Tuesday, 20 Oct 2026 20 Shawwal 2026 AH Beirut

What they said

Direct quotes as they appeared in the news — each one links to its source.

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deeply concerned
إسماعيل بقائيالمتحدث باسم وزارة الخارجية الإيرانية8 days ago · عكاظ
The two countries have come close to understanding on 90% of the outstanding issues
أحمد الشرعرئيس سوريا8 days ago · ANHA
We do not want the continuation of hostilities and war between two Islamic countries at all.
إسماعيل بقائيالمتحدث باسم وزارة الخارجية الإيرانية8 days ago · DW.com
We are also announcing the designation of two Iranian nationals for their role in facilitating or engaging in hostile activities on behalf of the Iranian regime, with the clear intent of threatening, planning or carrying out attacks abroad.
إد ميليباندوزير الخارجية البريطاني8 days ago · DW.com
I can confirm our assessment that it is highly likely this was coordinated in Iran, and it is almost certain that it was directed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
آندي بيرنامرئيس الوزراء البريطاني8 days ago · DW.com
Trump, deluded by the fantasy of conquering Iran, launched one of the most idiotic wars in human history after being duped by Netanyahu. Now, after the U.S. fleet failed to reopen the Hormuz, he has resorted to smuggling. The U.S. military has never sunk to such a disgraceful low!
محسن رضائيأمين المجلس الأعلى للأمن القومي الإيراني8 days ago · عربي21
The U.S. has agreed to some of Iran’s seven conditions, but we consider its response INADEQUATE. Iranian diplomacy has changed and there will be no return to the status quo ante.
محسن رضائيأمين المجلس الأعلى للأمن القومي الإيراني8 days ago · عربي21
While 9 of our Indian crew members were successfully rescued and are safe, two Indian citizens are still missing.
سارباناندا سونوالوزير الشحن الهندي8 days ago · الجزيرة نت
You are practicing smuggling, but control of the Strait of Hormuz is in Iran's hands.
محسن رضائيالأمين العام للمجلس الأعلى للأمن القومي الإيراني8 days ago · الجزيرة نت
They use 5 to 6 small boats to transfer oil to huge tankers, and we target 5 to 6 of them every night.
محسن رضائيالأمين العام للمجلس الأعلى للأمن القومي الإيراني8 days ago · الجزيرة نت
Iran has taken a major blow, and things will go either the easy way or the hard way. Trump holds all the power cards and will do what is best for the United States.
مسؤول في البيت الأبيضمسؤول في البيت الأبيض8 days ago · المهرية نت
The United States is in a strong position regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz, and the Iranian economy is collapsing.
مسؤول في البيت الأبيضمسؤول في البيت الأبيض8 days ago · المهرية نت
Our department's mission is to develop military options and present them to the President (Trump).
مسؤول في وزارة الدفاع الأميركية (البنتاغون)مسؤول في البنتاغون8 days ago · المهرية نت
Sincere condolences and sincere solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership and people, and with the families of the victims, and wishes for a speedy recovery for the wounded. The Houthi attack on the Kingdom is a new episode in the series of terrorism of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and its arms, hoping for an end soon to their condemned practices, in Lebanon and the region.
ميشال فرعونالوزير السابق8 days ago · MTV Lebanon
Our condolences to the families of the victims, and we wish the wounded a speedy recovery. What is required is that diplomatic efforts resume so that security and stability return and the cycle of violence stops.
تيمور جنبلاطرئيس الحزب التقدمي الاشتراكي والنائب8 days ago · MTV Lebanon
Solidarity with it is a clear position that admits no ambiguity, and we affirm its right to confront this aggression, as it has stood by Lebanon in difficult times and extended a helping hand to all Arab peoples.
تيمور جنبلاطرئيس الحزب التقدمي الاشتراكي والنائب8 days ago · MTV Lebanon
We call for a practical and decisive stance to stand with the Kingdom
حمد بن جاسم8 days ago · aljadeed
All Indian crew members are safe after the tanker "Valthera" was targeted by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz
وزير الشحن الهنديوزير الشحن في الهند8 days ago · Lebanon Debate
We consider the American response to our proposal insufficient, and they must clarify issues that remain ambiguous
رئيس مجلس الأمن القومي الإيرانيرئيس مجلس الأمن القومي الإيراني8 days ago · Lebanon Debate
We strongly condemn the Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia and affirm the Kingdom's right to confront this aggression
تيمور جنبلاطرئيس الحزب التقدمي الاشتراكي8 days ago · Lebanon Debate
A mother called to build the future
البطريرك بشارة بطرس الراعيالبطريرك الماروني8 days ago · annahar.com
Harmony in diversity
البطريرك بشارة بطرس الراعيالبطريرك الماروني8 days ago · annahar.com
A praying shepherd, a loving father, a wise builder, and a leader able to look beyond his time.
البطريرك بشارة بطرس الراعيالبطريرك الماروني8 days ago · annahar.com
We do not know whether the people will rise up, or whether Revolutionary Guard elements will turn on each other, or whether they will come to their senses and seek to conclude an agreement under which they give up the nuclear program and commit to its terms. So we may be facing one of these three scenarios.
سكوت بيسنتوزير الخزانة الأميركية8 days ago · annahar.com
The Iranians will eventually be forced to surrender and ask for de-escalation or raise the white flag.
سكوت بيسنتوزير الخزانة الأميركية8 days ago · annahar.com
At present, a military confrontation is not expected at least before the end of the midterm elections.
سكوت بيسنتوزير الخزانة الأميركية8 days ago · annahar.com
We came today from Tripoli (the largest city in northern Lebanon) to stand by our people in the south and to be one hand with them.
رياض ملحمأحد المشاركين8 days ago · اندبندنت عربية
We came from the north to tell our people that we are sons of one homeland.
أحمد الشهالمنظّم الحملة التطوعية8 days ago · اندبندنت عربية
People stopped picking until the (Lebanese) army comes and finishes clearing the area.
حسن بزيرئيس بلدية فرون8 days ago · اندبندنت عربية
The seized items were handed over and the investigation with the detainees began under the supervision of the competent judiciary.
قيادة الجيش - مديرية التوجيهالبيان الرسمي للجيش اللبناني8 days ago · MTV Lebanon