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Strait of Hormuz open to everyone but US, Israel, Iranian FM Araghchi says
Other ships are free to pass, although many prefer not to due to “security concerns,” which Araghchi claimed have nothing to do with Iran.
Israel, US increase efforts to encourage Iranian protesters to take to streets, overthrow regime
Trump rejects Middle East efforts to broker Iran war talks as Epic Fury, Roaring Lion rage on
Iranian football players face government pressure to return to Iran, as families warn against it
New Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei sends written message, no proof of life shown
In his message, Khamenei stated that the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed, and if necessary, other fronts will be opened.
Israel knows ‘exactly’ how to end Hezbollah threat, weaken Iran, Bismuth tells 'Post' - interview
As chair of the committee that oversees key defense issues, Bismuth expressed certainty about Israel’s military capabilities against Hezbollah, which joined Iran in the ongoing war.
Tehran appears to prepare for long war despite heavy early losses - analysis
Gulf states are not ready to join the war, but they have gone to the UN to get condemnation for Iran’s actions.
IDF: Iron Beam laser system not ready for Iranian missiles, despite limited usage in 2024
Using lasers to defend against long-range threats, such as Iran's ballistic missiles, could take that much longer, some projecting five to ten years or longer.
IDF airstrikes alone will not topple Iran regime, Israeli security expert warns
"Ultimately, it is not really possible to topple the regime through airstrikes," said Dr. Raz Zimmt, head of the Iran and the Shiite Axis Program at the Institute for National Security Studies.
Chabad warns of Iranian infiltration attempts in new global security campaign
The campaign, aimed at protecting Chabad Houses around the world, comes as Chabad’s security apparatus has already urged Jewish communities to exercise heightened caution.
FBI warns Iran may launch drone attacks on US West Coast in response to war - report
"We recently acquired information that as of early February 2026, Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles," the alert read.
Iran trying to cast injured leader Mojtaba Khamenei as war hero, expert says
Iran is using Mojtaba Khamenei's injuries to craft a hero image, but experts question if he is truly in charge, citing his silence and absence from public view since his appointment.
I am Iranian. I am Kurdish: This is not a contradiction - opinion
Our grievance has never been with Iran: It is with a regime that turned our identity into a crime.
Iranian regime’s ‘deep fear’ made apparent by attempts to quash potential dissent - analysis
Iran’s regime strengthens its grip on dissent, with continued arrests and a strict internet blackout, as the threat of future protests looms over the country’s fragile stability.