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US expands sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet, weapons networks
New US sanctions target ships, companies, and individuals accused of enabling Islamic Republic ’s illicit oil trade, weapons programs, and domestic repression.
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University campuses emerge as protest battlegrounds across Iran
Amid nationwide unrest, Islamic Republic authorities escalate crackdowns on students while digital vulnerabilities expose limits of control.
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Tehran reports on cybersecurity breach affecting mobile users
More than just a data breach, the hack transformed tens of thousands of mobile phones into instruments of fear and a form of psychological warfare.
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Sanctioned oil tanker damaged: 20 crew members rescued
The Islamic Republic bombed a tanker, alleging illegal transit through the Strait of Hormuz, as responders rescued 20 crew members from the sinking vessel.
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Trump warns Iran: Retaliation will bring unprecedented force
Trump warns the Islamic regime that any strike on US forces will trigger an overwhelming and unprecedented military response.
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EU states Urge Iran to stop regional violence and resume negotiations
Germany, France and the United Kingdom call on Iran to halt regional attacks and return to negotiations as Middle East tensions sharply escalate.
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President Trump's message to the Iranian people: Freedom is within your reach
In a direct appeal to both soldiers and civilians, President Donald J. Trump urged Iranians to lay down their arms, stay safe and prepare to seize what he called a rare chance for freedom.
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Task Force Scorpion deploys LUCAS drones as Operation Epic Fury begins
Task Force Scorpion unleashes low-cost LUCAS drones in Operation Epic Fury, signaling a new era of high-volume, autonomous air strikes against Iran.
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Escalation in Strait of Hormuz threatens regional stability, global energy security
Islamic regime's closure of a vital maritime chokepoint, coupled with threats and military drills, heightens global economic risks and raises fears of wider conflict.
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Sanctions target Iranian oil traders, shadow fleet to curb terror financing
New US sanctions aim to disrupt Iran’s illicit oil network, cutting funds for terrorism and repression while targeting global facilitators and shadow fleet vessels.