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Morning Brief: Iran Strategy, Yemen Attack, and Regional Military Moves

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The briefing reports that Iranian officials told Reuters they are prolonging talks with Washington to weaken President Trump before the midterms and are preparing for renewed attacks. It also covers a Houthi strike in Yemen that killed 58 people, a meeting between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and expanded British military support for Saudi Arabia. Additional items include Pakistan’s army chief visiting Iran and Saudi Arabia postponing an investment conference after deadly attacks.

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