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  1. Netanyahu says toppling Iran's government is the 'only way'; Iran says indirect ceasefire talks with US continue

    CNA reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a campaign rally in the southern city of Dimona on Oct 21 that there is 'only one way' to end the Iranian threat, 'toppling this regime', and said he had instructed the military, Mossad and all security services accordingly, without saying when or how. CBS said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the same day that indirect talks continue on the 7-day ceasefire proposal Trump initially rejected last month, with the US seeking new terms; a senior Revolutionary Guards official threatened to target US 'investments' such as undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz if the US struck Iranian infrastructure again. UK Maritime Trade Operations said a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile and caught fire about 11 nautical miles off Bukha, Oman, on Wednesday; all crew were safe.

    Oct 22, 2026 Morning
  2. Iran security chief says not 'a grain' of enriched uranium will leave; Rubio calls a deal with Tehran 'extremely difficult'

    IRNA reported that Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, told Pakistani mediator and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on the evening of Oct 20 that not 'a grain' of Iran's enriched uranium would leave the country. Al Jazeera reported US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told US media that a peace deal with Iran is 'extremely difficult' and that economic pressure would continue until Tehran stops targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the strait would stay closed until Washington accepts Iran's conditions, with indirect talks still going through Pakistan and Qatar. Times of Israel reported Netanyahu the same day vowed to topple Iran's regime.

    Oct 21, 2026 Afternoon
  3. Iran FM Araghchi warns US against further force; parliament approves new defence minister

    RIA Novosti reported Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the US on social media on Oct 19: 'Last time you wanted to "finish the job", Iran only grew stronger… we too have unfinished business', and said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was dragging the US into another war to escape prison. Trump said on Oct 13 he would soon decide next steps on Iran. Reuters reported Iran's parliament on Sunday approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defence minister, ending months of caretaker status after predecessor Nasirzadeh was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike in February; Akhlaqi has long worked in Iran's defence industry, including space and missile roles, and is sanctioned by the US and EU.

    Oct 19, 2026 Afternoon