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Deputy Executive Coordinator of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Alireza Sheikh has emphasized the Armed Forces' support for the country's diplomacy, saying they strengthen diplomats' bargaining power to ensure they negotiate from a position of strength.

Iran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Ali Abdollahi has outlined five principles for peace and security in West Asia, including an end to conflicts, sanctions relief, and new regional security arrangements.

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says efforts to bridge differences between Tehran and Washington are ongoing, with both sides reviewing proposals and regional countries coordinating to achieve a diplomatic solution.

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry says the fabricated narrative has become the basis for all the pressure and economic hardship imposed on the Iranian people.

Roads Minister says over 85% of cargo traffic from southern ports has been redistributed to alternative corridors, ensuring zero disruption to the supply chain despite the US-led maritime siege.

The US military carried out a strike on Qeshm Island in southern Iran for defensive purposes, in response to an attack by Tehran, several US media outlets reported.

The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a $114 million contract on Oct. 29, 2026 to Gilbane Federal of Providence, Rhode Island, to modernize the water distribution system at Base Kodiak, Alaska. Funded through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, this project directly strengthens operational readiness and quality of life at the Coast Guard's largest operational installation.

bringing proven aircraft-maintenance expertise, modern facilities, and a skilled workforce that understands the unique demands of helicopter sustainment. This new Air Force-FRC East collaboration will strengthen HH-60W readiness, enhance our fleet reliability, and reflect the Combat Rescue motto: 'These things we do, that others may live.'"

The U.S. Navy marked a significant milestone in expanding capabilities for Surface Forces in Pacific Fleet with the reestablishment of Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity (SIMA) Everett during a ceremony in Everett, Washington, Nov. 2, 2026.

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) returned home to Naval Station Everett, Oct. 9, 2026, after a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations.

Sailors and maritime forces from the Bangladesh Navy and U.S. Navy gathered in Chattogram, Nov. 2, for an opening ceremony to commence the annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2026.

Diplomats warned that midterm losses may push the crestfallen US president to pull out thousands of American troops from Europe.

On 13 October, the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) hosted the kick-off meeting of the Generic NATO Indirect Fire Round Project Group (GENIFR PG), a NATO High Visibility Project (HVP) launched on 7 July during the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara. The project aims to develop a prototype for a generic NATO 155mm munition.

The Government is setting aside NOK 1 billion for investments in Ukraine to be made in partnership with the Norwegian business sector. This funding is intended to help mobilise further Norwegian private capital for investments in the Ukrainian defence industry.

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The Estonian Defence Forces will take part in Exercise Koalicja in Poland from 9 to 22 November with a company-sized unit. The exercise aims to prepare for a situation in which hostilities in Ukraine have ended and partner countries are able to support Ukraine's future security and recovery efforts. The exercise is being conducted by the Multinational Force Ukraine (MNF-U), established by members of the Coalition of the Willing for Ukraine, led by France and the United Kingdom.

The Swedish Visby-class corvette HMS Karlstad recently conducted exercises in the Bothnian Sea alongside the Finnish minelayer FNS Hämeenmaa and the American destroyer USS Paul Ignatius.

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Portugal on the occasion of the 53rd meeting of the U.S.-Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission.