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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.

Sevara Azamova
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French Foreign Ministry criticized minister Ben-Gvir over AI video about Gaza residents

France's Foreign Ministry mocked Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after the release of a campaign video with an AI visualization of a destroyed Gaza and a scene where the enclave's residents are sent to Paris. The video was published ahead of the Knesset elections on October 27; Arab parties had earlier accused Ben-Gvir of using measures against Palestinians to mobilize voters.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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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.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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Arkia suspends ticket sales to Marrakesh at the request of Israeli security forces

Israeli airline Arkia announced the suspension of ticket sales for flights to Marrakesh, Morocco, 'until further notice' at the request of Israeli security forces. The reasons for the decision are not disclosed. According to Yedioth Ahronoth, the company is discussing with the authorities the fate of the route and of tickets already sold. Channel 12 notes that flights resumed only two months ago after a three-year hiatus.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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US Congressional Candidate Brad Lander Detained by Israeli Forces While Harvesting Olives in the West Bank

Israeli forces detained Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander, along with dozens of activists and Palestinian farmers, during an olive harvest in the West Bank. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani demanded the release of the detained city residents. The Israeli army cited a 'security risk' as the reason for the intervention, while Israel's Foreign Ministry called it a 'political provocation'.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
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Israel Demolishes Seven-Story Residential Building Near Qalandia Camp, Leaving 35 Palestinians Homeless

Israeli authorities demolished a building with seven apartments in the Al-Wad area near the Qalandia refugee camp north of East Jerusalem, citing lack of a building permit. According to the Jerusalem Governorate, the house belonged to the Abu Laba family, and 35 Palestinians lived there. It is reported that the owners were beaten and a car was smashed during the demolition.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Recurring foul smell reported across Gaza; civil defence blames Israel

Residents of various areas of the Gaza Strip, including the Nuseirat and Al-Tawam camps, report a periodically appearing smell resembling sewage. Gaza's civil defence says Israel is behind it and that the smell was sprayed from the air. Gaza authorities cannot identify the substance due to a lack of laboratory equipment. The Israeli side is not presented in the publication.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
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‘Apartheid automation’: how Israel uses AI to control Palestinian land and movement

An Anadolu study describes Israel’s use of AI systems: ImiSight for detecting ‘illegal’ structures, Red Wolf for facial recognition at checkpoints, and Lavender for military targeting in Gaza. Human rights advocates and researchers warn of accelerating demolitions and surveillance; Microsoft partially confirmed the Israeli military intelligence’s use of Azure.

Sevara Azamova
4 min read
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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
3 min read
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FT: Netanyahu demands resumption of strikes on Iran, but Trump postponed plans until the Congressional elections

According to the Financial Times, Israel in early October prepared a plan for intensive strikes on Iran starting October 10, including civilian infrastructure and nuclear facilities, but the operation was postponed due to the position of Donald Trump, who does not want drastic action before the midterm elections on November 3. Sources allow that the statements may be pressure on Tehran.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read