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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
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What’s behind Iran’s new military appointments and what do they indicate?
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Al Jazeera
center59d ago

What’s behind Iran’s new military appointments and what do they indicate?

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appointed six senior commanders across the General Staff, IRGC, and Basij, including Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi as commander-in-chief of the IRGC. These appointments, which observers say prioritize loyalty and experience from the "two recent imposed wars," consolidate hardline authority and reshape the command structure for a more assertive response to future crises.

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Iran says US went from demanding surrender to seeking talks as oil price rises
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Middle East Eye
center59d ago

Iran says US went from demanding surrender to seeking talks as oil price rises

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran has proved itself “a tough and invincible power” by resisting the US and Israel, as collapsing shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz pushes oil prices higher. “I have heard this many times from foreign ministers and officials from other countries: ‘You Iranians created a miracle; you surprised the whole world,’” Araghchi told a televised news conference covered by the semi-official Tasnim news agency on Tuesday.

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Iran says US went from demanding surrender to seeking talks as oil price rises
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Middle East Eye
center59d ago

Iran says US went from demanding surrender to seeking talks as oil price rises

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the US shifted from demanding unconditional surrender to seeking negotiations, asserting Iran's resilience in a televised conference. Meanwhile, UAE's Anwar Gargash warned against a prolonged "neither war nor peace" state, advocating for a regional settlement based on international law as Strait of Hormuz traffic plummets and oil prices rise.

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Iran, US set new conditions during Hormuz talks: What does this mean?
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Al Jazeera
center59d ago

Iran, US set new conditions during Hormuz talks: What does this mean?

On Monday, US President Donald Trump demanded compensation from Iran for decades of alleged actions, while Iran issued new demands for reparations and stated it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until Washington meets its conditions. The exchange of new demands has stalled negotiations, raising doubts about reopening the crucial waterway and causing oil prices to surge.

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Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region suffers as US-Iran war drags on
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Al Jazeera
center59d ago

Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region suffers as US-Iran war drags on

Iraq's Kurdistan region has suffered over 1,000 missile and drone attacks from Iran or Iran-backed militias since February, according to Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. These attacks have caused significant infrastructure damage, casualties, and a 70 percent decrease in trade, with estimated losses reaching $1.14 billion.

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Trump returns to an old weapon: Behind US's decision to economically choke Iran - analysis
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right59d ago

Trump returns to an old weapon: Behind US's decision to economically choke Iran - analysis

US President Donald Trump has adopted a "wait and see" strategy, prioritizing economic sanctions and a naval blockade over further military strikes against Iran. This approach aims to cripple Iran's economy and force concessions, though experts warn it carries the risk of provoking a military response from Tehran.

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Trump demands compensation from Iran as talks on Strait of Hormuz continue
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Al Jazeera
center59d ago

Trump demands compensation from Iran as talks on Strait of Hormuz continue

US President Donald Trump demanded compensation from Iran for alleged damages over 50 years, including deaths of US forces and Iranian protesters, in response to Tehran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. These demands risk complicating ongoing talks between Iran and Oman aimed at resolving maritime passage issues.

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Trump asks Iran for war reparations in new tit-for-tat demand
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Middle East Eye
center59d ago

Trump asks Iran for war reparations in new tit-for-tat demand

Former US President Donald Trump stated on Monday he would demand reparations from Iran for the deaths of US soldiers in any future peace negotiations. This demand is a reciprocal response to Iran's reported request for compensation related to damages incurred during recent conflicts.

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Evening recap
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Middle East Eye
center58d ago

Evening recap

Evening recap Good evening Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here's an update on the day's key developments: Saudi Arabia opposed Egypt joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed with Turkey and Pakistan last week, despite Ankara's push for Cairo to be included in the pact, Middle East Eye exclusively reported. Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that the US and Iran are close to "some sort of an arrangement".

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Brent oil price passes $90 as Iran-US deal hopes fade
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Middle East Eye
center59d ago

Brent oil price passes $90 as Iran-US deal hopes fade

The price of Brent North Sea crude, the main international oil contract, climbed above $90 on Tuesday as hopes that the US and Iran reach a deal to end the war fade. Brent reached $90.

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Trump asks Iran for war reparations in new tit-for-tat demand
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Middle East Eye
center59d ago

Trump asks Iran for war reparations in new tit-for-tat demand

On Monday, former US President Donald Trump demanded compensation from Iran for US soldiers' deaths, mirroring Iran's earlier request for war reparations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's demand, made via Truth Social, cited attacks facilitated by Iran on US soldiers over two decades, indicating a breakdown in the June ceasefire and a continued tit-for-tat approach between the two nations.

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Trump demands Iran pay compensation for decades of US soldier deaths
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The Guardian Middle East
left59d ago

Trump demands Iran pay compensation for decades of US soldier deaths

Donald Trump demanded Iran pay compensation for the deaths of thousands of US soldiers and Iranian civilians, citing roadside bombs and conflicts led by General Soleimani. These demands, made via Truth Social, are likely to provoke anger in Tehran and complicate ongoing negotiations aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, especially as Israel has rejected Trump's Gaza peace plan.

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Iran demands compensation from Ukraine over deadly Caspian Sea vessel strike - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right59d ago

Iran demands compensation from Ukraine over deadly Caspian Sea vessel strike - report

Iran has demanded compensation from Ukraine over a deadly strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea last month, rejecting Kyiv's explanation that the attack was accidental. Tehran stated it was not convinced by Ukraine's claim of unintentional targeting and expects compensation, with President Zelensky having previously pointed to Iran's military support for Russia.

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Khamenei names new Iran military, IRGC chiefs after commanders killed in Israeli-US strikes
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right59d ago

Khamenei names new Iran military, IRGC chiefs after commanders killed in Israeli-US strikes

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed new chiefs for the military and IRGC, including Ali Abdollahi as chief of staff and Ahmad Vahidi as head of the IRGC, following the deaths of their predecessors in Israeli-US strikes. These appointments, alongside senior political roles for foundational IRGC leaders Mohsen Rezaee and Mohammed Bagher Zolghadr, signal a reshuffling of command structures after recent operational losses.

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UAE's Adnoc announces $8bn gas expansion, as it mulls Hormuz bypass
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Middle East Eye
center59d ago

UAE's Adnoc announces $8bn gas expansion, as it mulls Hormuz bypass

The UAE's Adnoc announced an $8 billion investment to expand its domestic gas business, including new processing and export facilities at Habshan and Ruwais. Separately, Adnoc is considering an LNG export facility outside the Strait of Hormuz to mitigate risks associated with transit through the critical waterway.

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Trump says Iran must pay compensation for those it has killed and wounded
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Middle East Eye
center59d ago

Trump says Iran must pay compensation for those it has killed and wounded

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he will demand that Iran pay compensation for "all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded", in response to Iran seeking compensation for the damages it has incurred from US and Israeli attacks. Trump's social media post came after Iran said over the weekend it was nearing a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz, but repeated that the US must meet conditions including compensation and an end t

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Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role
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Al Jazeera
center59d ago

Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role

Iran's Supreme Leader office appointed former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and Khamenei's representative on Sunday, alongside other key military appointments. These appointments signal a consolidation of hardline military and security leadership, suggesting no softening in Iran's stance towards the United States and its regional adversaries.

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Iran supreme leader names IRGC General Abdollahi military chief
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Middle East Eye
center60d ago

Iran supreme leader names IRGC General Abdollahi military chief

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei named Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps General Ali Abdollahi head of the country's armed forces on Monday, while also confirming a new commander of the Guard, putting his imprimatur on the country's military. Abdollahi had previously led the Khatam al-Anbiya, Iran's inter-branch central military command tasked with coordinating operations.

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The Caspian gamble: Iran-Ukraine tensions widen the 'geography of instability'
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Middle East Eye
center60d ago

The Caspian gamble: Iran-Ukraine tensions widen the 'geography of instability'

Nima Moradi was a 23-year-old sailor on his maiden voyage aboard Anna, a commercial ship in the Caspian Sea, carrying iron from Russia to Iran. He was from the port city of Bandar Anzali in northern Iran and had dreamed of becoming a mariner since he was a child.

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Iran says it is not concerned by new 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement'
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Middle East Eye
center60d ago

Iran says it is not concerned by new 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement'

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated on Monday that Tehran is unconcerned by a new mutual security agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey in Mecca, viewing it as a regional shift towards self-reliance rather than a threat. While analysts suggest the pact targets Tehran, Iran's spokesperson indicated that any comprehensive regional security plan identifying the true threats would be welcomed.

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