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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 says US strike killed four at wedding in 'war crime' as US denies targeting civilians

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Iran says US strike killed four at wedding in 'war crime' as US denies targeting civilians

US forces resumed strikes against Iran on Tuesday, targeting IRGC sites near Sirik, Chabahar, and Konarak, which Iran claimed killed four people at a wedding and wounded 50. The IRGC stated it launched retaliatory ballistic missile attacks on a US Marine base in Jordan's Aqaba in response to the Sirik strike.

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Iran accuses US of ‘war crime’ after missile blast kills four people at wedding

Iran accused the US of a war crime after a missile strike on a wedding in Kuhestak, Hormozgan province, late Tuesday killed at least four people, including two children, and injured 68. The incident, which Iran claims involved a US missile, occurred amid a fresh exchange of strikes between Iran and the US, raising fears of renewed hostilities.

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Iran retaliates after US missile strike reportedly hits wedding – video

US Central Command released footage of missile and drone strikes targeting Iranian military sites, which reportedly caused shrapnel damage to a home in Sirik, southern Iran, during a wedding celebration, resulting in four fatalities according to Iranian state media. Iran subsequently retaliated by firing missiles towards Jordan, as shown in videos shared by Iranian media.

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center35d ago

What is Iran’s Castle Breaker missile, used against US bases?

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly used its medium-range Kheibar Shekan (Castle Breaker) ballistic missile, with a range of approximately 1,450km, in retaliatory strikes against US military targets in Jordan and the UAE this week. This deployment demonstrates Iran's stated intent to showcase its missile arsenal following recent US and Israeli strikes.

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Al Jazeera

center36d ago

Iran, US exchange new attacks: Who was hit in latest strikes?

Iran stated the US bombed a wedding near the Strait of Hormuz, killing at least four, while US Central Command reported striking dozens of Iranian military targets along the southern coast. In retaliation, Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at US facilities in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq's Erbil, with Kuwait and Jordan reporting interceptions.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right36d ago

Russia secretly aiding Iran in development of supersonic cruise missile technology - report

Russia has been secretly assisting Iran in developing supersonic cruise missile technology since 2023, with Russian engineers from NPO Mashinostroyenia and officials from Rosoboronexport reportedly traveling to Iran multiple times. This collaboration, aimed at producing missiles for anti-ship and land attacks, underscores deepening military ties between Moscow and Tehran amidst ongoing Western sanctions.

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The world banned landmines and cluster munitions. Can it stop killer AI before it is too late?

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Middle East Eye

center36d ago

The world banned landmines and cluster munitions. Can it stop killer AI before it is too late?

The Stop Killer Robots coalition is campaigning for a ban on autonomous weapons systems, citing their deployment by Israel and the US in the conflict with Iran, with over 1,000 strikes in the first 24 hours of the US-Israeli war suggesting automated targeting. Executive director Nicole van Rooijen stated these systems remove human control, leading to devastating civilian casualties like the February 28th strike on a school in Minab, Iran, which killed 120 children.

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Kuwait says fire 'under control' after Iranian attacks, as IRGC claims strikes on US facilities

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have attacked Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, alleging it killed enemy elements and destroyed US drones. Kuwait's fire department reported that a hostile drone caused a fire in a residential complex, which has since been brought under control with no casualties.

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Al Jazeera

center36d ago

‘We had an ordinary life’: Iran fisherwoman navigates uncertainty of war

An Iranian fisherwoman explains how her idyllic seaside life was shattered when the US and Israel began their bombing.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right36d ago

US launches new 'tanker for tanker' policy, strikes Iranian ships in Strait of Hormuz - report

On Tuesday, the US military struck two IRGC tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as part of a new "tanker for tanker" policy aimed at deterring Iranian attacks. These strikes, reportedly targeting Iranian air defense sites, radar, and missile capabilities, degraded Tehran's ability to threaten commercial shipping and US assets in the region.

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USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea

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USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived off the Thai port of Laem Chabang on Wednesday, with its 5,000-strong crew disembarking after over 270 days at sea. The vessel's deployment followed US-Israeli attacks on Iran and reports of deteriorating conditions on board, prompting heightened security in the resort city of Pattaya.

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center36d ago

Peru severs diplomatic ties with Iran

Peru announced on Tuesday it has severed diplomatic ties with Iran, citing concerns over democratic values, repression of peaceful demonstrations, and the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East. The Peruvian foreign ministry stated the decision stems from a commitment to peace and warned of potential repercussions for global energy prices and supply chains due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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center36d ago

Iran says US bombed a wedding party in Sirik, killing five people

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that the United States bombed a house during a wedding in Kuhestak early Wednesday, killing at least five people, including a child, and wounding 63 others. This accusation follows US military strikes on Iranian military targets amid ongoing tensions and exchanges of fire.

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center36d ago

US strike on wedding ceremony in Iran's Sirik kills at least four people

A US strike on a residential area near Sirik, Iran, on Tuesday killed at least four people, including a child, and wounded over 50 during a wedding ceremony, according to Iran's Fars news agency citing the Red Crescent Society. Rescue efforts are ongoing in the area following the attack.

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US and Iran exchange more airstrikes, fuelling fears of wider return to hostilities

The US launched new airstrikes targeting IRGC sites in response to attempted attacks on shipping and service members, prompting Iranian counter-strikes on US interests in Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The IRGC claimed to have intercepted missiles in Jordan, while the US stated it never targets civilians, contrasting with Iranian claims of civilian casualties from US strikes.

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Al Jazeera

center36d ago

Iran war live: Tehran claims attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have launched ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan and Iraq, and alleged attacks on US bases in Bahrain, in response to prior US strikes. Supreme Leader Mojatba Khamenei stated Iran's armed forces have "unforgettable lessons" for Washington following the renewed exchanges.

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Andy Burnham targets migrant crisis ahead of Macron’s visit to No 10

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Andy Burnham targets migrant crisis ahead of Macron’s visit to No 10

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet French President Emmanuel Macron at Downing Street on Thursday to discuss curbing irregular migration and other foreign policy objectives. The leaders are expected to announce increased resources for French police to intercept small boats departing from the French coast, aiming to reduce crossings into the UK.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

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Car hits pro-government gathering in Mashhad, Iran, killing at least four, injuring at least 10

A car traveling at high speed struck a pro-government gathering in Mashhad, Iran, overnight, killing four people and injuring at least 10. Authorities arrested the driver, identified as a 35-year-old man with medical restrictions, and stated the incident was neither intentional nor security-related.

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The Guardian Europe

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Global bond sell-off intensifies as US-Iran tensions stoke inflation fears

Global government bond sell-offs intensified on Wednesday, with 10-year UK gilt yields reaching nearly 5.3% amid fears of rising inflation and deficits, exacerbated by renewed US-Iran exchanges that pushed oil prices higher. This market pressure challenges UK Chancellor John Healey's upcoming budget, potentially reducing his fiscal headroom and forcing difficult decisions on tax, spending, or defense funding.

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Middle East Eye

center36d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning, Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: The US military announced on Tuesday that it has completed fresh attacks on Iran, with local reports indicating that civilians attending a wedding were amongst the latest victims. In response, Tehran carried out strikes across the region on US facilities and its troops, including in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq's northern Kurdish province of Erbil.

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