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Houthis seize key Red Sea city as US prepares for Iran war that could last to 2029

Houthis seize key Red Sea city as US prepares for Iran war that could last to 2029

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis seized the Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday as the US-Iran conflict widened across the region, while senior White House advisers reportedly warned President Donald Trump that the war could continue beyond the end of his term in January 2029.

Iran-backed militia commander sought to visit Singapore three times, security agency says

Iran-backed militia commander sought to visit Singapore three times, security agency says

An Iraqi commander of an Iran-backed militia who allegedly plotted attacks against Jewish targets in Europe and North America applied three times to visit Singapore, the city-state’s Internal Security Department said.

Iran cabinet opposes parliamentary report on controversial 'infiltration' bill

Iran's cabinet has opposed a report by parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee concerning a controversial bill aimed at countering infiltration by foreign intelligence services, governments and organizations, state news agency IRNA reported on Thursday.

Iranian engineer detained after protests presents camera feature at Apple launch

Maryam Azimi, who has written of being driven blindfolded to court in Mashhad in an intelligence vehicle, thinking those were the last minutes of her life, introduced the new iPhone's camera technology at Apple's global launch on Tuesday.

Iran routed up to $2.5 billion via China sanctions workaround in past year - Reuters

Iran routed up to $2.5 billion via China sanctions workaround in past year - Reuters

Iran routed an estimated $2 billion to $2.5 billion through a China-based trade mechanism over the past year, using proceeds from oil sales to pay for Chinese goods and, at least once, contracts for military equipment, Reuters reported on Thursday.

Construction surges at suspected Iran nuclear site – CSIS

Construction surges at suspected Iran nuclear site – CSIS

Construction activity has surged at a deeply buried complex near Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility, but satellite evidence suggests the site may not yet be capable of uranium enrichment, according to a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

18 Iranian prisoners face possible death sentences over prison unrest

18 Iranian prisoners face possible death sentences over prison unrest

Eighteen prisoners held at Dastgerd prison in the central Iranian city of Isfahan could face death sentences over unrest and a fire at the facility, according to a judicial document obtained by Iran International.

Iran exports to Afghanistan fall at least 25% as rivals gain ground, trade official says

Iran exports to Afghanistan fall at least 25% as rivals gain ground, trade official says

Iran's exports to Afghanistan have fallen by at least 25% since the US-Iran war began this year, while competitors have moved quickly to expand their share of the Afghan market, the head of the Iran-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce said on Wednesday.

Australian intelligence committee chair condemns IRGC threats against journalists

Australian intelligence committee chair condemns IRGC threats against journalists

Australian Senator Raff Ciccone condemned threats against journalists by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, telling Iran International they were “outrageous” and an attack on press freedom.

Iran’s weakened axis still bites as Houthis escalate against Saudi Arabia

Iran’s weakened axis still bites as Houthis escalate against Saudi Arabia

The escalating battle between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis may be a test of what remains of Tehran’s Axis of Resistance after months of war and mounting pressure on Iran itself.

Why did Iran let back a singer who mocked its ‘sacred’ symbols?

Why did Iran let back a singer who mocked its ‘sacred’ symbols?

Mohsen Namjoo mocked the Quran, ridiculed religious figures and crossed political red lines that have brought severe punishment for others in Iran. Now back in the country, his return contrasts sharply with restrictions still imposed on female singers.

UK expands Iran sanctions over nuclear program and hostile activity

UK expands Iran sanctions over nuclear program and hostile activity

Britain said on Tuesday it was expanding sanctions on Iran, targeting key sectors including energy, metals, banking, insurance and shipping as part of efforts to restrict Tehran's nuclear program and other hostile activity.

Iran confirms detention of cleric who called for replacing Islamic Republic

Iran confirms detention of cleric who called for replacing Islamic Republic

Iran's judiciary confirmed on Tuesday that hardline cleric Mohammad-Bagher Kharrazi, who has called for replacing the Islamic Republic with a more hardline "Islamic government," is in detention.

Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi cities and energy facilities, wounding at least 73

Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi cities and energy facilities, wounding at least 73

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis attacked energy facilities and cities in southern Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding at least 73 people and raising fears of a wider regional war.

Canada vows action against transnational repression after Iran threats

Canada vows action against transnational repression after Iran threats

Canada says its security and intelligence agencies are using a full range of tools to counter foreign interference and transnational repression after a senior Iranian military spokesman threatened Persian-language journalists abroad.

Canada backs US-led Hormuz effort, vows further pressure on Iran

Canada backs US-led Hormuz effort, vows further pressure on Iran

Canada backed efforts led by the United States, France and Britain to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pledged further measures against Iran, the government said on Sunday.

US carried out covert four-month Hormuz mine-clearing mission - FT

US carried out covert four-month Hormuz mine-clearing mission - FT

The United States conducted a covert four-month operation to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz, deploying Navy SEAL divers, robotic boats and specialized underwater craft mostly at night, the Financial Times reported.

Iran, where eggs are a better bet than cash

Iran, where eggs are a better bet than cash

When eggs can hold their value better than cash, an economy has entered dangerous territory. But that is exactly where Iran is.

Starlink next door could loosen Iran’s grip on internet

Starlink next door could loosen Iran’s grip on internet

Starlink terminals becoming available in newly legal markets on Iran’s doorstep could make the Islamic Republic’s internet shutdowns harder to enforce, potentially lowering the cost of equipment that has become an increasingly important route around government blackouts.

Iran intensifies overseas plots against dissidents, Israeli official says

Iran intensifies overseas plots against dissidents, Israeli official says

Tehran has intensified efforts to target Iranian government opponents and journalists abroad, as well as Israelis overseas, an official at Israel’s National Security Council told Iran International.

Iran has only 30 million barrels of oil left for China, Bessent says

Iran has only 30 million barrels of oil left for China, Bessent says

Iran has about 30 million barrels of crude oil remaining that China has not already purchased, and US sanctions and a naval blockade will soon prevent Tehran from supplying more, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with Fox News.

London penthouses linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader put up for sale – Sunday Times

London penthouses linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader put up for sale – Sunday Times

Two luxury London penthouses linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, bought for a combined £36 million, have been put up for sale, The Sunday Times reported.