United States
What the region's press reported about the United States and MEF's latest analysis.
As of October 17, 2026, 8:38 a.m. ET. Readout items through the capture of October 17, 2026. MEF articles through October 13, 2026.
In the Region's Press
CENTCOM: Iran's crude oil exports worth at least $25 billion were prevented
Anadolu reported that U.S. Central Command said it prevented at least $25 billion of Iran's crude oil exports and helped freeze about $350 million in crypto assets.
Countries: Iran, United States
Terrifying statement from Trump: We may use the MOAB bomb.. "Known as the 'mother of all bombs'"
Hurriyet reported that U.S. President Donald Trump said the GBU-43/B "MOAB" might be deployed against Iran's nuclear sites.
Countries: Iran, United States
Settlers attacked foreign press crews during olive harvest; photographer thrown to the ground - and robbed
N12 reported dozens of masked settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters and foreign press crews, injuring Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine and damaging equipment.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza, United States
Sokhangoo-ye Artesh: A significant portion of air-defense equipment that had been damaged during the war have been repaired and re-entered the fighting organization / We have higher air-defense capability than during the Ramadan War / By implementing new operational plans in the coming days, we will force American ships to retreat further and distance themselves from the area
Entekhab reported that the Artesh said repaired air-defense systems and new operational plans will push U.S. ships farther than 500 km from Iran's coasts.
Countries: Iran, United States
CBS claim: The White House and the Pentagon have prepared plans to use the bomb known as 'Mother of All Bombs' against Iran
Ham-Mihan reported that CBS News sources said the White House and Pentagon drew up options to use the MOAB against Iranian military targets if President Donald Trump ordered it.
Countries: Iran, United States
Trump: Netanyahu? "I don't trust anyone"
Ynet reported President Trump told Newsmax he "doesn't trust anyone" in politics and said he does not see ground troops in Iran happening.
Countries: Iran, Israel, United States
Rubio pressures Beirut to prevent handing over explosives seized from Hezbollah and calls for military coordination with Israel
Al-Quds quoted Senator Marco Rubio urging Beirut not to return explosives seized from Hezbollah and calling for direct military coordination with Israel.
Countries: Lebanon, Israel, United States
New US sanctions targeting Iran
Haberturk reported that the US Treasury Department placed 16 individuals and 10 entities on its sanctions list as part of measures to limit Iran's access to the international financial system.
Countries: Iran, United States
Preparing for an attack? The military moves identified in Iran, and the talks between Israel and the Americans | First publication
N12 reported Israel held a security discussion after identifying Iranian military movements and briefed on possible targets including infrastructure and energy.
Countries: Iran, Israel, United States
US Treasury issues new sanctions linked to Iran
Asharq Al-Awsat reported the US Treasury issued new sanctions related to Iran, targeting 16 individuals and 10 entities.
Countries: Iran, United States
Ma'ariv, citing informed sources: Trump and Netanyahu have spoken several times over the past two weeks about the possibility of resuming attacks on Iran / The Israeli prime minister believes that starting a war against Iran in the two weeks remaining until the election could harm Likud's chances of staying in power
Entekhab reported Ma'ariv, citing informed sources, said Trump and Netanyahu spoke several times recently and discussed the possibility of resuming attacks on Iran.
Countries: Iran, Israel, United States
CNN: America is considering using the "Mother of All Bombs" against the Jomhuri-ye Eslami
Iran International reported CNN, quoting US officials, said US plans include possible use of the 'Mother of All Bombs' against Iran's energy and nuclear sites.
Countries: Iran, United States
Report: US considering use of "mother of all bombs" against Iran
N12 reported that CNN said the US military has strike plans targeting Iran's energy and nuclear infrastructure and is considering the GBU-43 'Mother of All Bombs'.
Countries: Iran, United States
Trump calls for the execution of military operations' information leakers by firing squad
Al-Bayan quoted former President Donald Trump saying leakers of military operations' information "should be executed by firing squad" during a rally.
Countries: United States
US President Trump: Those who leaked the Iran strike should be shot
Hurriyet quoted US President Donald Trump saying the timing leak forced him to call off an attack on Iran and that leakers "should be shot."
Countries: Iran, United States
America proposes lifting the freeze on Russian assets to push talks to end the war in Ukraine
Asharq Al-Awsat reported that Washington proposed lifting the freeze on some Russian sovereign assets to revive talks to end the Ukraine war.
Countries: United States
Iran fortifies its nuclear facilities: the fiercest attacks in "Hormuz" since the start of the war
Al-Akhbar reported that Iran has intensified attacks on ships around the Strait of Hormuz and is fortifying nuclear facilities amid stalled US talks.
Countries: Iran, United States
Military escalation in the Gulf of Oman: Washington destroys an Iranian ship and Tehran vows an offensive strategy
Al-Quds reported that Washington destroyed an Iranian monitoring ship in the Gulf of Oman, and Tehran signalled plans for an offensive strategy.
Countries: Iran, Oman, United States
Spokesman of the IRGC: Iran is ready to respond to any renewed aggression with greater force than before / The consequences of a possible attack will be "more painful" for the United States
Entekhab reported that the IRGC spokesman said Iran would retaliate against any renewed "aggression" with stronger force and that consequences for the United States would be "more painful".
Countries: Iran, United States
Oman's foreign minister: Finalization of an agreement with Iran about the Strait of Hormuz depends on the results of Tehran and Washington talks
Entekhab reported that Oman’s foreign minister Badr al-Busaidi said an accord with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz hinges on U.S. Iran talks.
Countries: Iran, Oman, United States
Report: Iran changes its methods of targeting ships ahead of the U.S. elections
Asharq Al-Awsat reported Iranian officials say Tehran is using new methods to target ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz ahead of U.S. elections.
Countries: Iran, United States
U.S. reported "real progress" in demilitarization of Gazze
Anadolu quoted the U.S. State Department saying the U.S. and partners have made "real progress" toward long-term security and civilian governance for Gaza since the Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement.
Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza, United States
They went on alert against Iran: Trump's 'get ready' instruction to Netanyahu
Yeni Safak reported claims that U.S. President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "make preparations" for a possible attack on Iran ahead of elections.
Countries: Iran, Israel, United States
Deputy Minister of National Defense Kavaklıoğlu's exclusive statement to CNN Türk: CAATSA will be resolved in a very short time
Hurriyet reported that Deputy Minister Alpaslan Kavaklıoğlu told CNN Türk Turkey and the United States are improving defense ties and he expects CAATSA sanctions to be resolved soon.
Countries: Turkey, United States
Continuing legal follow-ups to hold the United States and the Zionist regime accountable
IRNA reported that the head of international legal affairs announced documentation and pursuit of international legal measures and lawsuits against the United States and Israel for crimes and war damages.
Countries: Israel, United States
Foreign Ministry spokesman on speculation about Russia's mediation in talks: "Technically and in the precise sense, Pakistan and Qatar still act as mediators" / "Our consultations with Moscow on various issues including nuclear are not new"
Entekhab reported that the Foreign Ministry spokesman said Pakistan and Qatar continue to serve in a mediation role for talks between Tehran and Washington.
Countries: Iran, Qatar, United States
Exchange of messages between Iran and the United States continues via intermediaries/ We are reviewing the points raised by the American side/ Lifting the naval blockade, stopping the war on all fronts, and releasing Iran's assets are included in the seven-day plan/ Washington has expressed its considerations regarding the alleged danger of a nuclear weapon/ Conditions have not changed such that we would show flexibility about our rights
Entekhab reported that the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tehran and Washington are trading messages through intermediaries as diplomatic contacts continue.
Countries: Iran, United States
Tehran Rejects the U.S. Response and Insists on 7 Conditions to Open the Strait of Hormuz
Al-Quds quoted Mohsen Rezaei saying Washington's mediator reply is insufficient and Tehran requires 7 conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Countries: Iran, United States
Attacks on Riyadh airport prompt US aviation warning and BP cancellation of attendance at energy conference
Iran International reported that incidents at Riyadh International Airport caused dozens of casualties, led to airport closure, a US flight warning and BP canceling attendance.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, United States
Israel gripped by IMEC concern: Turkey’s moves unsettle Tel Aviv
Yeni Safak reported that Israeli media said Turkey has engaged the United States to prevent a planned India Middle East Europe corridor from including Israel.
Countries: Israel, Turkey, United States
U.S.-Israeli Dialogue on Striking Iran Continues
Asharq Al-Awsat reported that U.S.-Israeli contacts continue over a possible Israeli strike on Iran.
Countries: Iran, Israel, United States
Reports of the IRGC testing dozens of missiles; Mohsen Rezaei threatened the region's data centers and artificial intelligence
Iran International quoted Mohsen Rezaei warning that if war with the United States resumes, regional cables, data centers and artificial intelligence centers would be targeted.
Countries: Iran, United States
U.S. military: disabling a cargo ship that tried to breach the naval blockade on Iran
Asharq Al-Awsat reported that the U.S. military disabled a commercial cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings to breach the naval blockade on Iran.
Countries: Iran, Oman, United States
Israeli press: Trump and Netanyahu have held intensive talks in recent weeks about attacks on Iran
Anadolu reported that Israeli media said Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu recently held intensive discussions about possible military action targeting Iran.
Countries: Iran, Israel, United States
Pentagon updated the number of U.S. soldiers killed in the war with Iran to 21
Anadolu reported the Pentagon raised the official number of U.S. soldiers killed in attacks against Iran to 21.
Countries: Iran, United States
US, UK and Canada issue travel warning for King Khalid Airport in Riyadh.. US President Trump: We may participate in attacks against the Houthis
Hurriyet reported the US, UK and Canada issued travel warnings after attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid Airport and President Trump said the US "may participate" in attacks against the Houthis.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, United States
Putin conveyed Iran's proposed solution to Trump
Haberturk reported Kremlin spokesman Dmitriy Peskov said President Putin conveyed Iran's proposed solution to US President Donald Trump.
Countries: Iran, United States
Options for a "wider war" on the table; President Trump prefers attacking Iran after the midterm elections
Al-Ahram argued US military planners are weighing a 3-day intensive air campaign against Iran alongside targeting its missile, drone and energy facilities.
Countries: Iran, United States
"No red lines" in the future response: Iran weighs a U.S. return to war
Al-Akhbar framed Iran as preparing for renewed conflict with the United States and Israel while keeping diplomatic channels open and coordinating more with Moscow.
Countries: Iran, Israel, United States
A Back-and-Forth Between Tehran and Washington Over "Domination of Hormuz". Fears Rise of a Major U.S. Strike on Iran Before the Midterm Elections
Al-Ahram reported rising tensions between Tehran and Washington over control of the Strait of Hormuz and fears of a major U.S. strike before the elections.
Countries: Iran, United States
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