The situation in the Middle East remains dangerously explosive, with Yemen's Houthis striking the Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia as well as the strategically vital city of Jeddah with missiles. At the same time, developments in Israel remain murky; Benjamin Netanyahu secured 50 seats in the elections while his rival Gadi Eisenkot gathered 52 seats, leaving it unclear who will ultimately govern. However, a new development is considered critical. Donald Trump may claim that "we are on the verge of a greater victory against Iran," but reports indicate that the US, through Pakistani Chief of General Staff Asim Munir, presented a new proposal to Iran to end the conflict between Americans and Iranians.
Unbelievable development — Houthis strike the Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia with missiles
The Ansar Allah movement, or Houthis, which governs northern Yemen, announced a missile attack on the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense building, causing significant damage. "Our forces launched ballistic missiles toward the building of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense, striking the target directly," the armed forces spokesperson stated. He added that they also attacked an oil refinery in Ras Tanura. In mid-July, fighting intensified between the Ansar Allah movement and the pro-government army in Yemen, supported by Saudi Arabia, following a four-year respite. During this period, the Houthis seized the entire western coast of the Red Sea and cities near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Hellish explosions in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah and Yanbu provinces
Explosions occurred in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, located on the Red Sea coast. Multiple explosions were also heard in Yanbu, in western Saudi Arabia. According to Al Jazeera, Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense reported that warning sirens were activated in Yanbu. Certain sources attribute the explosions to a new retaliatory missile strike by the Yemeni Houthi armed forces.
Trump: Anything is possible with Iran after the midterms
"Everything is possible," replied US President Donald Trump when asked whether he plans new military strikes against Iran after next week's midterm elections. "I cannot tell you that, but everything is possible," Trump answered, leaving open the prospect of fresh attacks. Referring to the war against Iran, the American president characteristically stated: "It is simply a matter of when I want to end it."
Trump: We are on the verge of a greater victory against Iran
Asserting the superiority of American weapons in the conflict with Iran, US President Trump stated that Washington is on the verge of a "greater victory" and claimed that Iranian military hardware was ineffective against American weaponry. Trump stated: "Iran's military equipment did not work against our weapons." However, reality contradicts the American president's comments, as all 17 US bases in the Middle East have closed due to Iranian strikes, with the 5th Fleet base in Bahrain being literally leveled.
Reuters: Pakistani Chief of General Staff Asim Munir presented US proposal to Iran amid fears over cables
Reuters cited statements from a Pakistani official that Asim Munir, with Trump's authorization, presented a solution to Iran to end the conflict. This solution carries benefits for both the American and Iranian sides. Member states of the Mecca Pact and Qatar could play the role of guarantor if they accept this proposal. Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan met with Iranian officials in Tehran in an effort to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East conflict. The meeting took place as Yemen's Houthis launched new attacks on Saudi Arabia and the Egyptian parliament approved defense support for Saudi Arabia. These talks marked the first high-level contacts between Iran and the three signatory countries of the Mecca Mutual Defense Treaty signed in August since the onset of the war, which began with US and Israeli attacks on Iran and subsequently spread to Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Saudi Arabia announced that the purpose of the trip was to open negotiation channels to "prevent a return to escalating military tensions." Iranian state media reported that at the end of the meeting, the four countries agreed to continue talks aimed at enhancing cooperation in peace and security. Pakistan and Qatar stand on the front lines of mediation efforts in the war. Iranian security officials told Reuters that Iran has drafted detailed plans to target underwater cables in the Persian Gulf in the event of a new American and Israeli attack.
Israeli Channel 11: War with Iran will break out after the elections, even without Netanyahu
An Israeli media analyst claimed that the likelihood of resuming the war with Iran after the elections in Israel and the US midterm elections remains present, and that any joint US-Israel military action will depend on Trump's decision. The host of Israeli Channel 11 posed the following question to the program's expert during a television broadcast: "Following concerns over a confrontation with Iran before the elections, are there prospects or plans to resume the military campaign after the elections?" The Israeli expert replied: "Yes, what is termed tension with Iran will not end today and will likely not end next week either. Israeli officials told me that after the elections in the United States, the possibility of a confrontation with Iran still exists, but it depends on the decision of the United States, meaning Trump." "The intention is to act in the form of a joint operation, meaning both Israel and the United States will participate, as occurred in the previous round; ultimately, the final authority and primary decision-maker on this matter is Trump." "Trump announced that he does not intend to take such a step, at least in his view, before the US midterms, which will take place exactly one week from now."
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