Experts and commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the Islamic Republic will respond militarily beyond the West Asia region to any possible aggression by the United States or Israel. They said that the era of the missile limitation doctrine and extraregional restraint has ended, and now all targets are within the IRGC's reach.
Officials of the Islamic Republic, amid mediation negotiations about war, have warned that they will respond quickly and forcefully to any threat. A senior official stated that there is no discussion about the nuclear program in these negotiations and that a possible future war could be longer than before. The head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament stated that the Islamic Republic determines the end time of the war. A spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps added that the war with the US will have no geographical limits.
According to reports, the military conflict by the U.S. and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran has led to a 70% decrease in chemical fertilizer exports in West Asia. Turkey’s Foreign Minister stated that the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has imposed heavy economic costs on the global economy.
According to a Press TV report dated 1 October 2026, the wars and tensions related to the Islamic Republic have caused an increase in fuel prices in global markets. This price hike has impacted American households, making their financial conditions more difficult.
This trend was reported concurrently with the U.S. midterm elections.
Donald Trump said that the U.S. has destroyed a large portion of the Islamic Republic's military power but still needs to "finish work on one or two targets," including the nuclear facility at Kooh Kalang.
Reports indicate Trump had a call with the Israeli Prime Minister in which they discussed the possibility of military strikes following the U.S. midterm elections; the U.S. has warned its allies in the Gulf region to be prepared for a short and intense period of potential attacks. Trump said, "We have a plan," and that only "one or two sites" remain to be dealt with "within 10 minutes."
Ali Razaii, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic, stated that no decision has been made so far on changing the nuclear doctrine. He added that the people of Iran have wishes and demands in this matter.
These statements were published on 1 October 2026 in a BBC Persian report.
US fighter jets repeatedly and nightly fly in the Strait of Hormuz, increasing pressure on their forces and crews. At the same time, Kowsari spoke about the Islamic Republic's multi-decade plan to control the Strait of Hormuz and the goal of expelling the US from the region. These developments come amid escalating tensions between the US and the Islamic Republic.
Mojtaba Khamenei's official website reported that during a meeting with the armed forces' commanders, he ordered that responses to any threats be immediate and without geographical limitation. This meeting took place amid increasing worries about a potential military attack on the Islamic Republic, while diplomatic efforts to bring parties back to the negotiating table continue.
A few days before the U.S. midterm elections, Qatari mediators negotiated for more than twelve hours in Tehran with the Islamic Republic, with talks expected to continue in Doha. Media reported that the U.S. has warned its allies to be ready for a possible attack on the Islamic Republic starting Wednesday, November 4 (13 Aban).
The leader of the Islamic Republic, in a meeting with military commanders, warned that if the U.S. or Israel attack, the Islamic Republic will respond swiftly and strongly and only the Islamic Republic will set the timing and conditions to end the war.
There are also reports of disagreement among Donald Trump's close associates; the foreign and defense ministers are skeptical about reaching an agreement with the Islamic Republic, but some advisors want to continue negotiations. In the event of diplomatic failure, a military attack will likely be short and intense. These developments carry significant importance for regional stability.
As the cold season approaches, warnings about gas and electricity shortages in the Islamic Republic have intensified. Part of the energy infrastructure was damaged in the recent war. Officials and contractors from the Islamic Republic have reported that reconstruction of petrochemical units is progressing and some of the lost capacities have been restored.
Iran International reported that Qatari mediators are conducting negotiations in Tehran to resume direct talks between the Islamic Republic and the U.S. Tasnim, quoting a senior security official from the Islamic Republic, wrote that the government’s military response plan is complete and the decision for a broad response to any attack is final.
Additionally, Yedioth Ahronoth reported that explosions occurred in the Persian Gulf and the Islamic Republic claimed damage to several oil tankers. Donald Trump said the Islamic Republic intends to negotiate and that the U.S. has time. These developments indicate the complexity of the security and diplomatic situation in the region.
The scientific publisher IEEE retracted over 1400 conference papers in one day due to connections with fake paper production (Nature). The James Webb Space Telescope released new midwave light images of a nebula shaped like a 'Cat's Head' (NASA). In molecular engineering, research showed that a rotating helical molecule in an electric current can increase its conductivity by up to 100 times (Hayadan). Additionally, there were discussions about pet animal lifespans and their effects in Nature articles.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for an end to the Iran war through diplomatic means. A senior security official of the Islamic Republic announced that a comprehensive military response plan has been completed. Additionally, a delegation from Qatar has traveled to Tehran to advance negotiations. In the US, reports indicate the Trump administration is simultaneously considering military and diplomatic options. The foreign ministers of Turkey and the US have discussed issues related to Iran, and Pakistan remains cautiously optimistic about mediation between Tehran and Washington.
Gret Vance, former U.S. Vice President, said in an interview that Trump will not let a war with the Islamic Republic become prolonged. It has also been reported that the U.S. government has increased diplomatic pressure with preconditions for resuming nuclear talks with Tehran and uses the threat of war as a leverage tool.
Some members of U.S. security institutions have warned that a swift attack may not achieve the political goals of Israel and the U.S.
These events highlight the security and diplomatic complexities surrounding tensions with the Islamic Republic.
Sources: Deutsche Welle Persian, Haaretz, Yedioth Ahronoth, Mako
The Financial Times reported that Islamic Republic forces attacked the hull of an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz using limpet mines. This is the first such attack since 2019.
Major General Eizadi, deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, declared that the US has not achieved its objectives in the Ramadan war against the Islamic Republic and that the Islamic Republic will not leave the field. In the Strait of Hormuz, an oil tanker was damaged and caught fire after hitting a mine, and also a US spy drone was shot down by the IRGC Navy. In diplomacy, reports about military options presented to Donald Trump and messages sent for dialogue emerged. Qalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, said that a carrot-and-stick approach has no effect on the Islamic Republic and only accepting specific conditions will advance negotiations. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the war against the Islamic Republic is a cause of domestic protests in France. These events reflect the tensions and complexities of security and politics in the region and the Islamic Republic.
NASA has recently presented a map of 13 possible locations of the oldest Martian meteorite found on Earth, named Teghaza 001. Additionally, NASA has invited the public to send their names for the Dragonfly mission to Titan’s moon. This mission is the first explorer to explore the surface of another world. Alongside this, NASA's space program has achieved advances with the Hubble and Webb telescopes and new technologies in servicing, assembly, and space construction.
May Sato, UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Islamic Republic, in her recent report stated that the war of the Islamic Republic with the US and Israel has led to increased pressure and repression of protesters, families of victims, and critics. These pressures include executions, widespread arrests, and internet shutdowns. This report has raised international concerns about the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic.
The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has captured a US spy drone in the western Strait of Hormuz and announced its safe landing. This news was reported by official IRGC sources and affiliated media such as Tasnim.
Reuters news agency reported that the Islamic Republic, by leveraging a vast network composed of 5,000 entities linked to the Ministry of Defense, has succeeded in importing the equipment and materials needed for its missile and drone programs, despite Western sanctions. This network has provided means to circumvent these sanctions. (Source: Reuters, DW Persian)
According to diplomatic sources, the US State Department has warned its allies in the Middle East that clashes with the Islamic Republic might soon resume and that the Islamic Republic may target energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has denied reports that he instructed his deputy to initiate peace talks with the Islamic Republic. These developments come after the US midterm elections. There has also been increased hope for resuming peace negotiations to end the Islamic Republic's war, which has led to a drop in oil prices, although clashes in the region continue.
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Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of Defense, has dismissed Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, the senior planning official at the Pentagon. This sudden change took place without any announcement or appointment of a successor. This development comes amid ongoing consideration of the possibility of resuming military attacks against the Islamic Republic following the midterm elections.
Researchers and reports indicate that the Hormuz regional war has had a notable economic effect on European countries' economies. The developments and costs arising from this war have created pressures on the markets and economies of these countries, which have been passed on to the daily lives of the people.
The direct share of the Hormuz war in this crisis and its financial consequences for politicians and people in Europe are under review.
The U.S. Vice President has sent a direct letter to a senior official in the Islamic Republic emphasizing that any negotiation with the Islamic Republic must include discussion of Iran’s nuclear program. This is the first direct contact at the highest level in recent months.
This move coincides with the Trump administration’s assessment regarding the possibility of resuming large-scale military attacks after elections.
Donald Trump responded to reports claiming he had instructed J.D. Vance to initiate peace negotiations with the Islamic Republic by denying these allegations, stating that the contact with Vance was solely about medical aid.
The Wall Street Journal had earlier reported that Vance sent a letter to Mohsen Rezaei on Trump's orders to begin peace talks, but Trump denied this.
The Associated Press, citing two informed diplomats, reported that the U.S. warned its regional allies to be ready for possible attacks on the Islamic Republic after the U.S. midterm elections and to anticipate retaliatory reactions from Tehran. Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision.
This warning comes amid rising regional tensions.
Fox News reported on the readiness of the US and Gulf Arab states for a short, intense military campaign against the Islamic Republic after the US midterm elections. In Israel, Defense Minister Katz, responding to Gadi Eisenkot's warning about the political use of security, accused him of inviting the army to disobey the government and emphasized that the army will carry out any necessary decisions regarding Iran. The head of Hezbollah called the mediation framework between the US and Israel illegitimate and expressed opposition to Hezbollah's disarmament. Hebrew media reported that a Trump advisor is trying, under his instruction, to initiate nuclear negotiations with the Islamic Republic. After the elections, Trump emphasized support for Netanyahu and insisted on ending the Islamic Republic's nuclear file. The Islamic Republic's parliament deputy speaker announced that the Islamic Republic is seriously implementing the Leader's order to end the war. In Israel, reactions continue regarding the appointment of an interim governor and possible limitations on Netanyahu. Reports also indicate an increase in Russian nuclear experts in Iran and close diplomatic contacts between Iran and mediators. Additionally, a US senator criticized Trump for leading the US toward war with the Islamic Republic against the will of the people.
Studies on October 28, 2026, include various discoveries: longitudinal changes in repetitive sequences of the human genome result in functional differentiation of immune cells. In semiconductors, the quasi-indirect bandgap of bismuth sulfide causes delays in electron-hole recombination, while light absorption is maintained. The James Webb Telescope released an image of the N159 region in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a dense area for star formation. Neural network simulations based on fly connectome data reveal a three-neuron central circuit for leg movement. Genetic studies of human neurons show that prenatal genetic heterogeneities are eliminated, indicating genetic quality control. Additional research has been conducted in chemical reactions, climatology, and archaeology.
Reports reveal that Houthi forces in Yemen and militias backed by the Islamic Republic have used intelligence from Russian spy satellites and Chinese technologies to carry out attacks on oil and military targets in Saudi Arabia. The Guardian states that Gulf countries are negotiating a multilateral deal to avoid another war with the Islamic Republic. Reuters analysis reports that Israel’s interim government after recent elections may have restrictions on authorizing war, but still retains significant decision-making powers. Flights at Aden airport were suspended following Houthi missile strikes, a sign of continuing regional tensions.
Tasnim reported that Bahram Kamalvandi, Deputy of the Atomic Energy Organization of the Islamic Republic, stated in a press conference that despite obstacles and sabotage by enemies, the Islamic Republic's nuclear industry has reached full maturity and its technical capabilities and knowledge are at a very advanced level.
Tasnim reported that airlines worldwide have warned that because of the ongoing war in the Middle East between the US and the Islamic Republic, along with jet fuel prices doubling, plane ticket prices will significantly increase. This has a direct impact on air travel costs, and the war-induced fluctuations have reduced companies’ fuel hedges.
A luxury sea voyage with 203 passengers, planned to last three and a half years around the world, was unexpectedly stopped in Cambodia. The organizing company cited significant price increases due to the war in the Islamic Republic as the reason for the halt and informed passengers they must leave the ship as continuing the journey was not feasible.
Amid growing concerns over potential escalation of conflicts in the Middle East, the United States has moved to deploy defense systems, reposition forces, and dispatch naval vessels to the region. These measures aim to reinforce the U.S. position and support allies in face of the Islamic Republic.
According to Iran International, quoting a senior official of the Islamic Republic, the ideas presented by Qatar to end the conflict with the US have been declared unacceptable by Tehran. The official stated that the Islamic Republic emphasizes its positions, particularly on the nuclear file, and that no fundamental change in views has occurred.
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has stated that the Islamic Republic has so far not taken any action to repair the nuclear facilities damaged in U.S. air attacks. This report was published solely through an AP news headline, and no further details are available.
According to BBC Persian, the economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries have gone through three major recessions in the past five decades. One significant factor in these recessions has been the tensions and conflicts involving the Islamic Republic, the United States, and Israel, which have had substantial impacts on regional markets and trade.
The Wall Street Journal, citing informed officials, reported that the US has notified Arab Gulf countries that there is a possibility of a short but intense war with the Islamic Republic after the US midterm elections. Donald Trump, when asked about the possibility of an attack after the elections, said: “Anything is possible.” Reports indicate that the potential military operation might target the Islamic Republic's nuclear infrastructure and facilities. The US has increased its forces in the Gulf region.
A military expert, in an interview with Tasnim, stated that senior commanders of enemy forces have come to the conclusion that confronting the Islamic Republic of Iran by military means is not feasible and that other options must be sought.
The United Nations Security Council held a session in New York concerning the Islamic Republic of Iran's nuclear program. During this meeting, China and Russia voiced their opposition to the positions presented, highlighting international disagreement on the issue.
Iran International has obtained exclusive documents indicating that a quasi-military coup has started within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence Organization. This coup was initiated by a secret letter from Ali Shamkhani to Ali Khamenei and aimed to revive the corruption network in the oil sales sector and seize control of the sanctioned oil market. The documents also reveal the theft of billions of dollars in this area.
The UK prosecution announced that the suspects Shapur Nouri and Farhad Javadi-Manesh, in cooperation with Mostafa Sepahvand, took photos and videos of the residences of two Iran International journalists, Mojtaba Pourmohsen and Kambiz Hosseini, which was part of the preparations for an attack on these individuals.
Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, emphasized at the United Nations Security Council meeting on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear file that without allowing inspectors access to the nuclear facilities and uranium stocks of the Islamic Republic, achieving a sustainable nuclear deal and diplomatic solution is impossible.
The former head of Mossad said in an interview that the deliberate release of images from the agency's covert operations inside Iranian territory is part of Israel's psychological warfare aimed at sowing distrust and concern among the people of Iran. He did not provide further details on the consequences of this psychological warfare.
Kazem Jalali, the Islamic Republic's ambassador to Russia, in remarks referred to the Russians' evaluation of the Islamic Republic's army, the 12-day and 40-day wars, and Tehran-Moscow relations. He also explained Vladimir Putin's view regarding Ali Larijani. (Source: Tasnim)
The Navy of the Islamic Republic's army announced that a rogue tanker collided with a mine east of the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a fire on board. No further details about damages or tanker crew have been released. (Source: Tasnim)
The New York Times wrote that Benjamin Netanyahu in recent days wanted an operation against the Islamic Republic that could strengthen his political position; this could have been an overt attack or covert operation. Gadi Eizenkot, Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, opposed this move and, due to concerns over miscalculations with the Islamic Republic, delayed it. (Sources: DW Persian, Ynet Hebrew)
Spiegel wrote in an analysis that tensions in the Persian Gulf have increased and the likelihood of a military conflict between the US and the Islamic Republic has grown. The analysis questioned whether diplomacy can still prevent the expansion of this conflict. (Source: DW Persian)
Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, has been criticized for an approach to the Islamic Republic's economy based on psychological warfare and political bluff, promoting hope for the Islamic Republic's economic surrender instead of a realistic analysis.
Yahya Harb said: “The Strait of Hormuz is not only problematic for the U.S. but impactful for the world.” He also identified the U.S. as the main party responsible for current crises and tensions.
Ammar Hakim, an Iraqi politician, stressed that the Baghdad government is responsible for protecting the people of Iraq from the effects of U.S. sanctions. Some pro-Islamic Republic users reacted sharply, and a number of Iranian hardliners demanded retaliatory action against Iraq.
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