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23 hours ago

Iran war: Tehran vows response to US seizure of cargo ship

US Marines seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Hormuz Strait amid escalating tensions with Iran.
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23 hours ago

Iran war: Tehran says 'progress' made in talks with US

Progress in US-Iran talks exists, but significant gaps and fundamental issues remain unresolved.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

The U.S. is ready to seize Iran-linked ships with boarding parties, report says, while Marines practice maritime raids | Fortune

The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran deteriorated, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and impacting global shipping and energy markets.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Iran war: What does Tehran expect from fresh talks with US?

A potential deal between the US and Iran is being negotiated, focusing on nuclear disarmament and regional stability.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 48 of the US-Iran conflict?

US-Iran negotiations are advancing with Pakistan mediating, amid rising tensions and potential breakthroughs on nuclear issues.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
23 hours ago

Iran war: Tehran vows response to US seizure of cargo ship

US Marines seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Hormuz Strait amid escalating tensions with Iran.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
23 hours ago

Iran war: Tehran says 'progress' made in talks with US

Progress in US-Iran talks exists, but significant gaps and fundamental issues remain unresolved.
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

The U.S. is ready to seize Iran-linked ships with boarding parties, report says, while Marines practice maritime raids | Fortune

The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran deteriorated, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and impacting global shipping and energy markets.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Iran war: What does Tehran expect from fresh talks with US?

A potential deal between the US and Iran is being negotiated, focusing on nuclear disarmament and regional stability.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 48 of the US-Iran conflict?

US-Iran negotiations are advancing with Pakistan mediating, amid rising tensions and potential breakthroughs on nuclear issues.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Did the US misjudge Iran? A military strategist answers

Washington's military objectives have shifted significantly, moving from a focus on regime change to merely claiming success in its operations against Iran.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Stabbings, kidnap threats and arson attacks: how the Iranian regime targets UK journalists

Iranian journalists in London face threats and violence from the Tehran regime, leading to a climate of fear and normalization of danger.
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World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Vali Nasr, former Iran adviser to the Obama administration: Tehran has more leverage now than before the war'

Negotiations between Tehran and Washington show cautious optimism, but trust issues and leadership concerns remain significant obstacles.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Iran closes strait of Hormuz again until US lifts blockade'

Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz after the US maintained its blockade on Iranian ports.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Iran: Attacks on ships reported as Strait of Hormuz recloses

Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire by blockading its ports, while tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz.
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17 hours ago

Iran's Digital Blockade Continues: Citizens Endure 50 Days Without Internet Connectivity

Iran's 50-day digital blockade has reduced internet connectivity to 2%, causing $1.8 billion in economic losses.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

What to know about US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire violations and plans to send US negotiators to Pakistan amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Vali Nasr, former Iran adviser to the Obama administration: Tehran has more leverage now than before the war'

Negotiations between Tehran and Washington show cautious optimism, but trust issues and leadership concerns remain significant obstacles.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Iran closes strait of Hormuz again until US lifts blockade'

Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz after the US maintained its blockade on Iranian ports.
fromThe Conversation
3 days ago

Christian satellite TV has broadcast evangelical faith - and end-times prophecies - into Iran for decades

Christian television channels produced in the United States and Europe have made their way into Iranian homes, echoing apocalyptic ideas from American figures promoting the war. These broadcasts became tools for spreading messages to Christians and potential converts, positioning the region at the center of a long-running 'faith war.'
Philosophy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Contingency plans in place for possible food shortages if Iran war continues, minister confirms UK politics live

The government is planning for potential food shortages due to the Iran war, focusing on contingency measures for the food supply chain.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Arrests over Persian media offices arson attempt

Three arrests made after an attempted arson attack on a Persian media organization in north-west London, with no injuries reported.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
14 hours ago

Iran war: 10 frequently used words and their meanings

The US-Israel war on Iran has caused significant casualties and disrupted global energy supplies, particularly affecting the Strait of Hormuz.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 49 of the US-Iran conflict?

Celebrations in Lebanon have erupted as a 10-day ceasefire takes effect, creating an opportunity for discussions between Israeli and Lebanese officials regarding a long-term agreement.
France politics
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fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

India protests Iran fire on two vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Bilateral ties between Iran and India remain strong despite recent tensions involving Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

What role is China playing in the Iran war and how is it affected?

China is balancing its alliance with Iran while addressing its global interests, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Iran vows to close Strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues

The Treasury Department posted the license on its website late Friday, allowing countries to purchase Russian oil loaded on vessels from Friday through May 16.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ticking timebomb': Tehran residents return to ruined city amid fears truce will not hold

Tehran residents face destruction and anxiety as they return home amidst ongoing conflict and economic turmoil.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Iran's ruling structure explained

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei faces U.S. threats despite the supreme leader position being one of several power centers in Iran's complex governing structure.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Iran warns protesters forces have 'finger on the trigger'

Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon and Beirut's suburbs killed at least 7 people, with attacks targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and reportedly hitting medical personnel.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Why Iran Won't Surrender

Trump's Iran strategy lacks understanding of the regime's resilience; neither unconditional surrender nor quick exit will resolve the conflict given Iran's demonstrated capacity to survive crises and strengthen internal cohesion.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Iran's authorities warn against protests as Israel threatens Basij forces

Iranian police chief warns that protesters acting at foreign behest will be treated as enemies, with security forces prepared to use force against anti-establishment demonstrations.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The Iranian moment: A leap into the unknown

Iran has experienced two major political transformations since the 1920s, with a third potentially emerging as the Islamic Republic faces unprecedented strain.
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

In the Room With Iran's Social Media Savants

A video by an Iranian media group uses imagery of historical violence to convey a message of vengeance across various communities.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Iranian Opposition's Urgent Task

Pahlavi pledged to lead a transition to a 'free and democratic Iran.' He called on President Trump to continue the American-Israeli military operation against Iran, in the hope of displacing a regime he decried for placing a 'sea of blood' between itself and its people.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A country divided: state media show pro-Mojtaba protests as Iranians online fear repression

Mojtaba Khamenei succeeds his assassinated father as Iran's supreme leader amid public division between state-orchestrated loyalty displays and underground resistance, with concerns about his hardline stance and potential US intervention.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A country divided: state media show pro-Mojtaba protests as Iranians online fear repression

Mojtaba Khamenei succeeds his assassinated father as Iran's supreme leader amid public division between state-orchestrated loyalty displays and underground resistance, with concerns about his hardline stance and potential US intervention.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Iran rejects fictional narratives' of power grab after protest killings

Iranian authorities deny French media reports claiming former President Rouhani attempted to overthrow Supreme Leader Khamenei during recent protests, characterizing the claims as false propaganda.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Who is Gholamreza Soleimani, the commander of Iran's Basij forces?

The Israeli military claims to have killed Brigadier General Gholamreza Soleimani, the head of Iran's Basij paramilitary forces. The 65-year-old was the commander of the country's most powerful internal security forces for the past six years and a veteran of the Iran-Iraq War, having fought on the front lines.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Iran, with the wounds of repression still fresh, fractured as it faces military strikes

The Shia cleric especially admires Victor Hugo. He has called Les Miserables the best novel ever written: a miracle; a book of history, criticism, love, and feeling. Its protagonist, Jean Valjean, returns to the righteous path thanks to the forgiveness and compassion of a religious figure: Bishop Myriel. Les Miserables is a tale of piety and redemption.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

War plunges Iranians into fear and uncertainty

Iranian citizens experience mounting psychological distress, economic hardship, and uncertainty as prolonged conflict creates daily anxiety about bombings, food scarcity, and an unclear future.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Can Iranians Rise Up? He Already Tried

As recent demonstrations showed, a sizable segment of the Iranian people already opposes the regime. But when President Trump told them to 'take over your government,' it seems unlikely he considered how the regime responded to those protests, or other movements for a more open Iranian society.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People are gripped by huge fear': defiance and hope on the streets of Tehran

Tehran residents experience fear and uncertainty amid American and Israeli airstrikes, with many evacuating to countryside while security forces increase presence and internet blackouts complicate information access.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

What Anti-Regime Iranians Can't Agree On

Nearly 800 Iranians, six American service members, and at least ten Israelis have been killed since U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran began, with Iran's supreme leader eliminated and uncertainty about post-conflict plans.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Has Trump misunderstood Iran's IRGC and the Basij forces?

Trump's demand for IRGC surrender misunderstands the organization's ideological foundation in protecting Iran's Islamic revolution and its absolute loyalty to the supreme leader.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Why People Shed Tears for Tyrants

The Iranian announcer was grieving the loss of a "father," as he put it, while for Alinejad and so many other Iranians in exile and at home, the vaporized ma[n represented something entirely different]. Such torrential downpours, from loyalists and dissenters alike, often follow the deaths of notorious and long-ruling dictators-Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, Saddam Hussein.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Without some change in direction, Iran's regime risks breakdown in civil order

Iran faces internal division following Khamenei's death, with celebrations for potential regime change contrasting against official mourning, while significant military leadership losses strain the regime's stability and regional relationships.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

An Iranian Political Dissident on Khamenei's Killing and What Comes Next

Iranian dissident Mehdi Mahmoudian, imprisoned nine of the past sixteen years for activism, reflects on Khamenei's death and his experiences surviving Iran's prison system amid ongoing military conflict.
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