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Iran will not reopen Strait of Hormuz until its conditions from June are met, Ghalibaf says

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Iran will not reopen Strait of Hormuz until its conditions from June are met, Ghalibaf says

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until Iran's seven conditions from a June interim agreement are met, with the US having responded to Iran's proposal via Qatari intermediaries. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied nuclear discussions were part of the current talks, emphasizing the focus remains on the Strait of Hormuz and requiring clear US steps.

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Iran delays renewing Hamas financial support over failure to undermine West Bank stability - report

Iran has reportedly delayed renewing financial support for Hamas due to dissatisfaction with the group's failure to destabilize the West Bank, according to a KAN News report citing a Palestinian source. This comes as the IDF has reinforced its West Bank presence with approximately 25 battalions amid rising tensions and concerns over potential lone-wolf attacks and organized terrorist infrastructure.

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US remains 'hell-bent' on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, says Hegseth

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated on Saturday that President Trump is determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, warning Tehran faces further American action if it pursues nuclear ambitions. Hegseth emphasized that Iran must choose between relinquishing its nuclear program or facing consequences, while also asserting US control over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iranian oil minister steps down

Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad resigned on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with the president's office citing ongoing fuel queues amid war and sanctions as a backdrop. Hamid Bord, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company, has been appointed as acting minister, taking over a portfolio strained by economic pressures.

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Iran demolishes Gohardasht Prison watchtower, putting evidence of regime’s crimes at risk

On Saturday, Iran demolished a watchtower at Gohardasht Prison, a facility notorious for decades of human rights abuses and executions. Rights groups warn this demolition risks destroying critical evidence of alleged crimes against humanity committed at the site, which has been sold for redevelopment.

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Iran airlines resume flights to Iraq’s Najaf after US exemption

Iranian airlines resumed flights to Iraq's Najaf on Sunday following a US exemption that allows sanctioned carriers, excluding Mahan Air, to operate 40 daily flights. This development follows Iraq's enforcement of US sanctions last month, which had previously halted these services to the Shia holy city.

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US response to Hormuz proposal currently 'under review' by Tehran

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US response to Hormuz proposal currently 'under review' by Tehran

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran is reviewing a US response to its proposal for a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf indicated the strait would remain closed until Washington meets seven conditions based on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

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Iran says Hormuz to remain closed until US meets conditions

Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets Iran's seven conditions outlined in the Islamabad memorandum. Ghalibaf emphasized that Iran is prepared for both negotiation and confrontation, and is neither intimidated nor excited by recent US proposals.

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Iran says Hormuz Strait to remain closed until US meets seven conditions

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until Washington meets certain conditions. Ghalibaf, who also acts as Tehran's chief negotiator in the talks, said that the contested waterway will remain closed until seven conditions based on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding are met by Washington.

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Iran's foreign ministry spokesman: Strait of Hormuz 'main concern' of leadership

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, has said that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is the "main focus" of truce talks with Washington. Speaking at a news conference, Baghaei said that Tehran is "focusing on the strait foremost", and that its primary concern is "to reach a solution and to have peace and stability restored within this waterway".

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Morning recap

Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here are key developments: * US President Donald Trump said: “We have a decision that I’ll make about Iran. Iran has been decimated, so the only question is, it’ll either be the easy way or the hard way.

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Iran opens military centre for citizens, 'training 1,000 battalions'

Iran opened a new military training center in Tehran on Saturday, reportedly preparing citizens to confront potential US and Israeli ground attacks and aiming to train 1,000 battalions. The center follows a similar facility and features drills with anti-aircraft equipment and virtual reality weapons, emphasizing civil defense readiness.

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Iran arrests 31 people linked to 'US-Israel sabotage networks', report says

Iran's Intelligence Ministry announced the arrest of 31 individuals in Kerman province, accusing them of belonging to US and Israel-backed networks involved in sabotage and fomenting unrest. The ministry stated the suspects were organized to recruit youth and had prepared Molotov cocktails for damaging surveillance cameras and inciting street disturbances.

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Three commercial vessels struck in Hormuz since 1 Oct, UKMTO says

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Three commercial vessels struck in Hormuz since 1 Oct, UKMTO says

Attacks on commercial ships witnessed a surge during the past three days, as at least three tankers were struck by unidentified projectiles in and around the Strait of Hormuz, according to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) warnings. Early Saturday, UKMTO reported that a crude oil tanker was hit on its port side approximately 4 nautical miles east of Oman.

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center21h ago

Hegseth: US blockade of Hormuz ironclad, Iran should make right choice

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is “ironclad” and that US President Donald Trump has “all the options he needs on the table” if Iran continues to “play games” with the strait, according to an AP report carried by the Times of Israel. “Iran wants to play games with things like the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran welcomes exit of US forces from Iraq, calls for Washington to be held accountable

Iran’s foreign ministry on Saturday has congratulated the Iraqi government and people on the exit of US and other foreign forces from Iraq. In a statement posted on its Telegram channel, the ministry said the withdrawal is “a very important and necessary step” towards consolidating Iraq’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.

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Iran executes detainee for participating in January anti-regime protests, judiciary says

Iran's judiciary announced the execution of Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi, who was detained in January for allegedly firing at police and organizing anti-security activities. This execution occurs amid the Islamic Republic's ongoing crackdown on participants of the widespread anti-regime protests that began in late 2025.

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US-led initiative tightens efforts to block weapons from reaching Iran, stop nuclear proliferation

The United States and Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) participants pledged to enhance efforts to prevent weapons transfers to and from Iran, focusing on WMDs and UAVs. This initiative follows the reinstatement of UN Security Council resolutions and aims to bolster intelligence sharing and interdiction measures against Iranian proliferation activities.

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Iran not obliged to abandon its nuclear programme, Russia's IAEA envoy says

Iran is not obliged to abandon its nuclear programme, says Russia’s envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mikhail Ulyanov, rejecting US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz’s call for Iran to abandon its nuclear programme. "Apparently the #US Ambassador doesn’t know that #Iran is not obliged to abandon its nuclear programme.

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Trump's top cabinet members discuss Iran, Houthi conflict at Camp David, report says

US President Donald Trump's top cabinet members met secretly at Camp David on Friday to discuss next steps in the Iran war and the Saudi-Houthi conflict in Yemen, Axios reported, citing three US officials familiar with the matter. Axios said the meeting, chaired by Vice President JD Vance, was not announced by the Trump administration, and the last time a similar meeting took place was in June 2025, just days before Israel went to war against Iran.

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