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  1. 22 Oct 2026, 00:23·

    The New York Times reported that the U.S. and Israeli militaries have prepared plans for new attacks on Iran following the U.S. midterm elections. However, Donald Trump's final decision remains unclear, and there are doubts about the effectiveness of these attacks.

    In its report dated October 21, the newspaper cited U.S. officials and individuals familiar with the discussions, stating that planning is underway for short but intense operations, with both militaries practicing attack maneuvers through increased exercises and flights over Iraq.

    According to U.S. officials, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin also discussed new attacks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Israel this week. Sources in the report requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of military planning.

    ▪️ Potential Goal: Pressure for Concessions
    According to the report, Iran's energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and missile and drone arsenal are potential targets for operations. However, some officials have stated that refineries and oil infrastructure will not be targeted to prevent further increases in gasoline prices.

    Some American planners believe that a three-day intense operation could cause enough economic damage to change Tehran's position and compel it to make diplomatic concessions.

    This assessment faces skepticism. The New York Times noted that previous attacks, from March to May, led to increased energy prices and global inflation, reduced regional security, and severe pressure on U.S. interceptor missile stocks, yet the Iranian government endured the economic pressures.

    Dana Stroul, a former Pentagon official for Middle Eastern affairs, stated that neither Trump nor Netanyahu has provided a convincing explanation of how further war could change the existing strategic stalemate.

    ▪️ Trump Previously Delayed an Attack at the Last Minute
    According to the New York Times, Trump has opposed returning to major combat operations several times this year. Earlier this month, after extensive preparations by the U.S. and Israeli militaries and their air forces being placed on the highest alert, he decided to delay the attack just before operations were set to begin.

    U.S. officials have indicated that the likelihood of operations starting this month is low, and political considerations, including Trump's promise not to attack before voting, make waiting until after the U.S. midterm elections more probable.

    According to the report, the full deployment of U.S. desired forces and equipment, including three aircraft carriers, thousands of Marines, fighter jets, and special operations forces, will be completed by early November.

    A White House official declined to comment on the existence or absence of these plans, stating that Trump has kept all options on the table to prevent the Iranian government from acquiring nuclear weapons.

    Israeli elections will also influence decision-making. The elections on October 27 could complicate the implementation of plans. Experts told the New York Times that if Netanyahu fails and continues in a caretaker prime minister role, starting a war would be more difficult for him.

    Some analysts have speculated that Netanyahu might use the prospect of a joint attack with the U.S. to encourage his rivals to form a unity or emergency government, a move that could extend his time in power.
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  2. 21 Oct 2026, 23:42·

    The Saudi Arabian state news agency (WAS) reported early Thursday, October 30, citing the country's aviation authority, that King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was targeted in an attack on the night of October 29. According to this authority, the attack left one dead and eight injured.
    The Saudi Arabian aviation authority stated that the deceased was a resident of the country, and the injuries of the eight wounded ranged from minor to severe. All the injured were immediately transferred to the hospital for medical treatment.
    The authority added: "This attack also caused material damage, which is currently being assessed, and new developments will be announced subsequently."
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    The Saudi Arabian aviation authority announced that the death toll from the attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam has risen to two.
    According to this authority, a Saudi citizen and an Indian citizen were killed in the attack on Wednesday evening, and eight others were injured with varying degrees of severity.

    The Saudi Arabian aviation authority emphasized that the damage assessment is ongoing in collaboration with security forces, and operational activities and air traffic at the airport have returned to normal.

    The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia wrote on X that one of the two fatalities in the Dammam airport attack was an Indian citizen, and two other Indian citizens were injured.

    The Indian Embassy added that one Indian citizen was also injured in a drone attack on the Shyba oil field. According to the embassy, the total number of Indian casualties in the two incidents is one dead and three injured.

    The Saudi-led coalition announced that it intercepted and destroyed four drones in the eastern region.

    In recent days, the Houthis of Yemen have targeted Saudi oil facilities and airports with missile and drone attacks.
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  3. 21 Oct 2026, 23:42·

    Axios reported, citing Israeli and American officials, that dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets on Monday, October 19, 2026, conducted an operation that extended close to the Iranian border, following a route similar to a potential attack on Iran, but returned before entering the airspace of the country.

    According to some American officials, this operation could have led to a miscalculation and military response from Iran, resulting in the resumption of war.

    The report stated that dozens of fighter jets and refueling aircraft participated in this operation. The planes crossed the airspace of Syria and Iraq and changed their course upon nearing the Iranian border, returning to Israel.

    Axios noted that this flight was over 800 miles away from Israel and took place a week before the country's elections. The operation also coincided with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Ovda Air Base, but sources indicated it was unrelated to Hegseth's visit.

    According to Israeli and American officials, this flight was not an unusual action and was conducted as a deterrent against Iran. Israeli officials had previously informed the U.S. about this operation, describing it as a drill to demonstrate power and prevent potential Iranian attacks before the elections.

    However, some American sources told Axios that they had the impression that Israel hoped Iran's air defense systems would identify the jets and that Iran would fire at them; an event that could provide a pretext for an Israeli attack on Iran.
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  4. 21 Oct 2026, 16:31·

    The Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported on Wednesday, October 29, that Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, met and discussed with Mojtaba Khamenei, the third leader of the Islamic Republic.

    According to the report, the latest developments regarding the military and economic war with the United States and Israel were reviewed during this meeting. Tasnim wrote that both sides emphasized the necessity of strengthening the country's power components, the effective role of representatives in maintaining "social cohesion and national unity," the continuation of the "conscious presence of the people in field gatherings," and the government's and parliament's commitment to resolving the people's livelihood issues and advancing the affairs of strategic partners.

    No images from this meeting have been published in the media of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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  5. 21 Oct 2026, 16:30·

    Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, accused the Islamic Republic of attempting once again to develop nuclear weapons, stating that the only way to eliminate this threat "forever" is the overthrow of the Iranian regime.
    On Wednesday, October 21, at the graduation ceremony for army officer students at the Bahad 1 military school in southern Israel, Netanyahu said that the Iranian regime has not learned from what has happened to it.
    Referring to Mojtaba Khamenei, he said: "Mojtaba Khamenei has decided to follow in his father's footsteps. He has pulled the trigger, and Iran is once again trying to develop its deadly weapons."
    The Prime Minister of Israel added that he has instructed the army, Mossad, and security agencies to overthrow the Iranian regime to eliminate this threat.
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  6. 21 Oct 2026, 16:30·

    More than seven months after the death of Ali Khamenei, the former leader of the Islamic Republic, a member of the Assembly of Experts says that Khamenei's will has "still not been found" after the bombing.

    Saeed Solh Mirzaei also claimed that the will was "under revision and does not have a similar version." According to this member of the Assembly of Experts, the file that was being revised, which was stored on a computer at the Leader's office, was destroyed along with the computer in the bombing.

    This is while it is customary for the political wills of heads of state to be prepared in several identical copies and kept in various locations. Previously, no similar claims had been made during the past seven months. Shortly after Ali Khamenei's death on March 9, 2025, his son Mojtaba was introduced as the next leader of the Islamic Republic. So far, no video or audio of him has been released, and there are still doubts about his fate.

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    The publication of the former leader's will could pave the way for factional interpretations of its contents within the regime.
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  7. 21 Oct 2026, 13:18·

    The mother of Parnian Dabiri, one of the victims of the protests in December 2024, criticized the dual policy of the Islamic Republic officials regarding the students killed in the December protests compared to the children killed in Minab in a video. She asked: Was killing students in the December protests not a crime?

    In the video, which was published on Wednesday, October 29, she says that on her way to her daughter's grave, she saw a billboard with images of the children killed in Minab and the slogan "Not seeing this scene is a crime." She protests against the government's double standards and asks why there was not a single banner condemning the killing of students in the protests.

    The mother of Parnian Dabiri also mentioned the calls made to families to declare their children as martyrs, saying: When we have seen who killed our child, how can we do that?

    This grieving mother further referred to the security pressures and the reasons for the silence of families regarding the deaths of their children, emphasizing: The resentment we hold in our hearts is worsening every day.
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  8. 21 Oct 2026, 13:16·

    Replying to message #70115

    Sepehr Shakouri's father: "When I was watching the videos of the protests in France, my heart was torn apart, and I felt so sorry for my son and all the eternal ones of Iran. In a country that the Islamic Republic calls the Wild West, despite the damage to shops, not a single person has been killed or seriously harmed."

    Ismail Shakouri continued with a sharp criticism of the government's secrecy regarding the massacre of protesters on the nights of December 18 and 19, addressing the officials of the Islamic Republic:
    "What did you do on those two nights, and why are you hiding it? How could you, who claim to have Islamic compassion, shoot our defenseless, beautiful, and polite children with live ammunition and admit that you executed them in hospitals? The sorrow of the parents of these eternal ones will grip the countries that turned a blind eye to the massacre of our children and set the world on fire."

    Ismail Shakouri is the same father whose video searching among the bodies of the deceased in Kahrizak, crying out "Sepehr, where are you?," went viral on social media.

    Sepehr Shakouri, a 25-year-old young man, was killed on the evening of Thursday, January 18, 1404, in Tehran, on Nabard Street, due to gunfire.
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  9. 21 Oct 2026, 11:17·

    More than a month after the closure and reopening of the border crossings between Iran and Iraq, the Iraqi government issued an order on Wednesday, October 21, to close the al-Shib border crossing, equivalent to Chazabeh in Iran.

    Al Jazeera news network reported, citing an Iraqi official, that this action was taken under the direct order of Ali Al-Zaydi, the Prime Minister of Iraq.

    However, the Iraqi government has not yet released an official statement regarding this matter, and the reason for this action remains unclear.

    Al Jazeera also reported that the closure of this crossing will be "completed with the gradual blockage of several other land borders in the coming days."

    According to this order, "until further notice," neither individuals will be allowed to cross through this crossing nor will freight vehicles be permitted.

    This news comes after the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday, October 17, following reports of the halt of commercial activities at a crossing between Iran and Pakistan, that "border traffic and exchanges between Iran and Pakistan have been temporarily suspended."

    Ismail Baqai mentioned "technical problems and the need for precautionary measures" as the reason for this incident without providing further details.
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  10. 21 Oct 2026, 11:16·

    The UK Maritime Trade Operations organization announced on Wednesday that an unidentified projectile struck a tanker 11 nautical miles west of "Bukhah" in Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz.

    Reuters reported, citing this organization, that the fire resulting from the attack has been extinguished.

    The tanker anchored at the site after the incident, and reports indicate that all crew members are safe and sound.

    In another report released on Wednesday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations organization reported a "military" incident occurring 121 nautical miles east of the Duqm area in Oman on Tuesday, but did not provide details about this incident.

    According to maritime statistics, the Islamic Republic has attacked at least 24 ships this month.

    The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization stated on Wednesday that mines are still present in the Strait of Hormuz and that only the route approved by this organization is not safe.

    The company Kepler has recorded at least 18 attacks on ships in the past two weeks.

    LSEG analysts also noted that the attacks have extended beyond the Strait of Hormuz and reached the Sea of Oman.
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  11. 21 Oct 2026, 11:09·

    Fox News: One Day After Netanyahu's Call with Trump, Israeli Planes Practiced "Attack Route to Tehran" in Syrian Skies

    Fox News reported on Wednesday morning, October 21, that Israeli fighter jets conducted a drill in the "air corridor towards Iran" in the skies over Syria and Iraq, one week before the country's parliamentary elections.

    According to the report, this exercise took place one day after Benjamin Netanyahu's phone call with Donald Trump. During this call, in front of the cameras, Netanyahu told Trump, "We must finish what we started."

    Iranian state media have repeatedly reported in the past two weeks about enemy fighter jets and military aircraft flying over Iraqi skies.
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  12. 21 Oct 2026, 11:08·

    Fox News reported, citing two American officials, that the aircraft carrier strike group Theodore Roosevelt and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit have been deployed to the Middle East.

    The network added on Tuesday, October 20, without naming the officials, that with the arrival of these forces, the number of American aircraft carriers in the region will once again increase to three.

    According to the report, about 10,000 sailors and Marines will also be added to the U.S. military forces in the Middle East.

    Fox News first reported on October 1 about the U.S. decision to send a third aircraft carrier and another Marine unit to the Middle East. The network's latest report on Tuesday actually provides additional details about the deployment of the Roosevelt strike group and the 13th Marine Unit.

    According to reports, these forces are expected to arrive in the region by the end of November.

    These military movements come amid ongoing tensions between the United States and the Islamic Republic.
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  13. 21 Oct 2026, 11:06·

    A video has been released on social media showing a fire and explosion at the Arak Aluminum plant.

    This explosion and fire occurred in line 6 of the Iranian Aluminum Company (Iralco) and was due to the explosion of a boiler in this production line. Following the release of these images, the governor of Arak strongly denied the "news of the explosion and any security or sabotage issues," calling it "an incident related to a technical issue in the electrical system."
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  14. 21 Oct 2026, 11:05·

    The death sentence of Manouchehr Fallah, a prisoner held in Lakan Prison in Rasht, has once again been confirmed by the Supreme Court, and his case has been sent to the criminal enforcement department in Rasht for execution.

    According to a report by "Emtedad," he is under severe psychological pressure due to the repeated confirmation and annulment of the sentence. Manouchehr Fallah was initially sentenced to death by the second branch of the Revolutionary Court in Rasht on the charge of "destruction with the intent to confront the Islamic government." The basis for this sentence was the infliction of 15 million tomans in damage to the door of the Rasht courthouse.

    The initial ruling was upheld by the Supreme Court, but after a request for retrial, Milad Panahipour, Fallah's lawyer, announced its annulment at the end of 1404 (2025).

    The case was then referred for re-examination to the equivalent branch, the first branch of the Revolutionary Court in Rasht. Judge Darvishgathar in this branch once again issued a death sentence; a ruling that has now also been confirmed by the Supreme Court.

    The referral of the case to the enforcement department has heightened concerns about the risk of execution. The published report did not specify a timeline for the execution of the sentence.
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  15. 20 Oct 2026, 21:38·

    Abbas Araqchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, criticized the performance of the United States in diplomatic processes during an interview with the Iraqi television network "Al-Ikhbariya." He stated that Tehran has engaged in negotiations with the American side three times, but all three rounds of talks ended in military confrontation and war. Araqchi emphasized that these attacks occurred precisely in the midst of negotiations, declaring that it has been definitively proven to Tehran that there can be no trust in Washington at the negotiating table. He also mentioned that although they reached a mutual understanding with Trump during the third round of talks, the U.S. President did not remain faithful to his commitments, which lasted only two weeks, leading to a complete loss of trust from the Islamic Republic of Iran towards the American side.
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    Masoud Pezeshkian, during a meeting with Asim Munir, the Commander of the Pakistan Army, stated: "All regional problems, from escalating tensions to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, stem from America's warlike nature. Americans must answer why they started the war and entangled themselves and the world in problems and difficulties."
    Pezeshkian added: "We know that war is not in our interest, nor in the interest of the region and the world, and not even in the interest of America. For any negotiations, they must first lift the pressures, threats, and sanctions."
    He said: "Our nation does not trust America today and believes that if we negotiate, they will attack us again. They constantly promote in the media that they want to attack our country to scare our people, while our nation is not afraid of martyrdom."
    Pezeshkian addressed the Commander of the Pakistan Army, saying: "As our Muslim brothers, you must make them understand that this is not how they should treat Muslims. We do not want to impose our will on anyone, but we will not submit to oppression."
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  16. 20 Oct 2026, 20:35·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, on Tuesday, October 20, responded to reporters' questions about the war with Iran during a meeting at the White House. Trump said, "I have to make the final decision about Iran on how we want to [win the war]. Do we want to achieve victory through good means, or through bad means?"

    Trump, who had previously mentioned the possibility of using the "mother of all bombs," the largest non-nuclear bomb in the U.S. arsenal, against nuclear facilities in Iran, did not clarify what he meant by "good means" and "bad means."
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  17. 20 Oct 2026, 16:57·

    Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, met with Masoud Pezeshkian, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Mohsen Rezaei during his visit to Tehran. Rezaei emphasized in his meeting with the Pakistani army commander that not a single particle of Iran's enriched nuclear materials will leave the country, and Qalibaf stated that the U.S. can only gain Tehran's trust by fulfilling the seven conditions set by the Islamic Republic.
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    On Tuesday, October 20, Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, met and discussed with Masoud Pezeshkian, the President, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, and Mohsen Rezaei, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council during his visit to Tehran.

    In these meetings, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf accused the Trump administration of violating the Islamabad agreement and emphasized that the history of negative actions by the U.S. has placed Tehran in a state of deep distrust, and military threats cannot influence Iran's strategic decisions. He added that Iran has nothing new to say, and the U.S. cannot gain Iran's trust except by fulfilling the seven conditions, and it is Washington that must take the necessary actions to extricate itself from the quagmire of war with Iran.

    Meanwhile, Asim Munir announced regarding bilateral relations that the border issues between Iran and Pakistan are temporary and technical, and the borders of the two countries have been reopened as of today.
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  18. 20 Oct 2026, 15:24·

    Benjamin Netanyahu told Israel's Channel 14 that the overthrow of the Islamic Republic is now on the agenda of Mossad and the Israeli army, adding that after delivering a "blow" to the Islamic Republic, he has issued orders for the overthrow of the Iranian government.
    He also mentioned that Israel may need to attack before the elections and accused Iran and its proxy forces of attempting to carry out attacks aimed at influencing the Israeli elections.
    Netanyahu added that Donald Trump also agrees with the overthrow of the Islamic Republic.
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    Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, announced that the main goal of his government is the overthrow of the Islamic Republic, and according to him, with the fall of the Iranian government, Hezbollah in Lebanon will also be eliminated.
    On Tuesday, October 20, during the opening ceremony of the school year in the city of Kiryat Shmona, near the Lebanese border, he stated that the Israeli army has made significant progress in pushing back Hezbollah, but he is "committed to finishing the job."
    He said, "Finishing the job means overthrowing the terrorist regime in Iran. This regime is a toxic octopus; if we cut off its head, the rest of the limbs will fall as well."
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    Netanyahu said he has raised this issue more than once, including two days ago, with Donald Trump.
    He added that as long as the Islamic Republic remains in power, it will strive to produce a nuclear bomb and rebuild its axis, and the only way to prevent that is through the overthrow of the regime.
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  19. 20 Oct 2026, 14:29·

    The British government announced that Typhoon fighter jets from the Royal Air Force will carry out defensive missions over cities and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia to counter missile and drone attacks from the Houthis in Yemen.
    According to a report by The Guardian, this operation will involve British pilots attempting to intercept and destroy Houthi missiles and drones. The number of deployed fighter jets has not been disclosed.
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  20. 20 Oct 2026, 12:25·

    Hossein Mohibi, spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, referred to the communication cables under the Strait of Hormuz as "new targets" for the IRGC's attacks. He also threatened that any new military action by the U.S., even on a limited scale, would confront the world with a "serious energy crisis."
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    The Qatari Foreign Ministry, in a statement released on Tuesday, October 20, wrote that the Islamic Republic must stop its "irresponsible" actions and attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, including disrupting internet connectivity.
    The Qatari Foreign Ministry warned that "such actions harm the region and its inhabitants, and if internet connectivity is disrupted, all countries in the region will be affected."
    This statement comes after Hossein Mohibi, spokesperson for the IRGC, threatened that the Islamic Republic may target seven major internet cables in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz as part of its "new objectives."
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  21. 20 Oct 2026, 12:24·

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed in a statement on Tuesday, October 20, that two oil tankers encountered naval mines laid by the IRGC in the southern Strait of Hormuz, resulting in them being "set on fire and halted."
    In this statement, the IRGC also announced that it had shot down a U.S. MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
    The IRGC once again warned ships that the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz is mined and "dangerous."
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    The UK Maritime Trade Organization reported on Tuesday, October 20, in a report published a day late, that an oil tanker had engaged with "military forces" near the waters of Oman.

    According to this maritime trade monitoring organization, "a report of an incident involving an oil tanker and military forces has been received approximately 121 nautical miles east of Duqm, Oman."

    The organization's statement reads:
    Reports indicate that this oil tanker was involved in ongoing military activities in the region. Authorities are aware, and relevant investigations are ongoing.
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  22. 20 Oct 2026, 12:21·

    A new wave of pollution and heavy dust placed the sky of Khuzestan province in a critical condition on the morning of Monday, October 27. According to the latest data from the air quality monitoring system, the air quality index in Ahvaz reached 160, categorizing it as "red" and unhealthy for all age groups. Simultaneously, the Environmental Protection Agency of Khuzestan issued a warning stating that 11 other cities in the province, including Abadan, Dezful, Shushtar, Andimeshk, Shush, Malashani, Hoveyzeh, Masjed Soleyman, Gotvand, Shadgan, and Hendijan, are experiencing similar conditions, and residents should avoid unnecessary travel until the weather improves.
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  23. 20 Oct 2026, 12:16·

    The news agency Hrana reported that Homayoun Shabankareh, a 22-year-old citizen imprisoned in the central prison of Karaj, has been sentenced to death by the second branch of the Revolutionary Court of Karaj on charges of moharebeh (waging war against God) and espionage.

    According to Hrana, a source close to Shabankareh's family stated that his death sentence was communicated to him on Saturday, October 25. His case was handled in the second branch of the Revolutionary Court of Karaj, presided over by Mehdi Sabzevarnejad, known as "Sabzevari," and Mehdi Razavi's name has also been mentioned as another judge associated with the case.

    Based on published information, Shabankareh was arrested at his home on May 13, 2026, in connection with security developments arising from military conflicts. Agents affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps searched his house for about three hours, confiscating several of his personal belongings, including his laptop, and transferred him to the central prison of Karaj.

    After his arrest, Shabankareh was held in solitary confinement in Hall 12 of this prison for 97 days, and after the investigation phase ended, he was transferred to the general ward for only 12 days. From September 29 to October 29, he was once again imprisoned in solitary confinement and went on a hunger strike during this period. Hrana also reported that he has a history of attempting suicide during his time in solitary confinement.
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  24. 20 Oct 2026, 01:51·

    Axios reported, citing two informed sources, that Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, made an unannounced trip to Israel on Monday, October 19, and met with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of the country. This visit took place eight days before the Israeli elections and amid discussions between the U.S. and Israel regarding the possibility of resuming extensive military operations against Iran.

    Israel's Channel 12 also confirmed this meeting, citing two knowledgeable sources, and noted that the Pentagon had not released any information about Hegseth's trip in advance. The U.S. Secretary of Defense's office declined to comment on the visit, and the Israeli Prime Minister's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

    Channel 12 also recalled that about a week ago, it reported that Netanyahu had discussed the possibility of resuming war against Iran with Donald Trump, the President of the United States. According to this report, senior U.S. officials indicated that their understanding was that Netanyahu wanted to resume attacks on Iran before the Israeli elections, and this was one of the reasons he cited for restarting operations.
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  25. 20 Oct 2026, 01:49·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said in his speech in Kansas that the Islamic Republic has committed "a lot of massacres" and has killed at least 75,000 protesters in the past eight months.

    Trump stated, "Some wonder why the people of Iran are not protesting. Well, when there are machine guns at the end of the street and they are shooting at you, it becomes a bit difficult to protest."

    The President of the United States also said, "The Islamic Republic killed the world champion wrestler, who was a 21-year-old young man. They hang people with cranes so everyone can see. It’s a very sad issue. They are a brutal group."

    Trump continued, referring to the U.S. military operations against the Islamic Republic, saying, "But we are really crushing the Islamic Republic. They cannot have nuclear weapons and they will not have them."
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    Trump: Islamic Republic officials asked me for guarantees not to be killed
    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, mentioned military operations against the Islamic Republic, stating that the navy and air force of this regime have been destroyed, and other parts of its military capabilities, including radars and air defense systems, have been obliterated.

    Trump said, "129 fighter jets are now scattered across the runways of the Islamic Republic of Iran's airports. Their radar is gone, their air defense is gone, everything is gone, and their leaders are gone."

    The President of the United States also noted the deaths of several Islamic Republic officials, saying, "The first tier of their leaders is gone. The second tier of their leaders is gone. Half of the third tier of their leaders is also gone."

    Trump added that the remaining officials of the Islamic Republic have requested a halt to the attacks and have asked him for guarantees that they will not be killed. He said, "They asked me to guarantee that we wouldn't kill them like the others we have killed."

    Trump also held the Islamic Republic responsible for the deaths of many Americans in roadside bomb attacks over the years and referred to the killing of Qassem Soleimani during his first term in office.
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  26. 20 Oct 2026, 00:45·

    Received messages:

    Hello Bandar Abbas. At 04:10, there were two large explosion waves.

    Hello Bandar Abbas, at 4:12 the wave was strong.

    Hello Mr. Vahid,
    Did the others not report anything about the port?
    There was a strange tremor in the base houses with a vague sound.
    It happened like this a few nights ago too.

    Just now there was a sound and then a bad earthquake happened in Bandar Abbas.

    Hello Bandar, we felt a shake.
    It was more like an earthquake than an explosion.

    Hello, around 4:10 in Bandar Abbas, I didn't hear a sound but I felt the explosion wave.
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  27. 19 Oct 2026, 20:02·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, stated on Monday, October 19, in a gathering with reporters at the White House that Russia has not taken any significant actions to assist the Islamic Republic of Iran, and this is very positive.

    He added that China and Russia could have taken much more action to help Iran, but their performance in this regard has been very minimal and close to zero. Trump emphasized that he views the lack of effective support from Moscow and Beijing for Tehran as a "very positive turning point."
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  28. 19 Oct 2026, 17:50·

    Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, announced on Monday, October 19, by releasing a video of his phone conversation with Donald Trump, the President of the United States, that the two sides will cooperate to eliminate the threat of the Islamic Republic.
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    Machine translation:
    Benjamin Netanyahu:
    I am very grateful for this tremendous support.

    You have been an incredible leader for America and the free world. By a wide margin, you are the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House and will continue to have in the future. Your courage has inspired all of human civilization.

    Donald, we have work to finish. You said it yourself, and we will finish it together.
    Donald Trump:
    We will finish it, and no one else will do it.

    To be honest, I wrote that text myself. It wasn’t that someone wrote it for me. I composed it myself.

    You are a fighter. Your country has treated you unfairly, and probably some others have too. But in this ridiculous matter, you have been treated unfairly.

    You have been treated unfairly, but you are a great fighter, and we will prove that. We will prove it very soon.

    I think you are incredible, Bibi. That’s why I intended to do this from the very beginning.

    I believe you will achieve a truly great victory.

    [Unclear short phrase]

    You are the one I want by my side, Bibi.
    Benjamin Netanyahu:
    Well, let me say something.

    What I can say is that our alliance has proven that we can do amazing things together.

    We still have work to finish.

    We have peace that we can expand because I am sure our strength will... I know our strength will bring other countries along with us.

    I don’t want to name them because this line of communication is open. But we all know that we can expand the Abraham Accords; those historic Abraham Accords that we achieved under your leadership.

    And the American people need to know that you are standing against the greatest threat they face: a nuclear-armed Iran.

    We will not allow that to happen.
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  29. 19 Oct 2026, 13:40·

    Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of Russia, met with Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on Monday, October 19, just hours after arriving in Tehran.

    Lavrov's trip to Tehran comes as the Wall Street Journal reported earlier that Putin has called for a meeting with Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, the Presidents of China and the United States.

    On Sunday, Lavrov had met with the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council member countries in Manama.
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    In a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart in Tehran, Abbas Araghchi stated that the war and maritime blockade against Iran are factors of "insecurity" in the Strait of Hormuz and the Middle East region. He called for the withdrawal of the U.S. from the Middle East and said that Tehran welcomes any initiative that leads to "endogenous security and collective security arrangements in the region, without the presence of foreign forces."
    Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister visiting Tehran, stated in this press conference that Russia seeks stability in the energy market and is not interested in price fluctuations.
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  30. 19 Oct 2026, 12:54·

    Amir Mohammad Hatami, an 18-year-old from Shahinshahr, Isfahan, was killed by a shot to the right eye after being injured and arrested on the evening of January 9.

    After 20 days of searching in prisons, morgues, and security centers, his family finally identified his body, which showed signs of torture, from an old wound on his right shoulder.

    This 18-year-old was originally from the Bakhtiari ethnic group and resided in Shahinshahr, Isfahan province. The Hatami family was unaware of their son's arrest in the early days and did not know where he had been taken after his injury.

    According to a source close to the Hatami family, during their search, they opened about 100 black bags containing the bodies of the deceased each day in hopes of finding their son. Eventually, after 20 days of searching, someone contacted the family and asked for a family member to come for body identification.

    The source said, "When we went to identify Amir Mohammad, his body was in a black bag. The blood on his body had dried, and he was unrecognizable. His body and face were completely bruised." He added that Amir Mohammad's ears were severely damaged, his eyes had been removed, and multiple signs of injury were visible on his body.

    Amir Mohammad worked as a mechanic. According to those close to him, despite his young age, he had great skill in this profession and was known as "Osta" in Shahinshahr.

    Those who knew Amir Mohammad described him as a hardworking, kind, and responsible young man who not only helped support his family but also cared about supporting working children.
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