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Strait of Hormuz is Iran's most immediate source of leverage. But decisions over its closure sit with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), led by Ahmad Vahidi, rather than the diplomatic team. That places
IRGC said it is on standby for a return to war with the US, saying a resumption of hostilities is “likely” as “evidence shows that [the US] is not committed to any agreements or treaties
action could resume. Iranian state television quoted a senior military official saying commercial vessels would be allowed travel through the strait of Hormuz but only along a determined route and with the permission
IRGC) claiming attacks on bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, according to Iranian state media reports. The escalation came after the US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it had carried out strikes against multiple
Action (JCPOA), an Obama-era deal signed in 2015 that limited but did not eliminate Iran’s right to enrich uranium. Trump [pulled the US out](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/08/iran-deal-trump-withdraw-us-latest-news-nuclear-agreement) of the deal in 2018. Former
actions in the region were responsible. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a social media post on Tuesday that “the continuation of the current situation is unbearable for the United States, while
actions in Gaza, leading to a failure within the bloc to arrive at a consensus on the subject. “The meeting in India occurs at a difficult time in which the cohesion of the BRICS confronts
IRGC), said Araghchi had relayed messages through Pakistan outlining Tehran’s red lines on nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz. These, it said, were “an initiative by Iran to clarify the regional situation”. Aizaz
actions. The United States military said on Wednesday it carried out “self-defence” strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, while Iranian media reported explosions in the area. The escalation spilled into neighbouring countries, with Kuwait
IRGC) commanders, army officers and others killed in the early days of the United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, March 11, 2026 [AFP] ## A security umbrella with holes The war on Iran has exposed
action by the Zionist regime would be taken without prior coordination and cooperation from the United States.” He continued: “The US state department clearly stated during the 40-day war that the reason for this
actions", which included a US drone being shot down over international waters. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had targeted an air base used by US forces for an attack on Iran
closure of the Strait of Hormuz. “This is because of the war and the defence of our right – that is, according to international law, it is legitimate, legal, and accepted,” he said on Thursday night
closure of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that Tehran will not submit to “bullying” by Washington. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Wednesday that there can be no full ceasefire between the two countries
closure of the Strait of Hormuz, where around a fifth of the world’s oil and gas is normally shipped. “Americans are told that they must absorb rocketing costs of war of choice on Iran
IRGC said. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, said the US holds direct responsibility for the recent ceasefire breaches, adding that Israel’s military actions cannot be separated from US policies. “The actions
IRGC) announced they were closing the Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations in Lebanon. Before departing for the talks on Saturday, Vance told reporters in the US that he hopes to make “progress
Action (JCPOA), FDD Chief Executive Mark Dubowitz pushed for expanded sanctions targeting entities linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stricter enforcement measures and limits on sanctions relief. Around the same period