The US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved. Reports say US preparations for another round of strikes are advancing, while Trump reportedly weighs a deal versus escalation after midterm setbacks; Democrats in Congress, including Schumer, push to end the war. Iranian officials claim a battlefield and political win and say a 'maximum deterrence' plan is ready; IRGC claims of another downed US MQ-9 over Qeshm remain unverified. In Yemen, Houthi-claimed drone shootdowns and heavy fighting continue in al-Jawf (Jabal Duhaydah), Taiz and nearby areas.
Updated 5 Nov 2026, 04:00 UTC