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  "id": 16266629,
  "title": "US could strike Iran this weekend, says envoy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/us-could-strike-iran-this-weekend-says-envoy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T02:16:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/10/1562383/us-could-strike-iran-weekend-says-envoy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jerusalem, Friday — The United States might launch an attack on Iran this weekend, according to Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey and a key figure on Syria issues. Barrack, speaking on a podcast, did not have a direct role in Iran-related affairs. He reiterated President Donald Trump's open stance for a deal with Iran, noting that they have been at the negotiating table for months.\n\nBarrack downplayed the impact of his comments when asked by reporters, stating that he was unaware of any impending strike. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, embroiled in his own political battles, has vowed to overthrow Iran's clerical regime following recent bombings. However, Barrack clarified that the US does not aim to topple Iran, which has been a sworn enemy since the 1979 revolution. He emphasized that the US is not interested in regime change, highlighting the complexities of post-change scenarios.",
  "summary": "JERUSALEM: The United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, a US envoy said on Friday, following mounting threats from Washington and Israel.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "US envoy to UN: Washington preparing for prolonged standoff with Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/us-envoy-to-un-washington-preparing-for-prolonged-standoff-with-iran",
        "published": "2026-10-23T14:33:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Trump caught off guard by envoy's claim of possible strike on Iran this weekend: 'I don't know anything about that'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/trump-caught-off-guard-by-envoys-claim-of-possible-strike-on-iran",
        "published": "2026-10-23T23:43:09.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}