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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
Axis of Resistance—Iran-backed network of allied groups including Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iraqi militias
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After months out of public view, Iran releases undated video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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After months out of public view, Iran releases undated video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency released an undated, brief video appearing to show Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei speaking with a group of men, the first public footage of him in months. The release follows conflicting accounts from President Pezeshkian regarding his access to Khamenei and aims to counter speculation about the leader's health following the assassination of his father.

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Khamenei appoints IRGC founding leaders Rezaee, Zolghadr to senior political positions
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right60d ago

Khamenei appoints IRGC founding leaders Rezaee, Zolghadr to senior political positions

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed two founding IRGC leaders to senior political roles on Sunday. Mohsen Rezaee, former IRGC commander, was named Khamenei's representative on the Supreme National Security Council, while Mohammed Bagher Zolghadr, a former IRGC deputy chief, was appointed as Khamenei's political advisor.

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Iran appoints former IRGC chief to top security post
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Middle East Eye
center61d ago

Iran appoints former IRGC chief to top security post

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has named former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Mohsen Rezaee as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. Rezaee will also serve as Khamenei’s representative on the council, placing him at the centre of Iran’s security and defence decision-making.

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Trump could declare victory if Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz: Report
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Middle East Eye
center61d ago

Trump could declare victory if Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz: Report

US President Donald Trump is prepared to declare victory in the war with Iran if Tehran restores shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Wall Street Journal. US officials told the newspaper that Trump has privately indicated he could abandon efforts to secure a nuclear agreement with Iran in return for reopening the strategic waterway.

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Iran to release footage of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in the future - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right61d ago

Iran to release footage of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in the future - report

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in late July to discuss military and economic affairs, according to state media. The Basij paramilitary group deputy stated that future footage of Khamenei will be released to counter speculation about his health and public visibility.

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India to Israel and back: How a fake IRGC quote on nuclear weapons reached Netanyahu’s speech
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Middle East Eye
center61d ago

India to Israel and back: How a fake IRGC quote on nuclear weapons reached Netanyahu’s speech

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeated an alleged quote attributed to IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi regarding Iran's nuclear weapons development, which was later traced to an Indian pro-Israel social media account. The alleged statement, lacking a primary source, circulated widely through Israeli and US media before being clarified as out of context and amplified.

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Iran-aligned Houthis claim they attacked oil refinery in Saudi Arabia
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The Guardian Middle East
left61d ago

Iran-aligned Houthis claim they attacked oil refinery in Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Jazan oil refinery early Sunday, which caused a fire that was later extinguished with no reported injuries. The attack occurred amid heightened regional tensions, with Iran demanding the US meet several conditions before reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran says Oman deal is in 'final stages,' but US must act first to open Strait of Hormuz
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right61d ago

Iran says Oman deal is in 'final stages,' but US must act first to open Strait of Hormuz

Iran stated on Sunday that a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, but reiterated that the strait would only reopen once the United States meets other conditions, including compensation and an end to sanctions. A US official indicated an agreement was close and could soon reopen the waterway, which Iran blocked in response to US and Israeli actions.

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Pezeshkian recently met Supreme Leader Khamenei, state media reports
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Middle East Eye
center61d ago

Pezeshkian recently met Supreme Leader Khamenei, state media reports

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei around the start of the president's third year in office in late July, state media said on Sunday. On 21 July, the president said interactions with the supreme leader were "increasing day by day", though in early August he said communicating with Khamenei was "very difficult".

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Iran unlikely to ever willingly surrender control over Strait of Hormuz, INSS expert claims
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right61d ago

Iran unlikely to ever willingly surrender control over Strait of Hormuz, INSS expert claims

Dr. Raz Zimmt of the Institute for National Security Studies stated on Sunday that Iran is unlikely to relinquish control over the Strait of Hormuz, viewing it as a strategic asset that could potentially generate revenue. Zimmt also noted that Iran is leveraging perceived US reluctance to re-engage militarily, using Omani-mediated talks to demand further concessions for reopening the strait.

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IRGC commander demands US 'correct its behavior' before Strait of Hormuz can be reopened
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right61d ago

IRGC commander demands US 'correct its behavior' before Strait of Hormuz can be reopened

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the United States corrects its behavior by meeting six conditions, including ending aggression and lifting sanctions. The IRGC reiterated on Saturday that this stance is independent of ongoing Iran-Oman negotiations regarding a new shipping route, emphasizing that the reopening is contingent on US acceptance of Tehran's demands.

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Why is Pezeshkian urging an end to Iran’s ‘no war, no peace’ status?
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Al Jazeera
center61d ago

Why is Pezeshkian urging an end to Iran’s ‘no war, no peace’ status?

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Saturday for an end to the state of "neither war nor peace" with the United States, stating that Iran is in a position of strength and it is the right time for an agreement. These remarks come as Iran and Oman pursue an arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran's Supreme National Security Council has announced new conditions for its reopening.

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‘Like being in prison’: the ship crews stuck in Gulf since February
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The Guardian Middle East
left61d ago

‘Like being in prison’: the ship crews stuck in Gulf since February

The Greek-owned Minoan Pioneer bulk carrier was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, causing a blackout and fire, with one engineer missing and unconfirmed reports linking prior attacks in the area to Iran. Thousands of seafarers remain trapped in the Gulf due to ongoing geopolitical tensions, with the situation described as being like "prison" due to the prolonged uncertainty and risk of conflict.

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Saudi Arabia, Yemen condemn attack on UAE oil tanker
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Middle East Eye
center61d ago

Saudi Arabia, Yemen condemn attack on UAE oil tanker

Saudi Arabia has condemned the attack on an oil tanker operated by the UAE’s ADNOC while transiting the Strait of Hormuz as “an assault on global energy security”. The UAE had blamed Iran for the attack, condemned also by Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar and Syria.

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Vance says talks 'make progress' but Iran must make long-term changes
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Middle East Eye
center61d ago

Vance says talks 'make progress' but Iran must make long-term changes

US vice president JD Vance has said the US has made progress in negotiations with Iran, but Washington remains focused on determining whether Tehran “is willing to make longer-term changes that could lead to an improved relationship with Washington”. “The question is whether they're able, their system is able to give the things that are necessary for us to be happy, for us to feel like we've gotten what we need out of this particular engagement.

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Morning recap
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Middle East Eye
center61d ago

Morning recap

Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Iran has asked the US to “correct its behaviour” and set six conditions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including permanently halting military action against Iran and its regional allies. US vice president JD Vance said the US has made progress in negotiations with Iran, but Washington remains focused on determining whether Tehran “is willing to make longer-term changes that could lead to an improved relationship with Washington”.

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Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal still out of reach
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The Guardian Middle East
left61d ago

Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal still out of reach

Iran issued new demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including US compensation and sanctions removal, while the UAE reported one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile. Negotiations for passage through the strategic waterway remain stalled, with the US opposing Iranian tolls and Iran blaming US actions for the current impasse.

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Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz
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Middle East Eye
center61d ago

Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has outlined Tehran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement carried by Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, Zolghadr said Washington must “correct its behaviour” by: Ending threats against Iran and its “sacred values” Permanently halting military action against Iran and its regional allies Withdrawing US naval and air forces involved in the blockade of Iran Compensating Iran for damage inflicted du

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Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait
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BBC US & Canada
center62d ago

Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait

Oman reported positive talks with Iran regarding securing the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran's Foreign Minister stated a deal would not immediately reopen the vital waterway. Separately, the UAE claimed Iran attacked an Adnoc tanker, while the UKMTO reported a vessel struck by an unknown projectile off Oman, with no casualties in either incident.

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US Vice President confirms direct US-Iran talks over Strait of Hormuz
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Middle East Eye
center62d ago

US Vice President confirms direct US-Iran talks over Strait of Hormuz

US Vice President JD Vance has confirmed that Washington is holding direct talks with Tehran as the Trump administration seeks to “maximize” oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to Fox News, Vance said US officials were assessing whether Iran would make long-term changes that could improve relations, while Washington continued “applying the pressure that we can apply.

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