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Mojtaba Khamenei sidelined, IRGC in command - Is Iran going the Pakistan way or will it be something worse?

Iran may be edging toward Pakistan's model of power concentration: A system where elected leaders remain in office, but the military-security establishment holds the real levers of authority.

The Times of India

Why is the Iran deal still stuck? Hormuz, uranium, US blockade and the unresolved fault lines

Intense diplomatic efforts are underway to secure an agreement between the US and Iran, aiming to end the Middle East conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and ease energy market pressures. Despite claims of progress, significant disagreements persist over uranium enrichment, sanctions relief, and regional influence, leaving a final deal…

The Times of India

Iran "not seeking nuclear weapons," says President Pezeshkian amid peace talks

According to state media Press TV, the President made these remarks during his visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). Pezeshkian said the Islamic Republic remains open to providing assurances that its nuclear programme is strictly peaceful in nature.

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Trump gives Tehran new warning on nuclear weapons as US and Iran edge towards peace deal

US says ‘significant progress’ made towards peace – but Trump stressed on Sunday that Tehran ‘must understand’ it cannot have a nuclear weapon

The Independent UK

Tehran's tiered internet leaves most Iranians in the dark 82 days on

Iran's 82-day internet blackout has created a multi-tiered system, granting officials and businesses some access while ordinary citizens pay up to 12 times as much for VPNs, Iranians back home told Euronews.

Euronews

‘There won’t be anything left’: Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as nuclear talks stall

US President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Iran on Sunday as diplomatic efforts to end months of conflict in the Middle East appeared to edge closer to collapse. Trump issued a stark warning on social media following a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signalling growing frustration over stalled…

The Times of India

Trump returns from China with little progress on reopening Hormuz

Iran says passage through the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal once security is restored. US President Donald Trump seeks to reopen the critical waterway after talks with China. Iran insists on maintaining control. Disruptions have caused oil prices to surge. The US has imposed sanctions on Iran's oil…

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Iran forms agency to control Hormuz shipping

Iran has formed a new government agency to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This move raises concerns for international shipping. Meanwhile, peace talks continue between Iran and the U.S. mediated by Pakistan. Both sides are reviewing proposals. Hopes for an end to the conflict are growing, impacting global…

The Economic Times

Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US

Iran has created a government agency to control and tax vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Iran's president says he met Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei amid persistent health rumours

As speculation grows over the possibility of an agreement between Iran and the US, Pezeshkian said he had met with the new Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who is still to appear in public following his appointment.

Euronews

UAE says air defences engaging with Iranian attacks – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Iran war briefing: Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ after just two days

US president Donald Trump has announced he will pause his ‘Project Freedom’ plan to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” toward a deal to end the war with Iran. Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian said the US is pursuing “a policy of maximum pressure” while also expecting…

The Independent UK

Iran leadership crisis: Pezeshkian, Ghalibaf seek FM Araghchi’s removal for 'subservience' to IRGC over president - report

For the first time in 23 years, the U.S. has three aircraft carriers in the Middle East, accompanied by 12 ships and 15,000 soldiers. This significant military presence signals readiness for renewed conflict should the fragile ceasefire with Iran collapse. The deployment occurs amid ongoing diplomatic tensions and Iran's reblocking…

The Times of India

US seeks 'maritime freedom' coalition to restart Strait of Hormuz shipping

Iran effectively closed the crucial waterway when the war broke out on 28 February. Normally one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transits the waterway. Its closure has sent energy prices skyrocketing around the world.

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The Times of India

'Iran can call us if they want': Trump rules out travel for talks as Araghchi returns to Pakistan

US President Donald Trump declared American officials won't travel for Iran truce talks, insisting discussions must be remote. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi returned to Islamabad, relaying Tehran's positions on nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz via Pakistani intermediaries. Iran maintains it won't negotiate under coercion amid ongoing US pressure.

The Times of India

‘Pakistan remains committed’: Shehbaz Sharif after second round of US-Iran talks not held

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said he spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after Islamabad’s attempt to broker a second round of talks between the United States and Iran fell through.

The Times of India

Is Iran running out of options? Secret letter to Mojtaba Khamenei flags strain, cracks in 'resistance' strategy

A secret letter from senior Iranian officials warning of economic collapse and urging nuclear negotiations with the US has reportedly exposed deep divisions within Tehran's leadership. Despite public displays of unity and denials of internal strife, the leak has sparked a political firestorm, with legal threats issued against those who…

The Times of India

Watch: Video shows how Iran navy forces seized ships in Strait of Hormuz amid US standoff

Iran released footage showing its forces seizing two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with the IRGC claiming the vessels were diverted to Iranian waters over alleged security violations. Meanwhile, Panama condemned the seizure of the MSC Francesca as “illegal,” warning it poses a serious threat to maritime security.…

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The Times of India

Mojtaba Khamenei missing in action. Is that why Iran regime is surviving?

At first glance, the continued absence of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, looks like a sign of deep instability. In most political systems—especially one as centralized as Iran’s—the disappearance of the top authority would trigger chaos.

The Times of India

Iran's military cuts off Khamenei from own govt, tightens grip over state functions - Report

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly assumed control over key state functions, sidelining President Masoud Pezeshkian and pushing him into a "complete political deadlock" as the military tightens its grip on the country's core centres of power, according to multiple reports. The IRGC has blocked presidential appointments and…

Euronews

Trump refuses to lift Hormuz blockade until Iran deal agreed

Trump’s announcement comes after Iran said earlier it would not be sending a delegation to participate in the second round of high-stakes peace talks in Islamabad that were set to take place on Monday.

The Independent UK

Iran peace talks hang in the balance as Trump says ceasefire extension now highly unlikely

Uncertainty hangs over a second round of peace talks in Islamabad as both sides escalate rhetoric and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Euronews

Iran pulls out of Islamabad peace talks after US seizes cargo ship

Tehran’s decision comes after the US Navy halted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, in what was the first interception since Washington instated its naval blockade of Iranian ports.

The Times of India

‘Betrayed diplomacy’: Iran President Pezeshkian flags US 'bullying' in call to Pak PM Sharif

Iran's President Pezeshkian rejected a second round of US peace talks, citing "bullying" and "unreasonable behaviour" during negotiations. He warned of increased suspicion and potential "betrayal of diplomacy" due to US actions and rhetoric. Tehran blamed Washington for excessive demands and "constant contradictions," highlighting ongoing naval incidents as obstacles to…

The Independent UK

Trump threatens to strike ‘every power plant and every bridge’ in Iran unless peace deal reached

JD Vance to join US delegation for fresh talks in Pakistan on Monday – but there’s no indication Iran will be sending a team

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