# Iran war live: Tehran says Netanyahu wants more war before elections; fighting flares in Yemen

https://mins.news/en/item/105553

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-18 23:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/18/iran-war-live-tehran-says-netanyahu-seeks-more-war-yemen-fighting-flares?traffic_source=rss

> Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants more war ahead of elections. Fighting has also flared again in Yemen.

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