🇮🇷 | Message of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Sayyid Mujtaba Husayni Khamenei, on the Occasion of the 33rd National Prayer Conference: (1/2)

In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Paying heed to the sublime matter of “establishing prayer” (iqamat al-salat), and in particular, holding the National Prayer Conference, is one of the necessary and imperative measures that has taken shape in the country since the early 1370s AHS (1990s). This achievement is due to the dedicated efforts of the mujahid, people-oriented scholar, teacher of the Quran, and accomplished preacher, Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Qara’ati (may his successes continue).

The special attention that our exalted, martyred Leader (may Allah elevate his noble station) devoted to this matter, along with his important, continuous, and emphatic recommendations in his messages to the 32 conferences held thus far, further calls attention to the importance of this course of action.

Undoubtedly, speaking or writing about prayer is a matter befitting of divine revelation and the words of the Holy Prophet (pbuh) and the Infallible Imams (pbut). The pen of someone like myself is far too humble to write anything regarding the profound depths of the spiritual teachings of prayer. However, the identity and requirements of an Islamic society, and the duties of those who serve it, particularly the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, make it necessary for me to remind myself, the people at large, and also our officials of a few points in this regard.

Prayer (salat) is one of the most beautiful of the magnificent blessings bestowed by Allah, the Glorious and Exalted. It is the supreme institution, symbol, and pillar of religion, serving as the connecting thread that allows each of us to establish a close and direct connection with the infinite and eternal divine source.

This elixir of salvation and prosperity, accompanied by the foundation of a life of spiritual purity (hayat tayyibah), serves as both a solid, continuous support and an inexhaustible spiritual reserve for human beings in the struggle against the devil within (nafs) and the devils of the world. It is also a bubbling spring of love, hope, kindness, and tranquility. The descent of blessings and an abundance of divine provisions come and increase through establishing prayer and seeking forgiveness.

However, the obligation of prayer is not merely an individual duty. According to the teachings of the Quran, establishing prayer is the first outcome and sign of righteous governance, as affirmed in the verse, “[They are] those who, if We grant them authority in the land, establish prayer…” (Quran 22:41).

This verse appears immediately after the verse containing the promise of divine assistance for those who help Almighty Allah and about their jihad in the blessed Surah Al-Hajj. This demonstrates that the establishment of prayer, which serves as a firm pillar for the remembrance of Allah (dhikr), hope, and trust in Him, plays a pivotal role in jihad, triumph, and victory on the battlefields, especially the battlefield that the Iranian nation is currently facing.

Today, as the dear people of Iran’s material means and power are more fully prepared than ever before, every member of this nation that has risen up is being addressed in this frequently repeated divine command to establish prayer (aqimu al-salat).

Furthermore, all influential individuals in society, including fathers, mothers, families, teachers, friends, professors, intellectual elites, public figures, and celebrities, as well as all culture-shaping institutions and bodies, including mosques, Friday Prayer congregations, schools, universities, Islamic seminaries, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), those active in cultural and social affairs, the Basij, and especially those who are in contact with adolescents and young people, bear a greater responsibility in this endeavor.

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Establishing prayer in all its stages of development and levels of perfection throughout a society and country that has raised the banner of the true Islam of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and takes pride in Islamic governance is one of the most crucial affairs. It is an essential prerequisite for paving the way to transition from the stage of Islamic movement and Revolution to that of an Islamic society. Only after this will attaining the stage of Islamic civilization become possible.

The firm establishment and widespread, universal observance of prayer, followed by a collective effort to perform it in the best manner, are the two main pillars of the endeavor to achieve this important objective. Furthermore, helping mosques to become more active and implementing other measures aimed at increasing the quantity and enhancing the outward quality of congregational and Friday prayers are necessary preludes to attaining this goal. In all these respects, the role of the congregational and Friday prayer leaders is particularly significant. They must serve as a refuge for the people and be a listening and receptive ear for their concerns and grievances.

I am hopeful that, through divine grace and the special favor and prayers of our Master, Imam Mahdi (may Almighty Allah hasten his noble reappearance), our dear nation and country will be successful and their actions will be accepted in the matter of establishing prayer and benefiting from its spiritual graces and blessings.

— Sayyid Mujtaba Husayni Khamenei

October 1, 2026

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🇮🇷 | Six members of a Takfiri terrorist group were killed, and several explosive devices and packages were seized from them.

According to the Public Relations Office of the Quds Headquarters of the IRGC Ground Force, six members of the group were killed and a number of explosive devices and packages were seized during the operation. Armed clashes between law enforcement forces and an unidentified armed group, reportedly consisting of terrorists or smugglers, began this morning and are reportedly still ongoing.

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🇮🇶 | #IraqiResistance | Statement from Al-Nujaba Movement:

In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

Following the expulsion of the criminal American occupation forces and the other forces allied with them, we have, by the grace of Allah Almighty, emerged from a dark era in our modern history, during which this black nightmare weighed heavily upon Iraq with its military forces that desecrated our sacred land. This victory is the fulfillment of the pledge we made to the two great martyrs, Soleimani and al-Muhandis, to remain steadfast in the military option for expelling all criminal forces that brought nothing but evil and harm to Iraq. As a result, the criminal occupier was forced to sign what is known as the “Agreement on the Withdrawal of Forces” in order to save face, after being humiliated in our great Iraq through military operations and dragging the tails of defeat despite the wishes of both it and the foolish Trump. By the grace of Allah, it will likewise be forced to leave all of West Asia, and we warn against its presence on our land in any form, whether as security companies, advisers, or otherwise.

On this occasion, we affirm that treating one another as equals requires, at its minimum, that the American embassy of evil be treated like any other embassy—not as a large security and military compound that constitutes the largest embassy in the world—or, on the basis of equal treatment, that an embassy of the same size be opened for Iraq in America, the land of evil. Likewise, American dominance over Iraq’s economy and resources must be ended, and its interference in political affairs must be prevented. Iraq’s skies must be liberated from their hostile aircraft, and they must also be removed from the Iraqi borders with Syria, Jordan, and Kuwait. Rather, serious efforts must be made to liberate Iraq from this detestable guardianship that they have imposed upon it. Finally, we affirm that we will remain a strong support and backing for our brothers and loved ones in the security forces, toward an independent and prosperous Iraq that governs itself and enjoys security and stability.

Thanks to the martyrs and their patient families.

Thanks to the great Iraqi people.

Thanks to all the righteous forces that participated in achieving this great accomplishment.

Thanks to the heroic mujahideen who, through their sacrifices and steadfastness, drew the map of Iraq with dignity and pride.


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🇱🇧 | Hezbollah: Statement issued regarding the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq:

Hezbollah congratulates Iraq—its religious authority, government, and people—on this great historic achievement and blessed victory marked by the withdrawal of American forces from its territory, defeated and humbled, after all their ambitions were shattered and they failed to achieve their designated goals in the face of the will of the free Iraqi people. This comes after more than two decades of invasion and occupation, along with the accompanying terrorism, hegemony, dominance, and oppression against the Iraqi people, the sowing of discord among its people, the plundering of the country's wealth, and the resulting tragedies, destruction, and suffering.

This achievement would not have been accomplished were it not for the steadfastness of the proud Iraqi people, their valiant resistance, their free and solid will, their firm determination to confront the occupation and expel it from their land, and the immense sacrifices and thousands of martyrs and wounded they offered for this cause. It is a renewed confirmation that no matter how long it takes, no matter how great the sacrifices are, and regardless of the occupier's tyranny, arrogance, hegemony, and brutality, and whatever tools of power and oppression it possesses, it will never be able to subjugate free peoples or break their will. Its fate will inevitably be decline, defeat, and downfall before the awareness of these peoples, their steadfastness, their resistance, and their adherence to their right to freedom, sovereignty, and independence.

As we congratulate Iraq on this historic event, we wish it enduring honor, elevation, and prosperity, and wish its people, leaders, and religious authorities lasting peace and success. We salute the fighters, the martyrs, and the wounded, and all the free people who, through their sacrifices and blood, paved the way for the beginning of the end of the American military presence in our region.

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🇮🇶 | #IraqiResistance | Statement from Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada:

In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

As we congratulate our patient Iraqi people on ending the foreign presence on Iraqi soil and taking an important step toward completing their national sovereignty, we affirm the following:

First: We believe it is only fair to extend our thanks to the Iraqi government, represented by Brother Ali al-Zaidi, for the diligent efforts and serious endeavors he undertook, which contributed to sparing Iraq from Shia-Shia fighting and preventing the country from sliding into internal strife.

Second: We declare our commitment to the agreement concluded between the concerned parties and to what was stated in the address of the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, unless the other party violates its commitments under the signed provisions.

Third: We extend our great thanks and deepest appreciation to our brothers in the resistance across all factions who fought and made sacrifices, including those who were martyred, wounded, or detained, in confronting the American occupation of Iraq from 2003 until its departure. We remember the sacrifices made by them and their honorable families throughout the years of confrontation.

Fourth: We extend our thanks and gratitude to the Quadripartite Committee for its strenuous efforts to complete the agreement, working day and night to refine its provisions in a manner that serves the supreme interests of the country.

On this occasion, we affirm that Iraq’s sovereignty and independence of its national decision remain a fundamental objective. The coming phase requires putting Iraq’s interests first, preserving its security and unity, and protecting its internal front from anything that could return the country to an atmosphere of war and internal fighting.

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🟡 | Regional developments | October 1, 2026 (+ve) developments

🇾🇪 Yemen

Ansar Allah forces captured Dhiab, Jabal Al-Mansoura, Jabal Al-Barha, Jabal Lasbah, and Jabal Hawab in Lahij Governorate in the direction of the Gulf of Aden. Ansar Allah forces also advanced on the northern front of Al-Mudharabah in Lahij Governorate. For around eight hours, clashes and attacks by Ansar Allah forces continued around the outskirts of Taiz from the northern, eastern, and western directions. Clashes later subsided temporarily, but pressure on Taiz continued to increase, particularly amid the risk of encirclement. Other reports said clashes continued on several fronts, with Ansar Allah forces attacking Saudi-backed forces in the Han area and targeting gatherings and reinforcements of Saudi-backed forces with mortar shells in Sam’ District.

Heavy fighting was reported across northern Taiz and Jabal Habashi, with simultaneous clashes on several fronts. Fighting was reported in Al-Aqroub, Al-Shaqb, Sam’, the western and eastern outskirts of Taiz, Hifan, Ahqum, Al-Mafalis, Al-Ashbuth, Bani Umar, Al-Damdam, and Jabal Habashi. Yemeni forces launched their widest offensive since the western coast offensive against positions of Saudi-backed forces in Taiz, amid advances and the capture of important strategic areas. The supply route connecting Lahij and Taiz for Saudi-backed forces was reportedly cut after a bridge was destroyed. Arab and field sources later reported that Taiz had become completely surrounded and under siege by Ansar Allah forces, while other reports said several Saudi-backed brigades and commanders fled their positions at Haijat Al-Abd and Sam’ toward Aden after the fall of those positions.

Reports also said a large number of Saudi-backed forces were killed and wounded after their units were caught in an Ansar Allah pincer on the Saada front, with field ambulances transporting dozens of wounded survivors to hospitals. Fighting in the area was continuing. Saudi Arabia acknowledged that Yemeni armed forces directly targeted the Al-Tayba power station, putting several transformers out of service. Ansar Allah political bureau member Dhaifallah Al-Shami rejected Saudi accusations concerning the targeting of the power station in Medina, saying that Saudi Arabia had previously attempted to accuse Yemen of targeting Mecca and was now making a new accusation concerning Medina. Saudi aviation also carried out two airstrikes on a building in Al-Barh in Maqbanah District, Taiz, and three airstrikes on Sahar District in Saada.

🇮🇷 Iran

Iranian security forces launched an operation against elements of a terrorist group in Zahedan after identifying the group’s hideout in the Manzelab area. The operation was aimed at clearing the location and confronting the terrorist elements, with further details to be announced after information was obtained and confirmed by the relevant authorities. The Public Relations office of the IRGC Quds Headquarters later said that a strong blow had been delivered to a terrorist cell in Zahedan that intended to carry out terrorist operations. The IRGC Ground Force Quds Base subsequently announced that six members of a Takfiri terrorist group had been killed and several explosive packages had been seized. Earlier reports said armed clashes between law enforcement forces and an unidentified armed group, described as terrorists or smugglers, were still ongoing.

During Police Week, Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Taeb, head of the Basij Mostazafan Organization, issued a message honoring the efforts of Iran’s Law Enforcement Command and security personnel. He said Iranian law enforcement forces had played an effective role in strengthening the country’s security, particularly along the borders, and called for vigilance, cooperation between institutions and society, and support for security personnel.

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🇮🇷 Iran • 🇯🇵 Japan

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi held a telephone conversation on regional and international developments and bilateral relations.

Motegi said Japan continued to work for an early reduction of tensions, stabilization of the situation, and a diplomatic solution, and expressed Tokyo’s willingness to accelerate diplomacy in cooperation with relevant countries. Araghchi explained Iran’s position regarding the current negotiations with america and the regional situation. In a later account of the call, Araghchi said continued insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf was solely the result of america’s aggressive and interventionist actions and argued that security could return only through an end to america’s unlawful activities. He also stressed Iran’s determination to defend its interests.

🇮🇷 Iran • 🇷🇺 Russia

A formal document titled the “Programme of Cooperation between the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation and the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Islamic Republic of Iran for 2027–2028” was signed in Kazan on the sidelines of a meeting of prosecutors general of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states.

🇮🇷 Iran • 🏴‍☠️america

Iran’s mission to the United Nations rejected reports that the Iranian delegation had been expelled from america. The mission said Iranian representatives had left New York according to a pre-arranged schedule and called reports of an expulsion “baseless and worthless.” It added that the US State Department, which it said had achieved nothing, had resorted to spreading such reports.

Iran’s acting Defence Minister Brigadier General Majid Ibn al-Reza said claims that Iran’s defence industries had been destroyed would not change anything and stated: “You will see Iran’s power and initiative on the battlefield, and you will taste its political impact.” He also accused the White House of concealing internal confusion through “war plays,” citing public pressure, military exhaustion, and rising costs.

🏴‍☠️ america • 🇮🇷 Iran

According to a US official cited by Al Jazeera, the USS Theodore Roosevelt and its strike group departed San Diego for the Middle East, with the carrier expected to replace the USS George Washington. More than 2,000 Marines are also heading to the Middle East aboard an amphibious ready group. The same report said that by the end of November, three aircraft carriers and two amphibious ready groups would be deployed in the vicinity of Iran.

🇨🇳 China • 🇲🇲 Myanmar

China’s security forces reportedly fired warning shots after Myanmar junta aircraft were seen circling over the headquarters of the Kachin Independence Army in Laiza near the Chinese border. The report noted that the Myanmar aircraft did not violate Chinese airspace.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Saudi opposition media claimed that 538 Saudi companies had either effectively gone bankrupt or entered bankruptcy proceedings between January 1 and September 30, 2026.

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🟡 | Regional developments | October 1, 2026 (-ve) developments

🇱🇧 Lebanon

Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory continued on September 30. Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on Al-Mansouri, while an Israeli drone carried out a strike on Al-Jarmuq. Israeli artillery shelling targeted Wadi Al-Salouqi, Hadatha, Kafr Tibnit, Al-Khiam, Al-Majidiyah, Wadi Khansa–Kfar Shuba, Beit Yahoun, Harsh Ayta Al-Jabal, Zawtar Al-Sharqiyah, Baraashit, and Al-Mansouri. Israeli forces also carried out explosions in Harsh Beit Yahoun, Houla, Al-Mansouri, Majdal Zoun, and Markaba.

Further Israeli attacks were reported during the day. Artillery shelling targeted the outskirts of Baraashit and Zawtar Al-Sharqiyah, while Israeli forces carried out explosions in Al-Mansouri. Properties and forests were reported burned in Al-Mansouri, and homes were burned in Houla amid the movement of Israeli military vehicles. Artillery shelling also targeted the outskirts of Shaqra. Later reports said hostile artillery shelling targeted Al-Mansouri and the outskirts of Zawtar Al-Sharqiyah, smoke bombs were dropped over Bayt Al-Siyad, and Israeli vehicles were moving in Arnoun.

🇵🇸 Gaza • Occupied Palestine

Israeli occupation forces opened fire east of Al-Tuffah neighbourhood east of Gaza City, while an Israeli airstrike was also reported east of Gaza City. Israeli military forces also reportedly assassinated Muhammad Abdul Aziz Al-Najjar in Khan Yunis. According to the Israeli army, Al-Najjar was a member of the military wing of Hamas and had participated in the October 7 attack. A Hermes 450 reconnaissance aircraft was also reported flying at low altitude over Khan Yunis.

🇸🇾 Occupied Syria

Syrian sources reported at least eight Israeli violations in southern Occupied Syria during the previous 24 hours, including four incursions.

🇵🇰 Pakistan • 🇦🇫 Afghanistan

Afghan officials reported that Pakistani airstrikes killed four people in Afghanistan. Other reports said Pakistani raids targeted Kunar and Helmand provinces and caused civilian casualties. The Afghan government later said nine Afghan civilians, including women and children, were killed and 11 others injured in Pakistani airstrikes on two areas of Afghanistan the previous night.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia • 🇾🇪 Yemen

Saudi aviation continued airstrikes on Yemen, including two raids against a building in Al-Barh in Maqbanah District of Taiz and three airstrikes on Sahar District in Saada Governorate.

🇧🇭 Bahrain

The Al Khalifa regime issued a two-year prison sentence against eulogy reciter Ahmed Qurban, who was described in the report as a prisoner of conscience.

🇮🇷 Iran • 🏴‍☠️ america

america imposed sanctions on Iran’s rail and automobile industries with the stated aim of further isolating Iran. america also added two individuals and 28 companies to its sanctions list against Iran.

A Wall Street Journal report said dozens of Iranian and Iran-linked tankers had been left stranded in Asian waters as america increased pressure on countries and companies servicing vessels involved in Iran’s sanctioned oil trade. Around 20 empty Iranian tankers were reportedly drifting off Sri Lanka, with some crews running low on food, fuel, and fresh water. Other vessels were reportedly stranded near Malaysia, India, and China, while Washington had pressured Sri Lanka to prevent local companies from supplying sanctioned vessels and warned of secondary sanctions.

🇬🇧 Britain • 🇮🇷 Iran

British counter-terrorism police arrested a 27-year-old British-Iranian national in London on suspicion of involvement in preparing terrorist acts related to the RAF Fairford plot. The counter-terrorism department said it was examining all possible possibilities, including possible foreign state involvement.

🇪🇹 Ethiopia • 🇪🇷 Eritrea

Ethiopia said it would close its embassy in Eritrea and ordered 10 Eritrean diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours, accusing Eritrea of “direct and indirect acts of hostility and belligerence.”

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🇮🇶 Iraq

Initial reports indicated an ammunition depot explosion south of Baghdad.

🏴‍☠️ america • 🇸🇾 Syria

america removed Syria from its International Traffic in Arms Regulations list, allowing Syria to purchase US weapons.

🇨🇳 China

China reportedly suspended all oil exports except to Hong Kong and Macau, while PetroChina cancelled most gasoline and jet fuel shipments abroad.

🇾🇪 Yemen • 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Saudi-backed forces reportedly suffered battlefield setbacks in Taiz, with reports of withdrawals by several commanders and units from Haijat Al-Abd and Sam’ toward Aden. Reports also said Ansar Allah armoured vehicles continued advancing in Jabal Habashi west of Taiz, amid preparations for a major assault on the city.

Saudi warplanes launched 47 airstrikes and missiles during the past 24 hours, targeting civilian objects such as communication networks and schools in the governorates of Taiz, Saada, and Al-Jawf, according to spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree. He said the attacks used F-15 and Typhoon aircraft that took off from Khamis Mushait and Taif airbases, along with missile aggression from Jizan. Saree added that the total number of Saudi aggression raids since the escalation began had reached 1,256 airstrikes and missiles.

Saudi aviation continued airstrikes on Yemen, including two raids against a building in Al-Barh in Maqbanah District of Taiz and three airstrikes on Sahar District in Saada Governorate.

🇦🇫 Afghanistan

Afghan officials reported that four people were killed in Pakistani airstrikes, while later government figures put the civilian death toll at nine, including women and children, with 11 others injured.

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🇮🇷 | Reports of a missile heading towards the Strait of Hormuz.

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🇱🇧 | Moment of presenting the blessed gifts of Imam Sayyid Mujtaba Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, to the family of a Hezbollah martyr in a village near the front line

The Iranian delegation met with the family of the Hezbollah martyr in a village near the front line of the conflict with the Zionist regime, where the families of martyrs remain alongside Hezbollah fighters on the front line of the resistance.

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🇮🇶 | The Popular Mobilization Forces raised pictures of the two martyrs, Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh, on their vehicles during an official parade held today in the capital, Baghdad, celebrating the complete withdrawal of American forces from Iraq.

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