MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS ESCALATE : TRUMP SUPPORTS NETANYAHU AMID IRAN THREATS AND SAUDI - HOUTHI CLASHES

What happened: Trump backed Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election as Iran tensions escalated. The IRGC denied reports of explosions in eastern Tehran, and the US Mission in Saudi Arabia warned of potential missile and drone attacks. Key numbers: Israel election October 27; Macron Gulf tour October 19 to 21; Austrian Why it matters: The IRGC warned of retaliation if Iranian energy infrastructure is attacked, and Iran's foreign minister accused Macron of endorsing actions against Iran. Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport remains suspended, with delays at Jeddah and Dammam.

Trump backed Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election as Iran tensions escalated. The IRGC denied reports of explosions in eastern Tehran, and the US Mission in Saudi Arabia warned of potential missile and drone attacks.

The IRGC warned of retaliation if Iranian energy infrastructure is attacked, and Iran's foreign minister accused Macron of endorsing actions against Iran. Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport remains suspended, with delays at Jeddah and Dammam.