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Intertanko says normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz cannot resume until roughly 80 mines are cleared, meaning the main route remains closed and dangerous; analysts warn reopening could extend into year’s end with ongoing disruption and rising freight costs, even if ceasefires hold, while tolling debates and US comments add further uncertainty.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly submitted his resignation to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, arguing that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has effectively taken over large parts of the government and sidelined the president and other officials; the decision, tied to disagreements over war management and the economy, was relayed by Iran International, with U.S. sources noting Khamenei’s hidden location.
Anonymous leaks attacking Mossad chief David Barnea over Iran regime-change ambitions may miss his nuanced, risk-aware approach; The Jerusalem Post notes he often presents predictions with qualifications and acts under Netanyahu’s direction, stressing that military action can at best create conditions for change rather than guarantee rapid regime collapse. The article finds no evidence that Mossad diverges from the IDF, highlights Barnea’s long-term, 'death by a thousand cuts' strategy with Bennett, and warns against oversimplifying the regime-change narrative amid ongoing US-Israeli debates and Iran protests.
Military experts say the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit has a unique MAGTF-based capability for large-scale ship-to-shore amphibious operations, making it a key asset in a potential Iran conflict. The MEU deployment—about 2,200 Marines on three Navy ships—signals readiness to provide air, land, and sea support without implying an immediate ground invasion. Analysts note it could help secure vital terrain or protect maritime routes like the Strait of Hormuz, while cautioning that achieving regime change from air and sea power alone is unlikely and the mission’s precise goals remain unclear.
An explosion near Tehran’s Quds Day march was reported by Iranian state media, with the cause unknown. Photos showed President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi among attendees, along with other senior figures; Ali Larijani blamed Israel, promising resilience as the incident develops.
WSJ reports Iran’s underground “missile cities” have become a liability in the Israel-US war, with drone surveillance and weakened air defenses enabling strikes that have reduced Iran’s launches by about 86% in four days; many launchers are now decentralized and harder to count, while the US CENTCOM hunts the remaining capabilities, raising questions about inventory, miscalculation risks, and the potential for broader conflict.