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Tuesday, November 10, 2026

20 items from 4 presses, selected from 788 captured headlines. Captures dated November 10, 2026; item times in UTC.

Key Points

  1. Iran International reported Iraq’s ambassador in Tehran confirmed Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaydi made a secret visit to Tehran, and the Associated Press said he carried a message from Donald Trump for Iranian officials.

    Based on: Iran International

  2. BBC Persian and Al-Quds reported U.S. military aircraft movements from Britain, with flight trackers showing at least 9 U.S. refueling planes left RAF Mildenhall and the US relocating warplanes after detecting possible Iranian threats.

    Based on: BBC Persian, Al-Quds (Jerusalem)

  3. Anadolu reported U.S. President Donald Trump said he currently does not view launching a military campaign against Iran as necessary, and Yeni Safak reported President Erdoğan said Turkey is taking steps to prevent a new attack on Iran and offered to help facilitate diplomacy.

    Based on: Anadolu, Yeni Safak

  4. Iran International reported French officials held the IRGC-e Pasdaran responsible for cyberattacks that disabled commercial refrigerators and summoned Tehran's ambassador over the incidents.

    Based on: Iran International

  5. Al-Ahram and Anadolu reported regional security incidents, saying over 100,000 Palestinians sought shelter after Gaza rains and the Arab Coalition intercepted ballistic missiles aimed at Saudi areas while the Coalition said it destroyed Houthi missile facilities.

    Based on: Al-Ahram, Anadolu, Asharq Al-Awsat

Each point restates what the named outlets reported. It is not an MEF finding on whether the report is accurate.

Iranian Press

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5 items selected from 30 captured in Persian. Outlets in this capture: BBC Persian, Iran International, Radio Farda.

  1. Reported:

    Iran International reported Iraq's ambassador in Tehran confirmed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaydi made a secret trip to Tehran carrying a message from Donald Trump.

    Machine translationConfirmation of Iraqi prime minister's secret trip to Tehran; effort to mediate between the Islamic Republic and the United States

    تایید سفر محرمانه نخست‌وزیر عراق به تهران؛ تلاش برای میانجیگری میان جمهوری اسلامی و آمریکا

    Iran International | stance tag: diaspora | Nov 9, 15:46 UTC | Original (Persian)

    Countries: Iran, Iraq, United States

  2. Reported:

    Iran International reported French officials held the "IRGC-e Pasdaran" responsible for recent cyberattacks that disabled commercial refrigerators and summoned Tehran's ambassador.

    Machine translationFrance warned Tehran, holding IRGC-e Pasdaran responsible for cyberattacks on store refrigerators

    فرانسه با مسئول دانستن سپاه در حملات سایبری به یخچال‌های فروشگاه‌ها، به تهران هشدار داد

    Iran International | stance tag: diaspora | Nov 9, 17:28 UTC | Original (Persian)

    Countries: Iran

  3. Watch:

    Iran International reported that Radio Farda said U.S. Secretary of Defense Pit Hegst is facing a House impeachment this week over allegations he ordered an unauthorized military action against Iran.

    Machine translationCanada reinstated sanctions against 11 Iranian entities

    کانادا تحریم‌ها علیه ۱۱ نهاد ایرانی را بازگرداند

    Iran International | stance tag: diaspora | 11:00 UTC | Original (Persian)

    Countries: Iran, United States

  4. Reported:

    Radio Farda reported a deportation flight carrying several Iranians from the United States was canceled after some passengers had already boarded the plane.

    Machine translationDeportation flight of several Iranians from the US canceled after passengers had boarded

    پرواز اخراج چندین ایرانی از خاک آمریکا پس از سوار شدن مسافران لغو شد

    Radio Farda | stance tag: diaspora; state-funded, editorially independent by charter | 08:16 UTC | Original (Persian)

    Countries: Iran, United States

  5. Reported:

    BBC Persian reported flight trackers show at least 9 U.S. military refueling aircraft left RAF Mildenhall in eastern England, movements not yet confirmed by U.S. or U.K. officials.

    Machine translationA number of America military aircraft "left" another base in Britaniya

    تعدادی از هواپیماهای نظامی آمریکا یک پایگاه دیگر در بریتانیا را «ترک» کردند

    BBC Persian | stance tag: diaspora; state-funded, editorially independent by charter | 10:22 UTC | Original (Persian)

    Countries: United States

Turkish Press

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5 items selected from 172 captured in Turkish. Outlets in this capture: Anadolu, BirGun, Cumhuriyet, Diken, Evrensel, Haberturk, Hurriyet, Karar, Sabah, Sozcu, Yeni Akit, Yeni Safak.

  1. Reported:

    Yeni Safak reported that President Erdoğan, returning from Azerbaijan, said Turkey is doing everything to prevent a new attack on Iran and offered to "open the door to peace and diplomacy" after discussing concerns with Trump.

    Machine translationWe are trying to prevent a new attack on Iran

    İran’a yeni saldırıyı engellemeye çalışıyoruz

    Yeni Safak | stance tag: pro-government | 01:00 UTC | Original (Turkish)

    Countries: Iran, Turkey, United States

  2. In their words:

    Anadolu quoted U.S. President Donald Trump as saying a military operation against Iran "does not seem like a particularly necessary thing" at the moment.

    Machine translationTrump: Carrying out a military operation against Iran does not seem like a particularly necessary thing

    Trump: İran'a askeri harekat düzenlemek pek gerekli bir şey gibi görünmüyor

    Anadolu | stance tag: state | Nov 9, 23:08 UTC | Original (Turkish)

    Countries: Iran, United States

  3. Reported:

    Anadolu reported Brigadier General Turki el-Maliki of the Arab Coalition said ballistic missiles launched at southern Saudi Arabia and Riyadh were intercepted and destroyed.

    Machine translationArab Coalition: ballistic missiles launched at Saudi Arabia's south and Riyadh were intercepted

    Arap Koalisyonu: Suudi Arabistan'ın güneyi ile Riyad'a fırlatılan balistik füzeler engellendi

    Anadolu | stance tag: state | 00:31 UTC | Original (Turkish)

    Countries: Saudi Arabia

  4. Reported:

    Diken reported that Israeli state television KAN said a Russian military plane used to transport senior officials and military personnel landed in Tel Aviv during an "unusual" flight.

    Machine translation'unusual' activity in Israel: Russian military plane landed in Tel Aviv

    İsrail'de 'sıradışı' hareketlilik: Rus askeri uçağı Tel Aviv'e indi

    Diken | stance tag: independent | Nov 9, 21:39 UTC | Original (Turkish)

    Countries: Israel

  5. In their words:

    Haberturk quoted COP31 President and Environment Minister Murat Kurum as saying Turkey, as host, "did not send an invitation to Israel" to the Leaders Summit and will address climate and "climate justice".

    Machine translation"We did not send an invitation to Israel"

    "İsrail'e davet göndermedik"

    Haberturk | stance tag: mainstream | Nov 9, 21:35 UTC | Original (Turkish)

    Countries: Israel, Turkey

Israeli Press

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5 items selected from 134 captured in Hebrew. Outlets in this capture: Arutz 7, Globes, Israel Hayom, Maariv, N12, Srugim, Walla, Ynet.

  1. Reported:

    Ynet reported that the IDF said it fired after identifying "terrorists who intended to throw stones toward a fast road," while Palestinians said a 14-year-old was killed in Burqa in the Nablus area.

    Machine translationIDF fired toward stone-throwers in the Nablus area, Palestinians: 14-year-old killed

    צה"ל ירה לעבר זורקי אבנים באזור שכם, הפלסטינים: בן 14 נהרג

    Ynet | stance tag: Yedioth Ahronoth group, largest Israeli news site | 06:12 UTC | Original (Hebrew)

    Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza

  2. Reported:

    N12 reported the Wall Street Journal said the US moved refueling aircraft from RAF Mildenhall because of threatening messages originating in Tehran.

    Machine translationReport | US moved refueling aircraft from a second military base in Britain - reason: threat from Iran

    דיווח | ארה"ב פינתה מטוסי תדלוק מבסיס צבאי שני בבריטניה - הסיבה: איום מאיראן

    N12 | stance tag: Channel 12 news (Keshet, Mako) | 06:10 UTC | Original (Hebrew)

    Countries: Iran, United States

  3. Reported:

    N12 reported France accused Iran of cyberattacks that manipulated supermarket temperature controls, summoned the Iranian ambassador and warned of additional sanctions.

    Machine translationRefrigerators caught fire and meat thrown into bins: France accuses Iran of cyberattacks on supermarkets

    מקררים עלו באש ובשר נזרק לפח: צרפת מאשימה את איראן במתקפות סייבר על סופרמרקטים

    N12 | stance tag: Channel 12 news (Keshet, Mako) | Nov 9, 16:55 UTC | Original (Hebrew)

    Countries: Iran

  4. In their words:

    Arutz 7 quoted the head of the National Cyber Directorate warning that Iran is developing offensive AI-based cyber capabilities that could harm the world.

    Machine translationNot Just Nuclear Weapons: Israel Warns of Iran's New Cyber Capabilities

    לא רק נשק גרעיני: ישראל מזהירה מפני יכולות הסייבר החדשות של איראן

    Arutz 7 | stance tag: Israel National News, national-religious | 08:28 UTC | Original (Hebrew)

    Countries: Iran, Israel

  5. Reported:

    Israel Hayom reported the Financial Times said Netanyahu calls Trump daily to press for renewed strikes, and Iran said inspections of nuclear sites are now impossible.

    Machine translationReports: Netanyahu presses Trump to renew the war, Iran refuses nuclear inspections

    דיווחים: נתניהו לוחץ על טראמפ לחדש את המלחמה, איראן מסרבת לפיקוח גרעיני

    Israel Hayom | stance tag: free daily | 08:43 UTC | Original (Hebrew)

    Countries: Iran, Israel, United States

5 items selected from 452 captured in Arabic. Outlets in this capture: Al-Ahram, Al-Akhbar, Al-Bayan, Al-Quds (Jerusalem), Al-Quds Al-Arabi, Asharq Al-Awsat.

  1. Reported:

    Al-Quds reported that the US military moved warplanes from a British base after detecting possible Iranian threats.

    Machine translationUS military movements in Britain to confront possible Iranian threats

    تحركات عسكرية أمريكية في بريطانيا لمواجهة تهديدات إيرانية محتملة

    Al-Quds (Jerusalem) | stance tag: Jerusalem Palestinian daily | 05:02 UTC | Original (Arabic)

    Countries: Iran, United States

  2. Reported:

    Al-Quds reported that the United Nations said Israeli "occupation" restrictions blocked entry of equipment, leaving Gaza residents exposed to flood risks.

    Machine translationUnited Nations: occupation restrictions hinder protecting Gaza residents from the disaster of floods and torrents

    الأمم المتحدة: قيود الاحتلال تعيق حماية سكان غزة من كارثة الفيضانات والسيول

    Al-Quds (Jerusalem) | stance tag: Jerusalem Palestinian daily | 01:17 UTC | Original (Arabic)

    Countries: Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza

  3. Numbers:

    Al-Ahram reported that more than 100,000 Palestinians are searching for shelter after heavy rains flooded tents and displaced families in Gaza.

    Machine translation100,000 Palestinians searching for shelter. Gaza rains a nightmare chasing the displaced and turning tents into death traps

    100 ألف فلسطينى يبحثون عن أماكن للإيواء.. أمطار غزة كابوس يطارد النازحين ويحول الخيام إلى مصائد للموت

    Al-Ahram | stance tag: Cairo daily; Egyptian official line | print edition | Original (Arabic)

    Countries: Palestinian Authority and Gaza

  4. Reported:

    Al-Ahram reported that a Saudi east‑west oil pipeline was targeted, causing a limited fire that emergency teams extinguished without injuries.

    Machine translationAttack on a Saudi oil pipeline. Yemen urges Iran to stop arming the Houthis

    استهداف خط أنابيب نفط سعودى.. واليمن يطالب إيران بوقف تسليح الحوثيين

    Al-Ahram | stance tag: Cairo daily; Egyptian official line | print edition | Original (Arabic)

    Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen

  5. Reported:

    Asharq Al-Awsat reported that the Saudi-led 'Coalition to Support Legitimacy' said it destroyed two factories and a ballistic missile plant belonging to Houthi forces in Sanaa.

    Machine translation"The Coalition" strikes the Houthis' "ballistic" factories

    «التحالف» يضرب مصانع «الباليستي» للحوثيين

    Asharq Al-Awsat | stance tag: London-based daily; Riyadh line | 00:10 UTC | Original (Arabic)

    Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen

Items by Region Discussed

Iran and the Gulf Waters (12)
Israel and the Palestinians (7)
Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq (1)
Arabian Peninsula (3)
Turkey (3)
Caucasus and Central Asia (1)
United States, Europe, and Russia (12)

Labels: Reported: the outlet reports an event or decision in its own voice.; In their words: the outlet carries a named official's or figure's statement, quoted or paraphrased.; Framing: the outlet's own interpretation, column or editorial line.; Numbers: the item turns on a figure (a count, price, sum or date) the outlet states.; Watch: a scheduled or announced next step the outlet reports. Key points, labels and one-line summaries are machine-drafted under MEF rules; see the method.