Iran conducted an unauthorized missile test at the Imam Khomeini Space Launch Terminal, with a visible burn mark present at the launch pad, in an apparent effort to reestablish deterrence following its recent conflict with Israel. This development follows the confirmation of the snapback of UN sanctions against Iran by a senior E3 diplomat earlier on September 25th, 2025, at 7:00 PM UTC. According to a report from the ground, the missile test appears to be part of a broader effort to reestablish deterrence and normalcy after the 12-Day War with Israel. The E3 (France, Germany, and the United Kingdom) initiated the snapback after talks failed, aligning with the US "maximum pressure" policy, despite Iran's communication to the UK regarding diplomatic efforts. Iran's Foreign Minister previously stated that those who initiated and supported the snapback would face its consequences. In parallel, Israeli forces continued strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen throughout the reporting window of September 25th, 2025, 7:39 PM to 8:08 PM UTC. These operations, involving dozens of aircraft, targeted over 65 arms and intelligence guidance military sites, including command centers and facilities used for planning attacks against Israel, as a response to Houthi aggression. China and Russia had previously urged the UN Security Council to vote on an extension of Iran's sanctions relief, which was set to be reimposed on Saturday night without Council action. Plans are also underway for commemorations in Dahieh on September 27th to mark the anniversary of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's martyrdom, with reports indicating the US-imposed Lebanese government is censoring these events and has blocked an Iranian delegation. Separately, a senior officer involved in a major operation in Qatar admitted to a failure in an interview with i24NEWS, stating "We failed" in relation to an operation he claimed changed the Middle East.
