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IRGC's latest tanker seizures in Gulf waters raise tensions, accusations
With avenues for global trade closed off to the Islamic Republic, the IRGC has been seizing the cargos of commercial ships in Gulf waters.
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Sanctioned ship docks at Iranian port amid missile fuel concerns
Vessel's arrival at Bandar Abbas port with missile propellant ingredients comes as the Iranian regime seeks to rebuild its missile industry.
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Iranian oil tanker fleet paralyzed in alleged cyber attack
Hackers claim to have disrupted communications for 116 Iranian vessels, exposing vulnerabilities in Iranian regime's maritime operations.
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A Tehran-Belgrade defense partnership may prove problematic for Serbia
The Iranian regime may exploit its budding defense cooperation with Serbia to foment instability in southeastern Europe, analysts warn.
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Iranian regime brought in Russian missile experts as it blocked IAEA inspectors
Increasingly isolated, the Iranian regime has sought to boost its military ties with Russia, both openly and through clandestine exchanges.
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IRGC advisers killed in Yemen despite Tehran's denial of involvement
IRGC Quds Force officials claim the Houthis act independently, but fresh evidence of the force's active presence in Yemen has come to light.
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Islamic Republic's military spectacle draws public ire as poverty deepens
Joint naval exercises with China and Russia in Gulf waters highlight regime spending priorities as millions of Iranians face poverty and hardship.
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IRGC's navy harasses civilian ships during Gulf 'peace' exercise
The challenges to civilian vessels come as IRGC naval forces unveil new underground missile facility and naval base for assault boats.
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Iran's nuclear acceleration comes as regime faces mounting setbacks
'Dramatic' increase in uranium enrichment puts Tehran at risk of new sanctions at a time when it is beset by troubles in its regional alliances.
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Yemen authorities block arms shipments destined for Houthis
Arms shipments headed to the Iran-backed Houthis have been intercepted off the Red Sea coast and by customs officials at a Yemeni port.