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KEY ACTORS
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—Elite military force overseeing Iran's regional proxy network and strategic programs
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei—Highest political and religious authority in Iran
Axis of Resistance—Iran-backed network of allied groups including Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iraqi militias
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Nuclear program negotiationsStrait of HormuzProxy conflicts (Iraq, Syria, Yemen)Domestic unrest
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Beijing pushes Tehran to help stop Houthi attacks following appeal from Saudis, Iranian sources say
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right17d ago

Beijing pushes Tehran to help stop Houthi attacks following appeal from Saudis, Iranian sources say

China privately asked Tehran to help curb Houthi attacks in Yemen following an appeal from Saudi Arabia concerned about advances near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Beijing seeks to prevent wider conflict impacting global energy routes, while Tehran stated regional peace depends on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran.

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‘Architects’ of Iran’s brutal Woman, Life, Freedom crackdown must face intl justice, Amnesty says
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right17d ago

‘Architects’ of Iran’s brutal Woman, Life, Freedom crackdown must face intl justice, Amnesty says

Amnesty International stated on Wednesday that 87 Iranian officials, identified as "architects" of the 2022 "Woman, Life, Freedom" protest crackdown, must face international justice for alleged crimes against humanity. The report documents murder, torture, and persecution, with Amnesty noting that many identified officials remain in positions of power and could unleash further repression.

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What are all the sanctions Iran is under?
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Al Jazeera
center17d ago

What are all the sanctions Iran is under?

Iran faces extensive international sanctions from the UN, US, EU, and UK targeting its nuclear, missile, military, oil, and banking sectors. These measures, some reimposed in September 2025, include arms embargoes, asset freezes, and restrictions on trade and finance, aiming to isolate Iran economically and limit its strategic programs.

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Ghalibaf’s maths missile at Trump decoded: Is Iran fixing US interest rates?
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Al Jazeera
center17d ago

Ghalibaf’s maths missile at Trump decoded: Is Iran fixing US interest rates?

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted a version of the Taylor equation on X, referencing interest rate hikes and the Strait of Hormuz, hours before the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points. Analysts describe the post as "agitprop" from Iran, which claims to set the "risk premium" for the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway it has effectively blocked.

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Trump claims direct talks with Iran: Is diplomacy picking up again?
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Al Jazeera
center18d ago

Trump claims direct talks with Iran: Is diplomacy picking up again?

President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that the United States is nearing the end of its conflict with Iran and has spoken directly with Tehran officials, though Iran has not confirmed these direct talks. Trump's statements come amid rising global energy prices and renewed fighting in Yemen, with Iran demanding its conditions be met before any negotiations.

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Afghans flee collapsing Iranian economy amid US conflict, returning to strict Taliban rule
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right18d ago

Afghans flee collapsing Iranian economy amid US conflict, returning to strict Taliban rule

Thousands of Afghans are returning from Iran to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, driven by Iran's severe economic collapse and a sharp decline in the Iranian currency. These returnees face extreme poverty and inflation in Iran, with many losing most of their savings, forcing them to choose between economic hardship in Iran and the Taliban's restrictive rule back home.

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Iran thanks Russia, China for opposing ‘politically motivated’ US resolution at Security Council
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Middle East Eye
center17d ago

Iran thanks Russia, China for opposing ‘politically motivated’ US resolution at Security Council

Iran's UN mission thanked Russia and China for opposing a US-drafted UN Security Council resolution that sought to reimpose sanctions on Tehran. The mission stated that the two countries prevented an attempt by the US and its allies to politically exploit the Security Council.

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UN investigators find 'reasonable grounds' US committed war crimes in Iran
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Middle East Eye
center17d ago

UN investigators find 'reasonable grounds' US committed war crimes in Iran

UN investigators found reasonable grounds to believe the US committed a war crime by launching indiscriminate attacks on Iran's Minab elementary school and a sports center, killing at least 150 civilians including 120 children. The report, submitted to the UN Human Rights Council, stated the Minab school was struck by a Tomahawk missile as part of ongoing strikes on an adjacent IRGC base, and the attack was not due to an errant missile.

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Iran rejects accusations Houthis targeted Mecca, suggests it could be 'false flag' operation
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Middle East Eye
center17d ago

Iran rejects accusations Houthis targeted Mecca, suggests it could be 'false flag' operation

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rejected accusations that the Houthis targeted Mecca, suggesting the incident could be a 'false flag' operation to incite strife. Baghaei emphasized the need for caution and vigilance, warning against the politicization of Islamic holy sites amid regional tensions and noting past 'false flag' operations aimed at creating discord.

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Iran school bombing: grounds to believe US was behind atrocity, UN finds
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The Guardian Middle East
left17d ago

Iran school bombing: grounds to believe US was behind atrocity, UN finds

A UN fact-finding mission stated there are reasonable grounds to believe the US was behind two military strikes on a school and sports facility in Iran in February, constituting war crimes, while also finding Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during protest crackdowns. The mission examined US conduct during the Iran war and Iran's response to nationwide unrest, with US officials previously stating operations adhere to armed conflict law and Iran rejecting rights violation allegations.

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UN rights experts say US likely committed war crimes in Iran
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Middle East Eye
center18d ago

UN rights experts say US likely committed war crimes in Iran

UN human rights experts stated there are reasonable grounds to believe U.S. attacks on a Minab elementary school and a Lamerd sports facility in February, which killed at least 186 civilians including children, constitute war crimes. The experts found both locations were clearly identifiable and the strikes were indiscriminate, citing a 'double-tap' strike on the school and the use of an untested U.S.-made missile on the sports hall.

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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center18d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: US president Donald Trump is expected to meet Gulf leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday to discuss the next steps in the war on Iran, Axios reporting. The report indicated that discussion will likely focus on Washington's ideas for a postwar strategy.

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Iran's Araghchi hails 'successful' consultations with Chinese officials
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Middle East Eye
center18d ago

Iran's Araghchi hails 'successful' consultations with Chinese officials

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has praised recent "successful" consultations with Chinese officials. "Iran values strategic partnership we have built over time," he said in a post on X.

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'Few cards to play': Saudi Arabia faces limited options against Houthis with allies out
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Middle East Eye
center18d ago

'Few cards to play': Saudi Arabia faces limited options against Houthis with allies out

For months, Saudi Arabia appeared fairly insulated from the war on Iran even as it engulfed smaller neighbours. In fact, Saudi Aramco, the kingdom’s oil company, chalked up bumper profits this summer thanks to its East-West Pipeline, allowing crude exports to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

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South Korea foreign minister says no decision made on Hormuz Strait military deployment
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Middle East Eye
center18d ago

South Korea foreign minister says no decision made on Hormuz Strait military deployment

South Korea's foreign minister told reporters that no decision has been made on any military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz. "Our position remains that no decision has been made yet, and we are reviewing all relevant factors,” Cho Hyun said, before departing for Washington, where he is due to hold talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on various topics, including regional and global issues.

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US military claims Strait of Hormuz remains open amid ongoing blockade
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Al Jazeera
center18d ago

US military claims Strait of Hormuz remains open amid ongoing blockade

US Navy Captain Tim Hawkins stated on Wednesday that US forces have kept the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping, facilitating over 900 million barrels of oil since early May. Hawkins rejected claims of Iranian control over the waterway, asserting that US forces remain vigilant in ensuring clear shipping lanes despite ongoing tensions and Iranian maritime actions.

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US reiterates support for Yemen’s government against ‘Houthi aggression’, UAE condemns Mecca attack
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Middle East Eye
center18d ago

US reiterates support for Yemen’s government against ‘Houthi aggression’, UAE condemns Mecca attack

The top US diplomat for Yemen, Neil Hop, told Yemen’s Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba that the US maintained its “strong support” for Yemen’s internationally recognised Saudi-backed government. “The United States of America stands in solidarity with the Yemen government and its people against Iran-backed Houthi aggression,” the embassy cited Hop as saying in a post on X.

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Iran's targeting of US bases may have used Russian spy satellite imagery - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right18d ago

Iran's targeting of US bases may have used Russian spy satellite imagery - report

Iranian drone and missile attacks on US bases, including Prince Sultan Air Base on March 27, may have utilized Russian spy satellite imagery for targeting, according to a CNN report citing two US officials. This alleged Russian assistance, providing detailed imagery and signal detection, is described as "monumental" by a Saudi expert, potentially indicating a reciprocal action for US support to Ukraine.

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'Few cards to play': Saudi Arabia faces limited options against Houthis with allies out
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Middle East Eye
center18d ago

'Few cards to play': Saudi Arabia faces limited options against Houthis with allies out

For months, Saudi Arabia appeared fairly insulated from the war on Iran even as it engulfed smaller neighbours. In fact, Saudi Aramco, the kingdom’s oil company, chalked up bumper profits this summer thanks to its East-West Pipeline, allowing crude exports to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

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'Few cards to play': Saudi Arabia faces limited options against Houthis with allies out
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Middle East Eye
center18d ago

'Few cards to play': Saudi Arabia faces limited options against Houthis with allies out

Saudi Arabia faces a two-front war as Houthi forces attack its cities and advance in Yemen, disabling the East-West Pipeline and threatening oil shipments. The kingdom's traditional allies, including the US, have shown limited appetite for direct engagement, leaving Saudi Arabia with few dependable partners on the ground in Yemen and limited defensive options.

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