Ahmad Vahidi, centre, the new IRGC commander-in-chief, pays his respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the late Iranian supreme leader, at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, Tehran. Reuters

Iran's supreme leader appoints six senior military commanders

Move comes during US-Iran stand-off over reopening Strait of Hormuz

MENA

Oil surges above $85 per barrel as Hormuz deal remains elusive

Energy

Trump hopes economic pressure will force Iran to capitulate, but will it work?

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ExplainerWho is Iran’s new security chief and what does his appointment mean?

MENA

Iran's supreme leader appoints former IRGC commander as national security chief

MENA

Iran 'emboldened and confident' despite Trump threats

US

Oman condemns ship attacks as Iran sets conditions to reopen strait

Gulf
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman. Reuters

UAE and Qatar condemn Iranian strike on Adnoc oil tanker

Attack in Strait of Hormuz was 16th on an Adnoc ship since the war began

MENA

What is the Strait of Hormuz deal being negotiated between Iran and Oman?

Gulf

AnalysisSupreme leader with no supreme power: Mojtaba Khamenei's absence exposes cracks in Iran's ruling order

MENA

Weekend EssayIran’s doctrine of 'horizontal escalation' is expanding conflict

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Mossad reportedly removes senior officers over botched Iran regime change plan

MENA

Iranian plan to impose tolls risks 'shattering' rules of global trade

MENA

Strait of Hormuz sailor recalls 'horror show' of fireballs and distress calls

UAE
Mossad director Roman Gofman is accused of dismissing two of his lieutenants to distance Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from criticism over failings in the Iran war. Reuters

Mossad reportedly removes senior officers over botched Iran regime change plan

Agency director Roman Gofman criticised for decision that left staff in 'shock'

MENA

Iranian plan to impose tolls risks 'shattering' rules of global trade

MENA

Strait of Hormuz sailor recalls 'horror show' of fireballs and distress calls

UAE

EditorialThe Middle East needs peace deals that stick

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