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President Donald Trump told a Florida rally the US “may do another little Epic Fury” against Iran, after saying he knew nothing about US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack’s remark that a strike could come this weekend. The New York Times, citing officials, reported Iran is in “advanced stages” of planning attacks on Americans and that Washington ordered diplomats and federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia.
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Trump told a Florida rally the US may mount another “small” military operation against Iran unless a deal is reached. October was the worst month on record for attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with 28 incidents, according to data cited by Al-Monitor.
Iran's two main mobile operators, Hamrah-e Aval and Irancell, raised tariffs on calls, SMS and mobile and fixed internet packages by up to 40 percent from Friday, 1 Aban 1405 (23 October 2026)…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to Moscow next week, where he is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and take part in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit on 27 October…
Brent crude rose about 3.5% on Friday to pass $117 a barrel, its highest level since April, The Guardian reported…
US sanctions documents indicate foreign intermediaries have helped supply parts for Iran's drones, according to a BBC Persian report.
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Britain is redoubling diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war, describing the conflict as driving up bills for British families.
A new UN Environment Programme report says Iran's greenhouse gas emissions rose by about 19 million tonnes in 2025, placing it third globally after the United States and Turkey and first among countries outside the G20.
Israelis vote on October 27 in an election where the two main blocs both advocate continuing wars against Hamas and Iran but differ on strategy, according to Responsible Statecraft.
Mohammed Mokhber, described by Middle East Eye as an adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X that the United States has spent $11 billion in taxpayer money over three years on missile defense for Israel and has fired more interceptors defending Israel…
