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Super tanker explodes after hitting sea mine in Hormuz: IRGC
The vessel was attempting to cross the strait with the support and protection of the "smuggler and terrorist army” of the United States.
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POLITICS
Pakistan reports ‘significant progress’ in Tehran talks to salvage Islamabad MoU
The talks centered on concrete measures to prevent further military escalation, the expedited termination of the conflict, and the critical issue of reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
IRAQ
US military presence in West Asia source of insecurity, instability: Iraqi MP
An Iraqi lawmaker says the US military presence in West Asia is a source of insecurity and instability in the region.
PERSIAN GULF
Threat, ultimatum, retreat: Why Trump’s bellicose rhetoric against Iran always ends in backtracking
Despite repeatedly issuing maximalist military ultimatums against Iran, US President Donald Trump has always retreated at the last moment when met with Iranian resilience, a pattern that has undermined American credibility and demonstrated the effectiveness of Tehran's strategic deterrence.
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US non-adherence to commitments
The MoU involved the US lifting its naval blockade and easing restrictions on Iranian oil exports, in exchange for Iran maintaining commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. However, within weeks, the US reinstated sanctions and launched military strikes, leading to renewed tensions.
CONVERSATIONS
US violations of MoU not surprising; war against Iran to spell end of US imperialism: Activist
US conduct after signing the Islamabad MoU with Iran shows diplomatic contempt, and this war will ultimately spell the end of American imperialism in the region.
POLITICS
Iran air defense downs multiple enemy drones, cruise missile
The Army's Air Defense Force, operating under the unified national air defense network, shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone in the western region of the country on Sunday.
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