The situation in the Persian Gulf remains dangerously tense, and despite the start of new negotiations; an explosion can happen at any moment. Trump, in new statements, attacked Iran, emphasizing that Iran is the worst and most violent country in the world. Great impression is caused by the fierce clash that broke out in Israel between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and IDF Chief of General Staff Eyal Zamir over Iran.
At the same time, there are reports that a Saudi Arabian aircraft flew to Tehran, the capital of Iran, for talks after the Houthis caused unimaginable destruction to the Saudi Arabian military and energy infrastructure. In fact, the Houthis struck King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, as well as pipelines and naval bases once again. Iranian Speaker of Parliament Qalibaf warned that any violation of Iran's territory will trigger a response "beyond any enemy's imagination". Simultaneously, the US-Israel war against Iran may have essentially restarted before the official announcement of the new operational phase, but this time on Iraqi soil. Iraq believes that two storage facilities housing Chinese-made man-portable air-defense systems were targeted in recent airstrikes by Israel.
Trump insults Iran: It is the worst and most violent country in the world — Are you kidding me, I do not regret the war
In sharp statements, US President Trump characterized Iran as "the worst and most violent country in the world". Declaring that he has no regrets whatsoever regarding the military action taken against Iran, he argued that the goal of this war was to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and to secure the flow of oil exports. Stating that "Iran is the worst and most violent country in the world," he emphasized that he feels absolutely no remorse for the military action taken against Iran. Explaining the objectives of the conflict, Trump claimed: "We confronted Iran and we had to ensure they would not acquire nuclear weapons". He even added that a larger quantity of oil is currently passing through the Strait of Hormuz than before the war. When asked if he would follow the same course of action if he could turn back time, the US President responded directly and decisively: "Are you kidding me?" "I imagined gas prices might double or triple... but that is a small price to pay to remove nuclear weapons from their hands!"
Unprecedented rift in Israel between Netanyahu and Eyal Zamir — They want an attack on Iran by October 27, 2026
Unprecedented is the rift in Israel between Netanyahu and IDF Chief of General Staff Eyal Zamir. Israeli Channel 12 broadcasts information regarding a fierce confrontation between IDF Chief of General Staff Eyal Zamir and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu centered on Iran. According to Israeli Channel 12 and Channel 13, Netanyahu allegedly intends to launch an attack against Iran prior to the Israeli elections on October 27, 2026. This fact caused a rift with Eyal Zamir. Eyal Zamir reportedly demanded that Netanyahu officially sign documents before carrying out such an attack. This demand did not please Netanyahu at all, and as reported, the two men came into a fierce clash during a critical meeting.
Israel's Channel 12 reported that the political leadership asked the military to execute a specific operation—which might escalate tension with Iran—however, Eyal Zamir requested that the operation and its potential consequences be thoroughly re-examined. Meanwhile, Channel 13 asserts that Netanyahu appears to be pushing for an attack against Iran before the elections scheduled for Tuesday, October 27. Eyal Zamir had previously stated in a closed-door meeting that under current circumstances he sees no operational necessity for an attack against Iran before the elections—though he noted the military will be ready to act if a security need arises.
This disagreement comes to light as Israeli elections approach—scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026—with the Iran issue constituting a central point of contention between Netanyahu and his opponents during the final days of the campaign. Netanyahu lags in the polls and may launch an attack against Iran in an effort to postpone the elections.
Katz (Israel Defense Minister): We will not attack Iran before the elections, no clash between Netanyahu and Zamir
In a categorical manner, Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz denied reports of an unprecedented confrontation between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chief of General Staff Eyal Zamir regarding Iran, as reported by Israeli Channel 12. In a post on platform X, Katz wrote that "reports regarding disagreements between the political leadership and the [Israeli military] on the Iran issue are completely baseless and false". "I state categorically that there was no intention on Israel's part to launch an attack against Iran before the elections in Israel. We had made it clear that if Iran attacks Israel, we will respond with great force. All relevant reports are completely false," Katz underlined.
Netanyahu denies rift with Eyal Zamir
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu denied Hebrew media reports of a rift between himself and Chief of General Staff Eyal Zamir. He accused Iran of attempting to influence the elections, claiming that he himself is working to prevent such interference.
Iran Intel Watch: Saudi Arabian plane landed in Tehran
Iran Intel Watch claims that a Saudi aircraft arrived at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport for talks with Iranian officials. Speculation arose that Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, might have been on the flight... but the information was not confirmed.
Houthis destroyed targets inside Saudi Arabia with dozens of missiles — King Khalid Airport targeted again
The Houthis destroyed significant targets inside Saudi Arabia. Yemeni armed forces under the Houthis carried out new attacks against Saudi Arabia in response to the kingdom's ongoing aggression against impoverished Yemen. The spokesman for the Yemeni armed forces stated that they executed three "qualitative military operations using dozens of ballistic missiles" deep inside Saudi territory.
General Yahya Saree reported in his statement that the first operation successfully targeted King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, a major aviation hub that has sustained similar attacks in recent weeks. Ballistic missiles were also used to attack King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait, in southwestern Saudi Arabia, where aircraft hangars, ammunition depots, drone control centers, and several other critical locations were targeted with "precise and direct" strikes. Another operation targeted a Saudi naval base in the southwestern region of Jizan, where soldiers and officers of the Saudi Border Guard were killed or injured. The Houthis also repeated a previous warning to international airlines, passengers, and aviation personnel to avoid Saudi airspace and the kingdom's main airport in Riyadh. However, airspace over the holy cities of Mecca and Medina will remain open.
Qalibaf (Iran): Iran's military will respond to a new war "beyond any enemy's imagination"
Qalibaf, the head of the Iranian parliament, says Iran is prepared to counter any violation of its territorial integrity with a response that surpasses the imagination of its adversaries. "We will not be intimidated and we stand ready to deliver a response beyond any enemy's imagination to any violation of Iran's territorial integrity". "Threats of an all-out war will not force the Iranian nation to back down". Qalibaf argued that it was the United States that sank into a quagmire due to its miscalculations and unprovoked war against Iran, and now it is the Americans who must take necessary steps to extricate themselves.
Something happened in Iraq — Chinese man-portable air-defense systems struck in Iraq
The US-Israel war against Iran may have essentially begun before the official announcement of the start of the new operational phase, but this time on Iraqi soil. Iraq believes that two storage facilities for Chinese-made man-portable air-defense systems were targeted in airstrikes. Iran suspects that two depots with Chinese-made man-portable air-defense systems were targeted by airstrikes. Officials are examining an intelligence assessment suggesting that the US-Israel war against Iran may have restarted prior to the official launch of a new operational phase, this time on Iraqi territory. Iraq reported that it brought under control a fire caused by an explosion in an ammunition and equipment depot at one of its headquarters in the East Al-Qana area of Baghdad.
Chinese-made air defense
Sources told the newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat that it is believed two locations were targeted and a large shipment of Chinese-made air defense systems was destroyed—a shipment that had recently arrived from Iran and was delivered to Iraqi armed groups. "The armed group that selected this location to store the air defense systems believed it would be very difficult for foreign countries to gain access". "The suspected attack took place shortly after shipments arrived at the two storage facilities". According to sources, several armed groups have carried out extensive operations in recent weeks to transfer modern air defense systems and drones from Iran into Iraq and store them in their own centers. There have been unconfirmed reports of classified shipments from China to Iran, said to include man-portable air-defense systems. These systems operate via heat seeking and are designed to counter low-flying aircraft, including helicopters and drones.
Possible Israeli involvement in the attack
It remains unclear how the attacks were conducted, whether fighter jets or unmanned aerial vehicles were involved. There have been conflicting reports of Israeli fighter jets flying over Iraqi airspace, near the Iranian border, supported by refueling aircraft, but this information has not been independently confirmed. However, a security official told Asharq Al-Awsat that Iraqi officials have sufficient reason to believe Israel was involved in targeting the depots, but have not yet managed to determine how the attacks were executed.
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