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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

Is Hormuz reopening or shutting down? Shipping data and IRGC claims don’t match

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly on Thursday. Renewed US airstrikes and Iranian retaliatory attacks heightened security concerns in the Gulf. Iran's IRGC Navy claimed the strategic waterway was secured and gradually reopening. Several vessels turned off tracking systems, limiting visibility of actual ship movements. Shipping…

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IRGC Navy rejects new Strait of Hormuz route, warns of enforcement measures: Iranian Media

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy has issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting on the use of only Iran-approved routes. This declaration follows Oman's announcement of a new, temporary maritime corridor in coordination with the International Maritime Organization. The IRGC stated that any passage outside designated…

The Economic Times

US Centcom says Iran does not control Hormuz after Tehran closes strait over Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, citing violations of a ceasefire. However, the US Central Command disputes Iran's control over the vital waterway, emphasizing its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted maritime traffic. US forces are closely monitoring the situation to safeguard commercial shipping and…

The Economic Times

Iran's IRGC says 28 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours

Iran's IRGC reports 28 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz under its security. The IRGC states the Persian Gulf's insecurity stems from US actions. Iran recently launched a new body to manage maritime traffic in the strait. The US has imposed sanctions on this body, accusing Iran of extortion.

The Economic Times

US and Iran reach tentative deal, pending Trump's approval

The US and Iran have agreed to extend the ceasefire by 60 days to make space for further negotiations to end the war but Trump still has to approve the deal, reports said Thursday, citing US officials familiar with the matter.

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'Not by the Tweets of Some Idiot': Iran's Own Military Defies Its Foreign Minister Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's internal conflict over the Strait of Hormuz reopening reveals the IRGC's dominance, impacting global oil prices and shipping routes amid a fragile ceasefire.

International Business Times UK

'Lack of permission': Iran turns back Pakistan-bound ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has turned back a Pakistan-bound container vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, citing a “lack of permission” and failure to comply with maritime protocols. According to Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, the vessel identified as SELEN was intercepted and forced…

The Times of India

Who blinks first: What Iran’s Strait of Hormuz strategy reveals about its war goals

Attacks on ships in Hormuz and strikes across the region expose Tehran's strategy of gradual escalation and long war, testing US, Israeli and Gulf resolve.

Euronews

Kharg Island: Trump's mercy shot on Iran's oil lifeline could reshape the war

The US has conducted airstrikes on military installations on Iran's Kharg Island, a vital oil export hub, while largely sparing oil infrastructure. President Trump cited "reasons of decency" but warned of reconsideration if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is threatened. The move highlights the island's strategic importance for Iran's…

The Times of India

Iran’s IRGC runs military drills on disputed islands claimed by UAE

The exercises also come amid increasing US military presence in the region after a string of ship seizures.

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