Iran’s military has issued a strong warning to the United States (US) and Israel, stating that any act of aggression against the Islamic Republic would trigger an immediate and “harsher response” targeting pre-determined locations. Read More: ‘Israel never talked me into the war with Iran,’ Trump says The statement was released by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, […]
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Ebrahim Azizi calls for new maritime rules in Hormuz
Ebrahim Azizi has called for the implementation of a new maritime system in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a potential shift in how one of the world’s most critical energy routes is managed. Read More: Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping Speaking in Tehran, Azizi, who heads Iran’s national security committee, said the time had come to […]
Crypto flows surge in Iran amid conflict and sanctions
LONDON: Iran has seen a sharp rise in crypto currency activity since the start of the Middle East conflict, with experts pointing to both state-linked usage and civilian demand driven by economic pressures. Read More: Pakistan leans on US and Iran ties to emerge as potential peacebroker According to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, more than $10 million […]
US offers $10 million reward for information on Iran’s leader
WASHINGTON — The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and several other senior Iranian officials, accusing them of directing activities linked to global terrorism. Read More: Trump says Iran’s new supreme leader likely alive but damaged The announcement was made by the United States Department […]
Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s new supreme leader
Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new supreme leader, according to Iranian media reports. The decision was announced more than a week after Ali Khamenei was killed in an air strike during a period of heightened tensions and conflict […]
Iran condemns EU designation of Revolutionary Guards as terrorist group
PARIS: Iran on Thursday strongly criticized the European Union’s decision to designate its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, calling the move “irresponsible and spite-driven” and warning it could have “destructive consequences.” Read More: Iran Revolutionary Guards say intelligence chief replaced The 27-nation bloc announced the designation in response to the deadly […]
Trump weighs strikes to boost Iran protests
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering targeted strikes against Iran to encourage domestic protests, multiple sources said. The plan could include hitting security forces and leaders to create conditions for leadership change. Trump has not made a final decision, officials added. One option under discussion involves a larger strike on Iran’s ballistic missiles or […]
Canada to ban leaders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards from entry
Canada to ban leaders of Iran’s Islamic Guards from entry. Canada on Friday said it would ban the top leadership of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from entering the country and promised more targeted sanctions over the treatment of women in Iran and the downing of a civilian airliner in 2020. Iran has faced […]
US names Iran’s Revolutionary Guards a ‘terrorist organisation’
US President Donald Trump on Monday designated Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a ‘foreign terrorist organisation’, an unprecedented step that raises tension in the Middle East. Iran has warned it will take reciprocal action against Washington for its move against the Guards, the country’s most powerful security organisation. It is the first time the […]
US to designate elite Iranian force as terrorist organization
The United States is expected to designate Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards Corps a foreign terrorist organization, three US officials told Reuters, marking the first time Washington has formally labeled another country’s military a terrorist group. The decision, which critics warn could open US military and intelligence officials to similar actions by unfriendly governments abroad, is […]