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  1. 8 Oct 2026, 12:26·

    Reuters reported on Thursday, October 8, that the number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to its lowest level in over two months following an increase in attacks on oil tankers last week.

    According to data and analysis from the analytics firm Kpler, only 7 commercial vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the lowest number since the beginning of August. The flow of crude oil through this strait also decreased by 27% compared to the peak level during the war last week, reaching at least 10.1 million barrels per day, which is equivalent to 74% of the pre-war level.

    Kpler analysts stated that a significant portion of this decline is related to the transfer of cargo from ship to ship in the Sea of Oman.

    However, according to Reuters, exports from the coasts of the Sea of Oman and the Red Sea increased to 6.7 million barrels per day, more than double the pre-war level, which helped compensate for the reduction in supply through the Strait of Hormuz.

    Kpler data shows that the number of passing ships increased to 10 on Wednesday, but it is still much lower than the over 20 vessels on Sunday and Monday.

    This report comes after attacks on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz reached the highest weekly level since the start of the Iran war last week. Before the war began on February 28 of last year, about 125 large commercial ships, including oil tankers, gas carriers, bulk carriers, and container ships, passed through the Strait of Hormuz daily.

    At the same time, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, shared a chart on the social media platform Truth Social on Thursday, indicating that the level of oil traffic from the Strait of Hormuz has returned to pre-war levels between the U.S. and Israel against Iran.
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  2. 8 Oct 2026, 12:25·

    Following the attack by unidentified armed individuals on the police command center in Golshan County, Sistan and Baluchestan, the police confirmed the occurrence of an explosion and gunfire in the area. At the same time, the Islamic Republic Army reported that one person was killed and three others were injured in a separate attack on a minibus carrying army personnel in Zahedan.
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  3. 8 Oct 2026, 12:23·

    On Thursday, October 8, Reuters reported in an investigative piece based on interviews with over 75 human rights experts, lawyers, and Iranian citizens that Iran has witnessed the most severe crackdown by the Islamic Republic in decades following the protests in December.

    According to Reuters, the security and judicial apparatus of the Islamic Republic, in collaboration with the state media, is attempting to create an atmosphere of fear and silence dissenters through hasty executions, closed trials, widespread legal prosecutions, and the publication of forced confessions.

    The report states that since March 18, 2025, at least 34 individuals connected to the December protests have been executed. Five of them were executed in just the past 10 days. In contrast, over the four years following the 2021 protests, a total of 15 individuals were executed in connection with those protests.

    Reuters also reported that Armenian security officials warned a group of Iranian protesters in May about serious threats to their lives and urged them to leave the country for the safety of themselves and their families.

    Ashkan, a 30-year-old Iranian protester who attended the meeting with Armenian security officials, said they were warned that individuals had likely been dispatched to kidnap, assassinate, or harm them. Reuters noted that his account was corroborated by statements from another protester who was present at the same meeting, along with an audio recording of that session.

    Reuters further reported that the security agencies of the Islamic Republic have extended pressure on critics beyond Iran's borders by threatening the families of dissenters living abroad, revoking passports, and refusing to provide consular services.
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  4. 8 Oct 2026, 02:06·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said in a speech in Texas early Thursday morning, October 8, regarding the war with Iran that this war will end "very soon" and described Iran as a "defeated country."
    Trump stated, "When this war is over, which will be very soon, they are a defeated country, they have a little energy left, but not much."
    He also referred to the oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz, stating that this oil is distributed worldwide and reiterated America's role in transporting oil through this route.
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    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, during a campaign rally in Texas, said, "We will soon be out of Iran, and oil prices will drop like a rock."

    He mentioned that the rise in oil prices is worth preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
    The U.S. President also spoke about the possibility of reaching an agreement with Iran, saying: "I think this agreement is really something I want to do, but are they willing to offer us something to stop their nuclear program? And we will certainly never allow Iran to have nuclear weapons."

    Mr. Trump also reiterated his controversial remarks from a few days ago about a hypothetical Iranian attack on Los Angeles and San Diego, saying: "Just a few days ago I said: Let a missile hit San Diego or Los Angeles... Let them attack San Diego or Los Angeles so you can witness unfortunate events... We will not allow such a thing to happen. We protect our cities. We protect our country. We will not let this happen."

    This is Donald Trump's third trip to Texas in the past month to promote Republican candidates; candidates who are now facing unexpectedly tight midterm election races in an effort to maintain control of Congress.
    Trump spoke at a packed stadium in San Antonio to support Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate candidate in the state, who is in a tight race with his Democratic opponent, James Talarico.
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  5. 8 Oct 2026, 02:04·

    Two American media outlets have reported that the Pentagon is preparing for a possible renewed attack on Iran in the coming days.

    Axios news site, citing American officials, reported that in recent days the Pentagon has issued a directive asking CENTCOM (U.S. Central Command in the Middle East) to complete its readiness process for resuming major combat operations against Iran.

    Additionally, The Atlantic magazine, in an exclusive report citing two American officials, stated that the White House has asked the Pentagon to develop options for attacking Iranian targets that could be executed before the midterm elections.

    According to The Atlantic, Donald Trump is eager to reduce gas prices before the elections and achieve a major breakthrough in the dispute with Iran.

    Axios reported that the Pentagon's directive did not include a specific date for the start of attacks, and Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision.
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  6. 7 Oct 2026, 22:34·

    The U.S. Central Command, CENTCOM, on Thursday morning, October 8, issued a message on X, calling the statements of one of the commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps regarding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's complete control over it "incorrect." CENTCOM announced that the movement of vessels carrying commercial goods and energy shipments, including 20 million barrels of crude oil, is ongoing in the Strait of Hormuz and added: "The United States and regional partners clearly have control over the strait."
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  7. 7 Oct 2026, 20:01·

    British Maritime Trade Operations: Casualties Reported in Attack on Oil Tanker North of Qatar

    The British Maritime Trade Operations organization announced on Wednesday evening, October 7, that an oil tanker was targeted by several projectiles in the waters north of Qatar, 51 miles from Madinat ash-Shamal.

    According to the organization, casualties have been reported in this attack, but no details have been released regarding the number of dead or injured. Authorities are investigating the incident and have urged vessels in the area to navigate with caution and report any suspicious activity.
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  8. 7 Oct 2026, 15:29·

    Two informed sources have told Reuters that the Islamic Republic provided $200 million to Hezbollah last month to assist Lebanese families displaced by this year's war with Israel. According to information from Reuters sources, Hezbollah plans to initially provide about $3,000 to each family. Priority will be given to families whose villages have been destroyed or who cannot return to their homes due to the presence of Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. One of the sources stated that the number of these families is around 50,000.
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  9. 7 Oct 2026, 14:28·

    Bahareh Aghaei, a lawyer imprisoned in Qarchak Varamin, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The Telegram channel of Shirin Ebadi announced this news, mentioning her support for the December protesters, participation in the memorial for Sepehr Shokri, and legal assistance to the families seeking justice as issues raised in her case.
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  10. 7 Oct 2026, 14:28·

    Scott Basset, the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, posted a message on X with a sarcastic tone regarding the resignation of Mohsen Paknejad, Iran's Minister of Oil, stating: "Iran has a new Minister of Oil. Given that not a single barrel of crude oil has been loaded by Iran on any vessel since August 25, what exactly is this Minister of Oil managing?" Previously, Mehdi Tabatabai, the Deputy for Communications and Information at the Iranian Presidency, announced that after agreeing to the resignation of the Minister of Oil, President Raisi appointed Hamid Bourd, the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company, as the caretaker of the Ministry of Oil.
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  11. 7 Oct 2026, 14:27·

    The death sentence of Omid Goudarzvand Chagini, a 37-year-old protester and one of those detained during the protests in December 2024, has been confirmed in the appeal stage.
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  12. 7 Oct 2026, 12:52·

    Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, says Iran has missed multiple opportunities to reach an agreement regarding its nuclear program with the United States.

    On Wednesday, October 7, during a joint press conference with his Greek counterpart in Athens, he stated: "Iran has missed multiple opportunities to reach a nuclear agreement with the U.S. and continues to spend vast sums on terrorism, weapons, and Hezbollah."

    Rubio also mentioned that Iran is now facing a collapsing economy and new sanctions, attributing the responsibility for this situation to the "radical Shia clerics ruling Iran."

    He said: "Iran's economy is on the brink of reaching a state that few countries in the world have experienced in terms of severity, and all of this is the result of the actions of the radical Shia clerics who make decisions in that country. They are the ones who have brought the impoverished people of Iran to such a situation."

    The U.S. Secretary of State also reiterated Washington's position on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, stating that Donald Trump has destroyed Iran's military capability and a large part of its military industrial capacity.
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  13. 7 Oct 2026, 12:52·

    The Khorasan newspaper reported that Najmeh Amini, a 23-year-old girl, has been sentenced to death by the sixth branch of the Criminal Court of Khorasan Razavi on charges of "insulting the Prophet and disrespecting the Imams" in social media. Amini had previously announced in an audio file from Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad that a death sentence had been issued against her.

    After the release of this audio file, the Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards, stated that no definitive ruling has yet been issued for Najmeh Amini and that the court has not yet commented on her case.
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  14. 6 Oct 2026, 23:21·

    Vance: Iran Must Significantly Reduce Enrichment; The Authority of Baqeri and Araqchi is Unclear

    🔸JD Vance, the U.S. Vice President, says the Iranian government must "significantly" reduce its uranium enrichment capacity to end the war, and the United States will not settle for verbal promises in negotiations with the Islamic Republic, demanding concrete actions from Tehran.

    🔸In an interview with Reuters published early Wednesday, October 7, he also stated that the United States is in contact and negotiations with Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, and Abbas Araqchi, the Foreign Minister, but it is unclear to Washington how much decision-making power these two officials have within the current power structure in Iran.

    🔸His remarks come as Tehran and Washington have exchanged proposals in recent weeks to end the war and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but both sides still have fundamental disagreements over the scope of negotiations and the nuclear issue.

    🔸The U.S. Vice President, in response to a Reuters question about Washington's conditions, addressed the Islamic Republic officials: "If you don't want a nuclear weapon, then why do you need 60% enriched fuel? And if you want to demonstrate your commitment not to build a nuclear weapon, do not produce high-enriched fuel. This is a very basic and decisive issue."

    🔸He added: "I think if they want to show their commitment not to build a nuclear weapon, they need to take meaningful action regarding their enrichment capacity."

    🔸Mr. Vance also emphasized that the U.S. is still ready to reach an agreement, but such an agreement must include specific and concrete concessions from Iran regarding its nuclear program.

    🔸He said: "We are not going to trade words for actions."

    🔸This position is quite distant from the statements made by Islamic Republic officials in recent days.
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  15. 6 Oct 2026, 21:07·

    The sections related to Iran in Trump's speech, as recognized and translated by the machine:

    We are doing very well in the Islamic Republic of Iran; very well. They no longer have military power; it has been destroyed. Everything they had has been destroyed, and they were the bad guys; they were the bullies of the Middle East, and they are not so much bullies anymore. But we still need to finish the job, and the only question is how. Do we want to do it the good way or the not-so-good way? You will find out very soon.

    When I look at the "steel wall," the same thing we have done that they call a blockade; I call it a "steel wall." Not a single ship has been able to reach Iran. The only ships that pass through are the ones we allow to pass, and this has had a very significant impact.

    That is why their country has financially failed. They are a failed country; everyone is pulling back, everyone is leaving. They are not paying their military, they are not paying their police, they are not paying anyone; their situation is chaotic. But we still need to finish the job.

    Our Navy is leading the way to ensure that Iran will never have nuclear weapons. And that is what we have always said: it will never happen. It will never happen. This is already a done deal.

    Our great sailors and aviators have fought heroically to destroy their army. They no longer have an air force. Their air force is gone. Their navy is gone. They have 159 ships; all of them are right now at the bottom of the sea, lying on the seabed. Their radar is gone. All their anti-aircraft equipment is gone. Their missile and drone production capacity has significantly decreased. Soon that will be gone too. We know exactly where the rest is.

    Their economy is devastated. They have an inflation rate that no other country in the world has. And that man who left a few days ago said, "I am leaving because our country is finished." He said that. I don’t know. I don’t take anything for granted, but their situation is not good.

    And thanks to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, dozens of Iranian terrorist leaders have been removed from the face of the earth and sent straight to the gates of hell. As you know, their leaders are gone. Their second group of leaders is also gone. And my biggest problem is that no one knows who really runs the country. No one knows; maybe that’s a good thing. But you remember Khamenei; they are all gone, and now we are here.

    We are doing things that no one has ever done before. For example, the fate of this country should have been determined a long time ago. Now it has been 51 years. The bully of the Middle East. This should have been done long ago by presidents or other countries. It didn’t have to be us. We are always the ones. Other countries should have done this a long time ago because it only got worse over time.

    But we got the job done, and honestly, I keep getting calls from world leaders thanking me a lot. I say, "Well, when are you going to pay for it?" They say, "Sir, thank you for this good thing you did." And I tell them, "Great. Do you want to send a few ships?" They say, "Sir, I’d prefer not to get involved." They have no ships.

    We are really carrying the burden of the whole world on our shoulders. It is on us. And in a way, we like to do this because we have become stronger, and others have become weaker. They have just become weak and ineffective, and we are doing things that no one else, no country, could ever do.
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  16. 6 Oct 2026, 16:43·

    The death of a 28-year-old employee of the Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia after contracting a disease believed to be pneumonic plague has raised concerns.

    According to reports, Daria Shipilova, 28, was transferred to a hospital in the city of Shlakhov in the Irkutsk region on October 29, 2026, and died two days later.

    Dozens of people who had contact with her have been quarantined and are under medical supervision, but Russian officials say no evidence has been found to suggest that her death is linked to pathogens she encountered at her workplace.

    Russian authorities state that the situation is under control and no new cases of infectious diseases related to this incident have been reported so far. However, unverified reports about the possibility of this woman contracting pneumonic plague have circulated on social media.

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Washington is closely monitoring the situation but currently sees no reason for concern. Former President Donald Trump has also announced that he is ready to assist Russia.
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  17. 6 Oct 2026, 13:07·

    CENTCOM post, machine translation:

    🚫 Claim: Iranian state media has published false reports that a US Navy MH-60R helicopter crashed in the Red Sea after declaring an emergency last night.

    ✅ Fact: Reports of a US Navy helicopter crash in the Red Sea are not true. All US aircraft and military personnel across the Middle East are safe, and their status is accounted for.
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  18. 6 Oct 2026, 13:06·

    The UK Maritime Trade Operations organization announced on Tuesday afternoon, October 6, that it received a delayed report regarding an incident in the Strait of Hormuz on October 5.

    According to a report from a "verified source," a tanker was attacked while exiting the Strait of Hormuz.

    The announcement did not mention the identity of the tanker, the perpetrator of the attack, or the potential extent of the damage, and the UK Maritime Trade Operations organization stated that officials are investigating the incident.
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  19. 6 Oct 2026, 13:05·

    The Saudi Arabian Civil Aviation Organization announced on Tuesday, October 6, that on the evening of Monday, the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and the Najran International Airport were targeted in an attack. According to this statement, the attacks resulted in minor injuries to three people and caused material damage to the airports. Houthi rebels supported by the Islamic Republic had reported the attacks on Saudi airports on Monday.
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  20. 6 Oct 2026, 13:04·

    Ten countries in the Americas condemned the "terrorist actions" of the Islamic Republic and its proxy forces in the Western Hemisphere in a statement released on Monday, October 5.

    The statement refers to "Iran's hostile efforts and its proxy forces, including deadly plots, illegal funding, political interference, and activities aimed at foreign influence."

    It notes that the purpose of such actions is to "strengthen terrorist networks, undermine legal or governmental processes, and harm regional security."

    The signatories of this statement include the United States, Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, and Trinidad and Tobago.

    This statement comes after the U.S. and Paraguay jointly held a "Transnational Terrorism Countering Summit" last September aimed at cooperation in the Western Hemisphere against Tehran's "terrorist activities."

    Last year, Ecuador, a U.S. ally, designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hamas, and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations, and Argentina also listed the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity in February 2025.
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  21. 6 Oct 2026, 13:03·

    Hadi Abasian, 38 years old and residing in Shirvan, has been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Bojnord.

    A source informed Iran International that Abasian's death sentence was communicated to him on Sunday, October 5, in Shirvan prison.
    During the protests in January, Hadi Abasian had called on people to participate in the demonstrations by sharing videos.
    So far, the exact charges leading to the death sentence and the court documents against Abasian have not been disclosed.
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  22. 6 Oct 2026, 13:02·

    The Iran Human Rights Organization has reported the secret execution of "Tourat Mohammadi," a 42-year-old Afghan citizen, in Karaj Central Prison. He was sentenced to death on charges of "espionage," but it is unclear which country or entity the judicial system of the Islamic Republic accused him of spying for.
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  23. 6 Oct 2026, 04:48·

    Axios reported, citing American officials, that the U.S. military removed 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force base, following intelligence about a potential drone attack by the Islamic Republic.

    The Wall Street Journal attributed the withdrawal of these bombers to "security concerns regarding possible attack plans on the base." Donald Trump, the President of the United States, confirmed on Monday that the bombers were removed from the base due to security threats from the Islamic Republic. Meanwhile, Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, had earlier described this transfer as part of routine Air Force movements, stating it had no direct connection to the threat from Iran.

    The New York Times, in an exclusive report citing American and British officials, stated that the U.S. suddenly withdrew all 12 B-1 bombers from the RAF Fairford base in southern England after receiving new information about a potential drone attack allegedly designed by the Revolutionary Guard.

    According to these officials, who requested to remain anonymous, "the potential attack is part of a complex, multi-phase plan by Iran to target American aircraft and kill a number of several hundred American forces stationed at this base. They indicated that all American bombers were withdrawn from the base over the weekend."

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  24. 5 Oct 2026, 20:43·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, responded to reporters' questions about a security incident near the Fairford Air Base in Britain, stating that Iran is linked to this case.

    Trump explained the reason for the relocation of U.S. aircraft from Fairford, saying, "We were facing a threat, and if we are going to be threatened, we will move the planes. This action somewhat alleviates the problem."

    The U.S. President emphasized, "We know the individuals who designed this threat, and they have put themselves in a lot of trouble."
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    On Monday, October 5, Trump, at the White House, responded to the question of whether he believes Iran might have transferred combat drones to Britain, saying, "I can't tell you that, but if they have, they will pay a heavy price."
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  25. 5 Oct 2026, 20:40·

    Upon leaving the White House, Trump responded to a question from a Fox News reporter by saying, "I personally believe that Iran is responsible for the FlyDubai terrorist attack."

    These remarks came as JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, told reporters on the same day that there is still no substantial evidence of the Islamic Republic of Iran's involvement in this attack.

    In the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv that took place on Wednesday, the co-pilot attempted to attack the main pilot in an effort to crash the plane with all its passengers, the majority of whom were Israeli. This action was thwarted by the timely response of the pilot and the passengers.
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  26. 5 Oct 2026, 17:32·

    The President of the United States says that what has caused the increase in diesel prices is no longer related to the Strait of Hormuz, as he claims that unprecedented amounts of oil are now being exported daily from this waterway.

    Donald Trump, on Monday, October 5, shared a message on his social media platform, Truth Social, linking the rise in diesel prices to "refineries," stating: "Russian refineries are being targeted by Ukraine, and our refineries, which are in blue states (Democratic states) like California, are being shut down by 'stupid Democrats.'"

    The U.S. President's remarks refer to recent reports indicating an increase in oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz.

    Kepler, a global shipping monitor, stated on October 5 that its data shows Middle Eastern oil exports, excluding Iran, have surpassed pre-war levels over the past week, despite attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

    Despite the increase in oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices have remained around $100 per barrel.
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  27. 5 Oct 2026, 14:29·

    The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced that on Monday, October 5, an oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile.

    According to the report, this attack caused a fire in the ship's engine room, which the crew was attempting to extinguish. However, the UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed that no casualties or environmental damage have been reported so far. Investigations are ongoing, and other passing vessels have been advised to navigate the area with utmost caution.
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    Earlier:
    On Monday, October 5, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed the occurrence of three separate security incidents in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz on October 1 and 2 through official announcements. Earlier, Fars news agency reported that an oil tanker was targeted on Saturday, and on Sunday, IRNA reported hearing an explosion near Qeshm Island, suggesting the possibility of targeting "violating vessels."

    According to official warnings from UKMTO, on Saturday, an oil tanker carrying crude oil was struck by an unknown projectile while navigating through the Strait of Hormuz. On Sunday, two vessels, including a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker and another oil tanker entering from the Persian Gulf and passing through the Strait of Hormuz, were also hit by unknown projectiles.

    The UKMTO has initiated an official investigation into these attacks and has advised all commercial vessels and oil tankers to pass through this strategic area with complete caution and to report any suspicious activity immediately.
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  28. 5 Oct 2026, 12:38·

    The Islamic Republic executed Alireza Raeisi, one of the detainees from the protests of January 2024.

    • Alireza Raeisi was executed at dawn on Tuesday, October 5, along with Alireza Sepahi, another detainee from the January 2024 protests, in the Dastgerd prison in Isfahan.

    • Yesterday, some news sources reported that the family of Alireza Raeisi was summoned to Dastgerd prison in Isfahan, stating that this political prisoner had been transferred to solitary confinement for the execution of his death sentence.

    • Alireza Raeisi is the son of the cousin of the late Javidnam Ramin Raeisi, who was killed during the January 2024 protests. Ramin Raeisi was shot dead by government agents on January 9 while suppressing the protests. His body was handed over to the family on January 28 and was buried in "Bagh-e Rezvan" in Isfahan.

    • Alireza Raeisi was arrested the day after Ramin Raeisi's burial. His family had no news of him for 20 days following his arrest. During those three weeks, he was subjected to severe torture and pressure for forced confessions against himself and was even threatened with air injection.

    • Alireza Raeisi and Alireza Sepahi are defendants in the "Ali Khani Square" case in Isfahan, which is related to the protests on the evening of January 9, where security agencies claimed that four Basij members and a special forces officer were killed during these protests.

    • In the "Ali Khani Square" case, 12 citizens have been sentenced to death. With the execution of Alireza Raeisi and Alireza Sepahi, the number of executed defendants in the "Ali Khani Square" case has reached seven.
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  29. 5 Oct 2026, 12:36·

    The Islamic Republic executed Alireza Sepahi, one of the detainees from the protests of January 2025.

    • The news agency "Mizan," affiliated with the judiciary of the Islamic Republic, reported the execution of Alireza Sepahi Badjani, known as Alireza Sepahi, in the early hours of Tuesday, October 5, 2026, in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

    • Alireza Sepahi's lawyer announced yesterday that the family of Alireza Sepahi had been summoned for a visit with him and that this prisoner had been transferred to solitary confinement, warning of the imminent execution of his sentence.

    • Before his execution, Alireza Sepahi got engaged to his fiancée over the phone. Mahshad Kashani, a 22-year-old student residing in Isfahan, was also arrested during the January 2025 protests and sentenced to five years in prison, currently incarcerated in the women's prison of Dowlatabad in Isfahan.

    • Alireza Sepahi was scheduled to be executed at dawn on Tuesday, August 6, 2026, along with his cousin Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani and Amir Hossein Safarihosseini in Malekshahr, Isfahan, in public. However, due to stress, he suffered a heart attack before the execution, delaying the carrying out of his sentence.

    • Alireza Sepahi is the fourth citizen arrested during the January 2025 protests whose death sentence has been carried out in the past week following a statement from 46 countries condemning executions in Iran. Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi was executed on Saturday, October 2, in Shahrekord, and Ali Hemmati Sistani and Majid Nikandish were executed on Wednesday, October 4, in Mashhad.

    • The case known as the "Ali Khani Square case" is related to the protests that took place on the evening of January 8, 2025, in the vicinity of Ali Khani Square, between Malekshahr and Kaveh in Isfahan. Security agencies of the Islamic Republic claimed that four Basij and special forces were killed during these protests.

    • With the execution of Alireza Sepahi, six defendants in the "Ali Khani Square case" have been executed. Erfan Esfandiari and Gol Mohammad Mohammadi were executed on July 19. Abolfazl Sepahi and Amir Hossein Safarihosseini were hanged in public on August 6 in "Ali Khani Square," and Ghaem Hosseini was executed on August 20 in the central prison of Isfahan (Dastgerd).
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  30. 4 Oct 2026, 18:12·

    Iran's Oil Minister Resigns Following Revelation of Complete Halt in Crude Oil Loading

    On Sunday, October 12, the Deputy for Communications and Information of the Iranian President's Office announced that the resignation of Mohsen Paknejad, the Oil Minister, was accepted by Masoud Pezeshkian.

    Mehdi Tabatabai wrote on X that Hamid Bord has been appointed as the caretaker of the Ministry of Oil. Bord was previously serving as the Deputy Minister and CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company. Paknejad's resignation from the Ministry of Oil comes at a time when the U.S. maritime blockade against Iran, which began its second phase on July 14, has severely reduced Iran's oil exports.

    The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced on October 1: "Iran loaded zero barrels of crude oil onto tankers in September," adding that the Trump administration is cutting off the "most vital source of revenue" for the Islamic Republic. Initial tanker tracking data published by Bloomberg, as well as information from companies like Kpler and Vortexa, indicates that no crude oil loading from Iranian ports was recorded throughout September.

    Scott Bessent stated last week in an interview with Fox News that the U.S. government's estimate is that about 15 million barrels of Iranian oil are still en route for delivery, primarily to China, and after these shipments are delivered, Tehran will have "nothing to trade for anything else."

    Just hours before his resignation, Mohsen Paknejad stated in a video released by Iranian media that the revenue from sold oil is being "collected" and this process continues.
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