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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard takes de facto control, sidelining president amid leadership vacuum

Amid a deepening internal power struggle and the shadow of war, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has effectively assumed control of key state functions, reducing President Masoud Pezeshkian’s authority and intensifying questions about the country’s governance amid a fragile succession of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Trump signals swift exit from Iran conflict, sets two–three week timeline

Israel builds quiet regional bloc against Iran, signals strategic shift in Middle East

Australia PM Albanese warns of prolonged economic impact in address on Iran crisis

Russian An-26 crash in Crimea kills all 29 onboard, technical fault suspected

Military transport aircraft crashes into Crimea cliff as probe focuses on possible technical failure.

Iran’s IRGC threatens to target 18 US companies including Google, Apple, Tesla

IRGC warns 18 US firms of strikes, says they will be targeted if Iranian leaders are killed and asks employees to leave facilities.

Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba after months, carrying over 7.3 lakh barrels

Arrival of vessel marks rare shipment amid ongoing conflict-linked disruptions, highlighting shifts in global oil flows and renewed Moscow-Havana energy ties.

Iran tightens control over Strait of Hormuz after a month of war

Ship traffic drops sharply as vessels move only along Iran-approved routes, highlighting Tehran’s growing grip on one of the world’s most critical oil transit corridors.

White House says Iranian leaders were killed after ‘lying’ during negotiations with US

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt links deaths of senior Iranian leaders to alleged deception in talks, as tensions escalate and both sides exchange conflicting claims over negotiations.

Iran’s Ghalibaf rejects Trump’s negotiator claim, calls it ‘fake news’

Iranian Parliament Speaker dismisses US President’s assertion of talks, accuses Washington of spreading misinformation to influence oil markets amid ongoing conflict.