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US envoy says Iran strike possible this weekend
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US ambassador Tom Barrack told Mario Nawfal a strike on Iran could come this weekend. Donald Trump said he knew nothing of any attack when asked in Florida. Barrack said Washington does not seek regime change. Benjamin Netanyahu faces Israeli elections on October 27. Trump earlier tied possible strikes to US congressional elections on November 3.
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What It Means For You
- Gulf travel and shipping plans may shift if US strikes resume near the weekend Barrack cited.
- Indian diaspora in the region may monitor US and Israeli election dates on October 27 and November 3.
- Oil importers may watch Brent moves tied to renewed Iran strike talk.
What's Happening
- Barrack told a podcast a weekend strike was possible while visiting the Gulf.
- Trump told reporters in Florida he did not know about any attack.
- Barrack said consequences for Iran would not mean regime change.
Diplomacy clock before US vote
- Netanyahu has vowed action against Iran ahead of Israel's October 27 election.
- Trump earlier suggested strikes might wait until US congressional elections on November 3.
- Barrack serves as US ambassador to Turkey and envoy on Syria.
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