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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
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Gulf foreign ministers plan to meet Araghchi in Oman, FT report says
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Middle East Eye
center24d ago

Gulf foreign ministers plan to meet Araghchi in Oman, FT report says

Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers are scheduled to meet Iran's senior official Abbas Araghchi in Salalah, Oman, on Monday to discuss managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This meeting, the first between top GCC diplomats and a senior Iranian official since February, aims to secure GCC support for a temporary shipping deal, with GCC states seeking assurances of temporary measures and access for vessels.

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Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right24d ago

Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections

He made similar comments on Wednesday, alleging Tehran was trying to influence the elections that ‌will ⁠determine whether Trump's Republican Party retains control of Congress.

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NYT: Vance sought ‘unvarnished’ views on Iran war directly from commanders
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Middle East Eye
center24d ago

NYT: Vance sought ‘unvarnished’ views on Iran war directly from commanders

US Vice President J.D. Vance directly solicited "unvarnished assessments" on the Iran war from military commanders in multiple theaters, seeking their individual judgments on objectives, tactics, and Iranian capabilities. Commanders expressed blunt concerns about depleted stockpiles, particularly Patriot interceptors and tactical missiles, impacting their ability to deter other adversaries like China and Russia.

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Iranian strikes damaged multiple aircraft at Jordan base, report says
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Middle East Eye
center24d ago

Iranian strikes damaged multiple aircraft at Jordan base, report says

Iranian strikes on Tuesday damaged multiple US military aircraft at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, including one A-10 Thunderbolt II with a missing wing and approximately eight F-15s with light damage. This incident occurred after US forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers and follows earlier material damage to over two dozen drones and other aircraft at the base.

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US will sanction a large bank on Monday, treasury secretary says
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Middle East Eye
center24d ago

US will sanction a large bank on Monday, treasury secretary says

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Trump administration will sanction a large, unnamed bank on Monday as part of ongoing economic pressure against Iran. This action, postponed from Friday due to 9/11 anniversary ceremonies, aims to compel Tehran to end the protracted conflict with the United States.

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Trump says he does not regret waging war against Iran
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Middle East Eye
center24d ago

Trump says he does not regret waging war against Iran

President Donald Trump said he did not regret going to war against Iran despite the impact the conflict may have on the November US midterm elections. "I don't believe in the word 'regret'.

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Houthis eye 'full control' of Bab el-Mandeb, as Saudi-backed forces reel from offensive
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Middle East Eye
center24d ago

Houthis eye 'full control' of Bab el-Mandeb, as Saudi-backed forces reel from offensive

Yemeni Houthi fighters routed Saudi-backed forces and seized the port city of Mocha on Thursday, advancing to control the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This rapid advance positions the Houthis to enforce a blockade and bolsters Iran's regional leverage, while raising questions about Saudi-led coalition coordination.

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Iran is producing new missiles in limited quantities from existing components - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right24d ago

Iran is producing new missiles in limited quantities from existing components - report

Iran has resumed limited production of liquid- and solid-propellant ballistic missiles from existing components in underground facilities, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. and Middle Eastern officials. This renewed production threatens to reverse gains made by Israeli strikes on Iranian missile sites during the war's initial phase, presenting a continuing challenge to regional security efforts.

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Trump’s Iran war now has a midterm election problem
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Al Jazeera
center25d ago

Trump’s Iran war now has a midterm election problem

President Trump claimed the seven-month war with Iran would end immediately after the US midterm elections, framing Tehran's resistance as an attempt to influence the vote. However, Iran's sustained resilience amid US and Israeli strikes and economic pressure has contributed to rising US petrol prices and declining consumer confidence, potentially impacting the Republican Party's electoral prospects.

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ECB raises interest rates to 2.5% and warns Iran war is fuelling inflation
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The Guardian Middle East
left25d ago

ECB raises interest rates to 2.5% and warns Iran war is fuelling inflation

Borrowing costs climb in Europe and oil tops $105 a barrel as bank says growing price pressures in eurozone will be ‘longer lasting than we had anticipated’Business live – latest updatesThe European Central Bank has raised interest rates to 2. 5% and warned that the risk of higher inflation over the next year has risen following renewed fighting in the Middle East.

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Iran dodges sanctions using barter system to buy billions of dollars of Chinese goods
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right25d ago

Iran dodges sanctions using barter system to buy billions of dollars of Chinese goods

Iran has utilized a barter system to exchange oil for billions of dollars in Chinese goods, including military equipment, bypassing international sanctions. This arrangement provides Iran with essential imports and China with discounted oil, while shielding their banks and companies from penalties, though the full impact of recent US actions remains unclear.

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Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site sees surge in construction activity, analysts say - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right25d ago

Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site sees surge in construction activity, analysts say - report

Analysts reviewing satellite imagery reported increased construction activity at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site over the past year, shifting toward internal reinforcement and portal hardening. The United States has reportedly considered Pickaxe Mountain a potential target and conducted planning sprints on striking deeply buried Iranian facilities, though existing munitions may struggle to penetrate the site's granite surroundings.

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Projectiles hit several areas in southern Iran's Sirik - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right25d ago

Projectiles hit several areas in southern Iran's Sirik - report

Several areas in Sirik, southern Iran, were hit by projectiles on Wednesday, according to Iranian state media, though details on damage or casualties were not immediately available. This incident occurs amid escalating tensions and reciprocal strikes between Iran and the United States in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.

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Houthis eye 'full control' of Bab el-Mandeb, as Saudi-backed forces reel from offensive
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Middle East Eye
center24d ago

Houthis eye 'full control' of Bab el-Mandeb, as Saudi-backed forces reel from offensive

Yemen's Houthi fighters' rapid advance along the Red Sea coast has put them in a prime position to control shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb choke point, while bolstering Iran’s leverage against the US, experts tell Middle East Eye. “The Houthis have pulled off a military victory that puts them one step closer to be in full control of the Bab el-Mandeb,” Corey Ranslem, CEO of maritime security group Dryad Global, told MEE.

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Trump taunts Tehran, wants Strait of Hormuz renamed after himself
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right25d ago

Trump taunts Tehran, wants Strait of Hormuz renamed after himself

“I should get something out of this - the Trump Strait,” the president continued, repeating an idea he had proposed about a week ago.

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IRGC says it targeted unmanned US sea drone in Hormuz
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Middle East Eye
center25d ago

IRGC says it targeted unmanned US sea drone in Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated on Thursday its navy targeted a US Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the drone had been used by the US Fifth Fleet. This incident follows Iran's earlier announcement of capturing a US unmanned submarine drone, which Washington described as having malfunctioned.

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Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city, sources say
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Middle East Eye
center25d ago

Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city, sources say

The lightning Houthi advance down Yemen's Red Sea coast this week came with direct guidance from Iran's Revolutionary Guards seeking to open a new front in US-Israeli war on Iran, according to Yemeni government, Iranian and regional sources. Iran told the Houthis last week to escalate their attacks on Saudi Arabia, a close US ally, and promised more funding, weapons and senior officers to help them do so, two Iranian sources said.

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The Russia-tied French billionaires opening UK's first historical theme park – explainer
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The Guardian Asia
left25d ago

The Russia-tied French billionaires opening UK's first historical theme park – explainer

French company Puy du Fou is planning a £600m history-themed park in Oxfordshire, but a Guardian investigation found it continued working with associates of sanctioned oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev on a project in Russian-occupied Crimea after 2014. The company also explored projects in Iran and China, raising questions about its activities in relation to EU sanctions and its suitability to represent British history.

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Oil jumps to $105, pushing up chances of a US interest rate increase
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Al Jazeera
center25d ago

Oil jumps to $105, pushing up chances of a US interest rate increase

Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel, with Brent crude hitting $105, following intensified attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, attributed to Iran and its allies. This escalation in supply disruption fears has increased the likelihood of a US interest rate hike, as traders now price in a nearly 70 percent chance of an increase at the next Federal Reserve meeting.

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Iran's government opposes parliamentary bill to expand definition of 'enemy infiltration'
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Middle East Eye
center25d ago

Iran's government opposes parliamentary bill to expand definition of 'enemy infiltration'

Iran's government opposes a parliamentary bill that would impose tougher criminal penalties for activities deemed to facilitate foreign influence or infiltration. The bill, supported by parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, would restrict contacts with foreign media and institutions, and scientific cooperation, signaling a potential pushback against hardliners.

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