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US economic and military pressure on Iran intensifies

110 clusters · 2276 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: US warns foreign banks of sanctions over Iranian transactions

The U.S. has transitioned from military campaigns toward an economic ‘stranglehold’ designed to isolate Tehran. Through the Treasury Department’s ‘Operation Economic Outcast,’ the U.S. aims to ‘collapse networks that sus

Iran defense expansion and maritime security threats

21 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: IRGC commander claims control over Strait of Hormuz

In late July 2026, Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Logistics announced that its defence industry was operating at its most active level, expanding production lines and prioritising the development of air and naval capabil

Iran execution surge and social unrest persists

130 clusters · 475 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Alireza Sepahi and Alireza Raeisi executed in Isfahan

The wave of executions in Iran intensified through August 2026, marked by a crackdown on alleged espionage and continued repression of protesters. Recent executions include Mohammad (Cherag) Afroukhteh, Ghaem (Arian) Hos

Internal social and military mobilization in Iran

6 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Tehran launches civilian military training program

In mid-September 2026, Iran experienced significant internal social and political mobilization. Initially, political coalitions such as the Federation of Iranian Nations and the Comprehensive Solidarity for Freedom and E

Iranian internal security and opposition tensions

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Iran security forces deploy motorcycle patrols and checkpoints amid unrest

Iran is experiencing heightened internal security tensions characterized by paramilitary activity and organized opposition. Initial reports indicated the death of a Basij commander in a ‘terrorist attack’ in the southeas

Iran advances foreign influence law and media crackdown

10 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Iranian Parliament approves bill to monitor foreign communications

The Iranian Parliament has advanced the ‘Countering the Influence of Intelligence Services, Foreign Governments, or Foreign Entities in the Country’ bill, which aims to combat perceived foreign espionage. The legislation