Information War Update Oct 29, 2026: Iran Eyes US Vote, Brown Fake
Information war: Iranian officials describe US midterm plans, an intern denies the fake Brown video, and CISA orders urgent Linux and VMware fixes.
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Gaza Strip · Geopolitics · Iran · Israel · Strait of Hormuz · Warfare
Iran War Update Oct 29, 2026: Vance Letter, Hormuz Mines, Aden Hit
Iran war update: Vance writes to Tehran as allies brace for strikes, the Guards claim Hormuz mine hits, and Houthi missiles strike Aden’s airport.
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Business Report Oct 28, 2026: Iran War Bill Hits $47B, Fed Holds
The Fed holds at 3.75%-4% on a split vote, a reported $47 billion Iran war bill meets $115 Brent, Britain sets a 3% defense date and AI costs sink Alphabet.
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Africa · Conflicts · Geopolitics · Iran · Warfare
Egypt’s Article 152 Vote: What Its Saudi Mandate Allows
Egypt’s parliament let Sisi send forces to defend Saudi Arabia. How Article 152 works, how it compares with 2015 and 2020, and what is still open.
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Conflicts · Geopolitics · Iran · Israel
Israel Election Results: Coalition Math and the Legal Clock
Israel election results left no bloc with 61 seats. We map the seat count by party, four coalition paths and the Basic Law deadlines that now apply.
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Gaza Strip · Geopolitics · Iran · Israel · Strait of Hormuz · Warfare
Iran War Update Oct 28, 2026: Strike Warnings Grow, Houthis Hit Out
Iran war update: US reportedly warns Gulf states of strikes after midterms, Houthis fire at Riyadh and Taif, and Israel’s count leaves no majority.
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Economic Power · Energy & Resource Leverage · Geopolitics · Iran · Russia · Sanctions & Financial Pressure
Business Report Oct 27, 2026: US Oil Slips Under $100 on Iran Terms
US crude oil falls below $100 as Iran’s leaders discuss terms to end the war, diesel hits $6.35 despite a Russian fuel waiver and Boeing defense sales jump 15%.
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Iran · Israel · Munitions · United States · Warfare
THAAD Missile Defense: $11.4B Request After Iran War Drain
THAAD missile defense explained: how a battery works, the Army’s $11.4 billion FY2027 request for 857 interceptors, and its use against Iran.
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Gaza Strip · Geopolitics · Iran · Israel · Strait of Hormuz · Warfare
Iran War Update Oct 27, 2026: Tehran Talks End Open, Houthis Fire East
Iran war update: Mecca pact talks in Tehran end with a pledge to continue, Houthis fire missiles toward Saudi Arabia’s east, and Egypt backs Riyadh.
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Yalda Night and Nowruz 2027: California Dates and Events Guide
Yalda falls on Dec. 21, 2026, and Nowruz 2027 arrives March 20 at 1:25 p.m. PDT. Dates in California time, plus Iranian cultural centers from LA to Stanford.
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