“Iran says no plan to leave Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty,” Iran International, 10-15-25.

“Khamenei aide unveils ‘Israel annihilation plan’ book,” Iran International, 10-15-25.  “The book, “Israel Annihilation Plan: The Islamic Republic’s Strategy for the Destruction of the Zionist Regime,” was presented in Iran’s holy city of Qom.  “The presentation suggested that despite a Gaza ceasefire which could tamp down region-wide conflicts over the past two years, Tehran was far from retiring its hostility and harsh rhetoric toward its regional arch-enemy.  …  “Alireza Panahian, a cleric close to supreme leader Ali Khamenei, praised the authors during the unveiling ceremony, calling the book a valuable step in elaborating on the views of Khamenei and his predecessor Ruhollah Khomeini.”

“Internet Reacts to Iran’s New ‘Holy Virgin Mary’ Subway Station,” Newsweek, 10-15-25.  I’m surprised the story doesn’t state what is probably going on here—an attempt to woo Armenia.

“Spies, Burgers and Bombs: After a New War, Old Wounds Resurface in Tehran,” NYT, 10-15-25.