Iran lifts missile range restrictions, U.S. military sets up task force to prevent Iran's "cross-border arms movement"

A spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on the 7th that Iran has lifted its missile range restrictions and will strike at locations unexpected by the enemy. He also warned that if the United States miscalculates again, Iran's next strike will be even heavier.

On the same day, the U.S. Central Command announced that it had ordered the formation of a task force to prevent Iran from transporting advanced weapons and other materials across the border.

Regarding the process related to the US-Iran ceasefire, the latest news shows that US Vice President Vance has begun to promote a new agreement with Iran behind the scenes.

On the evening of the 7th, similar loud explosions were heard in many places in Iran. The specific cause and related details are still unclear.

Iran says it has lifted missile range restrictions

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Mukhbi said on the 7th that the range restrictions on Iran's missiles have been lifted and Iran can strike enemies at "unexpected locations" in an "asymmetric war."

Mohbi said Iran's process of producing and upgrading weapons will not be hindered or interrupted. The United States has tried to calculate the number of Iranian missiles and speculate on the time point when their ammunition will be exhausted, but Iran has moved weapons production from the ground to underground and continues production work. Mohbi warned that if the United States miscalculates again, Iran's next strike will be heavier, and the consequences for the United States may last for many years.

On February 25 this year, Iran announced that it had taken the initiative to limit the missile range to less than 2,000 kilometers for defense and deterrence rather than posing a global threat. At that time, Iran was preparing to hold the third round of indirect negotiations with U.S. representatives on Iran's nuclear program. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale military strike against Iran.

Araghchi made consecutive calls to 12 foreign ministers to discuss the regional situation

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said on social media on the 7th that in the past 48 hours, he had phone calls with 12 foreign ministers from Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Cyprus, Turkey, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Iraq and Pakistan.

Araghchi said that he elaborated on Iran's principled position during the call, emphasizing the need to respect the national sovereignty of all countries, stop aggression and threats, and avoid destructive interference by external forces. He also stressed that regional countries have the responsibility to prevent further escalation of insecurity. Iran has the right to safeguard its sovereignty and national security, and it is necessary to establish a regional security mechanism that is free from interference from outside forces.

U.S. military sets up task force to prevent Iran’s “cross-border arms movement”

On November 7, local time, Commander Cooper of the U.S. Central Command ordered the establishment of a task force called "Iron Gate" to cooperate with the relevant actions being carried out by the U.S. government and prevent Iran from transporting advanced weapons and other materials across the border through land and other means.

Central Command said the U.S.-imposed naval blockade has prevented Iran from exporting more than $25 billion worth of crude oil in recent months. At present, the United States still strictly enforces maritime blockade measures on all ships entering and leaving Iranian ports. The ministry also said on the 7th that the US military intercepted a merchant ship that had docked at an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman, rendering it incapable of navigation.

The day before, Central Command announced that the U.S. "Rewards for Justice Program" was offering a reward of up to $20 million to collect information about Iran's nuclear program, including related facilities, equipment, scientific researchers and other relevant personnel, as well as the transfer of the above-mentioned facilities, equipment or personnel. Those who provide information may also receive relocation opportunities.

The US military implemented a naval blockade against Iran from April 13 to June 18. After the brief ceasefire reached by the United States and Iran broke down, the US military announced on July 14 that it would resume a naval blockade on ships traveling to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas.

US Vice President allegedly behind the scenes pushing for new deal with Iran

On the 6th, according to people familiar with the matter, US Vice President Vance has participated in indirect negotiations with Iran in the past two weeks, aiming to reach a new ceasefire and restart negotiations on the Iranian nuclear issue.

It is reported that Vance sent a letter to Mohsin Rezai, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, two weeks ago, proposing the resumption of direct negotiations. Recently, Vance has been communicating almost every day with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed, Pakistan Army Chief of Staff Munir and other mediators. Vance and the mediators have discussed the possibility of a working-level technical meeting between the United States and Iran in the coming days, but have not yet finalized it.

U.S. President Trump's special envoy Witkov and Trump's son-in-law Kushner also participated in the consultations. People familiar with the matter said that mediation work is progressing, but "very slowly."

Vance was one of the last senior officials in the U.S. government to express support for military action against Iraq, and is regarded as the "biggest war skeptic" among Trump's inner circle. On the 4th of this month, Vance published a long article on social media analyzing the reasons for the Republican Party's midterm election defeat, bluntly saying that the war in Iran was the root cause.

Iraq's foreign minister warns Middle East may fall into war again

On the 7th local time, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hussein said in an interview with the media that the current situation indicates that war may break out again in the Middle East. Hussein said there were signs that external forces were using Iraqi territory to attack neighboring countries.

According to a reporter from the main station, on the evening of the 7th local time, loud explosion-like sounds were heard in Qeshm Island, Sirik, Jask and Bandar Abbas Port and other places in Iran. The exact reason is unclear. There is news in Iran that the two explosions heard on Qeshm Island have nothing to do with the attack. Iranian officials have not yet released details related to the incident.

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