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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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Trump again: 'Iran war could end very soon, probably right after elections'
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Middle East Eye
center1d ago

Trump again: 'Iran war could end very soon, probably right after elections'

US President Donald Trump has again said that the war with Iran could end soon, "probably right after the elections", while questioning who in Tehran Washington could negotiate with. Speaking at a rally in Mobile, Alabama, Trump said: "I don't know who the hell to deal with.

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Iran's warns 'half-a-century-old' UAE over claim on three Gulf islands
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Middle East Eye
center22h ago

Iran's warns 'half-a-century-old' UAE over claim on three Gulf islands

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, has warned the United Arab Emirates (UAE) against challenging Tehran and its sovereignty over three islands in the Persian Gulf. In a post on his X account, Velayati dismissed recent claims made by the UAE at the United Nations General Assembly regarding sovereignty over Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa, saying the three islands will remain Iranian forever, according to IRNA.

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Iran’s Pezeshkian says new measures in place amid stricter sanctions
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Middle East Eye
center1d ago

Iran’s Pezeshkian says new measures in place amid stricter sanctions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the government has adopted a “new arrangement to manage these special conditions” amid US sanctions and a naval blockade. “The enemy’s plan in recent months has been to cut off the country’s vital arteries with the aim of pressuring the noble people of Iran”, the president said in a post on X.

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Morning recap
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Middle East Eye
center1d ago

Morning recap

Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here are key developments: * US President Donald Trump has again said that the war with Iran could end soon, "probably right after the elections", while questioning who in Tehran Washington could negotiate with. * Trump's top cabinet members met secretly at Camp David on Friday to discuss next steps in the Iran war and the Saudi-Houthi conflict in Yemen, Axios reported, citing three US officials familiar with the matt

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Iran urges Iraq to lift flight ban amid US sanctions
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Al Jazeera
center2d ago

Iran urges Iraq to lift flight ban amid US sanctions

Iran's Foreign Ministry urged Iraq to lift remaining flight restrictions caused by US sanctions and fully restore normal air travel, condemning Washington's "illegal and inhumane" extraterritorial enforcement. While flights to Najaf partially resumed, Baghdad, Erbil, and Sulaimaniyah airports remain suspended, disrupting travel for millions and prompting protests across Iraq.

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US to send third aircraft carrier towards Iran: US official to Al Jazeera
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Al Jazeera
center2d ago

US to send third aircraft carrier towards Iran: US official to Al Jazeera

The United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier, the USS Theodore Roosevelt, and over 2,000 Marines to the waters around Iran, with a total of three carriers and two amphibious groups expected by late November. This military build-up, alongside new sanctions, aims to keep military options available for President Trump while Iran has proposed a roadmap for de-escalation in exchange for sanctions relief.

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Araghchi offered inspectors access to nuclear facilities in exchange for sanctions relief - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right2d ago

Araghchi offered inspectors access to nuclear facilities in exchange for sanctions relief - report

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly offered inspectors access to nuclear facilities in exchange for sanctions relief during private talks at the UN, according to Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the discussions. This offer signals the extent of Iran's economic struggles, with inflation nearing 90% and oil exports halted due to sanctions.

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Trump launches midterms campaign blitz amid record low approval ratings
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Al Jazeera
center2d ago

Trump launches midterms campaign blitz amid record low approval ratings

In a series of campaign-style rallies, Trump seeks to boost Republican odds amid Iran war and rising fuel costs.

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Three reasons Middle East oil supply is nearly back to pre-Iran war levels
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BBC Middle East
center2d ago

Three reasons Middle East oil supply is nearly back to pre-Iran war levels

Middle East oil flow reached 92% of its pre-war baseline in late September, seven months after conflict with Iran disrupted the Strait of Hormuz. Rebounding supply is attributed to US military escorts, ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman, and increased pipeline exports, though sustainability is questioned due to ongoing Iranian attacks and potential policy shifts.

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G7 to release up to 100m barrels of oil and diesel from reserves, Macron says
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Middle East Eye
center2d ago

G7 to release up to 100m barrels of oil and diesel from reserves, Macron says

G7 countries plan to release up to 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from strategic reserves over four months to ease global pressure on suuplies and prices amid the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, French President Emmanuel Macron said. Members also agreed to keep diesel exports flowing within the group, with Macron saying they would impose “no ban” on those shipments.

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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center2d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: US President Donald Trump indicated that Washington could request European countries to release diesel from their emergency stockpiles, amid the war on Iran's impact on global fuel supplies. "We may ask them to do that," Trump told reporters on Thursday.

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Trump says US may request Europe to release diesel from emergency stockpiles
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Middle East Eye
center2d ago

Trump says US may request Europe to release diesel from emergency stockpiles

US President Donald Trump indicated that Washington could request European countries to release diesel from their emergency stockpiles, amid the war on Iran's impact on global fuel supplies. "We may ask them to do that," Trump told reporters on Thursday.

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IRGC official says US faces 'humiliating situation' amid growing 'resistance' in the region
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Middle East Eye
center2d ago

IRGC official says US faces 'humiliating situation' amid growing 'resistance' in the region

The commander of the Quds Force in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that the US is faced with a "humiliating situation" across the Middle East. "Today we are witnessing the unity of the areas in the resistance front, and each of its parts is surprising the enemy with its strategy and calculated actions," Esmail Qaani said.

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In their own voice: How Iran’s citizens documented January's massacres in Manoto documentary
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right3d ago

In their own voice: How Iran’s citizens documented January's massacres in Manoto documentary

IRAN AFFAIRS: There is now another account of those weeks by the Iranians who were living through them, one that was recorded as events unfolded live.

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Video shows clashes in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, IRGC claims six 'terrorists' killed
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right3d ago

Video shows clashes in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, IRGC claims six 'terrorists' killed

Clashes erupted in Zahedan, Sistan-Baluchestan province, on Thursday morning between Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Baluchi militants following an attack on a security checkpoint. Videos show heavy gunfire in residential areas, with Iran's state media claiming to fight "terrorists" amid fears of escalating conflict.

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Pakistani defense company, CEO, among entities sanctioned by US over alleged support to Iran regime
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right3d ago

Pakistani defense company, CEO, among entities sanctioned by US over alleged support to Iran regime

The US Treasury Department sanctioned Pakistani businessman Wasim Pasha Tajammal and three of his companies for allegedly procuring weapons components for Iran's Ministry of Defense. Tajammal and his firm, Cavalier Group, are accused of acting as intermediaries to assist Iran in acquiring and distributing weapons. This action, part of Operation Economic Outcast, aims to disrupt financial lifelines supporting the Iranian regime.

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CENTEF report reveals Hezbollah acquired $157m of weapons in 2024, majority provided freely by Iran
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right3d ago

CENTEF report reveals Hezbollah acquired $157m of weapons in 2024, majority provided freely by Iran

Hezbollah acquired an estimated $157 million worth of weaponry in 2024, with Iran providing approximately $129 million as an in-kind grant and Hezbollah spending $28 million in cash. This research by the Israeli Center for Research of Terror Financing aims to identify supply chains to disrupt and assess the group's financial health amidst ongoing conflict with Israel.

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‘We are vulnerable’: Kurds fear renewed attacks as US‑led coalition departs Iraq
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Middle East Eye
center3d ago

‘We are vulnerable’: Kurds fear renewed attacks as US‑led coalition departs Iraq

On September 30, the US-led coalition against the Islamic State group completed its withdrawal from Iraq, leaving Kurdish officials concerned about renewed drone and missile attacks. The Kurdistan Regional Government stated that the region is vulnerable without adequate defense systems, fearing a resurgence of extremist threats following the coalition's departure.

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No Iranian oil exports in September: Bessent
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Middle East Eye
center2d ago

No Iranian oil exports in September: Bessent

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed on X that Iran exported zero crude oil in September, stating that a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports is severing the country's economic lifeline. This action, part of Operation Economic Outcast, aims to cut off Tehran's primary revenue source and deepen its inflation crisis.

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US Treasury announces sanctions on Iranian railway, automotive industries
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right3d ago

US Treasury announces sanctions on Iranian railway, automotive industries

On Thursday, the US Treasury Department sanctioned Iran's automotive and rail sectors, designating entities including the Islamic Republic of Iran Railway Company, Iran Khodro Company, and SAIPA. These sanctions, part of "Operation Economic Outcast," aim to disrupt Tehran's funding for military activities and the IRGC, with the Treasury stating the action targets Iran's enablers to drain the regime's revenue.

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