I include this story because Russia shares so much information with Iran. “U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in the U.K.,” CBS, 11-11-26.
“Iran Doesn’t Think the War Is Over,” WSJ, 11-10-26. The U.S. again moves planes, this time from UK’s Mildenhall air base.
“Israel warns Iran is seeking AI-powered cyberattack capabilities,” Calcalist, 11-10-26.
“U.S. charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase,” PBS, 11-10-26. What a big story. But no surprise. “Three men, including one already jailed in the United States, were accused by U.S. authorities Tuesday of being Iran-supported operatives who plotted nearly 20 attacks on Jewish communities in Europe and the U.S. as well as a planned assault on a British airbase used by the U.S. Air Force. Charges against Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a dual Iranian-Iraqi national; Mohsen Mohajeri, an Iranian national; and Mohammad Ali al-Hassani, an Iraqi national, were outlined in a superseding indictment unsealed in Manhattan federal court. Only al-Saadi is in custody. U.S. Attorney Jamie McDonald in New York said in a news release that al-Saadi, who was arrested in the spring, continued to coordinate with his co-defendants in the days leading up to the attempted September terrorist plot at a British Royal Air Force Base in Fairford, United Kingdom, where U.S. bombers and troops had been stationed. “These defendants helped orchestrate a campaign of terror on behalf of terrorist organizations affiliated with Iran that targeted Jewish communities in Europe and the United States, and the British military base, RAF Fairford, housing American service members,” McDonald said. “The threat presented by Iran and Iran-backed terrorist groups to America and our allies is not hypothetical — it is very real.” … According to the indictment, al-Saadi used coded language in communications with relatives from jail to direct that money be passed along to others who could carry out attacks. The indictment alleged that the three men conspired together to use a network of contacts in the United Kingdom to commit terrorist attacks on behalf of an Iran-aligned terrorist network, which included the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Kata’ib Hizballah. In June, al-Saadi pleaded not guilty to charges that he plotted at least 18 attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran. He called himself a “prisoner of war.” He has been held without bail since. His lawyers did not immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday on the latest development. Both Kata’ib Hizballah and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have been designated by the U.S. government as foreign terrorist organizations. U.S. prosecutors say Al-Saadi was a Kata’ib Hizballah commander.
“France, U.S. Suspect Iran Was Behind Cyberattack on European Fridges,” WSJ, 11-9-26. “France’s foreign minister accuses Tehran of orchestrating the attack on 700 supermarkets.”
“After midterm defeat, Trump faces mostly bad options in Iran,” Axios, 11-5-26.
“Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 helicopter missile launchers,” Guardian, 11-5-26.
“Middle East conflict: Trump warns of ‘heavy hit’ as Iran says Americans voted ‘no to war’,” Gulf News, 11-5-26.
“Iran is Reviewing ‘Concrete Proposals’ on Nuclear Program, Officials Say,” NYT, 11-5-26. “Iran’s willingness to re-engage on the issue suggests that Qatar-led diplomatic efforts to avert full-blown war between the U.S. and Iran have had some success.” But it is also an indication, especially as the next week or so goes by, that Iran knows it has an opportunity on the nuclear front.
“Tankers hit in Hormuz as Iran keeps up pressure after US vote,” Reuters, 11-5-26.
“U.S. Green Card Holder Arrested in Iran After Tip from U.S.-Based Iranian Informant,” Middle East Forum, 11-4-26. No Iranian is safe anywhere.
“Iran’s nuclear bomb debate gains ground on official platforms,” Iran International, 11-2-26.