https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-update-october-29-2026Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-update-october-29-2026https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-update-october-29-2026#u177720Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:21:52 +0000The US Republican Party suffered a midterm election defeat that Donald Trump and JD Vance attribute to the ongoing war with Iran. While Democrats swept Congress and flipped Texas, the conflict continues to escalate in the Strait of Hormuz, where the IRGC reported fires on two oil tankers and a tugboat. Diplomatic efforts persist as Qatari mediators presented Iran with a new peace deal, and US stock markets rose on hopes of a resolution despite the political fallout in Washington.Why it mattersThe 2026 conflict involves a war of aggression by the US and Israel against Iran. This instability has