An Iranian source says that "Iran is prepared for a long-term war... The coming days will show that the calculations of the Israelis and Americans are always wrong", Tasnim reports
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- "Iran is ready for a long-term war with the Zionist regime and a blow to America's interests, and sufficient and necessary preparations for this issue have been fully thought out".
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- US and Israeli militaries have reportedly developed plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections, targeting energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities and missile and drone arsenals, NYT reports, citing sources
- Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province was reportedly targeted by four drones, Naya for Iraq reports
- Explosions were reportedly heard in Iran's port city of Sirik, with claims that US forces struck an anti-ship missile launcher targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Israel's Channel 12 reports
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- In the past few hours, there has apparently been a change in the American position in favour of a pre-emptive strike on Iran, according to a Haaretz correspondent, citing White House sources
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