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News from Oct 26, 2026 (UTC)

Iran isUpbeat

Better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 13Oct 26

Why

  1. Iran hosted security talks in Tehran with officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, who agreed to continue talks.

    216 eventsislamicinvitationturkey.com, en.dailypakistan.com.pk, freepressjournal.inSource

  2. Young protesters in Iran demonstrated against President Pezeshkian's visit to Mashhad, condemning executions and repression.

    13 eventsirannewsupdate.comSource

What happened

  • Statements20%
  • Cooperation50%
  • Criticism16%
  • Protests1%
  • Pressure4%
  • Fighting9%

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