Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
Reports indicate that the Basij, a paramilitary group in Iran, is conducting weapons training courses in mosques, raising concerns about the militarization of religious spaces.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that collecting passage fees in the Strait of Hormuz is both legally and logically justified.
53 Turkish vessels organized by the IHH are heading toward Israel to breach the Gaza naval blockade, including supporters of Hamas, according to an Israeli official. Netanyahu held a security consultation and an operational meeting with defense officials is scheduled for the following day.
Since the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian port traffic took effect, CENTCOM reports that 81 vessels have been redirected and 4 vessels have been subjected to disabling fire.
On May 17, U.S. forces redirected 81 commercial vessels and disabled 4 others in the Arabian Sea as part of the U.S. blockade against Iran, enforced by the USS Tripoli (LHA 7) and the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced that mosques will be used as centers to promote a culture of austerity and to reform lifestyles across the country.
Leaked US demands for Iran include transferring 400 kg of enriched uranium to the United States, limiting only one nuclear facility to be active, refusing to release any of Iran’s front companies, and rejecting compensation for damages. Iran has rejected these demands and insists on US recognition of the Strait of Hormuz.
Fars and Tasnim, news agencies affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, report that Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Parliament, has been appointed as "Iran's Special Representative for Chinese Affairs" following a proposal by the President and confirmation by the Leader.
Fars news agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, has been appointed as the Islamic Republic's special representative for China, succeeding Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli.
Rick Scott, an American Republican senator, told Fox News that the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to seek killing Americans, rebuilding its weapons arsenal, and destroying Israel, despite recent conflicts. He also noted Iran's support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, and praised former President Trump's approach toward Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
A participant in a protest gathering of Iranians in San Francisco told Iran International reporter Niloufar Mansouri that all Iranians are heroes and expressed continued support until the Islamic Republic is overthrown and political prisoners are freed, emphasizing global solidarity with the movement.
Iran's First Vice President stated on October 15, 2025, that Iran will no longer permit enemy military equipment to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
