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South Korean civic leaders oppose involvement in US war on Iran
South Korean civic leaders are opposing their country’s involvement in the US war on Iran.
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DEFENSE
Explainer: Why Sayyad-3G marks giant leap in Iran’s indigenous naval air defense capabilities
Iran test-fired the Sayyad-3G naval missile, debuting vertical launch capability, 150-kilometer range, Mach 7 speed, and networked air defense integration to strengthen fleet protection in the Strait of Hormuz.
DEFENSE
Iran’s layered arsenal primed to deter – and decimate – US warships in Persian Gulf
As tensions rise amid the US military buildup near the Persian Gulf, Iran’s layered arsenal of missiles, drones, submarines, and mines – combined with the region’s geography – positions Tehran to effectively deter American naval power.
ECONOMY
Discover Iran: Chabahar port, Iran’s oceanic gateway bridging continents and global commerce
Chabahar Port anchors the INSTC, giving Iran direct Indian Ocean access while linking India, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Russia, and Europe, reshaping regional trade, bypassing chokepoints, and strengthening strategic connectivity across Eurasia.
POLITICS
Iran seizes foreign tanker smuggling fuel in Gulf of Oman, detains 18 crew
Iran has seized a foreign-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on charges of smuggling six million liters of fuel, detaining 18 crew members, according to Iranian media reports.
ECONOMY
Isfahan seawater transfer project powers sustainable industrial growth, water security
Iran’s 800-km Oman-to-Isfahan seawater transfer project has been launched, delivering desalinated water to safeguard industry, reduce Zayandeh River strain, boost economic stability, and showcase national engineering resilience.
DEFENSE
Iranian Navy helicopter intercepts US destroyer in Sea of Oman
An Iranian Navy helicopter has intercepted the US destroyer USS Fitzgerald in the Sea of Oman, issuing escalating warnings and ultimately compelling the American vessel to alter its course southward.
ECONOMY
Explainer: How can Iran’s Makran region be transformed into regional economic hub?
The Makran region is a vast and rugged coastal stretch along the northern Iranian shores that can be transformed into the future economic hub of the region.
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