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1 day agoInside Qeshm, Iran's underground missile fortress and geological marvel
Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz has transformed from a tourist destination into a strategic military fortress hosting Iran's underground missile cities, becoming a critical flashpoint in US-Israel tensions with Iran.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days agoWestern Sahara conflict underpins Morocco and Algeria's selective silence' on attack against Iran
Morocco and Algeria condition their responses to US-Israeli strikes on Iran based on Western Sahara dispute negotiations, avoiding direct condemnation while pursuing diplomatic talks.
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5 days agoIran war: What is happening on day 14 of US-Israel attacks?
Israeli strikes on Tehran and Iranian retaliation across the Gulf have closed the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to exceed $100 per barrel and escalating regional tensions with mounting political pressure in Washington.
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fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks agoWorld politics
After the Strikes: Is Iran on the Brink?
Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks against Israeli and U.S. military bases, causing casualties and escalating regional conflict concerns, while intelligence analysts focus on potential Iranian actions against energy infrastructure and maritime operations not yet observed.
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fromThe Nation
1 week agoThe Iran War Is a Disaster for Gaza
Iran's reduced capacity to support Gaza through Hamas removes a key constraint on Israeli military operations, allowing intensified pressure on an already vulnerable population with minimal governance or humanitarian infrastructure.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks agoAfter the Strikes: Is Iran on the Brink?
Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks against Israeli and U.S. military bases, causing casualties and escalating regional conflict concerns, while intelligence analysts focus on potential Iranian actions against energy infrastructure and maritime operations not yet observed.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week agoWorld reacts to appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's supreme leader
Iran's Assembly of Experts appointed 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader following his father's death, receiving support from regional allies while facing US-Israeli opposition.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoThe war on Iran is already upending the Middle East. Look to the Gulf states to see how | Nesrine Malik
Gulf powers Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE are undergoing significant political and social changes with far-reaching regional consequences, despite appearing stable through wealth and monarchical rule.
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1 week agoAzerbaijan Accuses Iran Of Plotting Attack On Major Pipeline, Jewish Sites
Azerbaijan claims Iranian IRGC operatives planned terrorist attacks on critical infrastructure including the BTC pipeline, Israeli Embassy, and Jewish sites to destabilize the region.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoAn ideological guest list': Trump invites Latin America's rightwing leaders to Florida summit
Trump is hosting Latin American leaders at a Miami golf resort to reassert US dominance in the region and counter Chinese influence through aggressive military and economic interventions.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoThe chaos of a failed state in Iran would be a perfectly acceptable outcome for Netanyahu | Aluf Benn
Israeli leaders Rabin and Netanyahu both identified Iran as the primary regional threat, but proposed opposite security strategies: Rabin pursued land-for-peace agreements while Netanyahu used the Iranian threat to justify territorial retention.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week agoIn a bid to counter China, Trump hosts a summit for Latin America leaders
Trump administration seeks to counter China's economic dominance in Latin America through diplomatic engagement and promised economic incentives at the Shield of the Americas summit.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week agoIndia news: Delhi set for Raisina Dialogue amid Iran war
An American submarine sank an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters. Instead, it was sunk by a torpedo. The Iranian warship was leaving India's southern port of Visakhapatnam after attending the International Fleet Review 2026 and MILAN 2026, which is the Indian Navy's flagship multilateral naval drill.
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1 week agoKurds backed by Mossad, CIA could lead next phase of war in Iran
Five Kurdish Iranian dissident groups formed a coalition backed by Mossad and CIA to conduct ground operations against Iran from Iraqi territory, with Israeli officials promising political support for Kurdish autonomy if the regime collapses.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoIsrael flagged Hezbollah threat before launching air attacks, leaked memo shows
Israeli officials assessed that Lebanese state could not disarm Hezbollah, which was reconstituting military capabilities faster than Lebanese forces could degrade them, before launching aerial campaign.
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks agoIranian Strikes on Amazon Data Centers Highlight Industry's Vulnerability to Physical Disasters
These strikes have caused structural damage, disrupted power delivery to our infrastructure, and in some cases required fire suppression activities that resulted in additional water damage. AWS said in an update on its online dashboard regarding the Iranian drone strikes on its Middle East facilities.
Information security
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks agoWhy Indian PM Modi's Israel visit matters for Pakistan's security
India's deepening strategic alignment with Israel, centered on defense and technology cooperation, directly impacts Pakistan's regional security and diplomatic positioning in an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month agoCould BNP's landslide win open a new geopolitical chapter for Bangladesh?
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) commanding victory in Bangladesh's parliamentary election marks not only a political watershed for the South Asian nation, but also a potential recalibration of regional power dynamics across India, Pakistan and China. With unofficial results declared on Thursday showing the BNP-led coalition securing 209 seats, a two-thirds majority in the 350-member parliament, Tarique Rahman's party has delivered what observers described as Bangladesh's first genuinely competitive election in nearly two decades.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 months agoWhat Makes the Iranian Protests Different This Time
On Friday, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, threatened to continue cracking down on protesters who have risen up against his regime, calling them "vandals" working for the Americans. Years of Western sanctions and internal mismanagement have caused Iran's economy to crater; in response to increasing domestic anger, Iran's government has cut off access to the internet, and protests have been met violently by security forces.
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5 months agoSaudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact as regional tensions escalate
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a formal mutual defence pact institutionalising comprehensive military cooperation and altering regional strategic balance amid rising Gulf security concerns.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months agoWhy does Nepal's crisis matter to South Asia and the world?
On Sunday, Nepal's then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli mocked youth protesters, who were planning a major agitation the following day in the capital, Kathmandu, against corruption and nepotism. By calling themselves the Gen Z, the protesters seemed to believe they could demand whatever they wanted, he said. list of 4 itemsend of list Less than 48 hours later, Oli was an ex-PM, and the Gen Z protest movement he had spoken dismissively of was discussing who should lead Nepal.
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