Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada have failed, resulting in the implementation of new 50% tariffs by the US on certain Canadian imports. Canada has vowed to retaliate with its own tariffs, escalating the trade dispute.
Il capo della Casa Bianca a un passo dalla decisione: “Colpiremo i siti nucleari dei pasdaran”. Gli Houthi verso il blocco dello Stretto di Bab al Mandeb. Gli Usa: “Se lo fate attacchiamo”
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The United Arab Emirates is planning to build a new port on its east coast to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane frequently impacted by tensions with Iran. This initiative aims to provide an alternative route for trade and reduce reliance on the strait.
The Pasdaran have issued a warning to Paris and London, stating that no ships should be sent to Hormuz. The New York Times also revealed that Pezeshkian threatened to resign if the Supreme Leader did not accept the memorandum.
The United States and Iran have agreed to a temporary halt in mutual attacks following recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations are set to continue in Qatar to discuss a broader agreement.
A US declaration condemning terrorism activities linked to Pasdaran intelligence in Western countries was issued, but Italy notably did not sign the agreement.
Iran has announced its intention to impose fees for 'navigational services' on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This move is seen by some as a repackaging of tolls and a way for the Islamic regime to generate revenue.
Iranian officials report that significant differences and 'many gaps' persist in talks with the United States, making a final agreement unlikely in the near future. Meanwhile, Iran continues to impose restrictions on the vital Strait of Hormuz.
The former Iranian Foreign Minister and advisor to Ayatollah Khamenei, Kamal Kharazi, lost his battle to stay alive. He was being treated for serious injuries after the bombing of his home...
Following Khamenei's death, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other hardline officials are reportedly gaining control and intensifying their calls for a shift in nuclear policy towards acquiring nuclear weapons as a security guarantee, with sources confirming these ramped-up demands.
Israel's campaign to destabilize and overthrow the Iranian government through the assassination of high-ranking officials is intensifying, with experts warning that this strategy could backfire. The campaign has seen the killing of top Iranian leaders, including the intelligence minister.
Steve Bannon expresses doubts about the Italian premier, stating she is no longer a bridge with the US, and criticizes Europe for pulling back, arguing that interventions in the Gulf against oil infrastructure penalize American interests and strengthen the Pasdaran.
Reports and speculation are circulating regarding the health of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, with Iranian officials assuring stability while Western sources suggest serious injuries.
Iran has begun mining the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil shipping chokepoint, with US naval forces actively destroying the mines. President Trump demanded Iran immediately remove all mines, warning of severe consequences. Reports estimate Iran possesses 5,000-6,000 sea mines, posing a major threat to global shipping.
The commander of the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon states that the presence of Italian troops is crucial to prevent escalation, noting coordinated attacks by Hezbollah and Pasdaran against Israel.
The truce in Iran expires today, with a standoff over Hormuz and the White House announcing economic tightening, while direct Washington-Pasdaran contacts through Barzani have been revealed.
An armed man was arrested near Donald Trump's golf course in California, with police stating he was 'monitoring security' ahead of the former president's visit. Investigations are underway to determine his motives.
A Qatari LNG tanker was reportedly struck by an Iranian missile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing it to catch fire. This incident marks new attacks in the critical chokepoint.
Experts are raising concerns about the fragility of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and the lack of provisions for uranium removal, suggesting the deal could be a failure if hardliners gain control.
Iran's leadership, through the Revolutionary Guard, has declared an end to proxy wars and is experimenting with a new military doctrine, warning of readiness to respond to any aggression.
Iranian billionaire Babak Zanjani, previously sentenced to death for corruption and later rehabilitated, is accused of mobilizing 850 million through the crypto platform Binance to help the Pasdaran circumvent sanctions.
The Strait of Hormuz has opened for the duration of a ceasefire in Lebanon, allowing 20 ships to move, but US sanctions against Tehran and the need for Pasdaran permission persist.
French and Japanese-owned ships have reportedly made their first crossings through the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began. This marks a significant development for international shipping in the critical waterway.
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a hardline ex-Revolutionary Guards commander, has been appointed as the new Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, succeeding Ali Larijani, who was reportedly killed in a US-Israeli attack. Officials believe his military and government experience makes him suitable for coordinating the country’s national security policy.
This article provides a background on Iran's Revolutionary Guard (Pasdaran), detailing their origins from militias supporting Khomeini and their extensive control over various levers of power within the Persian country.
An Italian task force deployed to combat ISIS is reportedly targeted by Pasdaran. The article notes that anti-aircraft missiles previously deployed by Draghi were later moved by Meloni to Puglia for the G7 summit.
30 kilometers from the mainland, this is where the Shah used to exile enemies. Then, with the Americans, he turned it into an energy hub now exploited by the Pasdaran.
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Mohsen Sazegara, a former student of Khomeini and founder of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, suggests that part of the regime is open to a peaceful transition and that Mousavi should be freed to lead this new phase.
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The son of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, appears to be leading the race to succeed his father as the next head of the Islamic Republic, according to a report by the New York Times...
President Trump indicated the US would rely on economic pressure against Iran, while Iran linked the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to US concessions on several demands, signaling a shift in US strategy away from immediate military confrontation.
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities along the Red Sea, marking an escalation in regional tensions. This occurred as the United States paused its strikes against Iran for the first time in two weeks, raising questions about potential diplomatic avenues.
New raids have occurred in Iran and the Gulf region, with negotiations stalled and a risk of further escalation as the Pasdaran continue to keep Hormuz closed and Americans conduct their fifth consecutive day of bombardments, provoking enemy retaliation.
Three of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's four sons attended his funeral in Tehran, with Mojtaba Khamenei notably absent, sparking speculation about his health and potential succession. The ceremony also featured calls for revenge and a strong response to former US President Trump's threats.
An expert suggests that Iran's nuclear program is nearly zeroed out, but warns that Pasdaran may use unfrozen funds to rebuild military installations and produce drones and missiles, shifting the focus of negotiations to the Strait.
The White House has not achieved its desired results, while new Iranian leaders are strengthened by the conflict, suggesting that the US war without proper planning has left the region vulnerable to the power plays of the new Pasdaran.
The United States and Iran launched mutual attacks despite ongoing ceasefire efforts, with the US striking Iranian military sites and Tehran responding by targeting an air base. This escalation occurred as peace initiatives faltered in the Middle East.
The United States seized an Iranian vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Tehran to vow retaliation and further escalating tensions in the critical waterway. This incident occurred ahead of planned peace talks, which Iran is reportedly considering boycotting due to US demands.
Il generale era responsabile del controspionaggio e della sorveglianza interna per reprimere il dissenso. Netanyahu rivendica anche l’eliminazione di Athar Bakri, un comandante della Forza Quds
A report details Iran's four secret services, highlighting the increasing power of the Revolutionary Guard due to its religious extremism, proximity to the supreme leader, and infiltration of institutions.
Ahmad Vahidi, appointed as the second-in-command of the Revolutionary Guards in December, has reportedly taken command of the Pasdaran following the killing of Pakpour. He is described as the hidden leader guiding the 'resistance war.'
For three decades, Iran has been preparing its coastal defenses with bunkers and depots along its beaches, making it a formidable fortress that would require more than 7,500 ground troops to overcome.
Anche quando i missili balistici iraniani vengono abbattuti, questi ordigni riescono a mantenere attiva la carica distruttiva: in Israele dall’inizio della guerra vittime e danni sono stati…
Nine foreign vessels attacked, the guardians claim to have hit the US aircraft carrier Lincoln. Fire on Nakhchivan airport. Bombs on the Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain.
The Pasdaran: Strait of Hormuz closed, we will strike anyone who passes. Stock markets pay the price. Businesses alarmed by high instability. Bill and petrol price increases are coming.
"Death to the USA! Death to Israel!" is the cry of Iran loyal to the leadership. In Tehran, the council of three is established. A super-hawk will lead the Pasdaran (Revolutionary Guards).