“Iran Update, October 8, 2025,” ISW, 10-8-25.

“Special Report – For Years, Iran Planned a Simultaneous Invasion of Israel – Only One Was Carried Out,” Alma, 10-8-25.

“Deaths Of Inmates Reignite Calls For Closure Of Iran’s ‘Uninhabitable’ Women’s Prison,” RFE/RL, 10-8-25.

How strong is Iran?  How much of a threat to the West?  “The 12 Days of War That Didn’t Ignite the Middle East or the World,” War on the Rocks, 10-8-25.

Detailed story.  But will Iran really learn to fly them well?  “Russia’s Su-35 deal gives Iran wings–but not backing,” Asia Times, 10-8-25.