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Shipping traffic falls further in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran compete over claims to control
The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management," the recently appointed head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday.
Khamenei names new Iran military, IRGC chiefs after commanders killed in Israeli-US strikes
Iran to release footage of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in the future - report
Basij singer abducted, tortured to death as group ‘Ashtara Zero Day’ claims responsibility
Iran issues directive to counter potential US ground operation
The state-affiliated Tehran Times, citing “an Iranian security analyst,” reported that in the event of a US ground attack, Iran would seize the coastlines of the UAE and Bahrain.
Iranian security forces accused of using civilians as cover to avoid strikes
According to the testimonies, security forces have begun assembling in schools and universities, as well as establishing checkpoints to deliberately create traffic congestion as a human shield.
'Toppling a regime is an art, not a science,' security sources say on Iran - exclusive
Security sources reveal how David Barnea's 2021 AI revolution at the Mossad could eventually 'open the gates' - helping Iranian people take to the streets.
Defense Minister Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir confirm IDF dropped 15,000 bombs on Iran
The overall pace of IDF, US attacks is still cooling off overall, the release noted.
Iran war has been winding down since mid-March after decline in bombing - analysis
The pace of the Iran war has slowed since mid-March, challenging official claims that US and Israeli strikes are maintaining maximum strike intensity.
Iranian IRGC, Basij units skipping duty as cracks in Tehran's regime widen, ambassador says
"The edifice of this tyrannical regime is cracking. It has not opened up to wide chasms yet, but that's the direction it's going,” Leiter said.
US-Israeli strikes killed Basij Shiraz commander earlier this week, IRGC-affiliated outlet says
Meanwhile, the IDF and US military continued strikes across Iran, including Tehran, on Sunday night, according to eyewitnesses and anti-regime media.
Number of those wounded in Iran war matters more than number of those killed - analysis
If one focuses on the under 25 people killed in three weeks compared to the over 30 killed in 12 days in June 2025 (which in military terms was also impressive), the Jewish state is holding up well.
Israel strikes across Iran, kills Basij intel. chief, IRGC spox. among others
The military also announced that it had struck weapons production sites and ballistic missile launcher storage facilities located in Tehran.
IDF exploited Iran fallback plan, hit forces at stadiums in deadliest strikes of war - report
The majority of Iranian military and security personnel were reportedly killed at Azadi Stadium, one of the largest soccer stadiums in the region.
