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Trump hints at new Iran operation as strike reports mount
Trump told a Florida rally another “small” US military operation against Iran is possible 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.
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Iran military chief vows to keep US warships out of Persian Gulf
Iran's armed forces chief of staff, Maj. Gen. Abdollahi, who also commands the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said under no circumstances will Iran allow "rusty" US warships to re-enter the Persian Gulf, in remarks carried by Press TV and reported by Middle East Eye. The commander of the IRGC Navy said US vessels are now 600–700 km from the Strait of Hormuz and no longer present in the area, according to ISNA and Khabar Online. The claims could not be independently verified.
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US sanctions files show foreign intermediaries supply Iran drone parts
US sanctions documents indicate foreign intermediaries have helped supply parts for Iran's drones, according to a BBC Persian report. Experts cited by the outlet said sanctions and war damage could make it harder for Iran to continue drone production and rebuild the industry.
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UK redoubling diplomatic efforts to end Iran war, Miliband says
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. In a video posted on X, he said the cost of living crisis is the number one issue facing people in Britain and the war has gone on too long.
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UN report: Iran ranks third in greenhouse gas emissions increase
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.
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Pezeshkian to visit Moscow for gas summit next week
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, Iranian media reported, citing Iran's envoy to Russia, Kazem Jalali. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the visit follows his talks in Tehran with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, and that consultations would continue in Moscow with both presidents present, IRNA reported.
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Israel's election rivals split on how to confront Iran
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. The analysis says Netanyahu makes Iran central to his campaign, calls the fall of Iran's government a strategic objective and wants Israel to act without U.S. approval; Eisenkot proposes a joint U.S. plan with inspections and a military option. It concludes that whoever wins, Israel is unlikely to pull back from its wars soon.
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Iran leader's aide: Trump, Netanyahu threats show 'desperation'
Mohammed Mokhber, described by Middle East Eye as an adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, said in a post on X that the "psychological warfare" and war threats from US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "betray desperation" rather than strength. He said Iran is aware of the enemy's vulnerabilities and that battlefield surprises, along with oil and energy leverage, could shift the balance of power. Iranian outlets IRNA and Khabar Online also carried his remarks.