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Explainer-What's happening with Britain's Jerusalem consulate?

Oct 8 (Reuters) - Britain said on Thursday its nearly 200-year-old consulate in Jerusalem would continue operating on a smaller scale and be renamed as the "UK Mission" in the city, after Israel ordered it shut in a dispute over sanctions on settlements.Here's what to know about the dispute and diplomatic missions in the Holy City.WHY IS THIS HAPPENING AND WHY NOW?The dispute is over sanctions. Israel's order for the consulate to shut was retaliation for Britain saying it would impose a ban on the trade of goods made in Israeli settlements.

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US military told to prepare for resumption of large-scale operations against Iran – Axios

The Pentagon has instructed the US military’s Central Command to prepare for a potential resumption of large-scale combat operations against Iran, though no specific launch date has been set. President Trump has not finalized the decision, but discussions suggest that extensive operations, potentially including bombings of key Iranian infrastructure, could occur before the upcoming US and Israeli elections.

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Pakistan military confirms deployment of forces to Saudi Arabia under Makkah pact

The Pakistani military has confirmed the deployment of troops to Saudi Arabia under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, which was signed to ensure collective security following recent Houthi attacks. This trilateral pact, involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, underscores a long-standing military collaboration aimed at addressing regional threats.

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IRGC Navy official rejects US claims on transits through Hormuz Strait

IRGC Navy official rejects US claims on transits through Hormuz Strait The deputy political commander of Iran’s IRGC Navy has rejected US president Donald Trump's claims about the movement of oil and vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. "If oil and ships are really passing through the Strait of Hormuz, why isn’t the oil market reacting accordingly? Because the market also understands that you are lying," Ali Mohammadi said. Mohammadi also questioned Washington's claims that the IRGC Navy had…

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UK Consulate in East Jerusalem to become mission after Israel orders closure

The UK Consulate General in East Jerusalem will remain operational, rebranded as a UK Mission, despite Israel's order to close it in response to British sanctions on Israeli settlements. While 20 diplomats will leave, a limited staff will continue to serve the Palestinian community, and Britain has ruled out taking reciprocal actions against Israel amid ongoing talks, despite escalating tensions between the two nations.

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