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News from Oct 31, 2026 (UTC)

Iran isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 18Oct 31

Why

  1. Iran warned of a possible attack amid ongoing talks, and Mojtaba Khamenei ordered a maximum response to any US attack.

    46 eventsmoneycontrol.com, samaa.tv, iranherald.comSource

  2. Pakistan said it is cautiously optimistic about mediating between Iran and the US, according to DG ISPR.

    10 eventsen.dailypakistan.com.pkSource

  3. Iran's top security official told Europe that war and terror come at a price.

    8 eventspresstv.co.ukSource

What happened

  • Statements23%
  • Cooperation46%
  • Criticism20%
  • Protests1%
  • Pressure3%
  • Fighting7%

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