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world1 month ago•22 min saved

Tensions Escalate: US plans wider war with Iran as strikes enter ninth night

The US appears to be planning a broader war with Iran after a ninth consecutive night of strikes, while Iran warns that the Strait of Hormuz is unsafe for transit and signals continued resistance. Explosions are reported in Iranian cities, Gulf states intercept drones and missiles, and two oil tankers are claimed to be disabled by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Oil prices jump above $90 a barrel as shipping through Hormuz remains constrained, and Tehran says a negotiated end to the conflict would only come after it secures the upper hand.

via The Independent|

#iran #oil #revolutionary-guard

world1 month ago•1 min saved

U.S.-Iran strikes widen as Tehran hits Jordan, raising risk of broader war

The United States expanded airstrikes on Iran, targeting the Revolutionary Guard in retaliation for the deaths of American troops in Jordan, while Iran fired missiles toward Jordan; both sides have targeted civilian infrastructure and critical facilities, signaling a deepening conflict that threatens regional stability and upends shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with the previously agreed de-escalation effort collapsing.

via The Boston Globe|

#airstrikes #middle-east #revolutionary-guard

world4 months ago•23 min saved

Hormuz Strait flares as Iran hits three ships amid indeterminate US ceasefire extension

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard fired on a third ship and seized two others in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. indefinitely extended its ceasefire with Iran to buy time for talks; Iran acknowledged the extension but did not commit to new negotiations, while Pakistan and other mediators push for talks and a possible multinational mission to secure shipping, highlighting the ceasefire’s fragility and ongoing regional tensions.

via AP News|

#ceasefire #iran #revolutionary-guard

world4 months ago•18 min saved

Iranian gunboats fire at tanker as Hormuz transit rules tighten

Iranian Revolutionary Guard gunboats fired on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran reimposed transit restrictions, signaling heightened pressure at a critical maritime chokepoint. The incident unfolds as the U.S. maintains sanctions and blockade pressure, with Iran warning it could close the strait; President Trump said a deal is likely and rejected the notion of tolls or restrictions by Iran on Hormuz.

via AP News|

#iran #maritime-security #revolutionary-guard

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Iran vows to burn US troops and target campuses as conflict widens

Iran’s parliament speaker warned the U.S. against a ground invasion, saying American troops would be set on fire and vowing to punish regional partners, while the Revolutionary Guard called Israeli and American university facilities legitimate targets unless Iran’s university bombardments are condemned. In response, regional universities have moved online (including the American University of Beirut), and the U.S. embassy in Baghdad cautioned that American universities in Iraq could be targeted as tensions escalate in the widening Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict.

via CBS News|

#iran #middle-east #revolutionary-guard

world5 months ago•48 min saved

Iran’s Guard vows missile work continues as regional war widens

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard spokesman says Tehran is still producing missiles and the war will continue, countering Netanyahu’s claim that missile production had stopped; state media later reported the spokesman Naeini was killed in an airstrike as fighting widens with strikes across the region.

via Yahoo|

#iran #israel #missiles

world5 months ago•7 min saved

Iran taps Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader as war widens and oil spikes

Iran named Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader after his father’s death, signaling a continued hard-line stance as the US-Israel war widens; regional attacks have spiked oil infrastructure damage and sent Brent crude toward $120 a barrel, raising fears for energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

via AP News|

#iran #mojtaba-khamenei #oil-prices

world5 months ago•7 min saved

Satellite imagery points to targeted U.S. airstrike near Iran school

Satellite imagery and U.S. officials say a Feb. 28 blast at Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab likely stemmed from a U.S. airstrike hitting a nearby Revolutionary Guard complex, killing more than 165 people, mostly students; Iran and Israel deny responsibility. The Pentagon is investigating, while the UN and human‑rights groups condemn strikes on schools. Independent verification is lacking, but experts note damage patterns and proximity to Guard facilities suggest a targeted strike.

via AP News|

#airstrike #civilians #iran

world7 months ago•5 min saved

Brussels weighs terror label for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over crackdown

EU officials are close to designating Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization in response to a brutal crackdown on protests, potentially placing the IRGC alongside groups like al-Qaeda and Daesh. France dropped its opposition, with Italy and Spain now backing the move, which would require unanimous EU approval. The plan includes asset freezes and visa bans on 21 Iranian individuals/entities, plus 10 more tied to Tehran’s weapons transfers to Russia. The IRGC is described as the “state within the state,” complicating diplomacy even as European leaders seek to pressure Tehran over rights abuses.

via politico.eu|

#eu #iran #revolutionary-guard

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Signals Readiness as U.S. Warships Move Toward Middle East

IRGC says it is 'finger on the trigger' as U.S. warships head toward the Middle East, highlighting heightened tension after a deadly crackdown on protests, with Trump threatening action and airlines canceling regional flights amid disputed casualty tallies.

via CBS News|

#iran #middle-east #protests

international-politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Iran's Presidential Race Heats Up with Hardliners and Former Leaders Joining the Fray

Iran's hard-line parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, has emerged as a leading candidate in the upcoming presidential election following the death of Ebrahim Raisi. Qalibaf, a former Tehran mayor and Revolutionary Guard general, is known for his involvement in past violent crackdowns on protests. His candidacy comes amid heightened tensions with the West and internal unrest over economic issues and civil rights. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's recent speech hinted at support for Qalibaf, who promises to continue Raisi's policies.

via The Associated Press|

#international-politics #iran #mohammad-bagher-qalibaf

international-relations2 years ago•5 min saved

"Iran's Revolutionary Guard Seizes Israeli-Linked Ship in Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions"

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized an Israeli-affiliated container ship near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with Israel amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The vessel, MSC Aries, associated with London-based Zodiac Maritime, was seized by Iranian commandos rappelling down from a helicopter. The seizure comes after a suspected Israeli strike in Syria and ongoing Israeli war on Hamas in Gaza, inflaming regional tensions. The U.S. has warned Iran against attacking Israel, while the Gulf of Oman, where the seizure occurred, is a crucial shipping route for globally traded oil.

via ABC News|

#international-relations #iran #israel

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Iranian Forces Seize Israeli-Linked Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized a Portuguese-flagged container ship associated with Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Group near the Strait of Hormuz. The ship, MSC Aries, was raided by IRGC commandos rappelling from a helicopter, and its location data was turned off. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, with Western intelligence warning of potential retaliatory attacks and U.S. officials expressing concerns about a larger regional conflict.

via The Hill|

#international-relations #iran #israel

international-relations-middle-east-conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

"Iran Threatens Retaliation for Deadly Strike on Consulate as Israel Braces for Tensions"

The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard has vowed retaliation against Israel for an apparent airstrike that killed seven Guard members, including two Iranian generals, at the Iranian embassy in Syria. The strike, attributed to Israel, has escalated tensions between the two archenemies, raising fears of a widening regional conflict amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Iran's proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, have also been involved in recent attacks, and the funeral procession for the slain Guard members in Tehran included chants of "death to Israel" and threats of retribution.

via ABC News|

#international-relations-middle-east-conflict #iran #israel

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Iran Threatens Retaliation for Deadly Strike on Consulate, Israel and US Brace for Response"

Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander vowed to "punish the Zionist regime" for an airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria attributed to Israel, escalating tensions between the two archenemies. The strike, which killed seven Guard members, including two Iranian generals, has raised fears of a widening regional conflict amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Thousands joined a funeral procession in Tehran, chanting anti-Israel slogans, and the head of the Revolutionary Guard warned that no enemy act against Iran's system will go unanswered, while expressing the possibility of the Zionist regime's collapse.

via The Associated Press|

#airstrike #international-relations #iran