Iranian media on October 20 continued to report on the Gaza ceasefire, with Israel reaffirming its commitment following renewed attacks and US President Trump stating the ceasefire held (Iran International, Radio Farda, BBC Persian). Early in the morning, reports also discussed the expiration of UN Resolution 2231 and a shifting world order (Tasnim News).
Later in the morning and into the afternoon, the focus shifted dramatically to Supreme Leader Khamenei's strong rebuke of US President Trump's remarks regarding Iran's nuclear industry. Khamenei questioned America's authority on the matter, reiterated Iran's right to its nuclear program, and stated that Iran would use missiles again if necessary (Mehr News, Shargh Daily, Tasnim News, BBC Persian, Radio Farda). This was framed as a direct challenge to US interventionist stances (Tasnim News English).