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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard would fiercely resist a US ground invasion. History proves it

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has long exerted a strong, often underestimated power in the Middle East. With around 190,000 members, plus an estimated 450,000 reserves in the Basij paramilitary, the largest component of Iran’s Armed Forces also controls much of the country’s politics, intelligence and economy.

The Conversation

‘If a threat does not exist, it is invented’: Iran’s letter to Americans exposes the version of this war you weren’t supposed to see

Iran makes its case to the Americans.

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‘A litany of lies’: Trump’s rambling primetime Iran address sparks backlash

US president’s 19-minute Wednesday address at the White House was met with bewilderment from commentators

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Israeli strikes kill seven in Beirut as it vows to occupy southern Lebanon after war ends

Heavy strikes hit Lebanon's capital Beirut overnight as Israel claimed it had struck a "senior Hezbollah commander" and another member of the group. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country's military intends to occupy a swathe of southern Lebanon.

Euronews

As Iran war passes one-month mark, mission creep clouds Trump’s strategy

Mission creep has stymied U.S. presidents in the Middle East and beyond, and now the escalation of President Donald Trump’s military operation in Iran has left him with no clear off-ramp as congressional Democrats lambaste his command of the war. The commander in chief and his top war aides initially…

Roll Call

Experts Warn Ordinary CCTV Cameras Are Helping Track And Kill Targets Worldwide — Are You Safe?

Experts warn that hacked security cameras are being used worldwide to track and target individuals, turning everyday surveillance devices into dangerous tools.

International Business Times UK

Shiite grief over attacks on Iran’s sacred cities has deep historical roots

Several Shiite communities in South Asia recently refrained from celebrating Eid as they mourned the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. From Nigeria to Kashmir – well beyond the Gulf region – the assassination has stirred deep concerns among Shiite Muslims.

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Iran’s supreme leader issues new message thanking neighbor for support

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Mojtaba Khamenei Is Gay Rumours Explained: Donald Trump 'Could Not Contain Laughter' Over Secret Intelligence on Iran Leader

Explore the controversy surrounding Trump's claims about Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and the lack of verified evidence.

International Business Times UK

One month of Iran war: Tehran's defiance turns Trump's regime-change dream into nightmare

On February 28, what began as Donald Trump’s “dream” project to topple Iran’s regime under Ali Khamenei now appears to have shifted into a pressing push for a “deal”, a term the US president frequently invokes, aimed at reopening the vital oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

Hundreds of organised protests show resilience of Iranian regime, experts say

More than 850 public demonstrations of support held since start of war and at least 1,400 arrests, research reveals

The Guardian - UK

Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table

The Independent UK

The New Forever War in Iran Keeps the Dog Wagging

The domestic political uses of foreign wars.

Reason

Gulf states 'losing patience' with Iran, could join US-Israel war against Tehran: Report

Iran’s Gulf neighbours are weighing the possibility of joining the United States-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic but could be pushed further into entering the conflict if Tehran follows through on its threats to target their critical infrastructure, according to people familiar with the situation.

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The Independent UK

Mike Johnson defends Trump sending 2,000 troops to Middle East as message that Iran needs to ‘get their act together’

But House speaker won’t say deploying troops into the region constitutes US ‘boots on the ground’

The Guardian - UK

‘We want peace’: Iranians try to maintain semblance of normal life as conflict drags on

Explosions lit up Tehran skyline as Israel launched new airstrikes but by morning joggers were in the park

Fortune

Larry Fink says the Iran war ends in one of two extremes: Abundance, growth, and oil at $40 a barrel, or a global recession and years of oil at $150

“I could paint a scenario where I could see, a year from now, oil at $40 a barrel; I could see it above $150—we have two very extreme outcomes,” Fink told the BBC this morning.

The Independent UK

What we know about Trump’s 15-point plan to end the Iran war

Iran announced on Wednesday it has received a proposal to end the war from the US via Pakistan

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The Independent UK

Who is Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf? Trump’s ‘hot option’ to lead Iran

The 64-year-old is reportedly being considered as a potential successor to the ayatollah – one whom the US could deal with

The Times of India

Iran appoints Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as security council chief, replacing slain Ali Larijani

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a former IRGC commander, has been appointed as the new chief of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, replacing the recently slain Ali Larijani. This leadership change occurs amidst escalating regional conflict and follows the deaths of several senior Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The Times of India

Phone call 48 hours before US-Israel strike: How Netanyahu convinced Trump of joint killing of Ali Khamenei

Responding to Reuters, White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly did not directly comment on the call between Trump and Netanyahu but said the operation aimed to "destroy the Iranian regime's ballistic missile and production capacity, annihilate the Iranian regime's Navy, end their ability to arm proxies, and guarantee that Iran can…

The Independent UK

Trump pauses bombing in Iran but Tehran says his claim of talks is ‘fake news’

Iran has denied the president’s claim of ‘very strong’ negotiations and says he is trying to ‘manipulate the financial and oil markets’

The Independent UK

Iran built a vast camera network to control dissent. Israel turned it into a targeting tool

Israel’s use of Tehran street cameras to help kill Iran’s supreme leader shows how everyday surveillance can turn into a wartime weapon

The Guardian - US

‘Nobody else is responsible’: Trump to blame for Iran crisis, ex-CIA chief says

Leon Panetta calls president ‘naive’ over strait of Hormuz closure and says ‘the chickens are coming home to roost’

The Guardian - US

Little joy to be found among Iranian Americans over the war and Iran’s future: ‘I have righteous anger’

Iranians in the diaspora are divided as Friday rang in Persian new year and the war on their homeland reached three-week mark

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