Kata’ib Hezbollah, in a strongly worded statement, warned of the consequences of any hostile action by the United States and any cooperation by the Kurdistan Region with it, declaring that the group’s fighters are prepared to enter a prolonged war of attrition.
A group calling itself Harakat Radd al-Ihtilal (Deterrence of Occupation Movement) has announced its formation in Syria through an official statement. The group declared that its primary mission is to confront the Israeli occupation in southern Syria. Following the announcement, slogans attributed to the movement were reportedly seen on walls in various parts of Damascus and its suburbs.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) engaged in an ambush against a convoy affiliated with the Jaish al-Adl terrorist group in the Saravan border region of southeastern Iran.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, outlined Tehran’s core positions ahead of the resumption of talks with the United States in Geneva. He stated that Iran is under no circumstances seeking to develop nuclear weapons, but emphasized that Iranians will never relinquish their right to benefit from peaceful nuclear technology.
Abu Ali al-Askari, security official of Kata’ib Hezbollah Iraq, warned in a statement about increasing U.S. military movements in Syria and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, claiming these actions are part of preparations for aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran along what he described as a “land corridor.” He called on Kurdish factions to […]
Six U.S. Air Force F-16CM fighter jets have been redeployed from Misawa Air Base in northern Japan to the Naval Support Facility on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. The transfer was supported by several KC-135R/T refueling aircraft from Kadena Air Base.
According to Reuters, Iran is on the verge of signing a contract with China to purchase the CM-302 supersonic anti-ship cruise missile—the export version of the YJ-12B.
Many analysts view oil price fluctuations in the Persian Gulf as a key factor in the war debate. Some believe that Trump’s worry about the oil shock resulting from the war in Southwest Asia played a major role in halting the conflict and maintaining the ceasefire. Accordingly, this report, drawing on reports and articles from leading think tanks and news outlets worldwide, along with recent developments in the war, will demonstrate that news about conflicts and exchanges of fire between Iran and Israel is largely driven by the risk premium—how the market perceives danger following the first incident that disrupts global trade—and the energy market’s assessment of the potential for escalating tensions. We will also show that this concern has been evident in market analyses and energy reports from the very beginning of the war.
The Financial Times has claimed that Iran and Russia have signed a €500 million contract for the purchase of advanced missile defense systems. The agreement, finalized in Moscow, reportedly includes the delivery of 500 “Verba” man-portable launchers and 2,500 “9M336” missiles between 2027 and 2029.
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, said in an interview with CBS that a meeting with the American side could take place on Thursday in Geneva. He stressed that reaching a new agreement is fully achievable and noted that such a deal could even surpass the 2015 agreement (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action).
“Sayyad-3G,” (naval version of Sayad-3F) introduced as the naval generation of the Sayyad air defense missile family, was recently tested during an IRGC Navy exercise in the Strait of Hormuz.
United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has published images from joint military exercises conducted with Saudi Arabia and Qatar in early February. According to the statement, U.S. Marines and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces took part in the “Native Defender” drill aimed at enhancing combat coordination.
