US Threatens to Resume “Operation Epic Fury” as Middle Eastern Nations Join Forces to Seek a Path to Regional Security

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The US threatens to relaunch “Operation Epic Fury,” while countries covered by the Saudi defense pact travel to Tehran to promote peace talks.

Headlines

1. Mediators Push for Five-Day US-Iran Mutual-Concessions Deal: Reopening the Strait in Exchange for Lifting the Naval Blockade

2. Israeli Election Approaches as Public Opinion Remains Deeply Divided on Key Issues

3. Trump May Order Strikes on Iran After the US Midterm Elections

4. Russia Says Resuming Talks Does Not Mean Restricting Military Operations in Ukraine

5. US Threatens to Resume “Operation Epic Fury” as Senior Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani Officials Meet in Tehran to Pursue Regional Security Autonomy

6. Saudi Defense Pact Members Travel to Tehran to Promote Peace as Houthis Launch Further Attacks

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Mediators Push for Five-Day US-Iran Mutual-Concessions Deal: Reopening the Strait in Exchange for Lifting the Naval Blockade

Amid widespread concerns that the US and Israel could launch another round of strikes against Iran in the near future, senior representatives from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met with Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday. The visit marks the latest in a series of intensive diplomatic efforts by regional mediators.

Gulf officials said Monday’s talks were intended to support mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan, with the aim of encouraging Iran to demonstrate sufficient flexibility to reach a diplomatic settlement with the United States.

Two diplomats said Qatari mediators had been pushing for a deal under which Washington and Tehran would make a series of mutual concessions over five days. Under one proposed arrangement, Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, while the United States would lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports.

The main obstacle to reaching an agreement is determining when each side would make its concessions. The diplomats added that mediators had been urging Iran to make concessions on its nuclear program at the outset of the agreement's implementation.

Israeli Election Approaches as Public Opinion Remains Deeply Divided on Key Issues

Israel will hold its next parliamentary election on October 27, marking the country's first general election since the latest round of Israeli-Palestinian hostilities began on October 7, 2023.

After a prolonged period of regional conflict, Israeli society remains deeply divided over national security, the country's political direction and other key issues.

In interviews with reporters from China Media Group, some Israeli voters said they faced a difficult choice over how to address security threats and whether to continue supporting incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Other voters, describing themselves as more moderate and politically neutral, argued that fostering unity among different social groups and communities should be an urgent priority, alongside security concerns.

Many ordinary citizens also expressed deep frustration with political polarization and seemingly endless conflict, voicing a strong desire for genuine change.

Trump May Order Strikes on Iran After the US Midterm Elections

According to CNN, the US military is prepared to launch another major strike against Iran, and President Donald Trump could authorize the operation after the US midterm elections in November.

Citing US officials, CNN reported that American forces currently deployed in the Middle East are sufficient to carry out a new operation against Iran. Once Trump gives the order, the military could launch a major operation within 96 hours.

Compared with previous strikes targeting radar systems, missile launchers and similar assets, the next operation could have a broader scope. Senior officials at US Central Command and the Pentagon are drawing up a list of potential targets, including Iranian energy infrastructure, military sites and nuclear facilities.

Citing current and former US officials, the report said that an order from Trump was only a matter of time. He could authorize the operation before the end of this year, with the period after the US midterm elections considered the most likely window.

Russia Says Resuming Talks Does Not Mean Restricting Military Operations in Ukraine

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on October 26 that the decision to resume trilateral talks among Russia, the United States and Ukraine did not mean military operations would be restricted.

At a press briefing that day, Peskov said Russian forces were continuing their military operation, carrying out sustained and intensive strikes against Ukraine's defense-industrial complex, military targets and paramilitary facilities.

He added that numerous details remained to be negotiated to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict and that Moscow would not publicly disclose the details of the negotiations.

According to Russian media reports on October 25, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said Moscow was willing to resume trilateral talks among Russia, the United States and Ukraine after November 4.

Ushakov said the proposed meeting would involve preliminary contacts at the expert level and that expectations should not be set too high. Considerable efforts would still be required before the parties could reach a peace agreement on Ukraine.

Commenting on the humanitarian operation in Oleshky, Peskov said it could establish a precedent for similar agreements on delivering aid to civilians in other areas. He urged Ukraine to honor the agreement reached on the humanitarian operation in Oleshky.

US Threatens to Resume “Operation Epic Fury” as Senior Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani Officials Meet in Tehran to Pursue Regional Security Autonomy

In late February this year, the United States launched a military campaign against Iran called “Operation Epic Fury.” Eight months later, Trump has again invoked the operation, threatening to launch another, smaller-scale campaign against Iran.

As the risk of renewed US-Iran hostilities rises, senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan—all parties to the so-called Mecca Agreement—have gathered in Tehran, the Iranian capital. Their aim is to find ways to ease tensions, strengthen regional security and promote stability across the region.

Saudi Defense Pact Members Travel to Tehran to Promote Peace as Houthis Launch Further Attacks

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met with Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday in an effort to ease the conflict in the Middle East. The meeting marked the first high-level contact between Iran and the three countries since the war began.

Saudi Arabia said the visit was intended to establish channels for negotiations and prevent a renewed escalation of military conflict. Iranian state media reported that, at the conclusion of the talks, the four countries agreed to continue consultations to strengthen cooperation on peace and security.

Meanwhile, the Houthis said on Monday that they had attacked a pumping station along Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, as well as Riyadh airport. Egypt has approved defense support for Saudi Arabia.

According to data from the US Department of Energy, crude oil stocks in the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell to 282.6 million barrels last week, their lowest level since October 1982. The recent decline is part of an agreement under which the United States is releasing 172 million barrels of crude oil.

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