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Former Evin prisoner Anoosheh Ashoori urges UK government to secure release of the Forman couple

British-Iranian Anoosheh Ashoori, released from Evin prison in 2022, held a protest outside the UK Parliament in support of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, arrested in Iran in January 2025 and sentenced to 10 years for espionage. The family submitted a petition with 110,000 signatures demanding the detention be recognised as arbitrary, and is preparing for a meeting with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband.

Javlon Tursunov
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Iran threatened to consider US political assets and infrastructure of war participants as 'legitimate targets'

A senior Iranian security official said that in the event of a new war, the killing of Iranian officials or civilians, Tehran would consider US political assets and the infrastructure of participating countries as 'legitimate targets'. Iran, according to him, already considers itself at war with the US due to the naval blockade that began after the strikes on February 28.

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Netanyahu said he discussed overthrowing the government in Iran with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that on October 18 he again discussed with US President Donald Trump the possibility of a change of power in Iran. According to him, overthrowing the regime in Tehran remains one of Israel's main goals and would lead to the cessation of Hezbollah's activities. The White House had previously denied discussing a resumption of hostilities.

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Israeli fighters approached Iran's border: media report a maneuver with the risk of escalation

Dozens of Israeli fighter jets with refueling aircraft flew over Syria and Iraq overnight into Tuesday, approaching Iran's border, Channel 12 reports citing American sources. The operation coincided with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth's visit to Israel. The Financial Times writes that Netanyahu earlier ordered preparations for a major offensive against Iran, which was canceled after Trump's objections.

Sevara Azamova
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US imposes sanctions on law firm, shipping agents and tankers over ties to Iran's 'shadow fleet'

The US Treasury announced sanctions against the law firm Karnakis and Karnakis (Panama and Greece), shipping agents in Singapore and the UAE, as well as seven Panama-flagged vessels for allegedly helping Iran evade sanctions and transport oil, petroleum products and steel. The measures were taken under the Economic Outcast operation launched in August.

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Explosions heard near the Strait of Hormuz in Iran — state agency IRNA

The state agency IRNA reported several explosions heard on Wednesday evening in the Karpan area of the city of Sirik in Hormozgan province in southern Iran, near the Strait of Hormuz. There is no data on casualties or damage; the cause and nature of the explosions are not specified. The incident occurred against the backdrop of escalating regional tensions and disruptions to shipping through the strait.

Sevara Azamova
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf Meets Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Amid Tensions with the US and Israel

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the Fars news agency reported. They discussed the military, economic and information situation in the conflict with the US and Israel, strengthening national capabilities, and relations with strategic partners. This is one of the rare meetings with Khamenei, who has not appeared publicly since his election as leader on March 8 following his father's death.

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Iraq denies reports of Houthi bases and closes al-Sheib border crossing with Iran

Iraqi government spokesman Haider al-Abudi stated that there are no bases of Yemeni Houthis on the country's territory and stressed that Iraq will not allow its territory to be used against neighbors. At the same time, Baghdad closed the al-Sheib border crossing with Iran — officially due to technical unpreparedness; a source in the Coordination Framework linked the decision to a security check and the fight against dollar smuggling.

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IRGC Announces Preparations for Presentation of the 'Father of All Bombs' and a Change in Iran's Defense Doctrine

A representative of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hossein Mohebi, announced preparations for a display of a new weapon — the 'father of all bombs,' without revealing details. He also said that after the 12-day war with Israel, Iran's missile arsenal grew 1.5 times, and the defense doctrine is shifting toward 'permanent and absolute deterrence' with an emphasis on asymmetric actions.

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Iran's President: US Cannot Expect Dialogue While Making Threats

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Washington must recognize the rights of the Iranian people and stop 'pressure and aggression' before negotiations are possible. He accused the US of violating commitments. Tensions have persisted since the start of the US and Israel war against Iran on February 28; the June memorandum on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is not being implemented due to disagreements over security.

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Iraq closes al-Shib border crossing with Iran to people and goods

Iraq closed the al-Shib border crossing with Iran from the morning of October 21 by decision of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to review security measures. Officials cite a security check and the installation of screening equipment. Tehran said it was not notified in advance. A possible closure of other crossings could affect bilateral trade worth more than $10 billion.

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Iran demands US conditions for opening the Strait of Hormuz and prepares for possible new strikes

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz will not be fully opened until the US accepts Tehran's conditions. Indirect talks are underway through intermediaries — Pakistan and Qatar. Meanwhile, according to the FT, Israel prepared a major operation against Iran, postponed due to Trump's objections, and the US is sending a third carrier group to the region.

Sevara Azamova
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Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir in Tehran discussed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and resumption of Iran-US talks

Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, during a visit to Tehran, urged the Iranian leadership to use its influence to stop the Yemeni Houthis' attacks on Saudi Arabia, citing Pakistan's commitments under the Mecca joint defense pact. According to Anadolu sources, he also discussed with President Masoud Pezeshkian and other Iranian officials ways to resume direct talks with the US, but Tehran offered nothing new, insisting on Washington's return

Javlon Tursunov
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