In a significant escalation of international tensions, the United States has resumed direct military attacks against Iran after a two-month hiatus. The operation, carried out on the eve of the US midterm elections, targeted Qeshm island in southern Iran. According to CNN, citing an unnamed US official, Washington characterized the strikes as defensive measures responding to alleged Iranian use of surface-to-air missiles against American military assets. The official did not provide specific details regarding the scale of the attacks or report any casualties.
In parallel diplomatic developments, a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States has been scheduled for November 10 and 11 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Steve Witkoff, special envoy to Donald Trump, confirmed that Washington will mediate the negotiations. The agenda for the summit includes guarantees of post-war security, efforts to de-escalate the conflict, humanitarian initiatives, and defining the next steps toward peace. Prior to the meeting in Abu Dhabi, US negotiators are set to hold discussions this week in Brussels with representatives from the European Union, NATO, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Sources: Observador.