US-Iran War Live Updates: Donald Trump says US and Israel must ‘finish the job’
Trump said the United States would not strike Iran on Sunday, telling reporters before departing for Michigan that no military action was planned for the day.
by Mashkoora Khan · The Indian Express · JoinUS President Donald Trump said on October 25 that “there will not be a strike today” on Iran, easing fears of immediate military action. Earlier, he had said Washington might have to “finish the job”, or it could reach a deal with Tehran. Meanwhile, Qatari mediators travelled to the Iranian capital in a US-coordinated effort to lower regional tensions. Iran’s parliament speaker said the US had entered a “quagmire” through its own miscalculations and must now find a way out. President Masoud Pezeshkian also blamed Washington for the war, but said Tehran should still push to conclude a peace deal.
What Trump said: Trump told reporters there would be no strike on Sunday. Earlier, he said the US could either “finish the job” or agree to a deal with Iran, leaving both options open. He mocked a reporter who asked about possible strikes, while Tehran said the US had derailed the talks.
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Key World developments
- Iran says US is stuck: Iran’s parliament speaker said Washington has entered a “quagmire” and must “take the necessary steps to extricate” itself. Pezeshkian called the Americans “cowards” who “messed everything up”, yet said Iran should still seek a peace deal.
- No change in Tehran’s policy: Iran’s foreign minister said talk of war had come up again, but his country would not change its policies.
- Qatar steps in: Qatari mediators are in Tehran in an effort coordinated with the US to ease tensions in the region.
- Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia: The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed Houthi ballistic missiles and drones fired at the kingdom.
- Netanyahu warns Iran: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran may try to disrupt Israel’s election, adding: “don’t test us”.
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Live Updates
Oct 26, 2026 08:23 AM IST
Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport
A Houthi spokesman has claimed a “precise” strike on the King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
In a statement on X, Yahya Saree said Houthi forces launched a ballistic missile attack on the airport. He also claimed several drone attacks on crude oil pumping stations in the east and west of the country.
The statement came hours after Saudi forces announced intercepting and destroying a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis towards Riyadh. The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said it retaliated with attacks on two missile launches in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa.
Oct 26, 2026 07:39 AM IST
Saudi-led coalition destroys Iran-backed Houthi missile launchers in Sanaa
Saudi-led coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said in a post on X Sunday that coalition forces destroyed two ballistic missile launchers belonging to Iran-backed Houthis in Sanaa, including one used to launch a missile at Riyadh.
Al-Maliki said the coalition was continuing operations to dismantle the Houthis’ ballistic missile network.
Oct 26, 2026 06:53 AM IST
Oil prices fall from near-six-month highs
Oil prices have fallen this morning after surging to near-six-month highs last week, according to Reuters.
US crude futures were down $1.60, or 1.55 percent, to $101.67 per barrel by 00:18 GMT, while Brent crude futures fell $1.56 or 1.34 percent to $115.16.
Prices had settled nearly $3 higher on Friday after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia stoked energy supply concerns. Brent finished the week up 6 percent, and West Texas Intermediate ended 2.3 percent higher.
Oct 26, 2026 06:50 AM IST
Saudi Civil Defence says ‘danger has passed’ in Riyadh
The Saudi Civil Defence Authority has lifted its alert for Riyadh, saying the danger has now passed.
In a post on X, the authority also warned against the “filming, publishing or sharing of information” related to any missile and drone attacks.
Oct 26, 2026 06:19 AM IST
Trump says Iran war will not end until nuclear threat is resolved
President Donald Trump said Sunday the war in Iran would not end until the United States was certain Tehran did not have nuclear weapons capabilities, in an interview with FOX 2 Detroit ahead of a rally in Port Huron, Michigan.
“You want to see problems? You want to see not only energy problems but death problems? Let them have a nuclear weapon because they will use it,” Trump said. “And, I have to do that first.”
Trump said he was prepared to take time to reach an agreement rather than prioritize a quick resolution.
“I’m going to make a great deal. I’m a longterm person; I’m not a short term person,” he said.
Oct 26, 2026 06:04 AM IST
Bahrain condemns Iran-backed Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia
Bahrain condemned continued attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia, including the launch of missiles toward Mecca and Medina, the foreign ministry said in a post on X Sunday.
The ministry described the attacks as “terrorist” acts and reaffirmed Bahrain’s condemnation of Houthi attacks targeting the kingdom.
Oct 26, 2026 05:37 AM IST
Trump says US and Israel must ‘finish the job’
US President Donald Trump urged Israelis Sunday to vote for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, touting their joint military actions against Iran and saying the two countries must “finish the job that we started.”
“Vote for Bibi Netanyahu for Prime Minister, we have to finish the job that we started!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
Trump said Operation Midnight Hammer had stopped Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and added that Operation Epic Fury had left Tehran with “No Navy, No Air Force” and its military and economy “in shambles.”
Oct 26, 2026 05:24 AM IST
Yemen condemns attacks on Mecca and Medina
Yemen’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is condemning Houthi attacks on Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia.
In a statement on X, the ministry also “denounced the continued targeting of the Kingdom’s cities and facilities, and the resulting injuries among civilians and damage to property in Khamis Mushait and Ahad Rafidah”.
The internationally recognised Yemeni government issued separate statements welcoming and reaffirming Pope Leo’s earlier condemnation of attacks on Taiz.
Yemen also called for international action to end the siege of Taiz and to protect civilians.
Oct 26, 2026 05:23 AM IST
Qatari mediators in Tehran in US-coordinated effort to ease regional tensions
Qatari mediators were in Tehran on Sunday as part of an effort to de-escalate regional tensions in coordination with the United States, an official briefed on the situation told Reuters.
Oct 26, 2026 05:17 AM IST
Watch: Yemeni forces strike Houthi positions
Yemen’s army media account has released a video showing drones from the 6th Military Region targeting Houthi militia positions, trenches and military equipment on the Al Jawf fronts.
Oct 26, 2026 05:13 AM IST
Trump says US will not strike Iran on Sunday
Trump said the United States would not strike Iran on Sunday, telling reporters before departing for Michigan that no military action was planned for the day, Iran International reported.
Oct 26, 2026 05:12 AM IST
Netanyahu warns Iran may try to disrupt election, says 'don't test us'
Israel's PM Netanyahu said that Iran and its allies might try to disrupt Tuesday's Israeli elections, warning the Islamic republic against any hostile acts.
"We have intelligence signs that our enemies, Iran and its proxies, could challenge us with attacks in order to disrupt the elections," Netanyahu said in a video released by his office on Sunday, noting the military was ready for both defensive and offensive operations.
"Don't test us. You will suffer disproportionate blows."
Oct 26, 2026 05:08 AM IST
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