Mecca pact delegation in Tehran, Egypt's vote for Saudi defense and a reported eve-of-election split in Israel over an Iran strike, which Katz denies
A Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani delegation holds de-escalation talks in Tehran; Egypt's parliament authorizes defensive military support for Saudi Arabia; reports describe a pre-election Iran push by Netanyahu; Bolsonaro's party recognizes Lula's reelection while Washington held back a statement recognizing it, according to a published report; Jordan strikes southern Syria and Syria closes a border crossing; China's Fifth Plenum opens; E5 defense chiefs meet in Paris; a UN inquiry issues Gaza findings.
Today's facts
- Mecca defense pact delegation holds de-escalation talks with Iran (Tehran)
- Egypt authorizes defensive military support for Saudi Arabia; Houthis claim pipeline strikes (Saudi Arabia)
- Reported pre-election push for an Iran strike splits Israel's security chiefs, officials say; Katz denies it
- Bolsonaro's party recognizes Lula's reelection as Washington holds back its statement, per a report (Brazil)
- Jordanian strikes in southern Syria kill five civilians, Syrian officials say; Syria closes Nasib crossing (Syria)
- Fifth Plenum of China's Communist Party opens with discipline on the agenda (China)
- E5 defense chiefs on Russia and Europe's role in NATO (Paris)
- UN findings on Gaza, the West Bank and Hebron (Palestinian territories)
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