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Iran pursues cautious escalation ahead of US midterms

Tehran appears to be boosting pressure on Washington ahead of the crucial midterm vote, but shows little desire to return to a full-scale war.

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Iran pursues cautious escalation ahead of US midterms

Tehran appears to be boosting pressure on Washington ahead of the crucial midterm vote, but shows little desire to return to a full-scale war.

CNBCSep 11, 2026, 5:00 PM

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Election officials ban certain public workers from trading on prediction markets ahead of midterms

Ahead of the midterms, election officials ban certain workers from using prediction markets to reassure the public they are committed to election integrity.

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CBS NewsSep 11, 2026, 10:43 AM

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Iran strikes U.S. jets after Trump promises war to end after midterms

U.S. jets were hit by Iranian missiles while parked at a base in Jordan, sources tell CBS News, while Trump said the war will end "immediately" after midterms. Grouped from 3 articles across 2 sources.

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Iran war: Saudi-Houthi escalation intensifies Yemen conflict

The Houthi takeovers of Mokha, Dhubab and Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait threaten to push Yemen deeper into the Middle East war. The Iran-backed group has made advances against Yemen's government and Saudi Arabia.

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Al JazeeraSep 11, 2026, 10:41 AM

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