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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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Republican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
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Al Jazeera
center19d ago

Republican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, accusing him of waging war without congressional approval and disregarding civilian casualties. The impeachment resolution faces long odds of success in the Republican-majority House, with the Pentagon expressing full support for Secretary Hegseth.

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Iranian air defense shoots down third US drone over Strait of Hormuz, regime claims - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right19d ago

Iranian air defense shoots down third US drone over Strait of Hormuz, regime claims - report

Iran's state broadcaster IRIB claimed its air defense shot down a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, reportedly the third such incident. This claim follows a separate report by CENTCOM that the IRGC attempted to seize a US naval drone on Monday, an action the US responded to by destroying two Iranian boats.

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Houthis threaten more Saudi strikes as UN warns of humanitarian crisis in Yemen
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The Guardian Middle East
left19d ago

Houthis threaten more Saudi strikes as UN warns of humanitarian crisis in Yemen

The Houthis threatened further Saudi strikes after launching dozens of missiles and drones against King Khalid airbase, leading to suspended loadings at Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port and a nearly 3% rise in Brent crude prices. The UN warned of a humanitarian crisis with 100,000 displaced Yemenis, while Qatar cautioned that Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandab strait would be catastrophic.

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Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says
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BBC Middle East
center19d ago

Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says

Two sailors are missing and 23 have been rescued after the Panama-flagged El Gaia tanker was attacked and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, near Oman's Musandam peninsula, on Tuesday. The incident's cause is disputed, with Iran claiming naval mines and the US alleging Iranian missile and drone strikes, amid ongoing tensions and attacks on commercial shipping in the vital waterway.

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‘Last Breath’: The campaign giving Iran’s condemned a face and a name
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right19d ago

‘Last Breath’: The campaign giving Iran’s condemned a face and a name

Iranian opposition activists launched the 'Last Breath' campaign on social media, sharing names and photographs of individuals facing execution to humanize them and push for international intervention. The campaign, now active in multiple languages, uses the symbolism of sunrise to highlight the frequent dawn executions in Iran and aims to prevent condemned individuals from becoming mere statistics.

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IRGC promotes 'self-sacrifice' campaign, ramps up efforts to hunt dissidents, critics abroad
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right19d ago

IRGC promotes 'self-sacrifice' campaign, ramps up efforts to hunt dissidents, critics abroad

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched an intelligence system called "Elaaj" to monitor and target dissidents abroad, while simultaneously initiating a "Janfada" (self-sacrifice campaign) to recruit and train supporters for military and relief operations. The "Elaaj" system encourages citizens to report on critics, potentially leading to revoked citizenship and financial isolation, while the "Janfada" campaign aims to mobilize youth and expand Basij-style units, signaling a renewed effort at both transnational repression and domestic mobilization.

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UK considers military support for Saudis against Houthis, report says
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Middle East Eye
center20d ago

UK considers military support for Saudis against Houthis, report says

The United Kingdom is reportedly considering providing military support to Saudi Arabia against Houthi advances along Yemen's Red Sea coast and Houthi strikes, following a request for assistance from Riyadh. This consideration comes as Houthi control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait threatens international shipping and energy prices, with the UK potentially sending military advisors to support Saudi efforts.

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US House votes for third time to end Iran war after $38bn cost is revealed
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The Guardian Middle East
left19d ago

US House votes for third time to end Iran war after $38bn cost is revealed

The US House of Representatives voted for a third time to end the war in Iran, with a 220-204 tally approving a war powers resolution after a report revealed the conflict's $38bn cost and depleted missile stockpiles. This action, unlikely to reach the president's desk due to a certain veto, is the House's final vote on the matter before the midterm elections.

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Iraq eyes Europe as it seeks to diversify oil exports
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Middle East Eye
center19d ago

Iraq eyes Europe as it seeks to diversify oil exports

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said on Tuesday that he discussed selling oil to Europe during visits to France and Germany, as Baghdad seeks to diversify its export routes and reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. During a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, Zaidi said "we want to expand and diversify our export routes".

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DN
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DW News
center20d ago

Saudi Arabia faces hard choices as Houthis gain in Yemen

Iran-backed Houthis injured 13 people in Saudi Arabia on Monday night, bringing the total injured since July to approximately 100, while also blocking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and allegedly targeting the East-West oil pipeline. Saudi Arabia faces a dilemma balancing deterrence and diplomacy as the Houthis' advances threaten both its security and global economic stability.

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DW News
center20d ago

Saudi Arabia faces tough choices as Houthis gain in Yemen

Houthi forces injured 13 people in attacks on Saudi Arabia on Monday night, bringing the total injured since July to approximately 100, while also allegedly targeting the East-West oil pipeline. The escalating conflict in Yemen exposes Saudi Arabia's vulnerability, forcing Riyadh to balance deterrence with diplomacy amid Houthi advances that threaten global oil supply.

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DW News
center20d ago

Iran's 'Woman, Life, Freedom' spirit lives on amid war

The spirit of the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement, sparked by Jina Mahsa Amini's death in September 2022, continues to influence Iranian society despite a violent government crackdown. Activists like Pouran Nazemi state the movement brought fundamental societal change, aiming to end the hijab mandate and state violence, while young women increasingly defy dress codes, establishing a new normal.

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DW News
center20d ago

'Woman, Life, Freedom' spirit lives on as Iran war drags on

The 2022 death of Jina Mahsa Amini in police custody triggered a resistance movement in Iran. Four years later, the Iranian regime endures — but so does the legacy of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests.

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Iran War Has the U.S. Military on the Brink of a “Breakdown”
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The Intercept
left20d ago

Iran War Has the U.S. Military on the Brink of a “Breakdown”

Two U.S. officials familiar with Middle East operations stated that the U.S. military is nearing a "breakdown" due to Iranian attacks, depleted munitions, and logistical challenges. The conflict has strained military readiness and the Pentagon budget, contradicting administration claims, with one official characterizing Iranian missile attacks as a strategy to increase economic pressure ahead of U.S. midterms.

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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center20d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: A report by the Pentagon’s inspector general on the impact of the US war 0n Iran found that munitions used during the four-month campaign caused "strategic inventory shortfalls" and "revealed industrial base bottlenecks for munitions resupply". Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it intercepted and destroyed an advanced MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran’s Araghchi tells Lebanon’s speaker parliament need for regional coordination against Israel
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Middle East Eye
center20d ago

Iran’s Araghchi tells Lebanon’s speaker parliament need for regional coordination against Israel

The Iranian foreign minister held a phone call with Lebanese parliament speaker to discuss regional developments and the need for greater coordination against "Israeli aggression and warmongering", according to Iran’s Press TV During the call with Nabih Berri, Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Tehran’s "commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity". He also stressed the country's "full support for Lebanon’s resistance".

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Iran strikes damaged, destroyed hundreds of US bases across Middle East, cost $33.4b, Pentagon says
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right20d ago

Iran strikes damaged, destroyed hundreds of US bases across Middle East, cost $33.4b, Pentagon says

A Pentagon Inspector General report released Monday stated that Iranian strikes between February 28 and June 30 damaged or destroyed hundreds of US facilities across eight Middle Eastern countries, costing over $33.4 billion in munitions and equipment losses. The report also detailed the destruction of at least 30 drones and numerous aircraft, and noted the displacement of over 20,000 US personnel, contradicting claims by former President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth regarding military capabilities.

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Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of impending oil crunch
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The Guardian Middle East
left20d ago

Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of impending oil crunch

Yemen's Houthi rebels seized the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the Red Sea, reinforcing their control over a key shipping route and advancing along the coast. This seizure, coupled with attacks on a Saudi oil pipeline and ongoing conflict, raises concerns about a potential global oil supply crunch and rising prices.

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Oil tanker exploded after colliding with mines in Hormuz, Iran's Fars reports
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right20d ago

Oil tanker exploded after colliding with mines in Hormuz, Iran's Fars reports

Iran's IRGC claimed an oil tanker, the El Gaia, exploded after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fars news agency. The U.S. Central Command denied this, stating Iran struck the vessel with a missile last month and a drone recently, and that the ship is now being towed.

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US blocks Iran nuclear chief from attending IAEA conference in Vienna
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Al Jazeera
center20d ago

US blocks Iran nuclear chief from attending IAEA conference in Vienna

The United States has blocked Iran's nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, from attending the IAEA General Conference in Vienna by objecting to Austria's request for a travel ban waiver. Iran's ambassador stated this action violates the host country's obligations and infringes on Iran's rights as a member state, accusing the US of political bullying.

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