Iran war live: Pezeshkian says Middle East can solve own issues without US

Al Jazeera Tuesday 27 October 2026, 22:29 UTC 1 min read

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Live updatesLive updates, Iran war live: Pezeshkian says Middle East can solve own issues without US Iranian president’s words came at summit for gas exporting countries in Russia. Published On 27 Oct 2026 - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian tells Russia’s Putin Middle East is “capable of resolving our problems” without US involvement. - Yemen’s Houthis, Saudi-backed coalition forces make claims of gains during fierce fighting near Bab al-Mandeb strait.

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