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Ahmad Vahidi | The commander of asymmetric warfare

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Ahmad Vahidi | The commander of asymmetric warfare

When Ahmad Vahidi was appointed deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in December 2025, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, then Iran’s Supreme Leader, wrote in his decree that the Brigadier General’s elevation was aimed at “enhancing operational readiness and addressing the spiritual and material needs” of the IRGC. Gen. Vahidi’s appointment came months after…

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Iran slams U.K. plan to ban support for Revolutionary Guards

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Iran slams U.K. plan to ban support for Revolutionary Guards

Members and supporters of The Association of Anglo-Iranian Women in the UK hold a solidarity rally calling for the British government to proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) outside Downing Street, in London. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran slammed on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) a British plan to ban support for the Islamic…

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Trump withdraws planned 20% levy on Hormuz ships, calls for trade deals with Gulf countries instead

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Trump withdraws planned 20% levy on Hormuz ships, calls for trade deals with Gulf countries instead

U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. ‌President Donald Trump ​said ⁠on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) that trade and investment deals ‌with the Gulf states will ‌replace the ‌20% ⁠fee for ships ⁠to pass through the Strait of Hormuz ​that ‌he had proposed a day earlier. West Asia war LIVE: July 14,…

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West Asia war LIVE: U.S. strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz

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West Asia war LIVE: U.S. strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz

U.S. strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz The U.S. military yesterday said it had launched a new wave of attacks against Iran, after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz saw several of Washington’s Gulf allies targeted by incoming fire. The latest salvo by U.S. forces began at 2100 GMT yesterday,…

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Iran’s Supreme Leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor

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Iran’s Supreme Leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor

A woman walks next to a banner with a picture of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran. File | Photo Credit: West Asia News Agency/Reuters Iran’s Supreme Leader ​Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said ‌on Saturday (July 11, 2026) that ​avenging his ⁠slain predecessor and father was “the demand of ‌the nation” and “must certainly”…

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Bandar Abbas: The port city at the centre of the Iran-U.S. war

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Bandar Abbas: The port city at the centre of the Iran-U.S. war

A local market in Bandar Abbas | Photo Credit: Reuters The simmering tension between U.S.-Iran has hit a new low after President Donald Trump claimed the ceasefire deal is ‘over’ on Wednesday (July 8, 2026). Following Mr. Trump’s remark, the United States launched a barrage of fresh strikes on Iran, alleging the latter had attacked…

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Why tanks still matter in modern warfare

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Why tanks still matter in modern warfare

Military experts and strategic think tanks believe that achieving victory in war ultimately requires a physical ground presence. While drones, missiles, air power and cyber warfare can inflict heavy damage on military assets and infrastructure, they cannot occupy territory, enforce surrender or establish political control. History consistently shows that long-term military and political success requires…

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Iran says it hit U.S.-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack

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Iran says it hit U.S.-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack

Iran said it struck targets linked to U.S. ‌forces on Saturday (June 27, 2026) in response to U.S. airstrikes on its southern coast, as each side continued to accuse ​the other of violating last week’s agreement meant to end the four-month-old war. Also Read: West Asia war updates Iran’s Foreign Ministry did not ⁠identify the…

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