Iran says it is prepared to return to war amid US and Israeli threat

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Iran says it is ready to resume war as Trump rules out strikes 'today'

On Monday Iran said it is preparing for a possible US and Israeli attack after the US midterms. Trump said there would be no strikes on Iran today, after hinting at a possible attack as soon as Sunday or a major deal. Iran says renewed attacks will achieve no different outcome, and blames the US for derailing talks.

• Israeli media report that military chief Eyal Zamir demanded written authorisation from Netanyahu over fears of immediate escalation. Netanyahu denies any confrontation.
• The US ordered diplomats out of Saudi Arabia and is drawing down staff at other regional missions. Officials say Iran is in advanced stages of planning attacks on Americans.
• Iran warned that even limited strikes would draw a response 'several times greater'.
• US Central Command says more than 3,000 commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz with its support.