2026 Iran War: 2026-10-09 — Live Updates

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Trump says U.S. will not attack Iran before Nov. 3 midterms, cites productive talks

Al Jazeera reported that President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States will not launch an attack on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, saying Washington and Tehran are holding "productive" talks about ending the war. The comment comes as Iran-U.S. diplomacy remains at an apparent impasse and as earlier Axios reporting described Pentagon preparations for a possible resumption of major combat operations.

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Putin tells Pezeshkian Russia will do everything to help end U.S.-led war on Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan that Moscow is ready to "do everything" it can to help end the U.S.-led war on Iran, according to Interfax via Al Jazeera. Putin also said Iran is making real efforts to end a conflict that "broke out through no fault of Iran," and IRNA said he offered mediation a day earlier.

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Kpler analyst says some Gulf states may be paying Iran Hormuz transit fees

Middle East Spectator cited Michelle Brohard of maritime research firm Kpler saying some oil-producing Gulf states, including Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE, may be quietly paying Iran transit fees of about 10 to 20 percent of cargo value for safer passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The claim is attributed to Kpler analysis and has not been confirmed by the named governments.

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CBO: at least 81 U.S. aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war, cost up to $3.3bn

Al Jazeera reported a Congressional Budget Office assessment that at least 81 U.S. military aircraft, including fighters and drones, were lost or damaged in Operation Epic Fury as of Aug. 1. The CBO estimated the aircraft losses at $1.9 billion to $3.3 billion. The war began Feb. 28 and has continued without a lasting ceasefire.

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