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politics3 days ago•18 min saved

Six Months In, Trump Bets on Sanctions as Iran War Persists

Six months after Trump promised a quick ‘little excursion’ in Iran, the administration has pivoted to intensified economic pressure and sanctions as the conflict drags on with no U.S. ground troops involved. The war has cost billions and raised questions about U.S. military readiness, even as mediators press for a diplomatic off‑ramp and Trump maintains he’s not in a hurry to negotiate, while Iran endures under sanctions and remains resilient.

via HuffPost|

#iran #politics #sanctions

world1 month ago•20 min saved

Tehran seeks restraint after Ukraine strike, wary of a Western trap

Following Ukraine’s attack on an Iranian vessel, Tehran’s conservative and reformist outlets urge restraint and frame the incident as part of a Western plan to widen the conflict, warning against moves that could draw more countries in; while analysts debate U.S. options—ranging from intensified airstrikes to targeting dual-use infrastructure—officials stress avoiding a broader regional war. The piece also highlights domestic media censorship at IRIB and a spike in executions, underscoring internal political strains amid regional tensions.

via Iran International|

#geopolitics #iran #restraint

middle-east1 month ago•12 min saved

Iran’s Rebuild Rapid: Satellite Images Signal Fast Recovery of Struck Bases

Satellite imagery highlighted by WSJ shows Iran restoring several military sites damaged by U.S. and Israeli strikes faster than expected, with newly excavated tunnel entrances at Kangavar, a repaired bridge, a partially rebuilt Bandar Anzali shipyard, and continued activity at Natanz’s Pickaxe Mountain where uranium centrifuges were moved underground. Experts say Iran’s reconstruction capabilities are strong and could include underground stockpiles of components, suggesting a potential resilience to external attacks and a possible continued enrichment effort.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#iran #middle-east #missiles

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Satellite images reveal fresh damage at Iran’s Bushehr plant amid US-Israeli strikes

New Sentinel-2 satellite images taken July 7 and July 12 show newly formed impact scars inside the Bushehr nuclear power plant complex in Iran, amid renewed US strikes. Iran’s deputy governor said surrounding areas were hit but stressed the reactor itself remained undamaged and operational; CENTCOM said it struck about 90 military targets in Iran on July 7–8 and did not publicly identify Bushehr. The IAEA has previously documented prior projectile incidents near the site with no reactor damage, underscoring that Bushehr is Iran’s only operating nuclear facility and remains a focal point in the broader escalation.

via Al Jazeera|

#bushehr #iran #nuclear-security

world1 month ago•9 min saved

Iran’s revenge drive pushes US leaders into a new era of political risk

LA Times reports intelligence that Iran plotted to kill Trump and other US officials, with threats rising since Suleimani’s assassination and Khamenei’s February death. Tehran’s vowed revenge could normalize foreign assassinations and jeopardize diplomacy, complicating peace as US-Israeli actions escalate tensions.

via Los Angeles Times|

#assassination #diplomacy #iran

world2 months ago•7 min saved

100 Days In: US-Israel War on Iran Sparks Regional Havoc and a Stalled Ceasefire

At 100 days, the US-Israel campaign against Iran has devolved into a grinding stalemate despite a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire; the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, and casualties continue to mount across Iran and Lebanon, with Iran’s deaths at least 3,468 and Lebanon’s at least 3,593, plus fatalities in Israel (26) and US forces (13) and over 150 elsewhere in the region, while more than a million people in Lebanon have been displaced and the fighting expands to additional fronts.

via Al Jazeera|

#ceasefire #conflict #iran

world3 months ago•15 min saved

Iran Moves to Normalize Hormuz Control Through Bilateral Transit Deals

ISW/CTP warn that Iran is using the ceasefire to push bilateral transit agreements and hefty ‘security’ fees for vessels outside those deals to normalize control of the Strait of Hormuz, potentially restoring traffic to pre-war levels if successful. European post-war security deployments are unlikely to disrupt this scheme while the US continues port interdictions (including seizing the Skywave and redirecting the Celestial Sea). The IRGC threatens wider escalation, and Pakistan and Qatar are mediating between the US and Iran as Hezbollah engages in Lebanon; Iran’s internal dynamics show limited enrichment progress post-war damage. The overall picture suggests a gradual normalization of Hormuz transit that could undermine Western leverage to reopen the strait, though the outcome remains uncertain.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#iran #irgc #shipping

world3 months ago•4 min saved

Trump's AI-stoked warning signals renewed Iran strikes as US-Israel plots surface

Former President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image warning Iran of a coming storm as reports surface that the US and Israel are planning renewed strikes, potentially reviving Operation Epic Fury. Officials say escalation plans against Iranian targets are being considered, while Iran moves to regulate Strait of Hormuz traffic amid heightened tensions that threaten global oil routes.

via the-sun.com|

#ai #iran #military-action

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Netanyahu: Iran war not over as US-Israel push to end Tehran's nuclear threat continues

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war with Iran is not over and that the U.S. and Israel still aim to dismantle Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, citing remaining enriched uranium, enrichment sites, proxies, and ballistic missiles. Trump rejected Iran’s counteroffer to a U.S. peace proposal, and The Wall Street Journal described Iran’s response as seeking separate nuclear talks, partial dilution of its highly enriched uranium with some material sent to a third country, and conditions to end port blockades and open the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. exits the deal. Iran reportedly suspended enrichment for a shorter period than the proposed 20-year moratorium and rejected dismantling facilities. The conflict has driven energy prices higher as mediators in Pakistan seek a peace agreement, and Trump heads to China to meet Xi.

via CNBC|

#diplomacy #iran #netanyahu

world4 months ago•27 min saved

Campus Frontlines: Iran’s Universities Targeted in US-Israeli Strikes

US-Israeli airstrikes have hit Iranian universities, including Sharif University of Technology and Shahid Beheshti University, with Iran saying more than 30 institutions were bombed. The attacks, framed as military targets of civilian education, prompt condemnation and UNESCO concern, and are likely to have lasting effects on Iran’s brain drain, funding, and student access to higher education even after any ceasefire.

via Truthout|

#higher-education #iran #university-attacks

world5 months ago•18 min saved

Iran Withstands Heavy Strikes Yet Remains a Relentless Adversary

Iran has absorbed massive US-Israeli attacks that have degraded its military but it remains a stubborn regional foe. The country is still capable of strikes in the region, including actions linked to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and damage to facilities in Kuwait, signaling that while weakened, Iran shows resilience and willingness to retaliate against perceived adversaries.

via AP News|

#drones #iran #middle-east

world5 months ago•22 min saved

Escalation in Iran War: US-Israel Strikes Hit Air Defenses and Defense Sites as Proxies Fire Back

ISW-CTP’s latest update chronicles a fast-escalating conflict: the US-Israel campaign claims thousands of targets hit since Feb. 28, with the IDF reporting 170 targets struck in the last 24 hours and claims of destroying over 80% of Iran’s air defenses, including strikes on defense-industrial sites that likely degrade missiles and drones. The United States says about 150 Iranian vessels have been destroyed; NATO air defenses intercepted an Iranian missile over Turkey. Iran and its proxies conducted counterstrikes across the Gulf region and into Iraq and Lebanon, including drone and missile attacks linked to the Houthis, Iraqi militias, and Hezbollah, alongside cross-border incidents near Kuwait and Haifa. The IAEA confirmed on March 29 that strikes on the Arak heavy-water reactor rendered the facility inoperable. Reports also note the deployment of PMF fighters to western Iran and continued strikes on key Iranian bases and industrial sites, signaling a multi-domain escalation and widespread regional disruption.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#air-defenses #defense-industry #iran

world5 months ago•5 min saved

Day 24: Diplomatic Doubts Amid Expanding US-Israel Attacks on Iran

On day 24 of the US-Israel campaign against Iran, Tehran denies any negotiations with Washington despite Trump’s claim of “very good conversations” toward ending the war. Fighting and strikes persist across Iran, Israel and Gulf states, with Iranian retaliation threats and incidents such as an attack on a Bandar Abbas transmitter and strikes near Urmia, while Israel reports missile alerts around Dimona and Arad. Diplomatic tensions rise as the UK summons Iran’s envoy and Russia calls for an end to hostilities, amid further interceptions and attacks in the Gulf and spillover into Lebanon and Iraq, fueling global market jitters and energy-security concerns.

via Al Jazeera|

#diplomacy #energy-security #iran-war

world5 months ago•10 min saved

US-Israel War Aims Diverge as Iran Conflict Enters Three Weeks

Three weeks into the US-Israeli confrontation with Iran, strikes reveal a multipronged strategy: decapitation and destruction of Iran’s missile, naval and security capacities, plus pressure on internal governance and basic services, while nuclear facilities have been comparatively spared. Analysts warn air power alone is unlikely to erase Iran’s nuclear program or end the war, signaling a potential long conflict. Diverging aims—Israel pursuing deeper regime destabilization vs. the US emphasizing denial and disengagement—underscore uncertainty about the endgame as thousands of strike events unfold and Iran retaliates.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran #iran-nuclear-program #irgc

world5 months ago•4 min saved

No End in Sight: Pentagon Seeks $200B for US-Israel Action Against Iran

The Pentagon is asking Congress to authorize roughly $200 billion to fund ongoing US-Israel operations against Iran, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth saying there is no timeframe to end; the request, on top of existing budget increases, faces uncertain congressional support as lawmakers demand more detail on strategy and goals, even as Trump defends the need in a volatile global context and officials note thousands of targets have already been struck and weapons like A-10s and AH-64s are in use.

via Al Jazeera|

#congress #iran #military-spending