“Iran Update, October 31, 2026,” ISW, 10-31-26.
“Iran sees only unacceptable ideas in latest mediation to end war, official says,” Sight, 10-29-26. But they will watch the election results. And remember, Iran and the U.S. are both rearming.
“Qatar awaits Tehran’s response to new nuclear deal proposal, i24NEWS learns,” i24, 10-28-26.
“Vance reaches out to Iran security chief in bid to restart peace talks, WSJ reports,” Times of Israel, 10-28-26.
I bet a dozen Qottabs no such meeting with the Leader occurred. “Iran security chief meets Supreme Leader after talks with Mecca pact countries,” Reuters, 10-27-26.
“Overseas Handler Linked to Iran Behind Foiled RAF Air Base Attack,” WSJ, 10-27-26. “British prosecutors alleged Tuesday that a man linked to Iran’s intelligence services was behind a plot to target an RAF air base in September, a move that led the U.S. to pull out a dozen heavy bombers based there. Prosecutor Louise Gray told the court that two men charged in connection with the incident at Fairford air base were being handled by an overseas man named “Ali” believed to be linked to Iran’s intelligence services. Ali directed the operation, in which several British nationals drove three white vans, two of which were carrying drums of fuel, to just outside the base, Gray said. Shortly after, the handler contacted them to tell them there was a bomb in one of the vans, prompting them to flee and one of the men to call police, she said. … The incident in September rattled police, who evacuated the area and deployed robots to inspect the vans before declaring that they had only found fuel. U.S. officials have since said they believe the incident was part of a larger plan that involved using drones to attack the bombers. Shortly after, U.S. bombers were flown out of Fairford as a precautionary measure. On Tuesday, police formally charged two British men in connection with the case. Nouman Essghir, 24, a British national from London, was charged with national-security offenses for inspecting a “prohibited space.” Gray, the prosecutor, said Essghir had been tasked by Ali to conduct surveillance on Fairford, which American B-1 bombers used to take off for bombing runs during the continuing conflict with Iran. Essghir was one of five men initially arrested in the case and later released on bail. He was then rearrested and charged formally on Tuesday. Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim, a 24-year-old British national, was charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service, which police suspect to be Iran. Abdulkarim was first arrested in the weeks after the incident at Fairford. … Abdulkarim wasn’t among the five men arrested that night. Prosecutors allege he helped organize the plot, acting as a U.K.-based intermediary for Ali. The 24-year-old accessed around £65,000, equivalent to about $86,500, from Ali to purchase the vans and other equipment, such as cellphones, used in the plot. He was later arrested by police. Gray told the court that the two men had been in contact with Ali for years. She said that Ali is also potentially connected to a separate incident earlier this year when an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-linked group called Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya, or the Islamic Movement of the Righteous Companions, posted a video claiming to target the Israeli Embassy in London with drones carrying a dangerous substance. No evidence of chemical weapons was found and police say the embassy wasn’t attacked. The shadowy group also claimed responsibility for a string of antisemitic arson attacks across Europe. U.S. officials believe that a branch of the IRGC recruited British nationals to attempt a complex multistage attack that included using drones to target B-1 bombers at Fairford and a diversion in the neighborhood nearby. Shortly after the initial arrests, the U.S. moved the bombers from Fairford, fearing they remained at risk from further attacks, officials said.” Ali will be Quds Force. In short, this follows the playbook of Iran worldwide. For years.
“Iran war updates: Tehran in ‘close contact’ with mediators on Hormuz plan,” Al Jazeera, 10-27-26.
“Trump says he’s weighing deal with Iran against action to “finish them off”,” CBS, 10-26-26.
“October 26, 2026 Iran Update,” Critical Threats, 10-26-26.
“Iran indicts comedian over alleged support for Israel, Pahlavi dynasty,” Iran International, 10-25-26.
“Iranians fear possible return to all-out war as US and Israeli elections approach,” Politico, 10-25-26.
“Iran says messages are still being passed to the US amid war concerns, and other Mideast news,” AP, 10-25-26.
“Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles and drones from Iran-backed Houthis,” CNBC, 10-25-26.
“U.S. Evacuates Mideast Outposts After Suspected Iranian Plot to Target Americans,” WSJ, 10-24-26.
“Iran war updates: Houthis attack Aden, missile debris falls on Mecca,” Al Jazeera, 10-24-26. There are some Shias today celebrating what happened in Mecca.
“Iraq believes Israel may have struck militia weapons supplied by Iran – report,” JPost, 10-24-26.
“Scoop: U.S. intel memo warns of “advanced” Iranian plots to kill officials abroad,” Axios, 10-23-26. “U.S. intelligence finds Iran has “substantially increased” its efforts to target American diplomats and officials in the Middle East and beyond, with lethal plots reaching “advanced stages,” according to an Oct. 23 memo to Secretary of State Marco Rubio obtained by Axios. Why it matters: U.S. officials say the intelligence is one reason the State Department is drawing down personnel at several American embassies across the Middle East, amid mounting fears of a broader regional conflict.” “Advanced stages” is close to action.
“The Iran war’s toxic impact on one of the planet’s most unique seas,” CNN, 10-23-26. Twice as much oil pollution in the Gulf in the past year due to Iran’s attacking of ships.
“Fact Sheet: Costs of the Iran War,” Center for American Progress, 10-23-26. Consider the source. But this blog let’s this be treated as news, along with other sources. “The Trump administration’s war in Iran has raised prices across the board, increased inflation, and costs about $2,000 per household.” This is one of the reasons he will lose the House.
“Iran upholds protester’s death sentence over $56 property damage,” Iran International, 10-22-26.
“Iran’s IRGC threatens to target US bases if commercial ships continue transiting Strait of Hormuz,” Fox, 10-22-26.
“Iran’s Fleet of Shadow Tankers Has Run Out of Oil After Monthslong U.S. Blockade,” WSJ, 10-21-26. An important article, explaining how Iran went around sanctions to deliver to China. And looks into the question of how long before the economy implodes. Three months? A year?
“U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections,” NYT, 10-21-26.