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HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 - The Untold Story

The government of Iran is likely to experience real regime change, and to surrender unconditionally in two to four months.

Reason

The Strait of Hormuz is more open than previously thought as the U.S. shoots down Iranian drones threatening ships and provides 'naval overwatch'

"The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic," U.S. Central Command said.

Fortune

How Iran-linked social media accounts faked Irish and Scottish profiles to manipulate the public

Researchers say that social media accounts affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps posed as Scottish and Irish nationals in order to cultivate their following, before switching their narrative to spread pro-Iranian discourse online.

Euronews

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FIFA 2026: Iran to play World Cup warm-up behind closed doors, head to Mexico on Saturday

FIFA 2026: Iran's football team is set for its final World Cup warm-up match in Turkey. The squad will then depart for their tournament base in Mexico. Their participation in the World Cup has been a concern due to recent events. The team will play their matches in Mexico and…

The Economic Times

Hostilities flare in Iran war with talks at a stalemate

An Iranian drone attack has closed Kuwait's airport and the US has launched strikes near the Strait of Hormuz as talks to end the war remain at an impasse.

AAP

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate

CAIRO/WASHINGTON - Gulf hostilities flared again on Wednesday, with an Iranian missile attack damaging Kuwait's airport and the U.S. military carrying out strikes near ‌the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showed little progress.

Bangkok Post

US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links

America has imposed sanctions on Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex. The US accuses the exchange of helping Iran's government and state institutions bypass Western sanctions.

The Economic Times

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Hezbollah launches cross-border attack as Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon

Lebanon's Hezbollah said it had attacked troops in northern Israel on Wednesday, as Israeli strikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon, dampening hopes for an end to the cycle of violence. US President Donald Trump announced Monday that he had brokered a deal that Lebanon said would halt…

France 24

IRGC says Iran has more 'trump cards' up its sleeve as talks hang by a thread

A senior IRGC general said Iran had not revealed all its military capabilities and was ready for direct confrontation with the US and NATO, as hardliners linked to acting IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi were identified as the force behind Monday's suspension of indirect negotiations with Washington.

Euronews

Unmasked: 'Tehran terrorist' who filmed arson on London synagogue in attacks on Jewish community

The US Justice Department has announced an eight-count indictment charging Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi

Evening Standard

Middle East crisis: Rubio says opening the strait of Hormuz is first condition in talks with Iran – as it happened

The US secretary of state added that Iran must also commit to specific negotiations on the disposition of highly-engaged uranium.

The Guardian - UK

Ivanka Trump assassination plot: IRGC-linked accused had blueprint of Florida home, wanted to 'burn down' Trump's house

An IRGC-linked operative, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges in Manhattan, accused of plotting to assassinate Ivanka Trump and orchestrating global attacks. He claimed innocence, stating, "Our children are being killed by your rockets." The indictment details alleged bombings and planned attacks, with potential life…

The Times of India

'Arash the Archer': The New Iranian Air Defence System That Analysts Say Should Worry Washington

Iran claims its new Arash-e Kamangir air defence system downed a US drone near the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting Tehran's military resilience and strategic implications for US-Iran relations.

International Business Times UK

Trump says he secured halt to Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, keeps door open for Iran talks

The US president further eased tensions sparked by Tehran's announcement on Monday of an end to mediated negotiations, saying in a separate post on Truth Social that talks with the Islamic Republic continued "at a rapid pace".

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Fortune

The Strait of Hormuz is splitting into U.S. and Iranian lanes as ship traffic picks up even while fighting intensifies

Over the last three weeks, Central Command has guided about 70 ships in and out of the Persian Gulf.

The Times of India

Fragile ceasefire faces fresh test as missiles keep flying as Iran, US trade new blows: Key details

Tensions in West Asia surged as Iran's IRGC claimed to target a US military base, while Washington announced fresh strikes on Iranian radar and command-and-control sites. Kuwait's air defense systems also responded to drone and missile attacks amid ongoing exchanges and diplomatic efforts.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘calls Netanyahu crazy’ in furious call as Hezbollah agrees to halt attacks

Iranian media said Tehran would not participate in talks while Israel continued to bomb Lebanon

International Business Times UK

Did Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian Resign Over an IRGC Takeover of His Government?

Amid US-Iran ceasefire talks, reports claim Iran's leadership faces internal power struggles, with allegations of an IRGC takeover. Iranian officials deny these claims, emphasising political stability.

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The Times of India

Iran president Pezeshkian submits resignation letter to supreme leader over IRGC control, says report; official rejects claim

Reports emerged of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian submitting a resignation letter, citing exclusion from decision-making and IRGC control. He reportedly stated an inability to govern effectively under these circumstances. However, an official from the president's office dismissed these claims as baseless rumors and wishful thinking from foreign networks.

The Economic Times

Iran's IRGC says 28 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours

Iran's IRGC reports 28 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz under its security. The IRGC states the Persian Gulf's insecurity stems from US actions. Iran recently launched a new body to manage maritime traffic in the strait. The US has imposed sanctions on this body, accusing Iran of extortion.

The Independent UK

Trump now says US left Iran’s military ‘alone’ after weeks of boasting that he destroyed its forces

With a ceasefire deal awaiting Trump’s approval, the president contradicts himself over the scale of U.S. military successes

The Economic Times

Iran says it destroyed US MQ-1 drone after airspace incursion: Report

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that its air defence units shot down a US MQ-1 drone after it allegedly entered Iranian territorial airspace in the early hours of Sunday, according to Iranian semi-official news agency Tasnim.

The Times of India

Iran claims it downed US MQ-1 drone on 'hostile' mission in its waters

Iranian media said the drone was detected while attempting to carry out hostile operations and was subsequently shot down by the country's air defence systems. The claim comes days after the IRGC declared that it retained the "legitimate and definite" right to respond to any violation of the ceasefire by…

Fortune

Damn the torpedoes — More ships are quietly slipping through the Strait of Hormuz as helicopters scare off Iran's fast-attack boats

To sail through the strait without being detected by Iran, many ships are turning off their Automatic Identification Systems.

The Times of India

Iran missile strike at Kuwait base damages US drones, injures Americans: Report

An Iranian missile struck Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. The attack damaged two US MQ-9 Reaper drones, with one destroyed and another severely damaged. Several American personnel sustained minor injuries. Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted the missile, but debris fell onto the base.

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