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FBI seizes Iranian-linked cyber infrastructure targeting healthcare
US authorities dismantle cyber infrastructure tied to Islamic Republic-linked hackers accused of targeting medical systems.
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Iranians fear new crackdown as police chief calls protesters 'enemies'
New threats from Iran's police chief and judiciary are intensifying fears that the regime is preparing a harsher crackdown against its own citizens.
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Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz mines
New warnings from the US president come as naval mines, stranded oil shipments and regional instability deepen the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Artesh would be better off without its main rival
Studies suggest that eliminating the IRGC could allow the Islamic Republic's military to form a more unified and professional force focused primarily on national defense.
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US offers $10 million reward targeting key figures
The US is offering $10 million for information on senior IRGC-linked figures, including Mojtaba Khamenei, as part of the Rewards for Justice Program targeting threats to international security.
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Shortages, neglect and growing divisions within Islamic Republic's military
Mounting shortages, limited medical access and institutional imbalance are weakening the Islamic Republic's regular army, raising concerns about its readiness and long-term role.
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Iran's secret nuclear headquarters destroyed
The Israeli strike on the Islamic Republic's secret nuclear site exposes Tehran’s contradictions, escalating Gulf tensions and highlighting risks to civilian populations across the region.
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Iranians feel abandoned as Artesh fails to stand with people
The Islamic Republic's Artesh has largely stayed silent during 2026 protests, leaving citizens feeling abandoned while the IRGC and Basij carried out violent crackdowns.
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Without certain entities, Iran's Artesh could gain funding and better recruits
The absence of the IRGC could dramatically reshape the Islamic Republic's military structure, potentially redirecting resources, talent and influence toward the conventional army known as the Artesh.
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Maritime threat: How Iran's naval mines could collapse the regional economy
Islamic Republic's naval mines pose a significant maritime threat, endangering critical shipping routes and destabilizing the regional economy.