Iran and Hormuz

Thiel reportedly said the U.S. should not have started the Iran war, questioning its military and diplomatic position while continuing to support Trump.

Trump accuses Tehran of inventing attacks to push crude higher ahead of November's vote. Brent has topped $110, but shipping figures complicate his claim about Hormuz.

Two people have been killed in an attack on a Saudi Aramco oil field as the Houthis step up strikes on Saudi Arabia, prompting Britain to send fighter jets to help defend the kingdom.

The IRGC says a new weapon is being prepared for unveiling but has released no specifications. Trump has left open the use of the conventional U.S. MOAB.

An unnamed source close to Iran's parliament speaker disputes reports of an imminent agreement, while Pakistani mediators arrive in Tehran amid fears of renewed attacks.

Iranian officials told Reuters that Tehran wants to deny Trump a pre-election victory, as the two sides remain divided over Hormuz, sanctions and nuclear talks.

JD Vance is refusing to back Netanyahu in next week's Israeli election, even as Trump publicly endorses him and hints at more strikes on Iran.

Iran braces for possible retaliation against the US and Israel after strikes on Konarak Naval Base, as oil surges past $110 and the Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens.

Erem News says Kharg Island's oil infrastructure is among options being discussed to pressure Tehran before the midterms. No final strike decision has been reported.

Lawmaker Ahmad Naderi predicts a different nuclear ruling from Mojtaba Khamenei and advocates an atomic bomb, as Iran's new defense minister warns against further attacks.

Brent approaches $110 amid military warnings and Israeli shelter preparations. Iran's reported 72-hour maximum-alert order remains unconfirmed.

Reported U.S. strike options include MOAB, but officials question its ability to reach deeply buried nuclear facilities as Trump looks for a way to end the war.

A real UN warning about fertilizer has revived online claims of a carefully orchestrated global famine by world leaders.

Iran’s navy chief says he is waiting to sink American warships. Washington insists it is protecting shipping as Tehran reports another mine incident.

An October 14 report describes a Houthi attempt to make an Iranian-designed missile with Chinese-imported parts. Its performance and full reach remain unverified.

An Israeli official says Netanyahu told security chiefs that Trump raised the idea. Other officials described Israeli pressure, while the White House denied the reported war discussions.

Trump questions the diplomatic fallout of targeting Iran’s leadership, while Vance identifies negotiating partners and Tehran says its reply is being prepared.

The Russian diesel opening faces bipartisan opposition as an unverified Iranian-origin claim raises questions about cargo provenance and sanctions compliance.

Tehran threatens cables, data centres and AI facilities if fighting resumes, putting the Gulf’s digital ambitions alongside energy trade in the confrontation.

Seven fabricated bylines placed nearly 100 articles in real outlets. Investigators identified Iran-based operators, but have not established who hired them or a government link.

Trump says he was comparing gasoline costs with a hypothetical nuclear threat. His denial follows bipartisan criticism of remarks naming the two California cities.

The FT estimates that Britain’s budget buffer has almost halved. A separate U.S. report says strike options are being developed, with no final decision made.

Original maritime alerts report multiple projectile strikes and an Iranian threat that forced a tanker to turn back, while tracking data shows oil continues to transit the passage.

Amirhossein Sabeti says he registered the motion in parliament’s system. A fellow lawmaker disputes the allegation that Araghchi lacked authorization.