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US-Iran war

Trump says the US is 'not negotiating' with Iran and may do 'another little Epic Fury'. A US intelligence memo warns Iranian plots against Americans have reached advanced stages, the US has ordered diplomats out of Saudi Arabia and is reportedly arranging wider departures of diplomats and families from the region. Iran warns of an 'apocalyptic war' hitting Gulf states if attacked again, its armed forces chief says US warships will not return to the Gulf, and Pezeshkian blames the US for the interim deal's failure while urging a new attempt. The port blockade has reached 100 days, Brent topped $116, and Iran says two more tankers hit mines near Hormuz.

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Al Jazeera EnglishFri 23 Oct · 15:57 UTC

US President Donald Trump claims Washington could seize Iran’s oil and controls the Strait of Hormuz. He also defended…

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Saturday 24 October

11 developments

18:28 UTC· the latest
Iran's judiciary chief meets unseen supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei held a rare meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared in public since being chosen in March, and they discussed compensation for damages from US-Israeli strikes.
1 sourceMiddle East Eye
- Middle East EyeRSSSat 24 Oct, 18:28
  Iran judiciary says chief holds rare meeting with supreme leader Iran judiciary says chief holds rare meeting with supreme leader Iran's judiciary said on Saturday that its chief held a rare meeting with the country's supreme leader Mojt
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17:44 UTC
Iran warns of 'apocalyptic war' targeting Gulf states if attacked
Iranian officials warned they would retaliate against Persian Gulf countries if attacked again and said US military vessels are not allowed in the Gulf, amid US talk of air strikes.
1 sourceThe Hindu
- The HinduRSSSat 24 Oct, 17:44
  Iran warns of ‘apocalyptic war’ if attacked again Iranian officials have warned in recent days that they would retaliate by targeting Persian Gulf countries in the event of renewed attacks; U.S. military vessels not allowed in the Gulf, it says amid U.S. talk of air strikes
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16:24 UTC
US arranges departure of diplomats and families from Middle East
CNN reported that the US is urgently organising the exit of some diplomats and family members from Middle East countries. A memo of October 23 to Rubio said intelligence showed a significant strengthening of Iran.
1 sourceТопор Live
- Топор LiveTelegramSat 24 Oct, 16:24RU
  ⚡️США срочно организуют выезд части дипломатов и членов их семей из стран Ближнего Востока, — CNN. В служебной записке от 23 октября, адресованной Рубио, говорится, что американская разведка зафиксировала значительное усиление Ирана. [👉 Топор Live. Подписаться](
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13:15 UTC
Pezeshkian blames US for interim deal failure, urges new try
In remarks on state TV, Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian blamed the United States for the collapse of an interim deal but said there should be a new attempt to conclude it.
1 sourceReuters
- ReutersBlueskySat 24 Oct, 13:15
  Iran's Pezeshkian blames US for interim deal failure, urges new try Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, in ‌remarks broadcast on state TV on Saturday, blamed the ⁠United States for the failure of an interim deal with Iran, but said there should be ‌a ⁠new attempt at con
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05:43 UTC
US intelligence chief says Iran stepping up plots against Americans
In a memo to Secretary of State Rubio, national intelligence chief Jay Clayton said Iran has substantially increased efforts to target US personnel, with lethal plots at advanced stages in the Middle East and other countries.
3 sourcesMiddle East Eye, The Hindu, Haaretz
- Middle East EyeRSSSat 24 Oct, 05:43
  US intelligence chief says Iran 'increases efforts' to target Americans US intelligence chief says Iran 'increases efforts' to target Americans Iran has "substantially increased" its efforts to target Americans in the Middle East and bey
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- The HinduRSSSat 24 Oct, 06:22
  U.S. spy chief warns Iran has ramped up efforts to target Americans The warning comes after Washington ordered non-essential U.S. embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia this week, following increasing attacks from Yemen’s Houthis
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- HaaretzRSSSat 24 Oct, 06:47
  Report: Iran steps up efforts to assassinate U.S. officials in Middle East, officials say U.S. sources told The New York Times that some assassination plots are in advanced stages. The U.S. is reducing embassy staff in the region amid threats, with Iran potentially having operat
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04:53 UTC
Miliband says UK redoubling diplomacy to end Iran war
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Britain is stepping up diplomatic efforts because the conflict is driving up bills for British families.
1 sourceMiddle East Eye
- Middle East EyeRSSSat 24 Oct, 04:53
  Miliband says UK 'redoubling' diplomatic efforts to end Iran war Miliband says UK 'redoubling' diplomatic efforts to end Iran war UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has said that Britain is “redoubling” efforts to find diplomatic solution
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04:45 UTC
Iran military chief: US warships will not re-enter Gulf
Maj Gen Ali Abdollahi, head of Khatam al-Anbiya HQ, said Iran would not allow US warships into the Persian Gulf under any circumstances and called the US Navy ineffective.
2 sourcesAl Jazeera English, Middle East Eye
- Al Jazeera EnglishXSat 24 Oct, 04:45
  Major-General Ali Abdollahi, Iran’s armed forces chief of staff and commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, has said Iranian forces will not allow US military vessels to enter the Gulf “under any circumstances”. 🔴 LIVE updates:
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- Middle East EyeRSSSat 24 Oct, 06:09
  Won't allow 'rusty' US warships to re-enter Persian Gulf, Iran's military chief says Won't allow 'rusty' US warships to re-enter Persian Gulf, Iran's military chief says Iran’s armed forces chief of staff and commander of Khatam al-Anbi
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04:00 UTC
Khamenei adviser says Trump and Netanyahu threats show desperation
Mohammed Mokhber, adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, said war threats by Trump and Netanyahu betray desperation and that Iran can surprise on the battlefield and use oil leverage.
1 sourceMiddle East Eye
- Middle East EyeRSSSat 24 Oct, 04:00
  Trump, Netanyahu threats betray 'desperation', aide to Iran's supreme leader says Trump, Netanyahu threats betray 'desperation', aide to Iran's supreme leader says Mohammed Mokhber, an adviser to the Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamen
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03:46 UTC
US orders diplomats out of Saudi Arabia over Iran threat
The NYT reports officials say Iran is in 'advanced stages' of planning attacks on Americans; federal employees were ordered to leave Saudi Arabia and other regional missions are drawing down.
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2 sourcesThe Hindu, The New York Times
- The HinduRSSSat 24 Oct, 02:50
  Signs point to renewed major U.S. military operations against Iran Neither the U.S. nor Iran has engaged in major attacks on land-based targets since early September, but that may soon change
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- The New York TimesRSSSat 24 Oct, 03:46
  Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say The U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.
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02:15 UTC
Iran says it has not suspended nuclear safeguards obligations
Deputy UN envoy Gholamhossein Darzi said Iran has not abandoned or suspended its safeguards obligations, but that 'US aggression has changed the security conditions' for implementing them.
1 sourceAl Jazeera English
- Al Jazeera EnglishXSat 24 Oct, 02:15
  Iran’s deputy UN envoy, Gholamhossein Darzi, has said that Iran has not “abandoned or suspended” its nuclear safeguard obligations, but “US aggression has changed the security conditions for their implementation”, reports Iranian media. 🔴 LIVE updates:
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00:34 UTC
Tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman
UKMTO said an outbound tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was hit seven nautical miles off the Omani coast but could continue to its next port.
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1 sourceMiddle East Eye
- Middle East EyeRSSSat 24 Oct, 00:34
  Tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman, UKMTO says Tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman, UKMTO says The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported that a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile seven nautical m
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Friday 23 October

13 developments

23:45 UTC
IRGC says two supertankers hit mines in Hormuz
The IRGC navy said two supertankers struck naval mines on an unauthorised route south of the Strait of Hormuz, disabling both engine rooms. Fars cited an IRGC source saying traffic by violating vessels has stopped and that any resumed 'oil smuggling' would draw a far more forceful response.
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1 sourceMiddle East Eye
- Middle East EyeRSSFri 23 Oct, 23:45
  Two supertankers using unauthorised Hormuz route hit naval mines, IRGC says Two supertankers using unauthorised Hormuz route hit naval mines, IRGC says Two supertankers struck naval mines while attempting to use an unauthorised route sou
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19:47 UTC
Trump disclaims weekend strike knowledge, floats new operation
Trump said he knew nothing of a weekend strike, then told a Florida rally the US may do 'another little Operation Epic Fury, or they will agree'.
3 sourcesТопор Live, Middle East Eye, Al Jazeera English
- Топор LiveTelegramFri 23 Oct, 19:47RU
  ⚡️Трамп заявил, что «ничего не знает» о возможности удара США по Ирану на выходных. Так он прокомментировал заявление посла США в Турции Томаса Баррака, допустившего удар по Ирану на выходных. 👉 [Топор Live. Подписаться](
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- Middle East EyeRSSFri 23 Oct, 19:50
  Trump: US could launch another military operation against Iran Trump: US could launch another military operation against Iran US President Donald Trump told a rally in Florida on Friday that Washington might launch another military opera
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- Al Jazeera EnglishXFri 23 Oct, 19:55
  US President Donald Trump says “I don’t know anything about it” after US Ambassador Tom Barrack said a strike on Iran could “absolutely” happen this weekend. 🔴 LIVE updates:
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17:36 UTC
US envoy Barrack says Iran strike possible this weekend
US ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack told Israeli army radio 'Could there be a strike this weekend? Absolutely', adding Trump remains open to a deal.
2 sourcesInsider Paper, Middle East Eye
- Insider PaperTelegramFri 23 Oct, 17:36
  JUST IN - US could strike Iran this weekend, US ambassador to Turkey says READ: Follow @InsiderPaper for more news
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- Middle East EyeRSSFri 23 Oct, 17:41
  US could strike Iran this weekend, envoy says US could strike Iran this weekend, envoy says The United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, a US envoy said Friday, after mounting threats by both Washington and Israel this we
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17:25 UTC
Iran plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if attacked
Two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters Tehran has detailed plans to target Gulf undersea communications cables and prevent repairs, saying there would be 'no more red lines'.
2 sourcesMiddle East Eye, Techmeme
- Middle East EyeRSSFri 23 Oct, 17:25
  Iran has plans to target Gulf undersea cables if attacked again, officials say Iran has plans to target Gulf undersea cables if attacked again, officials say Tehran has drawn up detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in
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- TechmemeRSSFri 23 Oct, 18:20
  Iranian security officials say the country has detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the US and Israel attack Iran again (Reuters) Reuters: Iranian security officials say the country has detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in
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16:53 UTC
Brent crude tops $116 as Iran conflict continues
Oil traded at five-month highs, with Brent above $116 a barrel.
2 sourcesInsider Paper, AFP
- Insider PaperTelegramFri 23 Oct, 16:53
  ALERT 🚨 Oil hits $116 with stocks mixed on earnings, AI READ: Follow @InsiderPaper for more news
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- AFPXFri 23 Oct, 17:30
  Oil prices traded at five-month highs on Friday, with benchmark crude contract Brent North Sea rising above $116 a barrel, as the Middle East conflict raged on.
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15:50 UTC
Trump: US could end Iran war fast or let it 'wither'
Trump told reporters the US could end the war very quickly but questioned whether to finish it or let it wind down. He said the Navy was getting oil through Hormuz and that the strait is 'totally ours'.
3 sourcesReuters, Middle East Eye, Al Jazeera English
- ReutersBlueskyFri 23 Oct, 15:50
  Trump weighs quick end to Iran war against letting conflict ‘wither’ President Donald Trump said on Friday ‌the United States could end the war with Iran quickly, but questioned whether Washington should seek a ⁠swift conclusion or allow the conflict to gradually wind down.
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- Middle East EyeRSSFri 23 Oct, 15:50
  Trump says US could end Iran war quickly but may let it 'wither' Trump says US could end Iran war quickly but may let it 'wither' President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States could end the war with Iran quickly, but questioned
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- Al Jazeera EnglishXFri 23 Oct, 15:57
  US President Donald Trump claims Washington could seize Iran’s oil and controls the Strait of Hormuz. He also defended his campaign rallies, attacked Democrats and said the US was close to a trade deal with Mexico.
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15:35 UTC
Hormuz ship attacks hit record monthly high in October
A Washington think tank tracking maritime incidents since 2017 says October is the worst month for attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waters.
Strait of HormuzOM
1 sourceReuters
- ReutersBlueskyFri 23 Oct, 15:35
  Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz hit record high in October October has been the worst month for attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby ‌waterways, according to data compiled by a Washington-based think tank that has tracked maritime security incident
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12:00 UTC
Iran says two 'unauthorised' supertankers hit mines near Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy said two unauthorised supertankers struck naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. A UK report said another ship was hit by an unknown projectile on Thursday.
Strait of HormuzIR
1 sourceAfricanews
- AfricanewsRSSSat 24 Oct, 09:27
  Two 'unauthorised' oil tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says Two 'unauthorised' supertankers hit naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy. On Thursday, a ship transiting the strait was hit by an unknown projectile, the
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11:35 UTC
Brent hits five-month high of $114.72 on Iran strike fears
Oil rose about 1% after Tehran threatened retaliation against Gulf oil facilities, undersea cables, data centres and AI infrastructure.
2 sourcesThe Guardian · World, Топор Live
- The Guardian · WorldRSSFri 23 Oct, 11:35
  Oil hits five-month high amid fears US will renew strikes on Iran Brent crude rises to $114.72 a barrel after Tehran threatens retaliatory attacks on Gulf oil and tech facilitiesBusiness live – latest updatesOil has hit its highest level in more than five months as fears of fres
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- Топор LiveTelegramFri 23 Oct, 11:55RU
  ⚡️Цены на нефть достигли максимума за пять месяцев на фоне угрозы новых ударов США по Ирану, — The Guardian. Стоимость нефти Brent выросла до $114,72 за баррель. Рост связан с опасениями возобновления американских и израильских атак после выборов в США 3 ноября. Тегеран при
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09:10 UTC
IRGC representative says Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health
Abdollah Haji Sadeghi said the Supreme Leader is exercising leadership despite not appearing in public because of the war.
1 sourceAl Jazeera English
- Al Jazeera EnglishXFri 23 Oct, 09:10
  Abdollah Haji Sadeghi, representative of the Iranian Supreme Leader to the Revolutionary Guard, says Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is exercising leadership and is in good health, despite not appearing in public due to the war. 🔴 LIVE updates ⤵️
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08:40 UTC
NYT: US and Israel plan fresh Iran strikes after midterms
Reports say military reinforcements are heading to the Middle East while some personnel have left the region, pointing to a possible attack on Iran.
3 sourcesFrance 24, NPR
- France 24RSSFri 23 Oct, 08:40
  NYT reports plans for fresh strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections Reza Sayah, our correspondent in Tehran Iran, has more.
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- NPRRSSFri 23 Oct, 08:44
  Morning news brief U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible attack on Iran, millions of Americans have voted early, judge orders President Trump to sit for deposition in BBC lawsuit.
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- NPRRSSFri 23 Oct, 11:22
  Military reinforcements move to Mideast. And, millions of Americans vote early Military reinforcements are heading to the Middle East and some personnel have left the region, pointing to a potential attack on Iran. And, millions of Americans have already voted in the midterms.
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06:36 UTC
Araghchi calls US-Israel ties 'parasitic'
Iran's foreign minister said the US has spent $11bn on missile defence for Israel over three years and fired more interceptors defending Israel than Israel has.
1 sourceMiddle East Eye
- Middle East EyeRSSFri 23 Oct, 06:36
  Iran's Araghchi says US and Israel are in a 'parasitic' relationship Iran's Araghchi says US and Israel are in a 'parasitic' relationship Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described US-Israeli ties as a "parasitic" relationship .
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00:10 UTC
Netanyahu says Trump wants to 'finish the job' on Iran
Israeli PM Netanyahu said Trump wants to finish the job against Iran with him as a partner. He warned Tehran that any new attack would be met with unimaginable force.
1 sourceAl Jazeera English
- Al Jazeera EnglishXFri 23 Oct, 00:10
  Israeli PM Netanyahu says US President Trump wants to “finish the job” against Iran with him as a partner, warning Tehran that any new attack would be met with unimaginable force. 🔴 LIVE updates:
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Thursday 22 October

12 developments

20:49 UTC
Trump hints at further strikes on Iran
Trump said 'we've knocked the hell out of them, and we may do it a little bit further', adding that Tehran must not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.
2 sourcesInsider Paper, Al Jazeera English
- Insider PaperTelegramThu 22 Oct, 20:49
  JUST IN - President Trump on Iran: "We've knocked the hell out of them, and we may do it a little bit further.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishXThu 22 Oct, 20:52
  We’ve knocked the hell out of them, and we may do it a little bit further.” US President Donald Trump hints at further strikes on Iran, saying Tehran must not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. 🔴 LIVE updates:
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19:56 UTC
CENTCOM says Iran blockade has reached 100 days
US Central Command said no sea imports or exports reached Iran except authorised humanitarian aid, and that the blockade prevented at least $25bn in crude exports.
1 sourceMiddle East Eye
- Middle East EyeRSSThu 22 Oct, 19:56
  US military says Iran naval blockade has reached 100 days US military says Iran naval blockade has reached 100 days US Central Command (Centcom) said its naval blockade of Iran had halted all seaborne imports and exports, except humanita
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17:27 UTC
Rubio thanks Qatar for mediation, reaffirms Hormuz commitment
In a call with Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Rubio praised Qatar's mediation and reaffirmed US commitment to Qatar's security and freedom of navigation in Hormuz.
2 sourcesAl Jazeera English, Middle East Eye
- Al Jazeera EnglishXThu 22 Oct, 17:27
  Qatar’s PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed de-escalation efforts with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said. 🔴 LIVE updates:
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- Middle East EyeRSSThu 22 Oct, 17:41
  Rubio expresses appreciation for Qatar's mediation efforts in call with prime minister Rubio expresses appreciation for Qatar's mediation efforts in call with prime minister US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed appreciation for Qa
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17:16 UTC
Bessent cites satellite images of tankers vanishing off Kharg Island
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the images show US sanctions on Iran are working.
Kharg IslandIR
1 sourceAl Jazeera English
- Al Jazeera EnglishXThu 22 Oct, 17:16
  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims sanctions on Iran are working, sharing satellite images that appear to show oil tankers disappearing from waters near Kharg Island. 🔴 LIVE updates:
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15:51 UTC
Trump says Iran faking Hormuz attacks to lift oil prices
Trump accused Tehran of fabricating attacks and mine threats in the Strait of Hormuz to drive up oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections.
1 sourceInsider Paper
- Insider PaperTelegramThu 22 Oct, 15:51
  BREAKING: Trump accuses Iran of trying to drive up oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, saying Tehran is fabricating attacks and mine threats in the Strait of Hormuz. @insiderpaper
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11:51 UTC
IRGC unveils 'offensive' doctrine, threatens neighbours and US bases
The IRGC says renewed US attacks could prompt Tehran to invade neighbouring countries and strike bases used by US forces. Security council secretary Mohsen Rezaei said 'action against Iran has a cost' and Army chief Amir Hatami said drone capabilities were strengthened.
5 sourcesAl Jazeera English, Al Jazeera
- Al Jazeera EnglishXThu 22 Oct, 11:51
  Major General Mohsen Rezaei, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has said that one should be aware that “action against Iran has a cost,” and that “Iran has the necessary tools” if the war with the US continues. 🔴 LIVE updates:
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- Al JazeeraRSSThu 22 Oct, 12:12
  Iran reveals ‘offensive’ doctrine, US issues alert: Is war imminent? US orders diplomatic staff out of Saudi Arabia amid escalating conflict and reports of potential US strikes on Iran.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishXThu 22 Oct, 12:29
  Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says renewed attacks by the US could prompt Tehran to invade neighbouring countries and hit bases used in US military operations as part of its new “offensive” strategy. Here's what we know
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- Al Jazeera EnglishXThu 22 Oct, 14:30
  Iranian Army Chief Commander Major General Amir Hatami says the Iranian military has strengthened its drone capabilities, adding that lessons were learned from the two US-Israeli wars against the country. 🔴 LIVE updates:
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- Al Jazeera EnglishXThu 22 Oct, 14:40
  Iran’s IRGC warns that renewed US attacks could trigger invasions of neighbouring countries and strikes on bases used by US forces, as Tehran adopts a new “offensive” strategy amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗:
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