A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed on Saturday that the US naval blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect. The allegation came a day after President Donald Trump said the blockade would be lifted as part of efforts to advance negotiations with Tehran. The dispute highlights continuing tensions despite ongoing diplomatic […]
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IRGC says US drone violated airspace
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed on Tuesday it shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone in the Gulf region. The IRGC said the aircraft violated Iranian airspace before Iranian forces targeted it. The incident heightened tensions amid a fragile ceasefire between Tehran and Washington. According to Iranian state media, the IRGC detected hostile aircraft […]
Power shift in Tehran: Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly chosen
Israeli media outlets have reported that Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Ali Khamenei, has been selected as Iran’s new Supreme Leader. According to these reports, a committee responsible for choosing the country’s top authority approved his name and may announce the decision within hours. However, Iranian officials have not yet issued formal confirmation of […]
Uncertainty grows over Iran’s next supreme leader
Israeli media outlets have reported that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, has been selected as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, signaling a potential shift in the country’s highest office. According to these reports, a special committee tasked with choosing the next leader has approved his name, and an official announcement could follow within hours. However, […]