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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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‘Astronomical’ fuel price surge hits farmers in UK and US

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‘Astronomical’ fuel price surge hits farmers in UK and US

Farmers in the UK and US are facing an "astronomical" surge in diesel fuel costs, with prices rising by up to 14p per litre in the UK and reaching an all-time high of $5.85 per gallon in the US. Renewed Middle East hostilities and Russia's extended ban on diesel exports have driven up crude oil prices, impacting agricultural operations and leading farmers to alter purchasing patterns due to cashflow concerns.

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Why has the Philippine peso plunged to a record low?

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Al Jazeera

center33d ago

Why has the Philippine peso plunged to a record low?

The Philippine peso hit a record low of 62.71 against the US dollar on Friday, losing approximately 6 percent of its value since January 1. This decline is attributed to rising oil prices due to geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East and a strengthening US dollar, exacerbating the Philippines' fiscal and current account deficits.

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The Guardian Asia

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South Korea pushes back on reports it is readying Hormuz deployment amid US pressure

South Korean media reported on Thursday and Friday that Seoul was preparing to deploy military assets, including a P-8 Poseidon aircraft and a logistics support ship, to the Strait of Hormuz amid US pressure. The presidential office denied these reports, stating that nothing had been decided, though a review of potential contributions to maritime security in the region is ongoing.

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Middle East Eye

center34d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: South Korea is reviewing practical options, including possible military measures, for supporting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a presidential Blue House official said on Friday. The official has denied claims suggesting that Seoul provided no assistance in the matter, saying they were "not true".

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US Congresswoman says Trump and Hegseth committing 'war crimes', calls for end to conflict

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Middle East Eye

center34d ago

US Congresswoman says Trump and Hegseth committing 'war crimes', calls for end to conflict

US Congresswoman Delia Ramirez has criticised the continued use of American weaponry abroad as well as its war on Iran, calling for an end to the conflict. "A day that should be filled with celebrations for a couple’s new beginning turned into devastation.

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Middle East Eye

center34d ago

Vance: US investigating strike on Iran wedding 'very fully'

US Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Thursday that the US is "very fully" investigating the military's reported strikes on a wedding in Iran which killed at least four people this week. There were at least a dozen other victims along the southern coast of Iran after the US unleashed a barrage of attacks in one of the largest flare-ups since the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the two sides more than two months ago.

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Middle East Eye

center34d ago

US treasury secretary announces EU joining economic pressure campaign against Iran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that the European Union has officially joined Washington’s economic pressure campaign against Iran. In a post on X, Bessent thanked the EU for its "strong and early stance" after joining Operation Economic Outcast.

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BBC Middle East

center34d ago

US investigating if missile hit Iran wedding, Vance says

The US military is investigating Iranian claims that its strikes killed at least four people, including two children, at a wedding in Sirik, Iran, on Tuesday. Vice President JD Vance expressed skepticism over the reports, stating the US never targets civilians and is looking into the incident, while Iran has launched fresh attacks on US bases in Kuwait and the UAE.

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DW News

center34d ago

Trump's Iran strategy: Could this become a forever war?

On Tuesday, US forces attacked Iranian air defense sites, radar systems, and maritime assets, with President Trump describing the strategy as 'mowing the grass' to regularly reduce Iranian capabilities. Iran responded by firing rockets and drones at US facilities, indicating that while US strikes can delay reconstruction, Iran's industrial base allows for continued rebuilding, potentially leading to an enduring low-intensity conflict.

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Al Jazeera

center34d ago

Trump calls media ‘treasonous scum’ over reports of low Iran war munitions

Former President Donald Trump called media outlets reporting on US munitions shortages in the war with Iran "treasonous scum" via Truth Social. He claimed the military is producing munitions at unprecedented levels, contradicting reports from experts like CSIS which indicate significant depletion of key missile interceptors and offensive weapons.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right34d ago

Number of Iranian military personnel reported killed by US strikes this week rises to 13

Iran's Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday that six more military personnel, including three pilots, were killed in recent US strikes, raising the total military death toll to at least 13. These strikes, the most extensive in weeks, also targeted members of the paramilitary Basij and the IRGC Aerospace Force, with the US reporting 18 military personnel killed and over 750 wounded in the ongoing conflict.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right34d ago

Iran struggles to restrict Hormuz traffic after US strikes hit maritime capabilities

US strikes have degraded Iran's maritime surveillance and mine-laying capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz, hindering its ability to restrict traffic, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Despite Iranian claims of laying new mines and efforts to rebuild radar systems, oil flows through the strait on September 1 reached the highest volume since late 2025, suggesting Iran is struggling to maintain the perception of danger on the southern route.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

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Iranian professors threaten to suspend academic activity as salaries remain unpaid

Iranian university professors have threatened to suspend academic activity starting October 1 if outstanding salary payments and promised raises are not fully implemented by September 22. The Iran Academic Faculty Trade Union blames the Planning and Budget Organization for implementation delays, warning that continued neglect will damage higher education and exacerbate the country's "brain drain." The situation unfolds amidst Iran's broader economic pressures from conflict, sanctions, and internal unrest, which has prompted threats of a forceful crackdown from the judiciary chief.

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The Guardian Middle East

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Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’

Iran's military stated it targeted US satellite systems and aircraft hangars at Kuwait's Ahmad al-Jaber air base and UAE's Al Minhad air base with missiles and drones on Thursday. Kuwait's defense ministry confirmed intercepting attacks, with Bahrain and Jordan also reporting Iranian air interceptions on Wednesday, amid Israeli warnings that sanctions could push Tehran to "desperate steps."

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

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Son of Iran's former vice president received over $2 million in Canadian gov't contracts - report

Mohammad Reza Ghafouri Fard, son of Iran's former vice president, reportedly received over $2 million in Canadian government contracts while allegedly assisting Iran's missile program and evading sanctions. Fard, operating under a pseudonym in Edmonton, is under investigation for suspected ties to the IRGC and admitted to procurement activities benefiting the Iranian military, according to a declassified CSIS report.

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DW News

center34d ago

Iran bets on shadow networks to evade US sanctions

Iran is leveraging established shadow networks and exploring cryptocurrencies to circumvent stringent US sanctions, particularly those targeting oil revenue and financial transactions. Figures like Babak Zanjani, supported by influential patrons within the Islamic Republic, are central to this strategy, drawing on decades of experience in black market oil sales and complex company structures to maintain trade despite international pressure.

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Middle East Eye

center34d ago

Iran confirms missile and drone attacks on US bases in UAE and Kuwait

Iran's army confirmed launching missiles and suicide drones at US military bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait early on September 3, 2026, targeting satellite communications, equipment warehouses, and fighter jet hangars. The Iranian army warned of a "harsh and devastating response" to any further American attacks, vowing to continue operations until victory.

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The Guardian Middle East

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The wars in Ukraine and Iran are becoming dangerously enmeshed | Christopher S Chivvis

An armed drone was discovered near Leipzig-Halle airport on August 4-5, with investigators finding a second drone laden with explosives nearby, prompting CIA Director John Ratcliffe to travel to Moscow to warn against attacks on NATO territory and urge Russia to curb support for Iran. The incident highlights the dangerous enmeshment of the Ukraine and Iran wars, with Ukraine assisting Gulf states against Iranian strikes and Russia providing battlefield intelligence to Iran, potentially encouraging further escalation.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right34d ago

Military, economic pressure on Iran may lead to internal uprising, US officials say

US officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, stated that military and economic pressure on Iran could lead to an internal uprising or regime fall, with President Trump considering declaring the current military campaign over. The administration believes continued economic pressure could force Iran to abandon its nuclear program or risk internal collapse.

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Middle East Eye

center34d ago

Iran urges UN action over deadly US attack on wedding

Iran has accused the United States of committing a war crime by bombing a wedding in Sirik, southern Hormozgan province, killing at least four people including two children and wounding 50. Iranian Ambassador Gholamhossein Darzi urged the UN Security Council to hold the US responsible and end its alleged acts of aggression against Iran, following reports of 18 deaths and 142 wounded in recent US strikes.

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