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Iran War's First 90 Days Impact Energy Markets
The first 90 days of the Iran War have significantly impacted energy markets. The conflict has led to disruptions in energy supply and contributed to an energy crisis.
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US Officials Suspect Chinese Missile Used Against F-15E
U.S. officials told NBC News that a Chinese shoulder-fired MANPADS missile was possibly used to shoot down an F-15E fighter jet in Iran. The incident involved a Chinese missile, according to the source.
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China May Have Provided Iran With Early Warning Radar
China may have provided Iran with a long-range early-warning radar capable of spotting stealth aircraft. This information comes from people familiar with the matter who spoke to NBC News.
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Three Iranian Protesters Face Execution Risk
Erfan Amiri, arrested at 17, is at grave risk of execution in relation to the January 2026 uprising. International law strictly prohibits the imposition of the death penalty against children.
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Iran Uses US-Made AI For Cyber Warfare
Iran is reportedly using software like ChatGPT and Gemini to enhance its cyber and information warfare capabilities. This development was reported by the Financial Times.
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Lindsey Graham Lobbies Trump On Lebanon Ceasefire
Lindsey Graham is lobbying Donald Trump to remove the Lebanon ceasefire demand from any Iran deal. Critics view this as a deliberate poison pill that would halt Israel's bombardment, which has killed 3,100 Lebanese.
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Iranian President Reportedly Wants To Resign
Iran's president has offered his resignation, citing a total takeover by IRGC commanders. They called the report baseless rumour aimed at undermining national unity.
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Man Hanged For Espionage After 50 Days
Mojtaba Kian, accused of espionage during a recent war, was hanged less than 50 days after his arrest on May 24.
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Iran Claims Controlled Passage Of Ships In Strait Of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC stated that 28 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours. The United States fired upon a commercial ship while enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports.
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Iran Threatens Strait Of Hormuz Closure
The ongoing war in Iran poses a threat to undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about the internet's infrastructure. A Russian correspondent suggested shooting Starlink satellites, potentially impacting internet infrastructure.
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