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'Inappropriate to say': Trump may still be considering CIA-led uprising in Iran
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Middle East Eye
center35d ago

'Inappropriate to say': Trump may still be considering CIA-led uprising in Iran

President Trump stated it would be "inappropriate to say" if he would authorize the CIA to arm Iranians for an uprising, following his query on TruthSocial about when the people would rise up. This comes after US strikes on Iran's southern coast killed 18 people, with Trump referencing an unclear figure of nearly 65,000 protesters killed.

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Iran Red Crescent urges ICC probe into deadly US strike on wedding party
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Al Jazeera
center35d ago

Iran Red Crescent urges ICC probe into deadly US strike on wedding party

The Iranian Red Crescent Society has asked the International Criminal Court to investigate a US missile attack on a wedding party in Kuhestak on Tuesday, which killed at least four civilians, including two children, and wounded 67. The strike occurred during a wave of US attacks on Iranian coastal areas, with Iran's UN envoy calling for the Security Council to condemn the incident as a war crime.

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Iran targets US military bases in Kuwait with missile, drone strikes as conflict continues - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right35d ago

Iran targets US military bases in Kuwait with missile, drone strikes as conflict continues - report

Kuwaiti air defenses confronted Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting US military bases on Thursday morning, according to the Kuwait Armed Forces. Iranian state media claimed a US base was struck, though neither the US nor Kuwait have confirmed these reports, while an Iranian spokesperson issued threats against Bahrain and Kuwait.

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Iran dismisses US claims of control over Hormuz Strait, says it laid more naval mines
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Middle East Eye
center35d ago

Iran dismisses US claims of control over Hormuz Strait, says it laid more naval mines

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari stated that more naval mines were laid south of the Strait of Hormuz during an overnight operation. Zolfaghari dismissed US claims of control over the waterway, mocking earlier US-released images that he claimed were photoshopped.

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Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis
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Al Jazeera
center35d ago

Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis

Asian economies are accelerating efforts to build domestic oil and gas storage capacity following disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic shift aims to reduce exposure to Middle Eastern geopolitical risks and ensure energy security, with countries like Japan, India, Thailand, and the Philippines pursuing new infrastructure and reserve policies.

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UN chief urges US, Iran to 'return urgently to diplomacy' after renewed attacks
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Middle East Eye
center35d ago

UN chief urges US, Iran to 'return urgently to diplomacy' after renewed attacks

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed grave concern over renewed US-Iran strikes and condemned all attacks against civilians, including a reported strike on a wedding ceremony in Iran. Guterres urged Washington and Tehran to urgently return to diplomacy to achieve a comprehensive and durable settlement through dialogue and negotiations.

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Bessent: Iran in 'death throes,' US allies will support efforts to economically 'asphyxiate' IRGC
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right35d ago

Bessent: Iran in 'death throes,' US allies will support efforts to economically 'asphyxiate' IRGC

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Tuesday that US allies will support efforts to "economically asphyxiate" Iran, stating the country is in "economic death throes." Bessent indicated that Operation Economic Outcast has received significant support, including productive discussions with Chinese officials regarding preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and ensuring free trade in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump threatens more strikes as death toll in Iran rises to 18
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Al Jazeera
center35d ago

Trump threatens more strikes as death toll in Iran rises to 18

United States President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran, stating Washington could hit the country "anytime we want," as US strikes on cities near the Strait of Hormuz, including a wedding party in Kuhestak, raised the death toll to 18. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman described the Kuhestak attack as a "war crime" and stated that the US military actions have resulted in civilian casualties.

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Watch: JD Vance 'extremely sceptical' over alleged strike on Iranian wedding
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BBC US & Canada
center34d ago

Watch: JD Vance 'extremely sceptical' over alleged strike on Iranian wedding

US Vice President JD Vance stated he is 'extremely sceptical' regarding Iran's accusation that the United States committed a war crime by striking a wedding celebration, which Iranian officials claim killed four people, including two children. Vance confirmed the US is investigating the incident, indicating a lack of immediate confirmation of the alleged strike.

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Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support
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BBC Latin America
center34d ago

Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support

Donald Trump hinted the US would not support the UK in a future Falkland Islands conflict with Argentina, citing Britain's lack of support during US tensions with Iran. In a GB News interview, Trump stated the UK "wasn't there to help me" regarding Iran, despite later claiming no support was needed. This statement follows previous remarks suggesting a review of the US neutral stance on the islands' sovereignty if UK defense spending did not increase.

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Iran warns US of retaliation if Israel storms southern Lebanon ridge
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Middle East Eye
center34d ago

Iran warns US of retaliation if Israel storms southern Lebanon ridge

Iran has warned the United States via Oman that it will retaliate if Israel launches a full-scale offensive on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, where IRGC members are reportedly sheltering with Hezbollah fighters. The White House has rejected this account, while Israel has designated the ridge a primary operational focus and Hezbollah stated it controls the hill and will confront any advance.

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‘I would rather die than return to France’: the brutal reality of the UK’s one in, one out scheme
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The Guardian Europe
left35d ago

‘I would rather die than return to France’: the brutal reality of the UK’s one in, one out scheme

Aso and Baran fled Iran, crossed the Channel together and were both returned to France. After risking their lives to reach Britain again, the friends found themselves facing very different fatesAt the end of last year, two men fled Iran.

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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center35d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: The spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said that it laid more naval mines in the southern Strait of Hormuz, dismissing US claims of control over the strategic passage. "The only thing CENTCOM could do in response was rename the Strait using Photoshop.

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'Inappropriate to say': Trump may still be considering CIA-led uprising in Iran
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Middle East Eye
center35d ago

'Inappropriate to say': Trump may still be considering CIA-led uprising in Iran

President Trump stated it would be "inappropriate to say" if he would authorize the CIA to arm Iranians for an uprising, following his question on TruthSocial about when the people would rise up. This statement comes after U.S. strikes on Iran's southern coast killed 18 people, with Trump citing an unverified figure of nearly 65,000 protesters killed.

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'Inappropriate to say': Trump may still be considering CIA-led uprising in Iran
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Middle East Eye
center35d ago

'Inappropriate to say': Trump may still be considering CIA-led uprising in Iran

US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that it would be "inappropriate to say" if he would authorize the CIA to arm Iranians for an uprising, following his public questioning of when the Iranian people would rise up. This statement comes after US strikes on Iran's coast and ongoing regional exchanges, with Trump asserting the Iranian regime is weakening.

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What we know about reported strike on Iran wedding celebrations
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BBC Middle East
center35d ago

What we know about reported strike on Iran wedding celebrations

The Iranian Red Crescent reported that a US missile strike on a building in southern Iran killed four people, including a child, during wedding celebrations. The US military stated it was aware of the reports and that its strikes targeted Iranian assets in response to recent attacks on US forces and commercial shipping.

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Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war
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Al Jazeera
center35d ago

Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz "Trump Strait" on Wednesday, asserting Washington's control despite ongoing Iranian attacks on shipping. This statement follows recent U.S. strikes in Iran and Iranian retaliatory missile launches against U.S. bases, which have driven up oil prices and prolonged the conflict.

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Saudi Arabia condemns deadly Iranian attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
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Al Jazeera
center35d ago

Saudi Arabia condemns deadly Iranian attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry stated that Iran attacked the Sidr oil tanker, owned by national carrier Bahri, in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, killing two Filipino crew members. Regional neighbours Kuwait and Qatar also condemned the attack, which they stated violated international law and freedom of maritime navigation.

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UN chief Guterres slammed for ignoring Iranian regime executions in talk with President Pezeshkian
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right35d ago

UN chief Guterres slammed for ignoring Iranian regime executions in talk with President Pezeshkian

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where Pezeshkian discussed US actions and regional conflicts, while the UN's official readout omitted any mention of Iran's internal crackdown on protesters. Human rights groups criticized Guterres for not publicly addressing the executions and killings of demonstrators during the meeting.

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Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says
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BBC Middle East
center35d ago

Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says

Saudi Arabia condemned an Iranian attack on the Saudi-owned supertanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, which killed two Filipino sailors. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions following US air strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks on US bases, with Iran claiming two tankers caught fire after hitting mines while using an unauthorized route.

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