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2026 Iran War: 2026-10-16

Friday, October 16, 2026 2 updates Last updated 04:30 UTC

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Saudi-led coalition says it shot down a drone headed for the Eastern Province

A Saudi-led coalition spokesperson said coalition forces intercepted and destroyed a drone launched toward Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, Al Jazeera reported. The coalition did not immediately name the launcher. The intercept comes as Houthi attacks on Saudi and Yemeni government sites continued this week, including a missile strike on the presidential palace in Aden.

Al Jazeera

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Trump says he would not use nuclear weapons on Iran and sees no need for US ground troops

US President Donald Trump said he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran and did not see a need to put US troops on the ground there, Al Jazeera reported. He also described the Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, known as the 'mother of all bombs,' as non-nuclear. Separately, CBS News and CNN reported on October 15 that the White House is preparing options that include possible use of that bomb against Iranian targets.

Al Jazeera