Iranian oil tanker fleet paralyzed in alleged cyber attack

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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.

A Tehran-Belgrade defense partnership may prove problematic for Serbia

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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.

Iranian regime brought in Russian missile experts as it blocked IAEA inspectors

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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.

IRGC advisers killed in Yemen despite Tehran's denial of involvement

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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.

Islamic Republic's military spectacle draws public ire as poverty deepens

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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.

IRGC's navy harasses civilian ships during Gulf 'peace' exercise

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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.

Iran's nuclear acceleration comes as regime faces mounting setbacks

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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.

Yemen authorities block arms shipments destined for Houthis

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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.

US THAAD system scores historic first combat intercept over Israel

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US THAAD system scores historic first combat intercept over Israel

Advanced US missile defense system blocks Houthi-launched ballistic missile, marking a watershed moment in countering Iranian proxy threats.

Failed Syria gambit leaves Iranian regime financially depleted, vulnerable

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Failed Syria gambit leaves Iranian regime financially depleted, vulnerable

Tehran's gamble in Syria ends in catastrophe as Bashar al-Assad's fall exposes the IRGC's military failures and leaves it with billions in losses.