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Strait of Hormuz standoff reignites as IRGC defies Iran’s diplomats

The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked again by Iran, as the IRGC’s hardline stance appears to prevail in Tehran. US Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation for talks in Pakistan on Monday, after President Trump said he would not attend.

Euronews

Open shut, open shut: Iran says Hormuz to remain fully closed after Trump claims Tehran can't 'blackmail' US

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz escalated sharply on Saturday after Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and warned vessels against approaching the area.

The Times of India

'Not by the Tweets of Some Idiot': Iran's Own Military Defies Its Foreign Minister Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's internal conflict over the Strait of Hormuz reopening reveals the IRGC's dominance, impacting global oil prices and shipping routes amid a fragile ceasefire.

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Iran’s Hormuz whiplash highlights divide within regime as U.S. blockade tightens: ‘The fight between different factions has started’

The Institute for the Study of War said in a note on Friday that the IRGC’s criticism of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is “reflective of broader divisions within the Iranian regime.”

Fortune

Trump and Tehran’s series of mismanaged posts stall progress towards peace

US president’s desperation for war to end has seen him trying to speed through a process he does not fully control

The Guardian - UK

Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’

IRGC reportedly fires on tanker as it tries to pass through strait during brief window when shipping lane had reopened

The Guardian - UK

As Trump’s ceasefire nears its end, those trapped inside Iran ask: ‘What happens to us now?’

IN FOCUS: With Washington and Tehran locked in stalemate on the eve of their shaky ceasefire running out, Iranians under the surveillance of the IRGC speak at great risk to Maira Butt and Moha Tahery about everyday life amid a brutal crackdown, ongoing conflict and economic crisis

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Crypto tolls in the Strait of Hormuz shows why bitcoin thrives in times of crisis

Bitcoin has long been promised to function as money. In practice, it rarely does.

The Conversation

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

Many in the Iranian capital feel trapped between war with the US and the brutality of the regime’s repression

The Guardian - UK

Iran reportedly bought an in-orbit Chinese satellite to target US military sites in the Middle East — purchase agreement included ongoing ground control services based in China

Leaked documents allegedly show that the IRGC Aerospace Force is using a Chinese satellite to observe U.S. bases in the Middle East and use it for targeting American assets with drones and missiles.

Tom’s Hardware

US to blockade Iranian ports, risking wider war over Strait of Hormuz

US‑Iran talks in Pakistan have collapsed as Trump announced the blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz starting on Monday afternoon, stoking war fears and pushing oil prices sharply higher.

Euronews

Iran-US war latest: US begins blockade in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran warns Trump of ‘widespread consequences’

Vessels will be subject to ‘interception, diversion and capture’ the US military warned

The Independent UK

Stock futures sink while oil spikes as the U.S. Navy looks to squeeze Iran's economy and break its grip on the Strait of Hormuz

"CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports."

Fortune

Trump Threatens to Blow Iranian Forces 'to Hell' as Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Takes Effect

Trump orders an immediate US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks in Pakistan collapse, threatening to blow any Iranian forces 'to hell.'

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'This is the last warning.' Iran threatens U.S. warships after they throw down the gauntlet for winner-take-all Strait of Hormuz

“One of the things that commercial ships were waiting to see was whether or not this strait was clear, and sailing two destroyers in is a big one.”

International Business Times UK

Did Mojtaba Khamenei Lose a Leg? Iran's New Supreme Leader Faces 'Disfiguring' Injuries but Remains 'Mentally Sharp'

Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, reportedly lost a leg and suffered facial injuries in the strike that killed his father, fueling doubts over who truly holds power in Tehran.

Euronews

Is Iran unable to locate its mines in the Strait of Hormuz?

The New York Times reports, citing officials, that Iran may not have accurate records of the locations of all the mines it has laid. Reports suggest that the planting was carried out in a random and disorganised.

The Times of India

'My companions on this flight': Iran marks Pakistan trip with tribute to Minab school strike victims

Iranian officials placed images of children killed in the Minab incident on seats during a flight to Islamabad for peace talks. The delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Qalibaf, aims to stabilize a regional ceasefire amid ongoing violence and Iranian skepticism about negotiations. The talks address sanctions relief and regional security,…

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Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Could Be Announced On Saturday As Goodwill Gesture For U.S.-Iran Talks

Israel and Lebanon could announce a ceasefire on Saturday as a gesture of goodwill ahead of talks between the U.S. and Iran, according to a new report.

Euronews

Overlooked IRGC institution holds key to Iran's Hormuz approach, expert warns

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire is already faltering, with Tehran still blocking the Strait of Hormuz navigation in protest against Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. A leading Iran expert indicates Tehran's Hormuz strategy could be part of a well-established strategy.

Euronews

Pakistan prepares to host US-Iran talks as ceasefire remains shaky

Islamabad is getting ready to host talks on Friday between the United States and Iran on a resolution to the war and the Strait of Hormuz, which remains at a standstill despite the ceasefire.

Euronews

Confusion reigns over Hormuz shipping reopening as Iran issues new passage conditions

Normal shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has not yet resumed as per the ceasefire deal, as Iran consolidates its hardline, unilateral position on lifting its blockade in apparent contradiction of the rollercoaster ceasefire deal.

The Independent UK

Iran warns of ‘regret-inducing response’ if Lebanon attacks continue

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned they will deliver a "regret-inducing response" if attacks on Lebanon continue. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that strikes must cease immediately, adding: "Any attack on the proud Hezbollah is an attack on Iran." The warning comes after hundreds were reportedly killed and injured…

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Iran will ‘never have a nuclear weapon’ while accusing Tehran of doing ‘poor job’ in Hormuz

Netanyahu approves direct negotiations with Lebanon after the deadliest strikes in single day

The Times of India

US desperate for ceasefire? Trump forced Pakistan to broker temporary truce with Iran

For weeks, the Trump administration relied on Pakistan to act as an intermediary, urging it to persuade Iran to agree to a pause in hostilities that would allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Islamabad’s role as a Muslim-majority neighbour was seen as key to making the proposal acceptable…

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