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HISTORICAL FACTS: The revolutionary guards - Caught on Camera

Dina Nayeri: Marjane Satrapi brought Iranian women like me out of hiding

The Persepolis author understood us and translated us for the world. We have lost our most eloquent spokesperson

The Guardian - UK

Vance optimistic as US-Iran deal awaits Trump green light

WASHINGTON - US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing a deal to extend their ceasefire in the Middle East war, but the potential breakthrough still hangs on President Donald Trump’s approval.

Bangkok Post

'How to shoot down an F-18': Videos show Iran militia members training to use anti-aircraft missiles

Iran’s military forces are preparing for a potential new round of US-Israeli attacks by deploying more man-portable air defence systems, or MANPADS, drawing on lessons from the recent war and the downing of multiple US and Israeli aircraft. FRANCE 24 obtained documents and videos revealing mass training by the Revolutionary…

France 24

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Who is Ahmad Vahidi, Interpol-wanted IRGC general and key Iranian war strategist?

Ahmad Vahidi, deputy IRGC commander and the man Argentina formally accused of planning the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people, has emerged as the key figure in organising Tehran's military response and partaking in back-channel negotiations with regional mediators.

Euronews

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

‘They have screwed each other pretty badly’: tensions emerge in Netanyahu-Trump alliance

Israeli PM says he has ‘full coordination’ with US president amid reports that Washington no longer consults him

The Guardian - UK

‘Project Freedom’: a grand humanitarian gesture, or a fast track to more war?

After banging his battle drum, Trump is back in Nobel peace prize mode. But the move has dramatically raised the stakes

The Guardian - UK

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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

Israel targets Iran’s railways and bridges after warning people not to travel by train

The Israeli military tells Iranians that “presence on trains and near railway lines endangers your life” - but few will see social media post due to internet blackout

The Independent UK

Is Iran using cryptocurrencies to circumvent sanctions?

Experts say Iran's Revolutionary Guards are using cryptocurrencies to circumvent Western sanctions and finance allied militias.

Euronews

Iran’s Trump? Ghalibaf emerges as Tehran’s hardline dealmaker

The White House says talks with Iran are alive, even as Tehran publicly denies direct negotiations and keeps up military pressure across the region. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “The United States has been engaged over the last three days in productive conversations,” while adding: “You’re beginning to…

The Times of India

‘They called me a water terrorist’: exiled Iranian scientist wins global prize

Prof Kaveh Madani, winner of the Stockholm water prize, was accused of sabotage with his environmental work

The Guardian - UK

Iran confirms death of national security chief Ali Larijani, president Pezeshkian offers condolences

Iran confirmed the death of national security chief Ali Larijani and military figure Gholamreza Soleimani, hours after Israel claimed responsibility for airstrikes. Prime Minister Netanyahu identified Larijani as a key leader of the Revolutionary Guards. Iran's president mourned the loss and vowed revenge, while vowing to continue resistance.

The Times of India

War on Iran may provoke a terrorist attack in US – and that may be the point

‘Of course there’s going to be retaliation,’ says one expert. ‘It may be that this is what Trump’s interested in’

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The Times of India

Ali Khamenei opposed his son’s succession, but IRGC stepped in; how Mojtaba became supreme leader

Iran’s military establishment appears to have played a decisive role in elevating the country’s new supreme leader, even though his own father reportedly opposed the idea of him inheriting the post.

The Times of India

From apology to choosing Mojtaba Khamenei: The growing rift between Iranian leadership

Iran's leadership faces internal divisions following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Pezeshkian's apology to neighbours sparked backlash from hardliners. The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader also revealed rifts. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' influence is growing, highlighting power struggles within Tehran's establishment during the…

The Guardian - UK

Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as bombs pound Tehran and Beirut

US president again calls on Iranian people to overthrow government or face ‘absolutely guaranteed death’

Radio France Internationale

Why Iran's 'beheaded' power structure may outlive Ali Khamenei

Iran has begun a formal transition, following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in American-Israeli strikes. Under the country's constitution, an interim leadership council is now in place, but this death strips the Islamic Republic of the figure who stood at the apex of power for 36 years. As…

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International Business Times UK

Ayatollah Khamenei Is Dead: What Will Likely Happen In Iran After Supreme Leader's Death?

Ayatollah Khamenei is reported dead following US-Israeli missile strikes, leading to heightened tensions and global repercussions.

The Independent UK

Read Benjamin Netanyahu’s translated statement on Iran attack in full

The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday

Radio France Internationale

EU looks to put Iran's Revolutionary Guards on terrorist list

Iran on Thursday vowed a "crushing response" to any attack after US President Donald Trump warned time was running out for a nuclear deal, and as the European Union looks to declare the Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation.

Radio France Internationale

Iran faces water crisis and blackouts after deadly conflict with Israel

Iran is facing a severe water and electricity crisis just weeks after a deadly war with Israel brought the country to a standstill. Although the extreme heat has eased, reservoirs are running dry, daily blackouts continue and economists say years of poor planning and corruption have left the country dangerously…

Euronews

Iran holds state funeral for military leaders and nuclear scientists killed in Israel conflict

Hundreds of thousands attended a mass funeral in Tehran for IRGC Chief General Hossein Salami and other top commanders killed in the conflict with Israel.

The Conversation

Friday essay: ‘my heart is full of sparks’ – as war escalates, can I hope for Iran’s liberation from a tyrannical regime?

We are at a dinner party in suburban Perth, a home away from home for our diaspora. As guests arrive, a Persian ballad plays in the background: Morq-e Sahar (Dawn Bird), a freedom song, a century-old protest against dictatorships and tyranny in Iran. This version was sung by the late…

Euronews

Who was among Iran's top military officials killed in Israeli strikes?

In the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, Israel has killed several high-ranking Iranian officials, including Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri and IRGC Commander Hossein Salami.

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