Tag: Iran
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Europe sends warships to the Persian Gulf as Trump-Iran negotiations stall
France and the UK both have warships en route to the Persian Gulf to commence security operations aimed at securing free passage for commercial shipping, as negotiations between the US administration and the Iranian regime have stalled, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining blocked from both sides. Despite attempts by the US Navy to re-open…
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The Islamic Regime of Iran continues its systematic repression against dissidents
The Islamic Republic of Iran continues to intensify its repression of dissidents, political prisoners, and protestors through mass arrests, secret trials, and executions while it negotiates a peace deal with the US. Human rights organisations say the country is witnessing one of its harshest crackdowns since the aftermath of the Mahsa Amini protests, with executions…
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EU approves new sanctions against the Iranian regime and Israeli settlers
During an EU Foreign and Defence Council meeting earlier today, Ministers agreed on new sanctions against the Iranian regime and Israeli settlers. Sanctions against the Iranian regime relate to its entities and individuals currently impeding safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as the EU reiterated for the full opening of the strait and for…
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Iran and the US Navy exchange fire: no agreement on the status of Strait of Hormuz
Negotiations between the US government and the Iranian regime are faltering as military activity is slowly returning to the Strait of Hormuz, but the US Central Command insisted that it does not seek an escalation. The US Navy struck an Iranian naval base and other military sites after its vessels passing through the Strait of…
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US Navy in Strait of Hormuz suspends operations as President Trump declares progress in negotiations with Iran
US President Donald Trump has suspended “Operation Freedom” which involved the US Navy transporting commercial vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz in spite of threats by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps will be suspended. Oil (WTI) went below $100 with the announcement. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragahchi is set to travel to Beijing,…
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The US Navy successfully unblocks the Strait of Hormuz but threats remain
Yesterday, the US Navy with its 5th Fleet, has begun successfully unblocking the Strait of Hormuz from the Iranian blockade, allowing several ships to pass through. Some ships including the US commercial vessel the Alliance Fairfax confirmed that they exited the Strait but many vessels are switching off their transponders before passing through. Effectively, marine…
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Iranian Foreign Minister visits Saint Petersburg and meets Vladimir Putin
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi travelled to Saint Petersburg and met with Vladimir Putin after talks in Islamabad with the US administration failed to renew. While in Moscow, Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran and Russia are strategic partners. Before travelling to Russia, Minister Araghchi travelled to Oman, after leaving Pakistan. The visit to Russia…
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Iranian Crown-Prince and Opposition Leader Reza Pahlavi condemns the European press for censorship over victims of the Iranian regime
Iranian Crown-Prince and Opposition Leader Reza Pahlavi published a message pronouncing his grievance and disappointment with the European press for what he described as censorship about the victims of the Iranian regime, particularly the victims of the protests in January of this year, and the protestors that are currently being executed. Reza Pahlavi said that…
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Islamic Regime of Iran keeps executing protestors
The Islamic Regime of Iran continues to execute protestors during a ceasefire between it and US and Israel. The individuals being executed have mostly participated in the major protests in Iran earlier this year in January. Iran is accusing them with a multitude of vexatious charges including terrorism, spying for Israel and religious blasphemy. Many…
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Oil price jumps as blockade on both sides in the Strait of Hormuz is tightened
The oil price jumped back this week rising by up to 7% from Monday open as the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is tightened by both sides of the conflict. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps fired at two cargo vessels as they were exiting the Strait and eventually seized them; the MSC Francesca and…
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No talks in Islamabad: Islamic Regime parades ballistic missiles in Tehran
Talks in Islamabad between the US and Iranian delegations did not take place as the Iranian regime said that no talks will be held as long as the US Navy continues its blockade of the Iranian side of the Strait of Hormuz. The US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is effectively halting large…
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Oil basis goes down: Europe gets jet fuel from the US and Nigeria
The difference between the futures oil price and the spot price (often also referred to as the basis, spread or differential) has gone down significantly since the Iran war started, signaling that the oil shortage crisis may be coming to an end. Separately, multiple reports confirm that Europe is replacing jet fuel imports from the…