Trump: No negotiations with Iran – Situation will clear up very soon
US President Donald Trump stated that Washington is doing "very well both militarily and economically" against Tehran,characterizing the conflict as "a minor conflict with Iran." In an interview with American television network NewsNation,Trump was asked if he has abandoned the prospect of negotiations with the Iranians. "No, I think we are not negotiating with... Something will develop, one way or another. This will happen fairly soon," Trump stated. "Most people seem to believe this will happen after the elections, and we will see what happens," he added, referring to the upcoming US midterms. "However, I will say this: What we have accomplished with Iran is amazing," Trump emphasized.
Certain events must not pass unnoticed
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The Americans are hurriedly evacuating their military bases across the Middle East... something is obviously coming. They are also evacuating in Saudi Arabia while significantly downsizing the diplomatic corps across the entire Middle East.
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The US requested the closure of select overland access points between Iran and Iraq.
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Mediation by Pakistan in Iran produced no results; in fact, some report that Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir conveyed the final American message.
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Iran is preparing for full-scale war.
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It continues to keep Hormuz closed and has already struck another 7 tankers recently...
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Nevertheless, Trump's obsession that China and Russia are not assisting Iran militarily... is information that should likewise not pass unnoticed...
Shock warning from Haaretz: US and Israel to attack Iran within 72 hours
Israeli newspaper Haaretz issued a shock warning that a joint US-Israel attack against Iran could commence within the next 72 hours. Meanwhile, citing sources, Axios reports that the Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces informed his American counterpart that resuming the war at the present juncture could lead to the postponement of elections in Israel. Reuters, citing American officials, also claims the US Department of State is preparing to issue an evacuation order for select embassy personnel—alongside their family members—stationed in countries along the Persian Gulf.
Explosions in Sirik as US targets IRGC launchers – Iran strikes tankers with missiles in Hormuz
Meanwhile, Iran launched missiles against vessels violating regulations in the Strait of Hormuz. Simultaneously, a second American strike occurred against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launchers in Sirik. Furthermore, based on OSINT, a powerful explosion was recorded in the Straits of Hormuz. The explosion site is located near areas where oil tankers violating rules were previously struck. Meanwhile, multiple missiles were fired toward the Straits of Hormuz. In the early morning hours of Thursday, October 22, 2026, reports surfaced regarding the launch of several missiles toward the Straits of Hormuz. A missile unit belonging to the IRGC was targeted in the Sirik region, southern Iran.
Shock message from IRGC: We struck 4 tankers in Hormuz, 3 others hit mines — Americans, get ready...
The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its forces identified and struck four vessels engaged in ship-to-ship oil transfer operations in the Persian Gulf. According to the announcement, the vessels were engulfed in flames. The Revolutionary Guards added that three additional vessels struck mines west of the Strait of Hormuz. Concurrently, they warned that any further escalation by the American military could lead to direct attacks against American military bases in the broader region. "The brave sailors of the Revolutionary Guards, backed by this massive national support, continue to manage and control the Strait of Hormuz. Following previous warnings to non-compliant shipping companies that, led astray by the aggressor American military, traversed illegal maritime routes,IRGC Navy forces identified, tracked, and pursued four vessels that had previously navigated non-permitted routes. These four vessels were intercepted in the north-central Persian Gulf while conducting ship-to-ship oil cargo transfers. All four vessels were struck simultaneously and are currently ablaze. Furthermore, the previous evening, three additional non-compliant vessels struck mines west of the Strait of Hormuz, sustaining damage, catching fire, and becoming immobilized. The persistent push by the arrogant American regime encouraging vessels to pass through an illegal, mined sea lane results in daily increases in maritime accidents. The aggressor American military must realize that if this tactic continues, the field of confrontation will expand to the aggressor forces' bases in the region. This is a severe warning," the Revolutionary Guards emphasized in their statement.
Netanyahu: Trump believes overthrowing the Iranian regime is the only viable path
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu states that US President Trump believes the overthrow of the Iranian regimerepresents the sole viable path forward.
US drastically reduces military and diplomatic presence in the Middle East
According to reports, the US is reducing its military and diplomatic presence in West Asia amid the threat of Iranian retaliation to any new US-Israeli aggression. NBC News noted how regional US installations sustained Iranian retaliation during the latest round of such aggression, resulting in significant US casualties. According to NBC News, American military personnel stationed at bases in Jordan are among those relocated, while Washington is also withdrawing troops from facilities in Kuwait and Qatar as the military downsizes its footprint across the region. The US Department of War was reassessing the future of its military installations across West Asia following Iranian retaliation to the latest US-Israeli aggression, which damaged several key American facilities. A senior Department of War official stated the department is coordinating with US CENTCOM, which oversees American troops deployed to the region, to evaluate damaged facilities and determine which installations will be required under Washington's future military posture, Washington-based news outlet Breaking Defense reported.
Houthis destroy Saudi military cargo at Yemen's Riyan Airport
Spokesman for the Yemeni Houthi Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, announced that they struck Saudi military equipment transported via cargo aircraft to Riyan Airport in the port city of Mukalla, warning Saudi Arabia against using civilian facilities for military purposes. Brigadier General Yahya Saree emphasized: "the criminal Saudi enemy uses Riyan Airport to transport weapons and military equipment aimed at massacring the Yemeni people." He warned that Saudi Arabia is utilizing Yemen's civilian infrastructure to advance its military agendas. In a separate statement, Yahya Saree also rejected the claim by the Saudi-led coalition that Houthi Armed Forces had launched a series of drones toward the regions of Medina and the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia.
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