Iran recruiting children as young as 12 to ‘defend the homeland’ in new campaign Rights groups have warned that recruiting children for military roles could amount to a war crime The Independent UK · Mar 31
Iran claims it shot down two US MQ-9 drones - shares video Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that their air defence systems shot down a US-made MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle over the central city of Isfahan on Tuesday. The Times of India · Mar 31
Who is Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: Trump Finally Reveals Iran Speaker in Cease Fire Talks President Trump confirms negotiations with Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, marking a significant moment in ongoing Middle East tensions. International Business Times UK · Mar 30
Supreme leader Ali Khamenei, security chief Larijani & more - key Iranian leaders killed in US-Israeli strikes Iran's leadership has suffered significant blows in the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel, with the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and National Security Chief Ali Larijani among key figures killed. Despite these losses and claims of "regime change" by President Trump, Tehran has moved to replace officials and maintain… The Times of India · Mar 30
US Campuses in Crosshairs as Iran Threatens Retaliatory Strike While American AWACS Jet Is Reportedly Destroyed As tensions rise between the US and Iran, Iranian officials warn of potential retaliation on American soil, raising security concerns. International Business Times UK · Mar 29
'Remember these two criminals': Iran names US officers responsible for Minab school strike Iran has identified two US Navy officers from the USS Spruance as responsible for a missile strike on a Minab school that killed 168 people. The strike, part of Operation Epic Fury, targeted a nearby IRGC naval base. While US media suggests the school was damaged in coordinated operations, a… The Times of India · Mar 29
Yemen’s Houthis launch first attack on Israel since outbreak of conflict, as Rubio says war to end in ‘weeks’ Missile fired from Yemen the first since the Iran war began and came hours after the US secretary set a new timeline for the conflict The Guardian - UK · Mar 27
What to know about Iran's military as the U.S. weighs ground operations The U.S. is developing military operations for a "final blow." Axios · Mar 27
Iran says nuclear facilities hit by strikes after Israel warns attacks 'will escalate' Israel struck several nuclear sites in Iran on Friday, hitting uranium and heavy water facilities with no reported radiation leak, as both sides trade fresh threats amid reports of Washington-Tehran talks. Euronews · Mar 27
Biker gangs and hired hands: how Iran is increasingly outsourcing its terrorism campaigns Experts see potential hallmarks of Iranian involvement in firebombing of four ambulances in Golders Green on Monday The Guardian - UK · Mar 27
IRGC warning fuels fears of Iran war escalating further despite 'ongoing' talks Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned civilians in the Middle East on Friday to avoid US bases as Hormuz remains blocked, tensions with Washington soar and strikes across Iran continue. Euronews · Mar 27
Strait of Hormuz 'Toll Booth' Implemented? Iran Tightens Control with New Fees and Vetting System in Key Oil Chokepoint Iran introduces a toll booth system in the Strait of Hormuz, requiring vessels to submit documentation and pay fees, impacting global oil trade International Business Times UK · Mar 27
Karoline Leavitt says regime change in Iran has been ‘achieved’ — by replacing Khamenei with Khamenei? Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted that President Donald Trump achieved ‘regime change’ in Iran. She deems the assault on Iranian leadership as the benchmark of regime change. The Mary Sue · Mar 26
IRGC naval commander killed in Israeli strike was hardliner who understood power of strait of Hormuz Alireza Tangsiri oversaw technology now used to threaten strategic waterway and goaded Trump to attack oil-export hub Kharg Island The Guardian - UK · Mar 26
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a 'toll booth' regime Iran is cementing its hold over the Strait of Hormuz, demanding vessels give up detailed information and detour into Iranian waters before being vetted by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26 ‘Tehran’s tollbooth’: a visual guide to how a trickle of ships still passes through strait of Hormuz Many of the vessels willing to make the crossing are taking an alternative route through Iranian waters
Euronews · Mar 26 Trump says US operations in Iran war 'extremely ahead of schedule' US envoy Steve Witkoff said there were "strong signs" Iran could be convinced to make a peace deal, confirming that Washington had passed a 15-point plan to Tehran through mediator Pakistan.
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Inside Iran’s ‘toll booth regime’: How Tehran chooses who can pass through Strait of Hormuz Maritime experts say ships are being ordered to submit detailed documentation to the Iranian authorities before being escorted through a controlled corridor
The Times of India · Mar 26 ‘Man who ran Strait of Hormuz’: Iran navy commander Alireza Tangsiri killed in Israeli strike Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, has been killed in an Israeli strike in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, according to Israeli media reports citing an unnamed official.
Whats Hot · Mar 26 Iran’s IRGC Nval Chf Alireza Tangsri Reportedly Killed in Israeli Strke; Offcial Confrmation Awaited Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, Israeli media on Thursday reported that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Naval Commander, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, has been killed in a targeted strike. While neither the Israeli military nor Iranian authorities have issued official confirmation, multiple Israeli outlets cited senior officials claiming…
International Business Times UK · Mar 25 Was a US F18 Downed Over Iran? CENTCOM Fact Checks It as Millions Watch the Clip CENTCOM officially denies IRGC claims that a US F/A-18 fighter jet was shot down over Chabahar, amidst viral videos, escalating conflict, and mounting domestic political pressure.
The Mary Sue · Mar 25 The U.S. war against Iran is unwinnable — and here are 5 reasons why Donald Trump may have walked into a trap with his war against Iran, and here are five reasons why experts believe the United States won’t win this conflict.
The Mary Sue · Mar 25 ‘They’re going to make a deal’: After pushing the U.S. to war, Donald Trump’s now floating ‘negotiations’ with Iran President Donald Trump asserted at a White House press conference that Iran is about to make a deal regarding the war. But to date, there’s no information on who the Trump administration is corresponding with on the Iranian side to make it happen.
Fortune · Mar 25 Trump wrote the tariff playbook. Now Iran is using it on the world's most important oil route Oil markets are whipsawing Wednesday amid dueling shaky peace proposals
The Independent UK · Mar 25 The ‘zombie’ ships appearing in the Strait of Hormuz after they were scrapped for parts Reports suggest the vessels transitioned through Iranian waters and may have paid the IRGC $2m to pass