Iran war live: Tehran accuses Israel of seeking more conflict before elections; Yemen violence intensifies Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of pushing for more war and "driving America into another war to stay out of jail." US President Donald Trump stated that Russia is "doing very little, if anything" to help Iran in the ongoing conflict. - Yemeni fighting has intensified, with clashes reported in the capital Sana'a and surrounding areas, resulting in…
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Iran war live: Tehran accuses Israel of seeking more conflict before elections; Yemen vio…: Iran war live: Tehran accuses Israel of seeking more conflict before elections; Yemen violence intensifies
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of pushing for more war and "driving Amer
- Yemeni fighting has intensified, with clashes reported in the capital Sana'a and surrou…: - Yemeni fighting has intensified, with clashes reported in the capital Sana'a and surrounding areas, resulting in the death of several civilians.
- The UN Security Council is considering a resolution to impose economic sanctions on Ira…: - The UN Security Council is considering a resolution to impose economic sanctions on Iran, citing its continued involvement in the Yemen conflict and its nuclear program.
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Iran war live: Tehran says Netanyahu seeks more war; Yemen fighting flares
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks more war before elections.
Published On 18 Oct 2026
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of pushing for more conflict and “driving America into another war to stay out of jail”.
- US President Donald Trump says Russia is “doing very little, if anything” to help Iran in the ongoing war.
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