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Iran says its drone warning forced UK warship to turn back in Persian Gulf

Jun 14, 2025, 19:00 GMT+1

A British destroyer in the northern Indian Ocean was intercepted in the Persian Gulf, Iran’s navy said, accusing the warship of guiding Israeli missiles toward Iran.

“Combat drones issued a warning that prevented the warship’s advance into the Persian Gulf,” the navy added, saying it forced the vessel to change course.

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Iran's biggest gas refinery still on fire despite official denial

Jun 14, 2025, 18:57 GMT+1

While Iran says the fire at the Fajr Jam refinery has been contained, videos show it is still burning following the Israeli airstrike.

Located in Bushehr province, Fajr Jam is one of the largest gas refineries in the Middle East.

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Iran arrests activist again after her X post blames ‘religious despotism’

Jun 14, 2025, 18:29 GMT+1

Iranian student activist Motahareh Gounei was re-arrested after posting criticism of Iran’s leadership on X.

Freed from prison in March, she wrote: “This hell may have many fueling its flames, but it was built by one devil alone: religious despotism.”

Gounei, a final-term dental student at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, had previously been barred from continuing her studies.

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IRGC Quds Force chief's death rumors grow after photo shown on Iran state TV

Jun 14, 2025, 18:20 GMT+1

A photo of IRGC Quds Force commander Esmail Ghaani appeared among the victims of Israeli airstrikes during a program on Iranian state TV, fueling speculation that he may have been killed.

Iranian authorities have not yet confirmed his death.

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Israeli attacks affect 18 of Iran’s 31 provinces, Red Crescent says

Jun 14, 2025, 17:51 GMT+1

“18 provinces across the country are affected by the Israeli attacks,” said Babak Mahmoudi Khaledi, a spokesman for the Red Crescent Society.

1,414 relief personnel are participating in the aid operations as part of 362 specialized teams, he added.

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Iran says 30 military forces killed in Israeli attack on East Azarbaijan

Jun 14, 2025, 16:45 GMT+1

Thirty members of the Iranian armed forces and one Red Crescent staff member were killed in Israeli attacks against military and civilian facilities in East Azarbaijan province, northwestern Iran, the provincial governor said on Saturday.

At least 55 others were wounded, the official said.

19 locations across the province have come under attack following what he called Israel’s “blatant aggression” against Iranian territory.