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How Trump bypassed Iran's negotiators and used Kurdistan's Barzani to contact IRGC

The Donald Trump administration took an unusual route in its efforts to end the war with Iran, turning to Iraq’s Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani as a backchannel to the powerful and raging Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after long-running Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in American-Israeli strikes, according to…

The Times of India

Iran-US war latest: Ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump casts doubt over peace deal

Iran said it reached an agreement with Oman over a plan for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers; $60,000 if done by women

Iranian Army chief Amir Hatami has announced a $30,000 bounty for anyone who kills or captures a US soldier, with the reward doubled to $60,000 if the act is carried out by an Iranian woman. The announcement comes amid continued tensions between Tehran and Washington, despite there being no known…

The Times of India

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'May become offensive': IRGC deputy signals shift in Iran's military doctrine

US Iran war: Tehran's military doctrine is shifting towards an offensive posture, preparing for transformative approaches. The armed forces will take necessary action at the appropriate time. Adversaries are warned to anticipate strategic surprises from Tehran. Iran's new commander emphasizes maximum deterrence and proactive threat neutralization. Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf declared…

The Economic Times

'Anticipate strategic surprises': Iran signals possible shift from defensive to offensive military posture

Iran's military may adopt a more proactive and offensive approach to defense. Senior IRGC officials warn adversaries of strategic surprises ahead. The country's actions could move beyond purely retaliatory military postures. Maximum deterrence is now a key focus for military leadership. Iran aims to neutralize threats proactively before they materialize.

The Times of India

Iran Offers $30,000 Bounty for US Troops: Army Chief Hatami Confirms Reward, Doubled for Women

Iran's army chief announced a $30,000 bounty for capturing or killing US soldiers, escalating tensions. The reward doubles for women, highlighting the conflict's intensity and Tehran's provocative stance.

International Business Times UK

Iran’s oil is trapped while rivals’ exports from the Persian Gulf are poised to surge, but Tehran could do whatever it takes to break the chokehold

Satellite images revealed that Saudi ships on both sides of the Strait of Hormuz are preparing to transport oil out of the Persian Gulf.

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'Courageous Iranian Women' Offered Double $30,000 Bounty to Kill or Capture Invading US Personnel

Iran's military has announced a $30,000 reward for capturing or killing US soldiers, doubling the bounty for Iranian women, amid ongoing tensions and conflict in West Asia.

International Business Times UK

Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?

The United States plans to impose severe economic measures on Iran soon. Washington is considering sanctions on Chinese refiners and banks that aid Tehran. The administration may also target entities helping Iran evade existing sanctions. A land blockade is another potential strategy to increase pressure on Iran.

The Economic Times

Iranian Parliament to debate Hormuz Strait oversight bills as top lawmaker mocks Trump's threats

Iran's parliament will review legislation for Strait of Hormuz oversight. This comes as lawmakers criticize US President Donald Trump's threats. Iran and Oman finalized a joint shipping route map for the waterway. Lawmakers also debate measures to assert control over the maritime passage. Reopening the strait depends on US fulfilling…

The Economic Times

Gulf states becoming 'increasingly sceptical' of Trump's ability to secure peace deal with Iran: Report

Washington's allies in the Middle East are growing increasingly frustrated with its continued efforts to negotiate and secure a peace deal with Iran, according to a report.

The Times of India

Gulf nations growing impatient with Trump's diplomatic efforts regarding truce with Iran: Report

Persian Gulf allies express growing weariness with Iran peace deal negotiations. United States officials reject assessments of President Trump's diplomatic handling of Iran. The US is adopting a low-key approach towards Iran, avoiding immediate military action. Regional intermediaries are working to revive a memorandum of understanding for the Strait of…

The Economic Times

Iran claims Qatar holds missing pilots; UAE tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Iran alleges Qatar is holding three missing pilots captured after their aircraft were shot down. Qatar denies this, stating search teams recovered one pilot's remains. The UAE reported an attack on an ADNOC vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least eleven people on…

The Economic Times

Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a U.S. territory

Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US President Donald Trump's claims. Trump stated he would declare the strait US territory after defeating Iran. An unnamed White House official later clarified Trump was joking about the declaration. Attacks in the strait continue, impacting regional shipping and oil prices…

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What Bessent’s economic isolation of Iran could look like

The US Treasury plans new economic pressure on Iran, facing skepticism from critics. Targeting China's oil purchases poses risks to US-China relations and oil prices. Exchange houses in countries like the UAE help Iran move its funds. Secondary sanctions could pressure trading partners, including US allies like Turkey. The administration…

The Independent UK

Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory

Tehran has called on the US to accept defeat as it says it is no longer negotiating with Washington

International Business Times

Defiant Iran Spits Fire. Middle East Peace Hopes Flounder Amid Rage

A defiant Iran has said the United States and should accept defeat and President Donald Trump termed Iran as evil as the war of words and the Middle East conflict continues unabated. Iran's defiance is seen as a sign of proclaiming to the global community that Tehran has no urgency…

Bangkok Post

Iran fires back at Trump’s Hormuz takeover threat

TEHRAN - Iran on Saturday fired back at US President Donald Trump’s claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded “will remain Iranian”.

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Euronews

After Trump comment on declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory, Tehran says it 'will remain Iranian'

Speaking in New York on Friday, Trump, with a chuckle, said: "Pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States."

The Guardian - US

Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’

Seriousness of remark made in New York on Friday, and whether it signaled new policy position, not clear

International Business Times UK

Iran's Brutal Trump Strategy: Drag Out the War Until His Presidency Is Over

Iran's IRGC adviser says Tehran could prolong the war until Trump leaves office, using attrition to deter future attacks as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

Tehran brings back cleric behind 2009 protest crackdown to head its Basij militia

Hossein Taeb commanded the Basij during the mass demonstrations of June 2009 and led the IRGC's intelligence service for 13 years, overseeing operations against journalists, dual nationals and dissidents. His return signals that Tehran fears it might need to manage unrest in the near future.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump’s agreement with Tehran expires today as $30k bounty placed on US soldiers

Iranian army commander’s threat comes after the American president vowed to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory

The Economic Times

US to unleash ‘economic isolation’ on Iran next week as Trump pressure campaign intensifies

The United States plans to intensify economic pressure on Iran next week, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of measures unprecedented in the history of economic isolation. The move comes as ceasefire talks falter, Washington maintains its naval blockade and tensions around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz continue to…

Bangkok Post

US says lower oil prices, not Iran's nuclear programme, are now top priority in war

WASHINGTON — The top US priority now in the Iran war is no longer its nuclear programme but to bring gasoline prices down for American consumers, the vice president said Thursday, with the treasury secretary adding that new economic punishment to wear down Tehran is imminent.

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