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‘Until Trump is out’: Iran signals war could stretch for years

Iran could seek to prolong its war with the US until President Donald Trump leaves office, a senior adviser to the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said, signalling a potential strategy of "attrition" rather than a quick resolution to the conflict.

The Times of India

Trump says US has 'total control' over Strait of Hormuz, calls naval blockade a 'wall of steel'

US President Donald Trump has once again claimed "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz in a Truth Social post, calling the American naval blockade a "Wall of Steel" and declaring Iran's military "decimated."

The Economic Times

Hitmen, personal toilets and secret plane swaps: The foreign plots to kill Donald Trump

IN FOCUS: The US president has faced several plots on his life both at home and abroad, Maira Butt reports

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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei fills 6 key military positions

Iran's Supreme Leader appointed six senior commanders to key military and IRGC posts. Ali Abdollahi became Chief of Staff while Kioumars Heydari is Deputy Chief. Ahmad Vahidi now commands the IRGC, and Mostafa Izadi is his deputy. Ali Azmaei leads the IRGC Navy, and Hossein Taeb heads the Basij. These…

The Economic Times

Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei fills 6 top military posts amid wartime leadership overhaul

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has appointed six senior commanders to key positions in the country’s military establishment, filling top posts in the armed forces, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), IRGC Navy and Basij.

The Times of India

Iranian President shares key health update on Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran war news: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is healthy after a lengthy meeting. This comes amid reports of Khamenei's critical condition circulating in Israeli media. Iran also announced a sudden reshuffle at the top of its political and national-security establishment. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr moved to…

The Economic Times

'Chess player' Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US pays up

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson shot back that Iranians had "shown they are professional chess players" after Trump said he was "low-keying it" and likened talks with Tehran to a chess game.

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From IRGC commander to Iran’s security chief: Who is Mohsen Rezaei?

Iran appointed Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of its Supreme National Security Council. Rezaei, a hardliner and close ally of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, takes the key security post. He previously commanded the Revolutionary Guards for sixteen years during the Iran-Iraq war. Rezaei also served as vice president for economic…

The Economic Times

Oil Prices Rise on Iran-Oman Deal Hopes Despite Hormuz Stalemate

Oil prices are fluctuating due to diplomatic tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with traders reacting to signals from Tehran, Washington, and Muscat rather than supply-demand fundamentals.

International Business Times UK

No Direct US-Iran Talks Now. Middle East Peace Missives Take Back Channel Route

Tehran's top diplomat also said even if Iran strikes a deal with Oman to secure a trade route through the contentious Strait of Hormuz, that wouldn't ensure peace. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated that IRGC's demands should be met by the Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza plan and vows no withdrawal until Hamas disarms – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Strait of Hormuz standoff: What conditions have US, Iran set to reopen waterway

Iran has made clear that a deal with Oman on a new shipping arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz will not, by itself, reopen the strategic waterway. Tehran says the strait will reopen only after the United States accepts a broader set of Iranian conditions, while Washington has indicated that…

The Times of India

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US meets six demands

The IRGC said the international waterway had evolved from a trade route into a ‘tool of power and war’

The Independent UK

Iran Has Set 6 New Conditions. An End To Middle East War Is Drifting To Dire Straits.

Apart from lifting the Naval blockade enforced by Washington, Iran has also sought a withdrawal of the US naval and air forces from Iran's neighborhood. A full compensation package, lifting of "unjust and illegal" sanctions and unconditional release of Iranian assets "that were blocked and stolen" have also been sought.

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US sanctions Dubai-based crypto exchange over alleged Iran sanctions evasion and IRGC funding

The United States sanctioned Dubai-based Shelbit for processing millions for Iran's state entities. This action targets sanctions evasion through cryptocurrency networks, as announced by the Treasury Department. Shelbit allegedly facilitated transactions for Iran's central bank and the IRGC. The exchange denied all allegations and stated operations ceased in January 2026.…

The Economic Times

US removes sanctions from three IRGC-linked entities, Treasury website shows

The US Treasury Department has removed Fly Baghdad and two aircraft from its sanctions list. This action follows earlier targeting of the airline for suspected Iran links. The airline's owner, Basheer Al-Shabbani, however, remains under active US sanctions. Authorities have now directly linked Al-Shabbani to Iran's Quds Force. This move…

The Times of India

Iran won't escalate tensions but will defend itself, says Pezeshkian as Donald Trump claims Tehran has 'last chance'

Iran states it will defend its security while the US president claims a last chance for a deal. Conflicting reports emerge regarding ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States. Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remains subdued amid these diplomatic claims. Iran's IRGC reportedly launched a drone attack…

The Times of India

Will Iran President's next resignation be accepted? Report claims 'final ultimatum' given by Khamenei

Israeli media reports suggest Iran's Supreme Leader issued an ultimatum to President Pezeshkian regarding resignation. The report claims the IRGC commander now holds greater influence over strategic decisions. US President Trump stated Iran has a "last chance" to reach an agreement. Diplomatic efforts are continuing through mediators despite public denials…

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The Conversation

Does Saudi Arabia want to develop nuclear weapons? Here’s what history can tell us

The US-Saudi nuclear deal was announced in the midst of what has, as of 2026, become America’s Third Gulf War. The news broke just as Saudi Arabia and the US launched air raids against Iranian-backed Iraqi militias, in retaliation for alleged drone attacks directed Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities.

The Times of India

How Iran's military ran a $4bn gambling network as part of a sanctions-dodging op: Report

A sophisticated $4 billion sanctions-evasion network has allegedly helped Iran move money through illegal online gambling operations, cryptocurrency transactions and an unlicensed Dubai-based crypto exchange. The network gave sanctioned Iranian entities access to global cryptocurrency markets despite Western restrictions, according to the Reuters investigation.

The Economic Times

Iran claims to destroy drone hangars, fuel depot at US base in Kuwait

US Iran war: IRGC reported destroying US drone hangars and a fuel facility in Kuwait. The IRGC also claimed a missile strike on Jordan's al-Azraq airbase. US Central Command denied damage to any American aircraft in these incidents. They also refuted claims about a commercial oil tanker violating a US…

The Economic Times

US issues sanctions on support networks for Iran's Mahan Air; India-based sales agent included

The United States sanctioned six entities and individuals for supporting Mahan Air. These companies acted as general sales agents for the Iranian airline. Mahan Air allegedly aided Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. One sanctioned entity is India-based Skiez Travels and Logistics Private Limited. The Treasury Department aims to cut off…

The Guardian - UK

US hits dozens of targets in Iran overnight as peace efforts under threat

Central Command says strikes aimed at diminishing Iranian military while mediators say talks are continuing

The Economic Times

Iran claims to destroy three F-35 jets, damage 3 more in Jordan after US attack

Iran stated it destroyed three US F-35 jets at Jordan's Al-Azraq Air Base. This action was a direct response to American airstrikes on Qeshm Island. US Central Command confirmed large-scale strikes against IRGC targets inside Iran. These strikes aimed to diminish threats posed by Iran and its proxies.

The Independent UK

Mapped: All of the countries dragged into Trump’s war in Iran

IN FOCUS: The war has spread across the Middle East, with unprecedented disruption to global oil supplies and Gulf states being targeted by Tehran. Maira Butt looks at how the war has dragged in countries on several continents

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