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News of October 11, 2026

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Iran’s security chief calls US response to deal conditions ‘inadequate’

Iran’s security chief calls US response to deal conditions ‘inadequate’ Washington must clarify its position before talks on a possible agreement can advance, Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei says. “The Americans have now responded to us. In their response, they have accepted some of our conditions, while others remain unclear,” the Supreme National Security Council secretary told the semi-official Tasnim news agency. Rezaei described the US response as “inadequate”. “We are no longer in t…

Middle East Eye

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Iran says US response to its proposal to reopen Hormuz was 'insufficient'

DUBAI, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The United States' response to Iran's seven conditions in a proposal to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz was "insufficient", Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, was quoted by state media on Sunday as saying. Iran presented a proposal during the UN General Assembly under which the Strait of Hormuz waterway could be reopened and normal maritime passage restored within seven days if the conditions were met, to which the US later replied via Qatari intermediaries.

Al-Monitor

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Iran’s security chief accuses Trump administration of oil smuggling near Oman

Iran’s security chief accuses Trump administration of oil smuggling near Oman Mohsen Rezaei has accused the Trump administration of recruiting “thugs” to smuggle oil through coastal waters off Oman. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary said the UAE military and the commander of US Central Command also participate in the operation, according to state-linked news agency ISNA. Trump “claims every day that the Strait of Hormuz is open, but in response I say: ‘You are smuggling, but…

Middle East Eye

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Houthis claim responsibility for deadly Riyadh airport attack

Houthis claim responsibility for deadly Riyadh airport attack Yemen’s Houthis say they carried out Saturday’s missile attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport, which killed 12 people and wounded about 300, some critically. Military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group launched several operations against the airport, “resulting in the disruption of air traffic at the airport and its complete closure”. He also named King Fahd Airport in Dammam, an Aramco-affiliated petrol station and a refinery i…

Middle East Eye

Politics

Trump says Russia and Ukraine reach ‘energy ceasefire’ but gives no details

US President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an “energy ceasefire,” though details are unclear. This announcement follows Trump’s criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for attacks on Russian diesel facilities, which he blames for global shortages. The White House has not clarified Trump’s statement. Zelensky said Ukraine could hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues its strikes on Russian infrastructure, including a drone attack on a Yandex data center. In Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, a Russian bombing has killed 23 people, including four children. Rescue operations have ended.

Arab News

Sports

UN Human Rights Office Condemns Racist Abuse Targeting Gauff

United Nations Human Rights office has condemned online racist abuse faced by Coco Gauff after a replayed point sparked a backlash against the American tennis player this week. Gauff was targeted after stopping play during a crucial point in her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open, raising her hand to complain about a flickering advertising board as Sun was about to hit a winner. Women's tennis governing body WTA responded to the incident, saying they were appalled by the racist abuse directed at Gauff, and are in contact with her to offer full support.

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