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politics13 hours ago•195 min saved

Israeli intel flags Iranian hardliners' talk of targeting Trump

Israel reportedly shared with the U.S. intelligence community that elements of Iran's hardline leadership have expressed a desire to target President Donald Trump, with IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi named among those pushing such plans. U.S. officials say there is no new, specific assassination plot against Trump—only persistent chatter—while acknowledging some skepticism about the Israeli assessment as Washington weighs Iran policy amid ongoing regional tensions.

via CNN|

#intelligence #iran #irgc

world2 days ago•10 min saved

Trump Declares Iran Deal Dead Amid Tehran’s Power Struggle

Trump, at a NATO summit, says the Iran nuclear deal is over and hints at future strikes, while analysts warn that Tehran’s internal power split—between IRGC commanders and civilian officials—complicates who can commit to any agreement and raises the stakes around the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations stall and escalation continues.

via Fox News|

#iran #iran-nuclear-deal #irgc

world3 days ago•4 min saved

US-Iran clash escalates after Hormuz attacks and retaliatory strikes

Following Iran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the US launched precision strikes on Iran, claiming to hit more than 80 targets; Iran’s IRGC retaliated by saying it struck 85 US sites in Bahrain and Kuwait and shot down a US MQ-9 drone, with explosions reported around Sirik and Qeshm. The flare-up threatens a fragile ceasefire framework and ongoing talks, as NATO urged a forceful response and the US reinstated oil sanctions on Iran, signaling renewed economic pressure despite the MoU that extended the ceasefire and opened talks to end the conflict.

via Al Jazeera|

#centcom #irgc #oil-sanctions

world6 days ago•5 min saved

Iran’s Khamenei funeral signals continuity for the regime and vows of vengeance

Thousands gathered in Tehran as large-scale commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began, with authorities promoting a message of continuity for the Islamic Republic and vengeance for his killing; red flags and chants framed the mood as the coffin was displayed under heavy security. Mojtaba Khamenei will not attend due to security concerns, and Iran plans a nationwide shutdown with up to 10 million participants, including a funeral procession through Tehran, Qom, Najaf and Karbala toward Mashhad. Dozens of countries attended and IRGC-backed groups were present, reinforcing the regime’s messaging.

via Al Jazeera|

#funeral #iran #irgc

world7 days ago•6 min saved

Iran readies a sprawling funeral spectacle to signal regime resilience

Iran is planning a multi-day, state-led funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with viewings in Tehran and Qom and a burial in Mashhad, possibly drawing up to 20 million mourners to project the regime’s strength after his death four months ago amid ongoing U.S.–Iran tensions and a fragile peace deal. Khamenei’s son Mojtaba is not expected to attend, and analysts say the ceremony is meant to reinforce loyalty to the Islamic Republic while signaling military-political resolve, though the post-funeral period may bring political uncertainty.

via NBC News|

#funeral #iran #irgc

world8 days ago•11 min saved

Ambush near Piranshahr signals rising Kurdish tensions on Iran's border

Six PDKI Peshmerga were killed in an IRGC ambush near Piranshahr in Iranian Kurdistan, with Iran’s IRGC saying five PDKI fighters were killed; the clashes come amid days of border violence and Kurdish opposition pressure, with officials describing it as not a full uprising but not routine border violence, highlighting regional tensions and potential implications for U.S.–Iran diplomacy.

via Fox News|

#iran #irgc #kurdish

world8 days ago•12 min saved

Calm at Hormuz as ceasefire holds and seized ships linger

BBC reports from Bandar Abbas show the Strait of Hormuz partially reopening under a US-Iran ceasefire, with two container ships seized by Iran’s IRGC still detained and dozens of vessels waiting for clearance, while life returns to the markets and fishermen resume work—highlighting how the war reshapes global oil routes and daily livelihoods even as the ceasefire mostly holds.

via BBC|

#bandar-abbas #ceasefire #iran

world10 days ago•10 min saved

Kurdish Front Tests Tehran as US-Iran Talks Move Forward

Kurdish-led attacks across western Iran raise the possibility of a renewed insurgency as fragile US–Iran diplomacy continues; Kurdish opposition groups warn any deal with Tehran could strengthen the regime, while Iran blames separatists for violence that has killed security forces and heightened border-area tensions.

via Fox News|

#iran #irgc #kurdish-opposition

world10 days ago•6 min saved

Mullin celebrates Iran’s World Cup exit with a ‘happy dance’ over security measures

US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he “danced a happy dance” after Iran was eliminated from the World Cup, praising the administration’s visa restrictions and security efforts that he says kept IRGC-linked individuals from entering the United States and involved arrangements like a Mexico-based base camp and biometrics processing in Tijuana to minimize risk.

via Politico|

#homeland-security #iran #irgc

world10 days ago•3 min saved

DHS chief revels in Iran’s World Cup exit amid visa row

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran's elimination from the World Cup, joking about visas and a happy dance as Tehran faced travel restrictions; Iran criticized the handling as unfair, noting late arrivals and denied visas for delegation members, while U.S. officials defended the restrictions as tied to the IRGC and said teams could have traveled differently.

via USA Today|

#dhs #iran #irgc

world11 days ago•6 min saved

US Official Celebrates Iran Exit From World Cup, Prompting Diplomatic Pushback

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran's elimination from the World Cup, saying he was glad they were leaving the U.S. and even danced, a claim tied to visa actions and security screening that drew sharp rebuttals from Iran's football federation amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions during the tournament.

via The New York Times|

#iran #irgc #mullin

politics-and-policy12 days ago•3 min saved

Ceasefire at Risk as US-Iran Clashes Escalate

Renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities threaten a fragile ceasefire as weekend strikes, unresolved Strait of Hormuz coordination, and a stalled military hotline cast doubt on upcoming talks in Switzerland; with Trump warning of possible full-scale action and Iran launching attacks on ships and bases, the peace process faces renewed derailment.

via Axios|

#ceasefire #centcom #irgc

world12 days ago•5 min saved

Iran’s IRGC escalates as Hormuz leverage and Lebanon deal run risk to the Iran-US MoU

Iran’s IRGC released video of missile strikes as a second day of US-led attacks continues and a US-backed framework allowing Israeli forces in southern Lebanon sparks renewed tension, jeopardizing the Iran-US MoU. Iran says it will command Hormuz traffic for 30 days, Hezbollah rejects the Lebanon accord, and analysts warn the MoU could fall apart amid regional brinkmanship and market volatility driven by the Strait’s disruption.

via Al Jazeera|

#hezbollah #hormuz-strait #iran-us-mou

world13 days ago•3 min saved

IRGC Rejects US Hotline as Hormuz Tensions Persist

IRGC spokesman denies any direct US-Iran hotline for the Strait of Hormuz, calling US claims false while debates over communication channels to reduce tensions continue; amid renewed clashes and ship incidents, Iran pushes a near-coast transit route and UKMTO raises threat levels as both sides spar over how to manage maritime traffic and potential agreements.

via Al Jazeera|

#diplomacy #iran #irgc

middle-east14 days ago•5 min saved

Iran condemns U.S. strikes as MoU breach on day 120 of Iran-US clashes

On day 120 of the Iran–US conflict, Tehran condemned U.S. strikes as a blatant violation of the UN Charter and the Memorandum of Understanding, while the IRGC said it retaliated by targeting U.S. deployment sites; the U.S. CENTCOM said it struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites, with no confirmed U.S. targets hit, as tensions persist ahead of further talks.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran #irgc #middle-east