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War has shifted how power works in Iran

When Washington unveiled its economic “D-Day” on August 19, the latest tightening of the financial siege and the blockade around Iran’s ports, it believed it was applying decisive leverage. But in Tehran the move was read as something else entirely – as confirmation that the US still prefers pressure to…

The Conversation · Sep 1

No surrender, no dissent: How six months of war hardened Iran’s leadership

Iran's leadership has appointed hard-line military and security officials to key positions. These moves signal a resistance to US pressure and a crackdown on domestic dissent. The new appointments come as Iran faces prolonged confrontation and economic pressure. Hardliners are tightening their grip around the new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba…

The Times of India · Aug 29

Iran says it has built ‘solid defensive shield’ amid US tensions

Iran's defense chief stated the nation has built a strong shield against threats. He described the country's strategy as intelligent and efficient for empowerment. This comes as the United States intensifies its economic operations against Tehran. Iranian officials criticize the US pressure campaign as a failed approach. Tehran demands the…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

How Trump bypassed Iran's negotiators and used Kurdistan's Barzani to contact IRGC

The Donald Trump administration took an unusual route in its efforts to end the war with Iran, turning to Iraq’s Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani as a backchannel to the powerful and raging Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after long-running Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in American-Israeli strikes, according to…

The Times of India · Aug 17

Fake Iran nuclear post: How a fabricated X claim by Indian account created panic in Israel, US

A fabricated quote attributed to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander spread from an Indian X account to Israeli media and US politicians, eventually featuring in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech, according to a review by The New York Times.

The Times of India · Aug 17

Fox News airs fake quote from an Iranian general

The bogus quote from IRGC Commander-in-Chief Ahmad Vahidi said Iran would disarm its nuclear program if the US and Israel did

The Independent UK · Aug 14

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 · Aug 10

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 · Aug 10

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…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Pakistan's Asim Munir used oil deal with Iran to shield Saudi from attacks: Report

The report said the understanding was reached in late March, during the early stages of the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran. It cited a Middle East diplomat, a regional intelligence official and another person familiar with the discussions, all of whom spoke on condition of anonymity. According to the report,…

The Times of India · Jul 24