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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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IRGC confirms Iran attacked Jordanian US military base, two US vessels, eight tankers in Gulf
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right26d ago

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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US increases pressure on Iran with sanctions targeting aviation sector
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Al Jazeera
center26d ago

US increases pressure on Iran with sanctions targeting aviation sector

On Tuesday, the US Treasury Department announced 36 Iran-related sanctions targeting commercial and private airlines under "Operation Economic Outcast" to increase economic pressure on Tehran. These measures expand existing sanctions on Mahan Air and target other aviation companies and service providers, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of exclusion from the global financial system for those doing business with Iran's airlines.

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US military says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers
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Middle East Eye
center27d ago

US military says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers

US Central Command (Centcom) said that it has destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers on Tuesday. In a post to X, Centcom said the attack came after Iran's IRGC targeted a US navy warship twice with ballistic missiles over the last two days, adding that no American personnel were harmed.

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IRGC warns it will target oil tankers in Kuwait, Bahrain after US attack
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Middle East Eye
center27d ago

IRGC warns it will target oil tankers in Kuwait, Bahrain after US attack

The IRGC navy warned on Tuesday that it will target oil tankers in the vicinity of Kuwaiti and Bahraini ports in response to recent US attacks on Iranian oil tankers. In a message carried by Iranian broadcaster IRIB, the IRGC navy urged the crew of oil tankers in the vicinity of Kuwaiti and Bahraini ports to immediately leave their vessels, whether anchored or docked.

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China and Qatar are strengthening bilateral ties: What that really means
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Al Jazeera
center27d ago

China and Qatar are strengthening bilateral ties: What that really means

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani visited China, where both nations agreed to expand cooperation and increase coordination to de-escalate regional tensions amid the ongoing war on Iran. The strengthening bilateral ties, described as entering a new "golden decade," are driven by shared interests in energy security and stability in the Strait of Hormuz, with China pledging to support Qatar's mediation efforts.

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US sanctions 27 Iranian airlines
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Middle East Eye
center27d ago

US sanctions 27 Iranian airlines

The US Treasury announced new sanctions on 36 entities, including 27 Iranian airlines, for “supporting Iran’s aviation sector”. The US Treasury said in a statement on Tuesday that the Iranian government uses the aviation sector to “move weapons, personnel and illicit cargo” and the sanctions were following through on the US's promise to impose “severe consequences” on entities providing “financial lifelines” to Iran.

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Qatar says reopening Strait of Hormuz ‘unconditionally’ is a priority
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Al Jazeera
center27d ago

Qatar says reopening Strait of Hormuz ‘unconditionally’ is a priority

Qatar's Foreign Ministry stated on Tuesday that reopening the Strait of Hormuz unconditionally is a top priority and that Doha is discussing new ideas with partners, including China, to resolve the ongoing conflict. The ministry emphasized the need for political will from both Iran and the US to end the current state of 'no war and no peace' in the region.

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Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war
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The Guardian Middle East
left27d ago

Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis launched overnight drone and missile attacks on four Saudi Arabian cities, reportedly wounding over 70 people and damaging oil facilities in Jizan and Abha. Saudi Arabia stated it would retaliate, demanding a halt to Houthi strikes amid escalating regional tensions involving Iran and the United States.

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How South Korea finds itself trapped in the US-Iran war
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Al Jazeera
center27d ago

How South Korea finds itself trapped in the US-Iran war

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei warned South Korea of "serious consequences" if it joins the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran views as supporting US aggression. South Korea, under pressure from the US to contribute militarily, is reportedly communicating with international partners regarding the situation in the passageway.

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Hormuz shipping traffic dips as Iran warns Gulf energy infrastructure is vulnerable
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right27d ago

Hormuz shipping traffic dips as Iran warns Gulf energy infrastructure is vulnerable

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz decreased to seven commodity vessels on Monday, following Iran's warning that Gulf energy infrastructure is vulnerable to retaliation for any new US attacks. Goldman Sachs anticipates persistent Middle East shipping disruptions into 2027, while traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb strait increased significantly on the same day.

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Watch: Russia calls for Iran to be included in the Mecca Agreement
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Middle East Eye
center27d ago

Watch: Russia calls for Iran to be included in the Mecca Agreement

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called for Iran to be included in the Mecca Agreement, a trilateral mutual defence pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan last month. Speaking at a meeting with students and faculty at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Lavrov said Iran’s participation in a Gulf security system would be an important move toward ensuring regional stability and would be a 'practical step' towards Moscow's vision for the region.

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Senior Iranian official warns of maritime exclusion zone if US 'economic warfare' continues
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Middle East Eye
center27d ago

Senior Iranian official warns of maritime exclusion zone if US 'economic warfare' continues

The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council warned that if the US continued its "economic warfare" against Tehran, it could be met with establishment of a maritime exclusion zone across the Persian Gulf. "In recent days,Washington has received a clear warning from Iran’s new missiles," Mohsen Rezaei said in a post on X.

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Hijacking pirates exploit regional chaos to return to seas off Somalia
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The Guardian Africa
left27d ago

Hijacking pirates exploit regional chaos to return to seas off Somalia

Somali piracy has returned to levels not seen in a decade, with eight hijackings reported since late April, including an oil tanker and a vessel carrying military equipment. Analysts attribute this resurgence to the diversion of international naval resources to counter Red Sea threats and increased maritime traffic closer to Somalia's coast, creating openings for opportunistic pirates.

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IAEA warns over Iran nuclear access as Western powers push UN referral
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Al Jazeera
center27d ago

IAEA warns over Iran nuclear access as Western powers push UN referral

Western powers are pushing the IAEA to refer Iran to the UN Security Council as the agency warns it cannot verify Tehran's nuclear material after losing access to key facilities for over a year. Iran rejected the move, citing previous attacks on its nuclear sites, and warned of "necessary measures" if the resolution proceeds, though Russia and China could block action at the Security Council.

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The domestic armed threat facing Iran
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Al Jazeera
center28d ago

The domestic armed threat facing Iran

Iranian authorities announced the arrest of an eight-member network in Fars province accused of using Molotov cocktails and burning tires during January protests, framing the action as part of a national security struggle. Experts and officials warn that external support for ethnic armed groups, particularly Kurdish fighters near the Iraqi border, poses an escalating security threat amid rising public discontent over economic conditions.

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Iranian-American Jew Kamran Hekmati released from Tehran's Evin Prison, must stay in Iran - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right28d ago

Iranian-American Jew Kamran Hekmati released from Tehran's Evin Prison, must stay in Iran - report

Iranian-American citizen Kamran Hekmati was released from Tehran's Evin Prison on Saturday, according to Iranian sources, after being convicted for a visit to Israel 13 years prior. Despite his release, Hekmati remains under a travel ban and is unable to leave Iran, with authorities yet to officially confirm the details of his release.

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Small-scale protests break out in Iran over cost of living
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right28d ago

Small-scale protests break out in Iran over cost of living

Small-scale protests by retired telecommunications workers, teachers, and job seekers occurred in Tehran and several other Iranian cities on Sunday and Monday, demanding action on the cost of living crisis and unpaid pension payments. These demonstrations coincide with reports of rising medication costs and healthcare unaffordability, exacerbating the ongoing economic struggles in Iran.

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