Morning Digest: Iran vows ‘apocalyptic war’ if U.S. strikes again; hundreds of applications exposed in censor board data breach, and more

Iran has issued warnings of an 'apocalyptic war' should the U.S. resume strikes, while a separate data breach at India's Central Board of Film Certification exposed sensitive filmmaker documents. The breach involved over 500 titles but did not compromise the films themselves.
Why it matters
The geopolitical tension highlights potential for escalation in the Middle East, while the data breach raises concerns about digital security in Indian government institutions.
Morning Digest: Iran vows ‘apocalyptic war’ if U.S. strikes again; hundreds of applications exposed in censor board data breach, and more left People look at a billboard installation featuring an actor portraying U.S. President Donald Trump behind bars in a mock prison cell in Tajrish Square in Tehran, Iran. File AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/beb8dv/article71622451.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Iran_War_28482.jpg Vahid Salemi People look at a billboard installation featuring an actor portraying U.S. President Donald Trump behind bars in a mock prison cell in Tajrish Square in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) Here is a select list of stories to start the day Iran vows ‘apocalyptic war’ if U.S. strikes again Iran said on Saturday (October 24, 2026) that U.S. warships would not be allowed to enter the Persian Gulf and warned that any attack by the U.S.
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