Iran war updates: Trump says no attack before vote; talks ongoing
These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran from Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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Houthis and Saudis strike each other in latest escalation
Fighting has continued between Iran-backed rebels and Saudi Arabia, adversely impacting the kingdom's economy and security. Still, Saudi officials have stopped warning of Houthi attacks in an effort to calm fears.
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Germany: Nuremberg airport closed over in-flight emergency
Police are investigating a suspected in-flight emergency on a Corfu flight. The plane landed safely in Nuremberg after a fighter jet escort.
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Israeli raids wound child and two journalists in Ramallah
Israeli raids wound child and two journalists in Ramallah Israeli forces wounded a child with live ammunition during attacks in Ramallah and Al-Bireh, the Palestinian Health Ministry says. Several other Palestinians suffered breathing difficulties. Al Jazeera reports that Israeli forces also wounded at least two journalists as they opened fire and used tear gas during the raids. Troops entered several Palestinian NGOs’ offices and the courtyard of the Palestine Medical Complex in the occupied…