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#iran

"We need to sell energy to our friends and allies so they don't have to buy from adversaries, so they don't have to be dependent on sources of energy that can be controlled," U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated, emphasizing the importance of energy independence in the context of President Trump's energy dominance policy.

Graham said he told Trump that to permanently incapacitate Iran, he needed to take Kharg Island, where they have all of the resources they have to produce oil.

Due to the ongoing conflict the United States currently has with Iran, the Iran national team has provisionally withdrawn from this summer's World Cup, at least as far as participating in the United States, though there could be a possibility that Mexico hosts all of their group stage matches.

Iran's social media strategy has undergone a radical overhaul, launching an all-out information war in response to military attacks from the US and Israel. This campaign is designed to complement military retaliation and apply moral pressure on adversaries.

The Houthis have stated that all options are on the table regarding their involvement in the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran, indicating a possible shift in their stance.

Saudi Arabia has given Iran's military attache and embassy staff 24 hours to leave the kingdom due to repeated Iranian attacks on its territory, declaring them personae non gratae.

Iran's current campaign reflects a deliberate shift toward attacking economic infrastructure and commercial actors. Data centers in the Gulf have faced physical, cyber, and hybrid strikes aimed at disrupting the digital backbone of global commerce.

Heavy strikes echoed across Tehran during one of the country's biggest holidays as Tel Aviv said it had acted alone in striking Iran's South Pars gasfield, a move that further escalated the conflict.

Mojtaba was announced as supreme leader on March 9 after his fellow hardliners rallied behind him to succeed his father. His public response was limited to a written statement on Telegram three days later, intensifying the speculation about how badly he was wounded during Israel's strike on his father's residence.

Kharg Island is a small, rocky island that serves as the departure point for approximately 90 percent of Iran's oil exports, making it strategically significant in the ongoing conflict.

Iran has stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open for ships from countries that are not considered enemies, indicating a selective blockade. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that they are ready to provide safe passage to Japanese vessels, urging them to contact Iran for discussions on transit.