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Iranian. Real-time military developments in the Middle East.
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BREAKING: A source described as close to Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claims that if President Trump fails to secure Chinese pressure on Iran’s nuclear program, the U.S. could launch a “massive aerial operation” targeting remaining Iranian military infrastructure.
The source also claims Iran would respond with large-scale missile strikes against U.S. and Israeli bases, as well as Gulf energy infrastructure, warning such a scenario could trigger severe regional escalation and major global economic disruption.
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BREAKING: Israel has reportedly raised its military alert status to the highest level and is preparing for the possibility of renewed hostilities with Iran following Donald Trump’s return from China, according to Israeli Channel 12 sources.
The report claims the Israeli military is preparing for both offensive and defensive scenarios amid heightened regional tensions.
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BREAKING: Saudi Arabia reportedly told President Trump that the war involving Iran should end and that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, warning of “immeasurable economic losses” if the crisis continues, according to Reuters.
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BREAKING: Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reports that 30 vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since last night under IRGC Navy supervision.
The report claims several China-linked ships are operating under Iranian-controlled navigation protocols following requests from Beijing.
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BREAKING: President Trump and Chinese President Xi reportedly agreed on the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and that Iran “cannot possess nuclear weapons,” according to Reuters, citing a White House official.
The talks also reportedly included discussions on expanding U.S.-China economic cooperation.
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BREAKING: The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reports an incident northeast of the UAE coast involving a vessel boarded by “unauthorised personnel.” The ship is now reportedly heading toward Iranian waters.
Details remain limited, and the situation is still developing.
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BREAKING: An Iranian army spokesman says Iran “will not allow American weapons to transit the Strait of Hormuz and enter regional bases,” signaling a potential escalation around one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes.
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BREAKING: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warns that countries “colluding with Israel” against Iran will “be held to account,” following reports surrounding an alleged wartime visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the UAE.
“Enmity with the great people of Iran is a foolish gamble. Collusion with Israel in doing so? Unforgivable.”
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BREAKING: Iranian media are reportedly hinting at what some outlets describe as a possible “special military operation,” amid rising regional tensions and increased military readiness.
BREAKING: The United States and China are reportedly preparing a limited “managed trade” agreement ahead of the Trump–Xi summit, focusing on tariff reductions covering roughly $30 billion in non-sensitive goods on each side, according to Reuters.
The proposed framework would reportedly prioritize trade balance targets over broader structural changes to China’s economy, while keeping restrictions on strategic technologies in place.
Potential tariff relief areas include U.S. energy and agricultural exports, along with selected Chinese consumer goods.
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BREAKING: Secret wartime coordination between Israel and the UAE has reportedly been exposed, with Mossad chief David Barnea said to have made at least two covert visits to the Emirates during the war with Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The report claims the two countries expanded military coordination during the conflict, including missile defense cooperation and intelligence sharing.
It also alleges the UAE carried out covert strikes on Iranian targets, including an attack on a refinery on Lavan Island.
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BREAKING: One of Iran’s underground missile bases near Esfahan was reportedly struck nearly 20 times during the war, averaging one attack every two days, using bunker-busting munitions and precision strikes from B-2 and B-52 aircraft, according to regional reporting.
Despite the intensity of the bombardment, the site is said to have resumed operations within hours each time, with reports indicating it rarely remained inactive for more than half a day.
A resident in Esfahan described repeated night strikes on the surrounding mountains, saying missiles were still seen launching from the same area the following morning.
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BREAKING: The White House delegation accompanying President Donald J. Trump to Beijing reportedly includes some of the most powerful CEOs in American business and technology.
The list includes Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Tim Cook, Larry Fink, Stephen Schwarzman, Kelly Ortberg, Brian Sikes, Jane Fraser, Larry Culp, David Solomon, Sanjay Mehrotra, and Cristiano Amon.
The trip is expected to focus heavily on trade, technology, supply chains, and U.S.-China economic relations.
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BREAKING: A senior Israeli official told CNN that Israel would welcome the failure of negotiations with Iran, continued pressure in the Strait of Hormuz, and further strikes on Iranian targets.
The official also warned that escalation remains a realistic scenario if Tehran continues delaying or dragging out negotiations.
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BREAKING: A secret U.S. intelligence assessment reportedly shows Iran still has access to around 90% of its underground missile bases and launch facilities nationwide, according to The New York Times.
The report says at least 30 of Iran’s 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz remain operational, despite earlier claims that much of Tehran’s missile infrastructure had been destroyed.
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BREAKING: According to Al Jazeera, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has set five conditions before entering any nuclear-related negotiations with the United States.
The reported demands include ending the war across the region, lifting all sanctions on Iran, releasing frozen Iranian assets, paying reparations for war damage, and recognizing Iran’s sovereign rights over the Strait of Hormuz.
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BREAKING: Saudi Arabia reportedly carried out a series of covert retaliatory strikes on Iran during the war, according to Reuters.
The strikes were reportedly conducted in late March and were never publicly acknowledged by Riyadh.
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BREAKING: Iranian MP Ebrahim Rezaei says Tehran could consider enriching uranium to “90 percent” in the event of another attack by the United States or Israel.
The statement marks one of Iran’s strongest nuclear warnings in recent months as tensions with Washington and Tel Aviv continue to rise.
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BREAKING: The war with Iran has cost the United States around $29 billion so far, according to a Pentagon official cited by Reuters.
The updated estimate reflects rising operational, repair, and equipment replacement costs as the conflict continues to strain U.S. military resources.
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BREAKING: Kuwait claims an IRGC Special Forces team attempted to enter the country by sea near Bubiyan Island, according to Kuwaiti media and Interior Ministry statements.
Authorities say several individuals linked to the group were arrested, including officers identified as a colonel, captain, and lieutenant, with local reports describing them as part of a “sabotage squad.”
The reports come amid heightened tensions following U.S. military activity in the region and growing fears of further escalation.
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