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Iran eyes fees on Hormuz internet cables as new lever against the West

IRGC-linked media have called on Tehran to impose fees on submarine cables through the Strait of Hormuz and monitor global data traffic, citing claimed sovereignty over the waterway.

Euronews

Iran permits 30 vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz overnight; Hezbollah strikes Israel - top developments

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said around 30 ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz with Tehran’s permission since Wednesday evening, signalling a limited easing of restrictions on one of the world’s most important energy routes. Iranian media reported that several Chinese vessels were among those allowed through after what officials described…

The Times of India

Iran's World Cup team feted at home with public farewell amid US visa fears

Iran's football team was given a state send-off in Tehran on Wednesday with Hezbollah flags and anti-US chants from those gathered, as players and officials await US visas for their World Cup group games.

Euronews

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Iran preparing for renewed war as military assets remain largely intact, reports warn

Iran is likely preparing for renewed conflict with the US and Israel, Washington-based ISW think tank assessed, citing military drills and asset repositioning after reports emerged that Tehran remained in possession of significant missile stockpiles.

Euronews

Tourist tax and leasehold reform: What the King's Speech means for London

Sir Keir Starmer unveiled his legislative programme for the next parliamentary session on Wednesday, which he hopes will win over Labour MPs calling for his resignation after a disastrous set of local election results

Evening Standard

Starmer sets out plans for ‘stronger and fairer’ UK as he fights to save his job

The King’s Speech set out Sir Keir Starmer’s plans for government as his position as Prime Minister remained in jeopardy.

Evening Standard

US announces $15 million bounty targeting Iran army funding mechanisms

The US State Department is offering up to $15 million for information on financial networks linked to Iran's IRGC, targeting its illicit oil trade. This move, part of expanded sanctions, aims to disrupt funding for proxy groups and regional aggression. The US also sanctioned a network involved in selling Iranian…

The Times of India

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US State Department offers $15 million bounty for insights on Iran's IRGC funding networks

The US Department of State has announced a reward of up to USD 15 million for key intel that could turn the tide against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This strategic initiative focuses on choking off their illicit oil operations and funding channels. Allegations suggest these funds back terrorism and…

The Economic Times

UAE’s secret attack on Iran risks drawing Gulf states into the war

If current precarious ceasefire between US and Iran ends, Emirates are more likely to be targeted by Tehran

The Guardian - UK

At Least 60 Israelis Have Now Been Charged With Spying for Iran After Being Recruited Through Telegram Channels

Iran has used Telegram to recruit spies in Israel and Europe, leading to numerous indictments and highlighting a significant security threat.

International Business Times UK

US Treasury enlists banks to target Iranian money laundering schemes

The US Treasury has directed banks to intensify their monitoring of Iranian money laundering networks that enable funds from sanctioned oil. The move is part of the wider strategy to pressure Iran into a deal as negotiations stall.

Euronews

US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three individuals and nine companies, including entities in Hong Kong and the UAE, for facilitating Iran's oil shipments to China. This move aims to disrupt funding for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its weapons programs. The sanctions follow previous actions and precede a…

The Economic Times

IRGC-linked media outlines plan to tax and control undersea internet cables in the Hormuz Strait — Iran's mouthpiece calls for a cut of $10 trillion of transactions that pulse through the cables daily

The oil and shipping choke point of the Strait of Hormuz looks set to become a digital pressure point with internet cabling under threat.

Tom’s Hardware

Property, a visa and a university job: the Australian links forged by a powerful Iranian politician’s son in Melbourne

The son of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf – who is leading peace negotiations with US – lived and worked in Melbourne, raising questions about sanctions and security

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Fifa World Cup matches face heightened terror risk in US amid Iran conflict

Experts warn of ‘soft target’ vulnerabilities and intelligence gaps as federal agencies prepare to secure 78 matches across 11 cities

International Business Times

Iran's Push for Fees on the World's Internet Cables Turns the Strait of Hormuz Into a 20% Global Traffic Weapon

Iran plans to charge fees on undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to leverage this digital bottleneck for revenue and political influence.

The Times of India

‘Missiles, drones locked on US targets’: Iran warns of ‘heavy assault’ after tanker strikes in Gulf of Oman

Iran's IRGC has warned of a "heavy assault" on US military assets and ships if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows US forces disabling two Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and an earlier exchange of fire near the…

AAP

Opera House rally response a 'missed opportunity'

Allowing a heated rally outside the Opera House after a Hamas attack on Israel set Australia on a trajectory to rising anti-Semitism, an inquiry has been told.

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International Business Times UK

US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker Issues Emergency Squawk 7700 Near Strait Of Hormuz Before Vanishing From Radar

A US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker issued an emergency signal near the Strait of Hormuz before disappearing from radar, sparking concerns amid ongoing US-Iran tensions

Euronews

'We can and we will strike': Iran threatens European military bases amid Hormuz escalation

Iran attacked ships in Hormuz and struck the UAE again as hardliners threatened that European bases could become legitimate targets. Tehran also issued its own Strait of Hormuz navigation map, warning US Navy ships and oil tankers from crossing.

Axios

U.S. and Iran exchange fire in strait as Trump attempts to open shipping lane

It's looking more and more like war.

Fortune

Battle for Hormuz begins as U.S. military fights off Iranian attacks while seeking to break regime's grip on ship traffic through strait

Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper said Monday that U.S. forces destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones.

Fortune

Markets on alert as Trump vows 'Project Freedom' for Hormuz, setting up potential showdown after renewed attacks on ships

"This is a Humanitarian gesture on behalf of the United States, Middle Eastern Countries but, in particular, the Country of Iran."

International Business Times UK

Trump Signals No End to War After Rejecting Tehran 14-Point Peace Plan and Critical 30-Day Ultimatum

Donald Trump has rejected Iran's 14-point peace proposal, escalating tensions as Tehran prepares for potential conflict. The proposal aimed to end hostilities without addressing nuclear issues.

Radio France Internationale

French navy warns stranded ships as Iran blockades choke Hormuz

A dozen members of the French navy scour screens for blinking lights indicating movement thousands of kilometres away near the Strait of Hormuz.

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