8 Oct
Report: Trump Weighs Strikes in Iran Ahead of Midterm Elections
The US administration has directed the Pentagon to draft plans for potential strikes to influence energy prices, though no final decision has been made.
Archive: 8 October 2026
8 Oct
Oil Tanker Struck by Projectiles off Qatar, Casualties Reported
An oil tanker was struck by unidentified projectiles dozens of miles north of Qatar, with British maritime authorities reporting casualties.