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Iran's leaders show united front over war but are divided over what the goal is

Iran's leaders exhibit unity on war strategy but differ on the ultimate objective. Ultra-hardliners seek total victory, while pragmatists pursue a negotiated deal with the United States. The Supreme National Security Council backed a ceasefire, which later crumbled amid escalating strikes. Hard-liners use state media to rally support and denounce…

The Economic Times

Iran's Parliament Speaker Says He Recognizes American Tactics as Trump Orders More Strikes

Iran’s Speaker of the Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, slammed the U.S. amid rising tensions in the region, accusing Washington of escalating the war through its actions.

Benzinga

'Not in Iran': Israeli source says supreme leader absent as internal power struggle deepens

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei "is not in Iran," according to an Israeli security source cited by Saudi outlet al-Hadath said on Sunday. This is followed by reports of a major internal power struggle in Tehran.

The Times of India

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Iran hardliners accuse leaders of 'soft coup' as US truce comes under fresh strain: Report

Iran's hardline factions accuse officials of staging a soft coup against leadership. President Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Araghchi faced public hostility after the Supreme Leader's funeral. Hardliners believe officials surrendered to the United States and ignored the new Supreme Leader. The fragile ceasefire with the United States is under renewed…

The Times of India

Was regime change happening in Iran? The story of a soft coup

Iranian hardliners believed a soft coup was underway during negotiations with United States. Visible leaders pursued a deal abroad while internal authority contests grew. The funeral of Ali Khamenei exposed deep divisions and hardline anger. Mojtaba Khamenei's absence fueled fears of power consolidation by other officials. This struggle between competing…

The Economic Times

'Blade to your throat': Iran hardliners warn of 'coup' against establishment

The United States and Iran have gone back to exchanging strikes that aimed infrastructure and military bases as the battle over Strait of Hormuz continues.

The Times of India

Tehran vows to 'crush' regional infrastructure if US hits Iranian sites

Iran said its response to any US strike on its infrastructure would result in destruction across the region, as multiple reports said Tehran had asked the Houthis to be ready to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening a second global shipping chokepoint.

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US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran

US disables unladen oil tanker using Hellfire missiles in strait of Hormuz amid concerns strikes could spiral into open conflict

The Guardian - AU

Chaos and confusion bring US no closer to resolution on strait of Hormuz

Five months of U-turns and false boasts leave Donald Trump in worse position than when he started

The Guardian - UK

'Era of one-sided deals over': Iran Parl speaker Ghalibaf warns US after trade of strikes in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Parliament Speaker declared one-sided deals are over after US strikes. US forces conducted extensive strikes targeting Iranian military sites this week. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to destroy targets in Jordan in retaliation. Qatar and Jordan strongly condemned Iran's military actions and violations. These events follow Iran's announcement of…

The Economic Times

Mojtaba Khamenei's absence at Ali Khamenei funeral fuels questions over Iran's new leader

Mojtaba Khamenei's absence from his father's funeral raises health and security concerns. He was appointed supreme leader after his father's death in an airstrike. Analysts suggest he may delegate more power to the Revolutionary Guards. His leadership style is expected to differ significantly from his father's. This absence indicates underlying…

The Economic Times

‘Weaker’? Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence from father’s funeral may signal shifting role for Iran leader

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he was wounded in the US-Israeli air strikes that killed his father and wife – even at their week-long funeral ceremonies this week. While his injuries and the threat of assassination could well have played a role…

France 24

Truce and fire: The ghost of Versailles haunts Trump. But is Iran overplaying its hand?

President Trump declared the June 17 ceasefire with Iran over, ordering fresh US strikes. Iran responded by targeting tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions. The conflict's tempo is now largely controlled by Iran's ability to disrupt oil shipments. Both sides face pressures, with neither in a decisive position…

The Times of India

Iran's Parliament Speaker Says Strait of Hormuz Will Open Only Under Tehran's Terms, Slams US 'Bullying'

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf doubled down on claims about Tehran controlling the Strait of Hormuz following missile strikes exchanged between the U.S. and Iran.

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The Economic Times

US releases footage of strikes on 90 Iranian military targets; Tehran warns of retaliation

The United States conducted extensive precision strikes against Iranian military targets. These attacks targeted air defense systems and command networks deep inside Iran. This action followed an initial wave of strikes responding to maritime attacks. Iran issued stern warnings of severe retaliation for further American military actions. International bodies urged…

Evening Standard

Starmer urges return to Iran ceasefire after ‘challenging’ two days

The Prime Minister warned that UK household bills would likely be hit unless the situation improved.

The Economic Times

Trump’s Iran ceasefire was built to fail

Donald Trump's claims of victory over Iran are undermined by ambiguous ceasefire terms. The agreed Memorandum of Understanding allows both sides to pursue war aims by other means. This has created an unstable situation with ongoing accusations of breaches. The US and Israel's air campaign killed Iranian leaders but did…

Evening Standard

Trump warns Iran he will ‘probably’ launch more raids as ceasefire collapses

Donald Trump said it was ‘a waste of time’ dealing with the Iranians.

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The Conversation

Iran’s ‘hardliners’: who they are, what they believe and why they matter

The US and Iran have returned to the brink of conflict after an exchange of strikes on July 7, just three weeks after the two sides had signed a framework deal to end their hostilities. In comments made ahead of the Nato summit in Turkey, Donald Trump declared the ceasefire…

Evening Standard

Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’ after wave of strikes

The US president described peace negotiations as a ‘waste of time’.

The Times of India

'Bending rules, bullying rivals': Iran uses World Cup to mock US - top developments

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian took a swipe at the United States by comparing its role as host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to its foreign policy, accusing Washington of "bending rules, bullying rivals, creating obstacles, and cheating".

Benzinga

Iran's Parliament Speaker Accuses US of Violating Peace Agreement, Says 'The Era of Bullying and Extortion Is Over'

Iran’s Speaker of the Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on Tuesday accused the U.S. of committing major violations of the terms agreed upon in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Washington and Tehran following missile strikes.

The Independent UK

US strikes ‘over 80’ Iranian targets after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

Following the strikes, Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the US of committing ‘major’ violations of the initial ceasefire deal.

The Times of India

Iran says MoU with US an achievement for 'Axis of Resistance' — what does it mean

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met Mohammed Al-Nuaimi, vice chairman of the Houthi supreme political council, in Tehran on Sunday, where he portrayed the recent US-Iran memorandum as a strategic success for the alliance, according to Iranian state news agency IRNA. The meeting took place on the sidelines of…

International Business Times UK

Trump Says Iran 'Needs Food', Ghalibaf Fires Back Citing 40 Million Americans on Food Stamps

Iran's Parliament Speaker mocked Trump's claim that Tehran needs American food, reigniting US-Iran tensions despite recent diplomatic efforts.

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