Gianni Infantino has the votes to remain FIFA president. With no challenger emerging across the 211 member associations, his opponents are now weighing a shift toward curbing his powers ahead of March's election.
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No US Casualties From Iran Missiles
No U.S. casualties from the Iranian missiles fired toward Jordan. Tehran's response failed against integrated air and missile defense systems, a U.S. official told Al Jazeera.
US Missile Attack Reported on Larak Island
NOW: Initial reports of a US missile attack on Larak Island, targeting missile launch positions.
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US Denies Iran Talks, Blockade Active
No negotiations with Iran are underway or scheduled, and the naval blockade remains fully in effect, a U.S. source tells Al Jazeera. Mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz, which is now open. Any agreements between Tehran and Oman carry no weight with Washington.
Trump: No Rush on Iran Negotiations
Trump: "no time schedule" for negotiations with Iran, and "not in a hurry" to resume them. He called economic warfare and military strikes "both effective" against Tehran.
- Al Jazeera
Erdogan Plans Visit to Syria
Turkish President Erdogan to Al Jazeera:
I will visit Syria in the coming period.
Syria will not be left alone, and we will do everything in our power to support its stability.
Erdogan Says Trump Promised F-35 Jets
Turkish President Erdogan to Al Jazeera:
We received a promise from Trump regarding F-35 fighter jets, and we are waiting for him to fulfill it.
Erdogan Says EU Membership Not Priority
Turkish President Erdogan to Al Jazeera:
Europe does not appear willing to admit Turkey into the European Union.
Joining the European Union is not our priority, and Europe is the one that loses out from Turkey not joining.
Erdogan Vows Turkey Will Support Gaza
Turkish President Erdogan to Al Jazeera:
Turkey cannot leave Gaza alone, and we will do whatever is necessary to support it.
Erdogan Voices Concern Over Israel Strikes
Turkish President Erdogan to Al Jazeera: "The continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon deeply concern us."
He said he discussed stopping the war in Lebanon with Trump during Trump's recent visit to Turkey, and said the U.S. has a major role in halting the strikes.
Drones Intercepted Over Erbil
Drones intercepted over Erbil overnight, debris landing near a mall by the airport, per security sources cited by Al Jazeera.
Iran Signals Progress on Deal Talks
Senior Iranian official to Al Jazeera: One or two disputed issues remain before an agreement is reached, and both can be resolved. Any closure or reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will hinge on Washington's next steps.
Israel-Lebanon Talks Begin in Rome
Day one of Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome has wrapped, per Al Jazeera.
Qatar-Pakistan Delegation to Mediate US-Iran
Al Jazeera Report: A joint Qatari-Pakistani delegation will be sent to mediate between the US and Iran, with the goal of launching talks quickly.
Mediators Work Tehran-Washington Line
Al Jazeera's Tehran bureau chief: Regional mediators are still working the Tehran-Washington line to prevent war. No change so far in U.S. military posture.
Hamas Clarifies Weapons Storage Plan
Hamas negotiating team member Razi Hamed, to Al Jazeera: The proposal Hamas agreed to is about "storing" weapons under the technocrat committee's supervision, not surrendering them, and is an "internal Palestinian matter."
He said it hinges on the Sharm el-Sheikh humanitarian protocol, an IDF withdrawal, the technocrat committee entering Gaza, deployment of the international force, and disarming Israeli-backed militias. If Israel doesn't do it, Hamas won't either.
Syria Seeks Security Deal With Israel
NEW: Syria is working toward a security arrangement with Israel involving several international partners, al Sharaa tells Al Jazeera.
Lebanese Army Enters Zoter al-Gharbiya
Lebanese army enters Zoter al-Gharbiya near Nabatiya as the IDF withdrawal pilot from southern Lebanon begins. Engineering teams are clearing explosives left behind, per Al Jazeera.
Iran Interior Minister to Visit Islamabad
A Pakistani Interior Ministry source told Al Jazeera that Iran's Interior Minister will arrive in Islamabad Monday evening.
Jordan Lifts Air Raid Sirens
Jordan lifted its air raid sirens after the aerial threat alert ended, per Al Jazeera.
Israel-Lebanon Talks End in Rome
The round of Israel-Lebanon negotiations in Rome has ended, Al-Jazeera reports.
Yemen Closes All Airports After Strikes
🔴 NEW: All Yemeni airports have reportedly been closed following recent airstrikes on Sanaa airport.
Via Al Jazeera
Abbas Sets Palestinian Elections
Palestinian legislative elections have been set for November 28 by Mahmoud Abbas, the first in 20 years, due to international pressure to reform the Palestinian Authority.
Al Jazeera.
EU Parliament Report Criticizes Qatar
The EU Parliament’s research arm just published a brutal assessment of Qatar.
Authoritarian state. Al Jazeera as a foreign policy weapon. Gas supply threats against Europe. Defense deals with Russia and China.
All while hosting the largest US military base in the region.
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Iran Denies Upcoming Talks With US
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: "No negotiations, at any level, with the US side will be held in the coming days. The fact that US representatives are traveling to Qatar is not related to the Iranian delegation's trip."
Al Jazeera.