Iran threatens to deploy naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz as part of its asymmetric strategy following the degradation of its conventional naval capabilities. These threats have led to a surge in oil and natural gas prices, with military escalations occurring through U.S. airstrikes on Iranian sites. There are also international efforts for a ceasefire, while Iran continues to use crypto payment systems to fund its operations.
Pakistan has officially delivered a ceasefire proposal known as the 'Islamabad Accord' to the United States and Iran to resolve the ongoing military escalation. The primary objective of the accord is the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical chokepoint for oil and LNG shipments.…
Read the full storyNew intelligence reports indicate that Iran is rapidly restoring its underground missile silos and bunkers within hours of being struck by US and Israeli forces. The Iranian military is reportedly utilizing sophisticated decoys to prevent Washington from accurately assessing the extent of damage to its launch…
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly established a cryptocurrency-based toll collection system using the USDT stablecoin on the Tron network. This mechanism is specifically designed to bypass U.S. financial controls and circumvent traditional banking sanctions imposed on Iran. By utilizing the…
Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle confirmed that the USS Gerald R. Ford was forced to halt combat sorties for 48 hours following a fire on March 12. The blaze lasted for 30 hours, resulting in significant material damage and the displacement of approximately 600 sailors from their quarters. This admission…
Turkey has announced the successful interception of an Iranian ballistic missile over the Eastern Mediterranean, marking the fourth such incident since the onset of Operation Epic Fury. Military analysts suggest that the missile may have been targeting strategic US and British military assets located in Cyprus. The…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the successful assassination of Alireza Tangsiri, the head of the IRGC Navy, in a precision strike in the port city of Bandar Abbas. Tangsiri was the primary architect behind Iran's naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and the deployment of naval mines against international…
Tehran's draft legislation for transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz continues to cause severe disruptions, placing Iraq's economy at risk of collapse as revenues dwindle. As OPEC’s second-largest producer, Iraq's dependence on petroleum for 90% of its state budget makes the maritime blockade an existential threat to…