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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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Iran says IAEA resolution 'will not bring any results'
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Middle East Eye
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Iran says IAEA resolution 'will not bring any results'

Iran condemned on Wednesday a resolution adopted by the UN atomic watchdog's board of governors which referred the Islamic Republic to the UN Security Council over its nuclear "non-compliance". Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said in a post on X that disruptions from attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities were used as a pretext to refer Iran to the Security Council, adding that the move will not "achieve anything".

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Qatar and Pakistan carry Trump’s message to Iran: He won't return to the MoU
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Middle East Eye
center26d ago

Qatar and Pakistan carry Trump’s message to Iran: He won't return to the MoU

On 24 August, Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, travelled to Tehran to deliver an important message as regional tensions intensified and the US reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian ports. That same day in Washington, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a “D-Day” economic pressure campaign against Iran, warning that countries continuing to trade with Tehran could face secondary sanctions.

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DW News
center26d ago

Cambodia's floating schools hit by rising fuel costs

The Iran war has sent fuel prices higher in Cambodia, squeezing families who rely on fishing and boats for their livelihoods. For children living on Tonle Sap, rising fuel costs pose yet another barrier to education.

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South Koreans protest over possible plan to send forces to back US in Hormuz
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Middle East Eye
center26d ago

South Koreans protest over possible plan to send forces to back US in Hormuz

South Korean demonstrators protested outside the U.S. embassy in Seoul on Wednesday against government proposals to send forces to support U.S. operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Seoul stated it was considering "contributions" to U.S. security efforts in the waterway, a move Iran warned would have serious consequences and be regarded as direct support for aggression.

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Did Iran capture a US submarine? What we know about the underwater drone
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Al Jazeera
center26d ago

Did Iran capture a US submarine? What we know about the underwater drone

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday that its naval forces captured an unmanned US submarine, identified as a Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle, near the Strait of Hormuz. A Pentagon spokesperson confirmed the loss of the defective drone, stating it was an older model that malfunctioned a day prior and did not carry sensitive data.

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The war in the Gulf will have to end in compromise
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Al Jazeera
center26d ago

The war in the Gulf will have to end in compromise

Iran has not surrendered, and the war’s original aims remain unmet.

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‘One day the Taliban will need women to be educated’: three sisters on being forced back to Afghanistan
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The Guardian Asia
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‘One day the Taliban will need women to be educated’: three sisters on being forced back to Afghanistan

Shallah, Fatimah and Maahi are among hundreds of thousands of Afghan women and girls deported from Iran and Pakistan in the past year to a life of severe restrictionsIt was a warm summer afternoon on 15 August 2021 when the Taliban entered Kabul and changed the lives of millions. Shallah*, then 16, watched the news at home on the Afghan TV channel Tolo news.

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Qatar and Pakistan carry Trump’s message to Iran: He won't return to the MoU
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Middle East Eye
center26d ago

Qatar and Pakistan carry Trump’s message to Iran: He won't return to the MoU

Submitted by MEE correspondent on Tue, 09/08/2026 - 10:14 Mediators seek new path as Tehran and Washington clash over the way forward Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, on 5 September 2026 (AFP) Off On 24 August, Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, travelled to Tehran to deliver an important message as regional tensions intensified and the US reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian ports. That same day in Washington, US Treasury Secretary Scott Besse

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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center26d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement carried by Iranian media on Wednesday that they had attacked a US base in Jordan's Al Azraq with ballistic missiles, in retaliation for US attacks on Iranian oil tankers. It also claimed attacks on several oil tankers, ships and US vessels.

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Why US-Iran war over Hormuz is threatening the Gulf’s waters
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Al Jazeera
center26d ago

Why US-Iran war over Hormuz is threatening the Gulf’s waters

US forces struck five Iranian oil tankers on September 8, following earlier strikes on three Iranian tankers, escalating maritime conflict around the Strait of Hormuz. These attacks, alongside Iranian retaliatory actions, have raised fears of devastating oil spills from the 42 tankers currently waiting to transit the waterway, potentially impacting 11 million barrels of oil.

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Dwindling oil revenue is driving Iran into deeper economic crisis - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right26d ago

Dwindling oil revenue is driving Iran into deeper economic crisis - report

Iran's oil export revenue is significantly declining as a US naval blockade strangles shipments and offshore stockpiles dwindle, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing Kpler data. Since mid-July, no Iranian crude has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, leading to stranded oil, finite storage, and rapidly shrinking revenue, exacerbating the country's economic crisis.

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IRGC says it struck US combat destroyers
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Middle East Eye
center26d ago

IRGC says it struck US combat destroyers

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have struck US combat destroyers DDG-119 and DDG-53, alleging significant damage to the vessels. The IRGC stated these strikes were a response to alleged aggressive actions and harassment by the US against Iranian tankers and ships.

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IRGC claims attacks on oil tankers, ships and US vessels
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Middle East Eye
center26d ago

IRGC claims attacks on oil tankers, ships and US vessels

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed its navy attacked two American vessels and eight oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, alleging they attempted to pass through a prohibited area. The IRGC stated these actions were in retaliation for earlier U.S. strikes on Iranian vessels and asserted strong surveillance over the strait.

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Tehran condemns US attacks on Iranian commercial vessels
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Middle East Eye
center26d ago

Tehran condemns US attacks on Iranian commercial vessels

Iran's foreign ministry condemned US attacks on Iranian commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman on Saturday, calling the strikes a war crime and a violation of the UN Charter. Tehran asserted it remains determined to defend its sovereignty against ongoing US actions, including maritime blockades and attacks on commercial shipping.

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US says Iranian tankers ‘destroyed’ after missile attacks on American warship
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The Guardian Middle East
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US says Iranian tankers ‘destroyed’ after missile attacks on American warship

The IRGC claimed its naval forces captured a US underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, describing it as a complex intelligence operation. The US Navy stated the drone had malfunctioned more than a day prior and was an older, defective model that collected no sensitive data.

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US strikes 5 Iranian oil tankers; Tehran targets Jordan base, US warships
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Al Jazeera
center26d ago

US strikes 5 Iranian oil tankers; Tehran targets Jordan base, US warships

The US military struck five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island after the IRGC allegedly targeted a US warship twice in two days. Iran responded by firing missiles at the Al Azraq base in Jordan and claimed additional strikes on US vessels and tankers, though Jordan's military reported intercepting most of the missiles.

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IRGC confirms Iran attacked Jordanian US military base, two US vessels, eight tankers in Gulf
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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IRGC confirms Iran attacked Jordanian US military base, two US vessels, eight tankers in Gulf

The IRGC confirmed early Wednesday that Iranian ships in Kuwaiti and Bahraini ports hosting Americans will be targeted in response to US attacks on Iranian oil tankers, warning crews to evacuate. This follows reports of US forces striking multiple Iranian tankers near Kharg Island and Iran launching an attack against US Navy ships on Monday, which the US military has yet to acknowledge.

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Trump administration sanctions all Iranian airlines in aviation crackdown
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Middle East Eye
center27d ago

Trump administration sanctions all Iranian airlines in aviation crackdown

The Trump administration announced on Tuesday it is sanctioning 27 Iranian air carriers and 36 related targets as part of Operation Economic Outcast to deny Iran access to the global economy. This move aims to choke off Iran's ability to move weapons and personnel, and potentially complicates travel for Iranian Americans and denies Tehran overflight fees.

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Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities
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BBC Middle East
center27d ago

Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement attacked energy facilities and civilian infrastructure in four Saudi cities with dozens of drones and missiles, injuring 73 people and causing temporary halts in oil operations. The Saudi-led coalition stated it would respond to this "dangerous escalation," while the Houthis claimed the attacks were retaliation for recent Saudi strikes on areas they control in Yemen.

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Iran's ex-president Rouhani urges public say on ending war, prompting calls for arrest
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right27d ago

Iran's ex-president Rouhani urges public say on ending war, prompting calls for arrest

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for public input on ending the war, suggesting the populace should decide whether to continue fighting or seek an honorable ceasefire. Hardliners, including the editor-in-chief of Kayhan newspaper, criticized Rouhani's remarks, accusing him of advocating surrender and calling for his investigation.

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