The headline says it all.  Iran’s policies toward other countries and the U.S. will remain the same while the Ayatollah does not pass away from his illnesses.  “Iran’s Khamenei rejects Trump offer of talks, denies US destroyed Iranian nuclear capabilities,” Reuters, 10-20-25.

“’It Was Just an Accident’ was secretly shot in Iran and won big at Cannes. Now it’s an Oscars contender,” NBC, 10-20-25.

“Iraq says it will not allow using its land, airspace to threaten Iran, neighbors,” AA, 10-20-25.  Read into this plenty.

Delicious story, but not unusual for the elite in the country.  “Double standard: privacy defense over Shamkhani leak angers Iranians,” Iran International, 10-20-25.

Important news.  “UN nuclear watchdog believes most of Iran’s enriched uranium unharmed by war with Israel,” Times of Israel, 10-20-25.  “IAEA director says roughly 400 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium being stored at damaged nuclear facilities, no way to access it without Tehran’s full cooperation.”  Rafael Grossi, the IAEA director, said “ the majority” of Iran’s 60% enriched uranium “remains in the nuclear facilities in Isfahan and Fordo, and some in Natanz.”