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  1. 14 Oct 2026, 20:46·

    Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, said on Wednesday, October 22, that the Islamic Republic is pursuing negotiations alongside the war, and the goal of continuing the war is to force the enemy to accept Tehran's demands or to acknowledge defeat.

    In a video message, Qalibaf stated: "We are both fighting and negotiating. We must fight with all our might when the time is right, increase our readiness, and whenever we achieve military victory in the field, we will register and solidify it in the political arena and turn it into a document of the enemy's defeat."

    He further emphasized that the Islamic Republic's pursuit of both war and negotiations simultaneously does not mean the endless continuation of either. Qalibaf said: "When we say we are both fighting and negotiating, we do not mean that we are engaging in endless war or perpetual negotiations; rather, we fight to put the enemy in a corner and compel them to accept our demands, or if they do not, to acknowledge their defeat."
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  2. 14 Oct 2026, 20:45·

    On Wednesday, October 22, the lawyers of Vrisheh Moradi announced that Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, which had previously sentenced this political prisoner held in Evin to death on charges of "membership in a rebel group," insisted on its previous ruling despite the Supreme Court's request to review the "deficiencies in the investigation."

    Amir Sajadi and Keyvan Azizi, Vrisheh Moradi's lawyers, stated in an interview with "Emtidad" that they received the ruling issued by this branch on Wednesday, October 22, and according to the notification, they have 20 days to appeal to the Supreme Court.

    According to them, this ruling was issued at a time when the previous ruling by Branch 15 regarding the death penalty for Vrisheh Moradi had been annulled by the reviewing branch in the Supreme Court due to serious doubts raised about the investigations; however, the mentioned branch, without conducting the necessary investigations requested by the Supreme Court, merely changed the title of the accusation and again sentenced Ms. Moradi to death on charges of membership in a rebel group.

    Amir Sajadi stated that "the lawyers believe there is no sufficient and convincing evidence to attribute such an accusation to Vrisheh Moradi" and emphasized: "Ms. Moradi has absolutely not participated in any operations against the Islamic Republic, and her activities are solely related to her struggles against ISIS in northern Syria."

    Keyvan Azizi also emphasized the appeal of Vrisheh Moradi's lawyers within the legal timeframe and expressed hope that "the Supreme Court, as in the previous instance, will pay sufficient attention to the defenses and objections."

    Vrisheh Moradi, who is currently imprisoned in Evin, was arrested on July 31, 2023, in the suburbs of Sanandaj, and on December 26 of the same year, after the completion of the interrogation stages, she was transferred from the Ministry of Intelligence detention center known as Ward 209 of Evin Prison to the women's ward of this prison.

    On November 11, 2024, she was sentenced to death by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on charges of "baghi" (armed uprising against the government). In an open letter from prison, she revealed that during her detention, she was subjected to physical and psychological torture, threats of execution, and gender-based violence.
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  3. 14 Oct 2026, 13:15·

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy reports that a container ship collided with a naval mine in the southern waters of the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday morning, October 22, caught fire, and sank. The public relations office of this military entity described the ship as "violating" and stated that it intended to pass through the "unauthorized and dangerous route" of the strait. The IRGC also announced that the ship had over 2,500 containers of cargo.
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    Maritime security sources told Reuters on Wednesday, October 22, that a container ship sank after being targeted near the Strait of Hormuz, and another bulk carrier that had been damaged in a previous attack was sinking.

    According to these sources, the container ship "GFS Pride," flying the Singapore flag and capable of carrying 2,824 twenty-foot containers, has sunk. The Pakistan Hydrographic Organization issued a maritime warning stating: "It has been reported that the commercial ship GFS Pride has sunk, and its containers are floating on the water." This organization warned passing ships about potential hazards.

    Based on data from the International Maritime Organization, affiliated with the United Nations, GFS Pride is the second ship to sink since the beginning of the war between the United States and the Islamic Republic. In a separate incident, maritime security sources reported that the bulk carrier "Cape Dao," flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, which was hit by a projectile on October 1, is sinking near the Strait of Hormuz. The British maritime risk management company "Vanguard" also stated that efforts to rescue this ship have been unsuccessful.
    Reuters also quoted two senior officials of the Islamic Republic reporting that the Iranian government is using "new tactics to target ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to keep oil prices high and influence the U.S. midterm elections."
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    The UK Maritime Trade Operations Center, UKMTO, announced on Wednesday, October 22, that a 50,000-ton container ship and a 19,000-ton vessel were targeted by an "unknown projectile," but they continued on their course after sustaining minor damage. This entity had previously reported an attack on an oil tanker and another container ship on Tuesday but did not provide details about their damages or potential casualties. The maritime security company Vanguard also reported that four ships were targeted in these attacks. According to this company, the container ship "GFS Pride" has sunk, and the fate of the oil tanker "Alfonso" is still unclear, while two other ships have continued on their course.
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  4. 14 Oct 2026, 13:08·

    Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, on Wednesday, October 22, in response to a question from an Army Radio reporter regarding reports about a potential imminent attack by the U.S. or Israel on Iran before the Israeli elections, said: "In my opinion, this [action] is not suitable for us."

    According to the Times of Israel, Netanyahu referred to his plans in case of winning the elections again, stating: "In the next two years, we will completely destroy Hamas, eliminate Hezbollah entirely, and topple the Iranian regime."

    The Times of Israel noted that in the past, Israel and the United States had attempted to downplay the likelihood of an attack on Iran to catch the Islamic Republic by surprise.
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  5. 14 Oct 2026, 13:07·

    The Hormozgan Governorate confirmed that three people were injured in an incident related to an unidentified drone in the waters of Sirik.

    Local sources have reported that a fishing vessel in the Sirik fishing area was targeted, and a fishing boat is transporting the injured to shore.

    Reuters reported today in an exclusive article that a U.S. military official stated that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, after the destruction of a large part of the radar capabilities of the Islamic Republic, is using unarmed observers in small boats and dhows to identify targets, including American warships.

    According to the same official, the U.S. military determined last week that observers from a dhow were reporting targets to the IRGC. American forces ordered the occupants to leave the vessel and destroyed the dhow, with no casualties reported.
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  6. 14 Oct 2026, 13:07·

    Officials from the governor's office of Sistan and Baluchestan reported on Wednesday, October 22, the killing of a commander of the women's Basij and a police officer in two separate attacks in the city of Mehristan.

    According to the Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Afsaneh Aqila, the commander of one of the women's Basij units in Mehristan, was shot dead in front of her home.

    Moments before this news was announced, the police information center of Sistan and Baluchestan had reported that unidentified individuals attacked a police vehicle in Mehristan, located in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

    According to local officials, Mohammad Ali Shahriari, a police officer, was killed during this attack.
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  7. 14 Oct 2026, 13:06·

    The police commander of Dehloran announced that a 57-year-old man used a firearm to kill his wife and three children, and then took his own life. According to reports, this individual was named Mohammad Mohammadi, and the victims were his wife, a 13-year-old daughter, and two 9-year-old twin children.
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  8. 14 Oct 2026, 05:11·

    The judiciary of the Islamic Republic has announced the execution of Ali-Sina Mostafavi, a political prisoner.

    The judiciary had accused him of two instances of shooting in Kerman in Farvardin and Ordibehesht 1405. They also stated that Mostafavi was present during the protests in Dey 1404.

    According to reports from human rights media, forced confessions were obtained from Ali-Sina Mostafavi. He was a musician and mountaineer.
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  9. 14 Oct 2026, 04:59·

    During his speech in Alaska, Donald Trump said: "Wait and see what we will do with Iran. We will really make them regret it, and they are just sitting there waiting, because our patience has truly run out and we can no longer tolerate it."

    He emphasized that the United States has regained its powerful and respected position in the world after a period of disrespect, stating: "The key and important point is that they were not supposed to have nuclear weapons and they will never have them; a program that is now buried under thousands of tons of stone and rock."
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  10. 13 Oct 2026, 20:08·

    Axios reported on Tuesday, October 21, citing two American officials, one Israeli official, and a knowledgeable source, that Benjamin Netanyahu has discussed the resumption of extensive operations in Iran with Donald Trump several times over the past two weeks. According to sources, the two sides have considered the possibility of a joint U.S.-Israel operation against Iran's military and nuclear targets.

    Netanyahu has expressed concern about actions that Israel believes the Islamic Republic is taking to rebuild its nuclear program. Israel is particularly worried about the potential use of "Mount Kalang" for uranium enrichment.

    Axios added that senior members of Trump's cabinet discussed the possibility of resuming attacks at Camp David on October 2. An Israeli official stated that Trump was initially inclined to attack but later became hesitant.

    A knowledgeable source said that Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, and CENTCOM commanders are among the strongest supporters of resuming attacks, but most of Trump's advisors prefer to continue economic pressure, believing that this pressure "works better day by day."
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  11. 13 Oct 2026, 20:05·

    Following warnings from Saudi officials about the threat of airstrikes, a loud explosion was heard in Riyadh, the capital of the country, on Tuesday, October 21, along with several explosions near the headquarters of the Aramco oil company in Dhahran.

    According to Agence France-Presse, Saudi officials sent alerts to the mobile phones of Riyadh residents, stating that the city is facing a "hostile air threat." Journalists from the agency reported hearing a loud explosion shortly after the warning was issued.

    At the same time, six sources told Reuters that several loud explosions were heard near the Aramco headquarters in Dhahran, in eastern Saudi Arabia, and the facility has been evacuated.

    One of these sources reported seeing smoke at the Aramco site, but the company has not yet issued an official response to these reports.

    The Saudi-led military coalition also announced that debris from intercepting a projectile fell in a residential area in Dhahran.

    Saudi officials also issued a warning of a potential airstrike in the Eastern Province of the country, but it was later announced that the threat had been resolved.
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  12. 13 Oct 2026, 19:11·

    UKMTO:
    The UK Maritime Trade Operations center has received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz. A verified source has reported that a tanker has been struck by an unidentified projectile.
    Authorities are investigating the incident.
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  13. 13 Oct 2026, 16:19·

    Trump's post, machine translation:
    The Houthis are behaving very badly. I thought a year ago, when we bombed them heavily and stopped the attacks at their request, they would have learned their lesson.

    They were quiet for a long time, but now they are back, probably on Iran's orders; a country on the brink of destruction that has no navy, no air force, the worst economy in the world, and an inflation rate of 301 percent.

    The Houthis have disgracefully re-entered the scene, attacking Saudi Arabia and deliberately trying to raise oil prices, probably before the U.S. elections — it’s really not a nice thing to do! Someone needs to explain to them that I am not running in the elections. I have already won, and it was a decisive and overwhelming victory, but I will still be in office after the elections and I will never forget!

    President Donald J. Trump
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  14. 13 Oct 2026, 12:43·

    Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic and the head of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, has issued a directive to implement the allocation of quotas for candidates affected by the 12-day and 40-day wars. According to this directive, candidates who lost their residence during these wars or subsequent events, provided they meet specific conditions, will be eligible for a 5% quota for veterans for a period of two years.

    Based on the text of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution's directive, this facility applies to candidates entering universities and higher education institutions whose residence buildings were destroyed during the 12-day and 40-day wars or subsequent events, and where it is no longer possible to reside until the exam date.

    According to this directive, the damaged building must be in a condition that requires reconstruction, reinforcement, or major repairs. Therefore, merely suffering damage to the home or incurring minor losses is not sufficient to qualify for these facilities.

    This directive was approved in the meeting of July 13, 2026, of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution and has now been issued for implementation.
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  15. 13 Oct 2026, 12:43·

    In a recent statement released on Tuesday, October 13, Amnesty International emphasized that the Islamic Republic uses the death penalty as a tool to "raise the cost of protest... and intimidate" the people.

    The human rights organization cited the execution of five protesters in early January 2025 within just one week as evidence of this claim.

    The judiciary of the Islamic Republic announced the execution of these five young protesters from October 8 to 13: Ali Hemmati Sistani and Majid Nikandish were executed in Mashhad, Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi was executed in Shahrekord, and Alireza Sepahi and Alireza Reisi were hanged in the city of Isfahan.
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  16. 13 Oct 2026, 12:42·

    The Wall Street Journal, citing informed sources, has reported that some officials of the Islamic Republic have warned in public messages and private discussions with regional leaders that the Islamic Republic will respond to new U.S. attacks by escalating conflicts in the Middle East.

    The sources referenced by the newspaper indicated that the mention of the potential ground entry of Iranian forces into neighboring territories is part of the Islamic Republic's efforts to deter Washington from launching an attack.

    According to the Wall Street Journal, Islamic Republic officials have separately informed neighboring Arab leaders that if hostilities resume, targets in the region, including Saudi Arabian oil facilities, may be attacked.

    Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, also threatened in a television interview on Sunday, October 10, that if the war resumes, the region's digital infrastructure, including communication cables, data centers, and artificial intelligence facilities, will be targeted.
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  17. 13 Oct 2026, 12:40·

    Asadollah Jafari, the head of the judiciary in Isfahan province, has stated that the release of the audio file of Alireza Sepahi and Mahshad Kashani's marriage contract is one of the reasons for the arrest of Amir-Salar Davoodi, a lawyer. He described this file as "false" and accused Davoodi of disseminating content that, according to him, has caused "public anxiety."

    On Tuesday, October 21, 1405, in statements published by the public relations office of the Isfahan judiciary, Jafari claimed that the release of this file on Davoodi's Instagram page has created an opportunity for "advertising exploitation" by media opposed to the government.

    Alireza Sepahi, one of the defendants in the "Ali Khani Square" case in Isfahan, was executed in the early hours of October 13. Before the execution of the sentence, Davoodi had released an audio file of the reading of his marriage contract with his imprisoned fiancée, Mahshad Kashani.
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  18. 13 Oct 2026, 12:39·

    The judiciary of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced the execution of a person in Minab, who was arrested in January 2023 on charges of "running over a police officer on the Minab-Jask road."

    On Tuesday, October 21, the judiciary announced this news, referring to the executed individual as "the killer of Jassem Hosseinian, the police officer," but did not disclose his name or provide details about his identity.

    The Mizan news agency reports that the death sentence of the accused was appealed to the Supreme Court, and ultimately, it was upheld by this court as well. However, no reports have been published regarding the proceedings of this case or its details.

    Since the beginning of the year 2026, this is the 621st recorded and reported execution in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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  19. 13 Oct 2026, 03:14·

    Trump's post, machine translation:
    I see a lot of comments from the fools and crazy radical left saying that China and Russia are giving "tremendous" help to the Islamic Republic of Iran. Even if they are providing such help, it is at a very limited level, but I do not believe that any help is taking place at all.

    They have a lot to lose, and if such a thing were happening, we would know about it, and very quickly!

    Thank you for your attention to this matter.
    President Donald J. Trump
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  20. 13 Oct 2026, 03:12·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said that the Islamic Republic now doesn't even have a leader or senior officials, and Washington is facing difficulties in identifying a negotiating partner in Iran.

    Trump stated, "That's the problem. Perhaps we overstepped in dealing with their leaders, because we no longer know who we are dealing with."

    He also mentioned, "No one wants to become the President of Iran. They read names one by one and ask who wants to be president? No one wants to. I don't want to."

    Trump pointed out the difficulty in finding a negotiating partner, adding, "To be honest, we have faced a major problem in understanding who we should negotiate with."

    The President of the United States continued, "I think we overdid it. We could have stopped at the first level. Going to the second level and the two-and-a-half level was probably excessive."
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  21. 12 Oct 2026, 19:15·

    The spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition forces announced that the country's air defense successfully intercepted and destroyed incoming missiles from Yemen.

    On Monday night, October 20, just minutes after an air threat warning was sent to residents' mobile phones, several massive explosions shook the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, likely resulting from the operation of these interceptor missiles in destroying the projectiles. The Saudi Civil Defense announced to citizens about 10 minutes after the alert was issued that the danger had been eliminated.
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  22. 12 Oct 2026, 19:15·

    UKMTO:
    The UK Maritime Trade Operations center has received a delayed report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz.
    A confirmed source has reported that an oil tanker carrying crude oil was struck by an unknown projectile while exiting the Strait of Hormuz.
    Authorities are currently investigating the incident.
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  23. 12 Oct 2026, 17:43·

    The foreign ministers of the United States, Britain, Australia, Canada, and 23 other countries issued a joint statement strongly condemning the hostile activities of the Islamic Republic of Iran beyond its borders.

    This statement was released on Monday, October 20, after British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that the recent security incident at Fairford Air Base in England was "almost certainly" directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

    The signatory countries referenced the Fairford incident and other recent attacks against Jewish communities, Iranian journalists, and U.S. interests in Europe, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic of Iran's use of violent attacks, deadly plots, arson, sabotage, and cyber operations is unacceptable. They warned that any attempts to threaten, intimidate, or harm individuals on the territory of these countries will face decisive legal action.
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  24. 12 Oct 2026, 17:14·

    On Monday, October 20, the Prime Minister of Britain stated that the suspicious plot targeting the "RAF Fairford" airbase in Britain was "very likely" coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

    Andy Burnham, speaking in Parliament, said: "We will not tolerate these threats on our soil. We will take decisive action against Iran's use of criminal networks, targeting these networks and their financial resources with all our powers, and we will impose further sanctions to limit Iran and the Revolutionary Guard's ability to harm us."

    Ed Miliband, the British Foreign Secretary, also announced that in response to this action, the Iranian ambassador in London has been summoned to the Foreign Office.

    British police arrested five men on Sunday, October 5, near the "Fairford" airbase in the southwest of the country on suspicion of committing offenses related to explosives and terrorism.
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  25. 12 Oct 2026, 15:24·

    Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister of Britain, stated on Monday, October 20, regarding the incident at Fairford Air Base, that this action was likely coordinated in Iran and carried out on the orders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

    In response to this incident, the British Prime Minister announced that his government would impose further sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

    In the latest sanctions package against the Islamic Republic, Britain sanctioned two Iranian citizens for their involvement in hostile activities, including espionage and participation in threats or planning attacks against individuals outside of Iran. The British government added Rouhollah Bazghandi and Shahram Alireza Tamrazadeh Jaki to its sanctions list.
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  26. 12 Oct 2026, 13:52·

    On Monday, October 20, Reuters reported that following attacks by Houthi forces supported by the Islamic Republic on Riyadh airport, several international airlines have canceled or suspended their flights to Saudi Arabia. According to the report, Air France-KLM has extended the suspension of its round-trip flights to Riyadh until November 9, and the Lufthansa Group has canceled all its flights to the city until October 24. Etihad Airways has suspended all its flights to Saudi Arabia until October 21, and the Indian airline IndiGo has suspended flights to Riyadh and Dammam until October 23.
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  27. 12 Oct 2026, 13:51·

    The judiciary of the Islamic Republic claims that on Monday, it executed a "member" of the Jaish al-Adl group.

    Mizan, the judiciary's news agency, reports that Omar Dastaran was tried and sentenced to death on charges of "baghi" (armed rebellion) and membership in Jaish al-Adl.

    Mizan states that some of the charges against Mr. Dastaran relate to attacks on the police headquarters in Rask County, the IRGC base in Rask County, the Paroud base, and military installations in Chabahar County in Farvardin 1403.

    According to this news agency, Omar Dastaran's actions included providing housing for group members, facilitating their entry into the country, moving operational teams to carry out armed attacks, procuring ammunition and weapons, and identifying military bases.

    Human rights activists report that Omar Dastaran, 27 years old and from the village of Cheraghan in Rask County, Sistan and Baluchestan, was a student at the religious school in the city of Pishin and a former student of Molavi Naqshbandi. He had been imprisoned in Iran since Farvardin 1403.

    The number of death penalty sentences and their execution in Iran has significantly increased since Dey 1404. Cases of execution for security-related crimes are also estimated to be much higher than in previous years.
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  28. 11 Oct 2026, 21:26·

    The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an urgent warning about a "drone attack" on an oil tanker near the port of Sohar in Oman. According to an update from this regulatory body, the incident has officially been classified as an "attack" following confirmation of a direct hit by a drone on the tanker.

    The report states that local Omani authorities are assisting in the evacuation of the ship's crew, but as of the release of this announcement, there is no precise assessment of the extent of the damages, potential casualties, or environmental impacts.

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    The public relations office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced an explosion and fire on an oil tanker, stating: "A shuttle-type oil tanker carrying 750,000 barrels of crude oil attempted to pass through an unauthorized route, disregarding warnings and alerts from the IRGC Navy, and collided with a sea mine, resulting in a severe explosion and fire."

    According to Fars News Agency, this is the third oil tanker in recent days that has caught fire due to collisions with sea mines as a result of "violating warnings and navigating through unapproved routes."

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  29. 11 Oct 2026, 16:12·

    Riyadh airport was targeted again on Sunday, October 10.

    The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen announced that an "unknown projectile" targeted King Khalid International Airport.

    Turki al-Maliki, the coalition spokesman, stated that the projectile hit Terminal 4 of King Khalid International Airport, causing a fire.

    This comes as yesterday's missile attack on Riyadh International Airport, which the Houthis in Yemen only implicitly claimed responsibility for after hours, left at least 12 dead and over 300 injured.
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  30. 11 Oct 2026, 14:33·

    The UK Maritime Trade Operations Center has reported that a tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile. According to these reports, the tanker was exiting the Strait of Hormuz and was hit "on the left side." The UK Maritime Trade Operations Center also stated that the impact damaged the vessel, but all crew members are in good health and no environmental consequences have been reported.
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    Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards, reported from news sources that a ship in the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz caught fire due to being hit by a projectile.
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