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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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Iran warns of retaliation if IAEA adopts resolution against Tehran
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Middle East Eye
center29d ago

Iran warns of retaliation if IAEA adopts resolution against Tehran

Iran has warned that it will take reciprocal action if the UN nuclear watchdog adopts a resolution against Tehran, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. Speaking at a press briefing, Baghaei criticised European states seeking a resolution against Iran, calling their approach “irrational” given that the ongoing US-Iran war has made several Iranian nuclear facilities inaccessible to international inspectors.

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Could Trump’s Iran trade war threaten Spain’s saffron-infused paella?
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Al Jazeera
center29d ago

Could Trump’s Iran trade war threaten Spain’s saffron-infused paella?

The United States has threatened to impose sanctions on Iran's trade partners, potentially disrupting Spain's significant saffron imports from Iran, which are crucial for its national dish, paella. While Spanish companies are concerned about the impact on their import, processing, and distribution operations, the immediate availability of saffron for domestic consumption and paella remains uncertain until the full details of US sanctions are clarified.

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Ghalibaf says US energy companies could face Iranian strikes
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Middle East Eye
center29d ago

Ghalibaf says US energy companies could face Iranian strikes

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that US energy companies could face Iranian strikes if Washington goes ahead with a threat to attack Iranian oil tankers. Ghalibaf’s warning came after US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth threatened to “destroy” Iranian tankers.

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Iran war: How US consumers spent an additional $100bn on fuel
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Al Jazeera
center29d ago

Iran war: How US consumers spent an additional $100bn on fuel

US consumers have paid an additional $100 billion for petrol and diesel in the six months since February 28, with the average household spending an extra $763 on fuel. This increase, attributed to the US-Israel war on Iran, has driven petrol prices up 39% and diesel prices over 60% nationwide.

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Iran war shows Gulf cannot rely on US for security, Qatar says
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Middle East Eye
center29d ago

Iran war shows Gulf cannot rely on US for security, Qatar says

Spokesperson for the Qatari foreign ministry Majed al-Ansari said the war on Iran had shown that Gulf states could no longer rely on strategic alliances with the US for their security. Speaking at the Hili Forum in Abu Dhabi, Ansari said the international forces and the US alliance were important but "not enough" to ensure the security of the region.

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Iran says new anti-ship missile was tested over US warship
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Middle East Eye
center29d ago

Iran says new anti-ship missile was tested over US warship

Iran has successfully tested a new anti-ship missile over a US Navy vessel, said the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, according to Fars News. “For the first time, we tested our anti-ship missile above an American warship,” Rezaei said during a televised interview on Sunday night.

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Iran invokes UN charter in defence of strikes on US bases
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Middle East Eye
center29d ago

Iran invokes UN charter in defence of strikes on US bases

Iran considers its military actions, including strikes against US bases in the Middle East, to be “completely legal” under its right to self-defence, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said. “The Islamic Republic of Iran is in a position of legitimate self-defence and defence of national interests because of the continuation of the naval blockade and full-scale economic war,” Baghaei told reporters.

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Canada slams Iran for 'destabilizing actions', says it will maintain 'significant pressure' on Tehran
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Middle East Eye
center29d ago

Canada slams Iran for 'destabilizing actions', says it will maintain 'significant pressure' on Tehran

Canada has slammed Iran for what it called "destabilizing actions in the Middle East", and vowed to maintain "significant pressure" on Tehran. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said in a joint statement that Ottawa is "working closely with partners, including within G7, to maintain significant pressure on Iran".

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US Navy SEALs conducted covert four-month mission to clear Strait of Hormuz mines - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right29d ago

US Navy SEALs conducted covert four-month mission to clear Strait of Hormuz mines - report

US Navy SEALs conducted a four-month covert mission to clear suspected Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz, utilizing divers, unmanned vessels, and robots. The operation aimed to secure the vital waterway for commercial shipping amid ongoing US-Iran exchanges, though uncertainty remains regarding whether the entire strait is now mine-free.

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Iran ready to announce restricted zone in Strait of Hormuz, security council secretary claims
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right30d ago

Iran ready to announce restricted zone in Strait of Hormuz, security council secretary claims

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei announced on Sunday that a restricted zone will be established in the Strait of Hormuz and adjacent Gulf waters in the coming days, alongside the signing of agreed ship passage maps with Oman. This announcement follows reciprocal strikes between Iran and the US over the Strait on Saturday, with the IRGC claiming to have targeted three oil tankers and three US-affiliated ships in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian tankers.

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Energy secretary says US might not reach nuclear agreement with Iran
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The Guardian Middle East
left30d ago

Energy secretary says US might not reach nuclear agreement with Iran

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated on Sunday that a nuclear agreement with Iran to prevent weapons development may not be reached, suggesting military action to destroy Iran's capabilities as an alternative. Wright also indicated that the Strait of Hormuz is not currently safe for commercial transit without US Navy escort, highlighting ongoing US military efforts to degrade Iran's capabilities and economy.

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Trump official says ‘there may not be a nuclear agreement’ with Iran
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Al Jazeera
center30d ago

Trump official says ‘there may not be a nuclear agreement’ with Iran

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated on Sunday that a nuclear agreement with Iran may not materialize, suggesting a pivot towards strikes against Iranian nuclear infrastructure. Wright indicated that any potential deal might await a new Iranian administration, while also asserting that US actions are degrading Iran's capacity to develop nuclear weapons.

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Iran touts military response as US maintains blockade, hits tankers
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Al Jazeera
center30d ago

Iran touts military response as US maintains blockade, hits tankers

The US Central Command released video Saturday showing three Iranian crude oil tankers hit by US strikes near Kharg Island, Jask, and in the Gulf of Oman, with two disabled and one sunk. In response, Iran's IRGC claimed to have fired ballistic missiles towards US warships and stated that the era of proportionate retaliation is over, warning of heavier strikes for future attacks.

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US, Iran engaged in tanker war: Where is the months-long conflict headed?
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Al Jazeera
center30d ago

US, Iran engaged in tanker war: Where is the months-long conflict headed?

US Central Command forces struck three Iranian oil tankers off Kharg Island and near Jask following Iranian ballistic missile launches targeting a US aircraft carrier and destroyer. The IRGC claimed to have fired missiles at the US warships and subsequently targeted three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a months-long conflict over the strategic waterway.

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Iran threatens South Korean assets if Seoul joins Hormuz mission
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Middle East Eye
center30d ago

Iran threatens South Korean assets if Seoul joins Hormuz mission

Iranian academic Mohammad Marandi warned that Tehran would consider South Korea an enemy and retaliate against its economic and military interests if Seoul joins the US-led mission to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. South Korea is currently considering potential naval contributions to the US-led initiative, with no final decision made regarding specific military assets or roles.

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'Joining Iran's navy on seafloor': CENTCOM sinks Iranian oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right30d ago

'Joining Iran's navy on seafloor': CENTCOM sinks Iranian oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

US forces sank the Iranian oil tanker M/T Kylo in the Gulf of Oman on Saturday, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). This action followed strikes against three other Iranian tankers and was stated by CENTCOM to be a response to the IRGC launching ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships.

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Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests
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The Guardian Middle East
left30d ago

Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests

Taraneh Rahimi has been sentenced to death and her twin sister Romina to 25 years in prison by Iranian courts for participating in January protests. The sisters, aged 19 at their arrest by the IRGC, were reportedly subjected to severe abuse, including physical beatings and threats, during their detention.

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Iran's government to raise fuel price for heavy users
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right30d ago

Iran's government to raise fuel price for heavy users

Iran will raise gasoline prices for users consuming over 110 liters monthly starting Tuesday, according to a government spokesperson. This measure aims to address economic challenges exacerbated by sanctions and war, with the price for the third quota increasing to 100,000 rials per liter, while initial quotas remain unchanged.

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Iran turns to land trade routes to counter maritime blockade
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Middle East Eye
center30d ago

Iran turns to land trade routes to counter maritime blockade

We have more from Iran’s top security official, Mohsen Rezaei. Rezaei says Tehran has started activating overland trade corridors to reduce its dependence on shipping and counter the maritime blockade.

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Iran threatens South Korean assets if Seoul joins Hormuz mission
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Middle East Eye
center30d ago

Iran threatens South Korean assets if Seoul joins Hormuz mission

Iranian academic Mohammad Marandi warned that Tehran would view South Korea as an enemy and could strike its economic and military interests if Seoul joins the US-led mission to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Marandi stated that South Korean assets in the Persian Gulf, including those in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, and Qatar, would be vulnerable to Iranian retaliation.

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