Five months into the Iran war, negotiations are complicated by Iran's opaque power structure, where the IRGC holds significant autonomy from the civilian government. Recent escalations, including Iranian attacks on U.S. assets and proxy actions, highlight challenges in enforcing any ceasefire.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned civilians to avoid US military sites, as the Iranian army claimed drone strikes against US facilities in Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for recent US attacks, though Bahrain reported intercepting Iranian aerial aggressions and the US provided no confirmation.
Iran has received a 10-day ceasefire proposal from mediators to salvage an interim deal aimed at ending the war that began on Feb 28. This comes as Pakistan was asked to resume its mediation role, and US strikes on Iranian cities and IRGC attacks on US assets continue, alongside maritime incidents involving oil tankers and a vessel off Oman.
Iran targeted US radar and air defense installations in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning of further attacks after US strikes on Iran. This follows Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacking oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi rebels blockading Saudi ports, escalating regional tensions.
Kuwait and Bahrain reported air defense activity overnight amid renewed US strikes on Iran. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility, stating they targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones in retaliation for US actions. The US stated the strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards allegedly fired missiles at two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, causing significant damage but no crew injuries. One tanker caught fire after being hit by an unknown projectile. The incident follows stalled U.S.-Iran talks and heightened tensions.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned against unauthorized crossings of the Strait of Hormuz, criticizing a new route used by a Liberian tanker and asserting Iranian control. This comes amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations and US rejection of any proposed transit fees.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon and US alleged violations of a ceasefire. This move threatens a fragile interim peace deal with the US, signed just days ago, and casts doubt on upcoming talks in Switzerland.
A potential deal between Washington and Tehran to end their conflict presents a paradox: sanctions relief could significantly empower Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), a group designated as terrorist by the US and its allies. The IRGC has built a vast commercial empire and is poised to benefit immensely from renewed oil exports and foreign investment.
A UAE-based company, Telesun, allegedly facilitated the procurement of advanced Chinese satellite communication equipment for Iran's IRGC Aerospace Force, used in drone and missile programs. The shipment was routed through Dubai, with evidence suggesting the use of 'spoofing' to conceal its final destination in Iran.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned of expanding the conflict beyond the Middle East if the US and Israel attack again. This threat follows renewed warnings from Donald Trump about potential strikes against Iran.
The UAE is accelerating its AI strategy with the delivery of advanced Nvidia chips, aiming to become an AI hub for the Global South. Despite regional conflicts, the nation is investing in US tech and developing its own AI models, adapting to threats against its data centers.
US authorities arrested alleged Iraqi commander Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, accused of orchestrating 18 terror attacks across the UK, Europe, and Canada, including firebombings and shootings, allegedly on behalf of Iran's IRGC.
US authorities arrested alleged Iraqi commander Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, accused of orchestrating 18 terror attacks in the UK, Europe, and Canada, including firebombings and shootings, linked to Iran's IRGC.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards held military exercises in Tehran to prepare for potential confrontation amid warnings of a Middle East ceasefire collapse.
Safe transit through the strait of Hormuz will be ensured with US threats coming to an end and new procedures in place, the Revolutionary Guards’ navy said, according to state mediaJob vacancies in the UK bounced back in March but remained near a five-year low, and openings for graduates slumped more than a third.UK job vacancies showed signs of recovery in March, rising 3.74% month-on-month to 752,711 – the second monthly increase after an extended period of decline, according to the job matching platform Adzuna. Yet despite this tentative rebound, the overall picture remains tough for job seekers. Vacancies are still 13.60% lower than in March 2025, and the market remains near its weakest level since 2021.Like BP last week, these are unearned windfall profits driven by Trump’s war with Iran.Equinor now wants to cash in even more by developing the Rosebank oil field, which would be a terrible deal for the UK. This government must put the needs of the British public – for affordable energy and a safe climate – ahead of this Norwegian oil giant’s relentless pursuit of profit. Continue reading...
Keir Starmer has promised to introduce legislation in July to proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), following an arson attack on a synagogue in Harrow and record Jewish emigration from Britain. The 17-year-old boy responsible pleaded guilty to arson. The prime minister visited Kenton United Synagogue, stating his determination to make Britain safe for the Jewish community, as figures show British Jews emigrating to Israel at a 40-year high.
Iranian intelligence is allegedly using criminal intermediaries to recruit teenagers for low-level hybrid warfare attacks across Europe and the UK, targeting Jewish community sites and US interests to sow discord and anxiety.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has evolved from a theocratic wartime force into a dominant military-economic power. Over decades, it expanded regionally, reshaped Iran’s internal balance of power, now standing at the centre of a shifting political structure amid leadership changes and consolidation.
