Iran
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worldIran's Military Might Exceeds Official U.S. Admissions, Sources Reveal
Intelligence indicates Iran retains significant missile, naval, and air capabilities despite U.S. military operations, challenging public White House assessments.
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worldIran Fires on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire Talks
Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions shortly after the US announced a ceasefire extension. Global oil supplies remain at risk.
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worldIran Executes Former Atomic Agency Employee Amid Espionage Claims
Iran carried out the execution of Mehdi Farid, a former atomic agency employee accused of spying for Israel's Mossad. This follows a significant surge in executions linked to the ongoing conflict.
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worldIran's Revolutionary Guards Assert Dominance, Sideline Civilian Leadership
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is reportedly seizing control of key decision-making, operating with increasing autonomy as civilian leadership is sidelined amidst ongoing conflict.
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worldUS Cuts Iraq Dollar Shipments to Pressure Iran-Backed Militias
The United States has halted dollar shipments to Iraq from Federal Reserve accounts, employing financial leverage to counter Iran-backed militias and signaling a potential escalation.
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worldIranian Gunboat Attacks Container Ship Off Oman
Iranian gunboat fired on a container ship near Oman, causing heavy damage to the bridge. A separate incident saw another cargo ship fired upon off Iran.
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financeDollar Surges to One-Week High Amid Iran Ceasefire Doubts and Hawkish Fed Signals
The U.S. dollar strengthened as market skepticism over a prolonged Iran ceasefire emerged, while Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh's testimony suggested a hawkish stance.
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worldTrump Delays Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely Amidst Government Fractures
President Trump extends the U.S. ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, citing a 'seriously fractured' Iranian government and ongoing peace talks.