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US asks defence firms to ramp up weapons output amid Iran war concerns

The US Defence Department seeks accelerated weapons production and faster deliveries. This request stems from concerns over critical munitions shortages linked to the Iran conflict. President Trump has dismissed reports of depleted US weapons stockpiles. He expressed confidence in Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's performance. Both the White House and…

The Economic Times

Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal still out of reach

Tehran urges US to ‘correct its behaviour’ as UAE says one of its ships targeted by Iranian missile

The Guardian - UK

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US meets six demands

The IRGC said the international waterway had evolved from a trade route into a ‘tool of power and war’

The Independent UK

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Iranian officials are worried the U.S. blockade will cause an economic collapse and admit sanctions relief is desperately needed

But Iran's aggressive demands cool hopes that the strait will see traffic return to normal anytime soon or that the U.S. will stop applying economic pressure on Iran.

Fortune

Iran Has Set 6 New Conditions. An End To Middle East War Is Drifting To Dire Straits.

Apart from lifting the Naval blockade enforced by Washington, Iran has also sought a withdrawal of the US naval and air forces from Iran's neighborhood. A full compensation package, lifting of "unjust and illegal" sanctions and unconditional release of Iranian assets "that were blocked and stolen" have also been sought.

International Business Times

Iran Says Hormuz Stays Half-Shut Until Washington Bends — Even as an Oman Deal Nears

Iran says Hormuz won't fully reopen until the US yields, even as Tehran and Oman near a deal to split control of the strait.

Latin Times

US working to establish safe shipping route through Strait of Hormuz, Vance says 'we don't trust' Iran

US-Iran war news: The United States is pushing for secure passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iran and Oman are in talks to establish a temporary shipping lane for oil transport. However, the U.S. remains doubtful about Iran's commitments to maritime safety. Both countries aim for…

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Iran Sees Hormuz As Trump's Waterloo. That May Not Be The Case.

The strategy poses risk as the US war has heaped misery on Tehran on multiple counts. Strikes have decimated Iran's top leadership, navy and air force. Iran's own economy is in shambles and Iranians who hit the streets in protests months ago against the regime, could latch on to economic…

International Business Times

Iran War Exposes US Munition Gaps as China and Russia Concerns Loom; Pentagon Awards Raytheon Missile Contract

The U.S. military campaign against Iran has revealed a deeper concern about America’s defense industrial base.

Benzinga

'I Thought Trump Hated Bad Bunny?': White House Deletes Hypocritical TikTok After Internet Backlash

The White House removed Bad Bunny's music from a TikTok video featuring Trump after backlash over using an artist previously criticised by the president. The reason for removal remains unclear.

International Business Times UK

What to expect from the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan deal

A new defense pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan against Iran's regional influence. This alliance seeks to offset perceived US unreliability and deter Iranian aggression. The three Sunni nations possess complementary strengths in wealth, military technology, and manpower. This strategic alignment aims to create a regional security architecture independent…

The Economic Times

'End this war': Senate Democrats turn up heat on Donald Trump, seek end to 'unauthorised' Iran hostilities

Democrats introduced a resolution to end unauthorized US military involvement against Iran. Senator John Hickenlooper leads the effort, citing constitutional war powers. This move escalates a congressional challenge to President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict. Military leaders privately advise seeking an off-ramp from ongoing air operations. President Trump expresses…

The Times of India

Iran favours dialogue, will not be forced to surrender: President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended signing an MoU with the US to end the war, asserting Iran will not be forced to surrender. Meanwhile, two explosions were reported on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz following military actions against "hostile enemy targets," with investigations currently underway.

The Economic Times

Iran releases video claiming to show captured US Reaper, Israeli Hermes drones

Iran has unveiled footage of what it claims is the wreckage of US and Israeli drones, demonstrating its air defense capabilities. However, these assertions regarding the downed drones remain unverified by independent sources. The drones featured, the US MQ-9 Reaper and Israeli Hermes 900, are both sophisticated surveillance systems, further…

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The Guardian - UK

President Xi never wastes a good crisis. As Iran, Ukraine and Palestine distract the world, he tightens his grip

Ever the strategist, the Chinese leader is taking the offensive, both abroad and at home. That’s bad news for global order, and minorities in his country, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

International Business Times

US Senate Nod For Russia Sanctions. Ukraine Cheers Move, But Will Moscow Blink

The backers of the bill and the Trump administration believe that such a step would force Russia to tone down its war rhetoric and drag it to talks to end the conflict, which has raged on since 2022. Russia has not shown any signs of backing down.

The Guardian - US

Bluster and backdown have turned Iran war into Trump’s own Groundhog Day

The US president’s profound ignorance of his enemy has led to an impotent cycle of empty threats, analysts say

The Economic Times

Iran supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei's absence deepens leadership mystery

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains out of public view since his father's death. His written statements signal a hardline stance towards the United States. Reports suggest he was wounded in the same attack which killed his father. Questions about his health and whereabouts persist amid ongoing conflict. Senior…

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France 24

From Tehran’s walls to the world: Iran’s visual propaganda as an art of war (2/2)

Tehran at War (Part 2/2). In Iran, the war with the United States is also fought through enormous, state-sponsored posters. Murals transform walls into billboards advertising the official narrative, designed to carry the government's voice far beyond its borders. FRANCE 24 examines this visual strategy, shaped during the Islamic Revolution…

The Times of India

Iran hails Saudi-Pak-Turkey defence pact, calls for Muslim unity amid West Asia tensions

Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has welcomed the new defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, calling for greater solidarity among Muslim-majority countries. He also urged them to rely on their own capabilities amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

The Economic Times

Iran's leaders believe a victory is within reach, and that time is on their side

Iran believes military pressure will force the United States to accept its control. The nation is betting that time and global energy prices favor its strategy. Iran's leaders feel their victory is at hand without epic patience. This strategy carries significant risks for Iran's battered economy and internal stability. However,…

The Economic Times

Netanyahu's remarks 'gratuitous' as India not backing war against Iran: Former diplomat on PM Modi-Netanyahu call

"The West Asia crisis has reached a fork point. The choices between various stakeholders are to continue with escalation or to taper it down and negotiate a settlement. For the moment, it appears that the escalation ladder is broken. Hopefully, the negotiations between Oman and Iran over the terms of…

The Times of India

Gravely injured, 'a voice in the dark', not in Iran: Where is Mojtaba Khamenei?

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, has stepped into one of the most powerful positions in the Islamic Republic after years of operating largely behind the scenes.

The Times of India

'Airpower has its limits': Top US General looking for a way out from Iran

The United States is looking for a way to wind down its war with Iran as military leaders increasingly believe that airpower alone may not deliver President Donald Trump’s objectives, CNN reported, citing three people familiar with the discussions.

The Independent UK

Trump’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs seeking ‘off-ramp’ from Iran war, report says

The Iran war, which is both costly and unpopular to Americans, has dragged on for more than five months

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