# Iran
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Reject U.S. Timetable: “The End of War Will Be Decided by Iran”
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard publicly rejected President Trump’s forecast that hostilities with Iran would end soon, saying Tehran alone would decide when the fighting stops and warning it would bar adversaries from exporting oil if attacked. Iranian officials also accused the U.S. of planning strikes on energy and nuclear sites and promised “surprises,” heightening risks to global oil markets and regional stability.
Trump Declares Iran War 'Almost Over' as U.S. Claims Leadership Decapitation and Tightens Nuclear Demands
President Trump declared the U.S. campaign against Iran "almost over," claiming that Tehran's leadership has been effectively eliminated and that the country's nuclear program has been significantly set back. His remarks, made after meeting families of fallen U.S. service members, set the administration's victory criteria as preventing Iran from rapidly reconstituting nuclear-weapons capability.
France Calls Emergency UN Security Council Session as Israel-Lebanon Fighting Sparks Humanitarian Crisis
France has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting as intensive Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed nearly 400 people and displaced about 517,000. Paris has pledged $6.9 million and 20 tonnes of aid while urging a ceasefire and pressing for the disarmament of Hezbollah amid fears of a wider regional escalation tied to Iran-Israel confrontations.
Trump Signals Swift End to US-Iran Fighting, Claims Tehran's Forces Crippled
President Trump told a phone interviewer that U.S. operations against Iran may be nearly over, claiming severe damage to Iran’s military and communications. He also suggested he has a candidate in mind for Iran’s leadership, remarks that risk inflaming regional tensions and complicating verification of battlefield claims.
Spike in Crude Forces Fourth Fuel Hike of 2026 as Chinese Drivers Queue and Costs Climb
China implemented its fourth retail fuel price increase of 2026 after international crude surged above $100 a barrel amid Middle East escalations. The rise has prompted queues at service stations and will raise costs for motorists and logistics firms, while analysts warn of further domestic increases if geopolitical tensions push oil higher.
Trump Declares Iran War 'Basically Over' as Oil Markets Whipsaw and Tehran Names New Supreme Leader
President Trump declared the US‑led campaign against Iran "basically over," citing widespread destruction of Iranian military assets after strikes on over 3,000 targets, a claim that coincided with wild swings in Brent crude. Iran named Mujtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, keeping energy markets and diplomatic tensions on edge.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Warns US and Israel: Strikes on Infrastructure Will Be Met in Kind
Iran’s parliamentary speaker warned the United States and Israel that attacks on Iranian infrastructure will be met with proportionate responses, citing new missile tactics and claiming to have undermined enemy air-defence calculations. The remarks signal Tehran’s intent to pursue calibrated, asymmetric options that raise the risk of economic and regional escalation.
Trump Says He Must Approve Iran’s Next Leader, Threatens Military Options Over Nuclear Material
President Trump said the United States must approve Iran’s next supreme leader and threatened military options, including special forces raids to seize enriched uranium. Tehran reports a successor has been chosen, and Washington’s posture risks escalating regional tensions and undermining diplomatic norms.
Iran Announces New Wave of Missile Strikes, Claims Hits on US Regional Bases and Northern Israel
Iranian state-linked media announced the IRGC launched the 30th round of an operation it calls "Real Promise-4," claiming missile and drone strikes on US bases in the region and targets in northern Israel. The footage and assertions include mentions of newer missile types and an unexpected reference to a "new" supreme leader, but these claims remain unverified and appear to form part of a broader Iranian information and deterrence campaign.
IRGC Says It Can Sustain Six Months of High‑Intensity Strikes, Threatens New Long‑Range Attacks on Israel and US Forces
The IRGC says Iran can sustain high‑intensity operations for at least six months and has warned it will deploy more advanced long‑range missiles in the coming days. The announcement, tied to a sequence of claimed strikes in an operation called “True Promise 4,” is aimed at signaling endurance and deterrence to Israel, the United States and regional actors.
Iran’s Military Throws Weight Behind Mojtaba Khamenei, Locking Down Succession
Iran’s armed forces publicly pledged loyalty to Mojtaba Khamenei after his election as supreme leader, signaling a consolidated succession and diminishing the likelihood of immediate domestic unrest. The endorsement strengthens the regime’s unity and suggests continuity in Iran’s regional posture and deterrence strategy.
Trump Says He Will End Military Action Against Iran 'At the Appropriate Time,' Keeps Final Say
President Trump told The Times of Israel he will decide “at the appropriate time” when to end U.S. military action against Iran, saying the choice will be made jointly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but that the ultimate authority rests with the U.S. He acknowledged tactical successes while conceding the broader campaign has fallen short of expectations, leaving open multiple strategic paths with significant regional and diplomatic consequences.