through strait of Hormuz will be ‘closed’

Oil rises above $100 as attacks on ships hit new high, amid reports Trump is discussing launching strikes before the US midterms

The Guardian - AU · Oct 8

Lebanon's Hezbollah gets $200 million from Iran to help displaced, sources say

Hezbollah has reportedly received a significant financial transfer from Iran aimed at assisting displaced families. This aid comes after the destruction caused by Israel’s military actions in Lebanon. Many families, particularly from Shi'ite Muslim communities, are affected by the recent conflict. The US government disputes the legitimacy of this financial…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh after Houthis' deadly attacks on airports

Several explosions were reported on Thursday in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh amid ongoing fighting between the kingdom and Yemen's Houthis. A day earlier, three people were killed and 36 wounded in attacks on Abha and Riyadh’s King Khalid international airports claimed by the Iran-backed rebel group.

France 24 · Oct 8