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Fitch: Israels rating outlook remains negative due to anticipated increases in public debt and war-related risks that could weaken economic growth prospects. The base case is that some form of lasting agreement will be reached in the first quarter of 2027 to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Fitch: Sovereign ratings in the Middle East and North Africa have shown resilience during the Iraq War.British Prime Minister Burnham: Willing to consider Saudi Arabias further request for support.On October 12th, British Prime Minister Burnham stated that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard is almost certainly behind a suspected terrorist plot to target a British air force base used by US forces in the UK. In a statement to the House of Commons on Monday afternoon, Burnham said: "I can confirm that our assessment is that this incident was highly likely coordinated and planned from within Iran, and almost certainly carried out under the command of the Revolutionary Guard. We will not tolerate such threats on British soil. We will use all our powers to combat Iranian activities through criminal networks and to take action against these networks and their funding sources." Last month, several men were arrested on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack against RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, and are still under police investigation.EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Karas: (Regarding the EUs "Operation Shield" naval mission) We need at least 10 ships, but we havent reached that number yet. Weve learned from some member states that discussions are still ongoing.
