Trump weighs resuming Iran war as CENTCOM prepares for possible strikes

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump met with his national security team to discuss the potential resumption of military strikes against Iran, with Nov. 9 identified as a favorable date for operations due to a new moon in the Middle East.
• Turkey approved a joint defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, allowing for potential Turkish troop deployment to support Saudi Arabia amid ongoing regional conflicts, while a Turkish soldier was killed in a suspected Iranian cross-border shooting.
• The U.S. continues its military presence and actions in the Middle East, including fighter jet refueling operations and the expected arrival of the USS Roosevelt carrier strike group by mid-November.
• Tehran submitted a formal nuclear proposal to the U.S. via Qatar, contingent on Washington meeting seven demands including compensation, sanctions relief, and a permanent end to hostilities; meanwhile, Iran sentenced two protesters to death amid ongoing domestic unrest.
• Iran's Supreme National Security Council chief met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss regional security and energy cooperation, while Israel faces a political showdown as Prime Minister Netanyahu seeks to form a new government amid opposition challenges.