The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would be fully shut if US threats to strike Iran’s power plants are carried out. A spokesperson said any attack would trigger immediate “punitive measures.” “The Strait of Hormuz will be completely closed and this strait will not be opened until our …
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United States President Donald Trump threatened to “obliterate” Iranian power plants in case Tehran did not open the Strait of Hormuz “within 48 hours from this exact point in time.” Trump demanded that the strait be “fully open, without threat,” or Washington would start by destroying Iran’s “biggest” power plant “first.” His threat appeared to …
The Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant (FEP) in central Iran was struck in an air attack carried out by the United States and Israel on Saturday morning, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency and the official Mizan agency. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) later said no radioactive material leaked and nearby residents were …
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Israel and Iran attacked each other on Saturday as the U.S. was sending thousands more Marines to the Middle East and President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice over their reluctance to help open the Strait of Hormuz. Israel also attacked Beirut, saying it was targeting Hezbollah as it steps up airstrikes targeting the Iran-backed Lebanese militia …
The United States Department of Defense is making “detailed” preparations for a possible deployment of American ground troops into Iran, CBS News reported on Friday, citing multiple sources familiar with the discussions. According to the report, senior military officials offered specific requests for the preparation of ground troops, with those plans involving the US Army’s …
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The United States is sending three warships and 2,200 to 2,500 additional troops to the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. US officials familiar with the matter said the troops are Marines from the California-based USS Boxer amphibious ready group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said on …
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A coalition of nations aimed at ensuring the safe passage of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz grows as War Secretary Pete Hegseth details the ‘largest strike package of the war so far.’
The Trump administration is considering plans for an occupation or blockade of Iran’s Kharg Island, Axios reported on Friday. The island is crucial to Iran’s energy trade, with up to 90% of the country’s energy exports passing through the island’s terminal. According to the report, the US aims to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait …
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Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery was hit by Iranian drones early on Friday in attacks that caused a fire in several units at the facility, as the war in the Middle East shows no signs of de-escalation despite the most recent U.S. and Israeli rhetoric. The refinery, which is located 50 kilometers (31 miles) …
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