Iran's internet is back, but still broken
International internet access has largely returned to Iran, but users and experts say the network remains degraded, unstable and significantly worse than before the war.
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New Zealand imposes travel bans on three 'extremist' Israeli settlers
New Zealand imposes travel bans on three 'extremist' Israeli settlers New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters announced travel bans on three Israeli settlers, saying they had “actively worked to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, including through violence”. The three individuals barred from travelling to New Zealand are Itamar Yehuda Levi, Harel David Libi and Eliav Libi. “The actions of these individuals threaten peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians and drive the region further into crisis,” Peters said.
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121 commercial vessels redirected, 5 disabled amid US blockade against Iran: CENTCOM
Washington DC [US], June 2 (ANI): The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday said that American military forces are continuing operations in support of the ongoing US blockade against Iran, with 121 commercial vessels redirected and five disabled to ensure compliance. In a post on X, CENTCOM stated that the vessels were redirected and disabled as of Monday, June 1. 'Thousands of U.
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Oil Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions Build
Some analysts said the main international oil price, which was up 6 percent on Monday, could climb much higher in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen.
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Leaked documents link Chinese firms to IRGC missile fuel network
Iran International has obtained documents indicating that a Chinese company, working with firms in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, helped Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) acquire chemicals used in the production of ballistic missiles.
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The Guardian view on the splinternet: where China led, Iran and others are eagerly following | Editorial
Authoritarian states are increasingly shutting off or throttling access to the internet, creating separate spheres in a realm built on connection China boasts of having the world’s largest population of internet users: 1. 125 billion by the end of 2025, according to official figures . But as one joke has it, the Great Firewall – blocking not only politically sensitive material but also global tech firms such as Google and Meta – has produced what looks more like the world’s largest intranet.
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EU mulls changing Russian oil price cap Bloomberg
The bloc seeks to keep the threshold which Moscow has dismissed as illegal at below $60 per barrel, the report claims The EU is mulling a temporary freeze on its price cap on Russian oil as the US-Israeli war against Iran led to soaring energy prices and global economic shock, Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing sources.
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EU mulls changing Russian oil price cap - Bloomberg
The bloc seeks to keep the threshold - which Moscow has dismissed as illegal - at below $60 per barrel, the report claims The EU is mulling a temporary freeze on its price cap on Russian oil as the US-Israeli war against Iran led to soaring energy prices and global economic shock, Bloomberg reported
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Three offshore platforms reportedly resume production at Iran's South Pars gas field
Three offshore platforms reportedly resume production at Iran's South Pars gas field Iran has restored gas production at three offshore platforms in the South Pars gas field that had been forced to halt output after Israeli attacks disrupted processing capacity at some onshore facilities, the chief executive of the Pars Oil and Gas Company told Iranian state media on Sunday. Touraj Dehqani said the platforms had not been damaged. He said production from the three platforms was being routed to other processing plants in the region while repairs continue at damaged facilities, including the Phase 14 refinery.
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US-Iran tensions push Pakistan toward economic crisis, say Islamabad residents
Islamabad [Pakistan] May 31 (ANI): Growing tensions between the United States and Iran are fuelling fears of a fresh inflation crisis in Pakistan, with residents of Islamabad expressing deep concern over soaring fuel prices, rising living costs, and the worsening economic burden on ordinary citizens. Several residents said the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has already begun affecting daily life in Pakistan.
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US sanctions alleged "Iranian-affiliated" network accused of "targeting" American firms
Washington DC [US], May 31 (ANI): The United States announced new sanctions against an Iranian-affiliated procurement network accused of impersonating American companies and fraudulently acquiring sensitive US technology for Iran's defence sector. In a post on X on Saturday (local time), the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs shared the press statement released by the US State Department. <a href="https://x.
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Draft US-Iran deal would reopen Hormuz and ease sanctions, US media says
Draft US-Iran deal would reopen Hormuz and ease sanctions, US media says US President Donald Trump met advisers on Friday to discuss extending the ceasefire with Iran but did not make a final decision, according to reports in the US media. The meeting came amid claims that Washington and Tehran have reached a preliminary memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict. Reports said that the draft agreement would make shipping through the Strait of Hormuz “unrestricted”, with Iran given 30 days to remove mines while the US would gradually lift its naval blockade and ease sanctions, including restrictions on Iranian oil exports.
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"Travel through designated routes": Iran tightens grip on crucial Strait of Hormuz transit
Tehran [Iran], May 31 (ANI): Iran has reasserted its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, issuing a stern warning that both mercantile and naval vessels must strictly adhere to shipping protocols in the crucial maritime corridor or face potential repercussions.
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Qatar opposes permanent Hormuz shipping tolls but says temporary fees are "negotiable"
Singapore, May 31 (ANI): Permanent transit tariffs in the Strait of Hormuz will ultimately inflate prices for global buyers and must be opposed, Qatar has cautioned.
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Israeli-US war on Iran costs American consumers nearly $60bn
Israeli-US war on Iran costs American consumers nearly $60bn The economic impact of the Israeli-US war on Iran has cost American consumers almost $60bn in just three months, according to an analysis by Moody's Analytics shared with CNBC. The report found that the average US household has spent an additional $447. 19 on fuel-related expenses since the conflict began on February 28, as rising energy prices and higher air fares ripple through the economy.
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Qatar open to temporary Strait of Hormuz charges but rejects permanent fees
Qatar open to temporary Strait of Hormuz charges but rejects permanent fees Qatar has voiced opposition to any permanent transit charges in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that such fees would ultimately increase costs for consumers around the world. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said Doha and other Gulf states do not support the introduction of a long-term toll system for vessels passing through the strategic waterway. “Qatar and also the partners in the Gulf stated very clearly that charging fees will always impact the consumer, so we are against this,” Sheikh Saoud said.
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Millions face poverty as Iran’s economy reels from war and sanctions
As US economic pressure, staggering inflation and negative growth converge, economists warn that Iran faces an increasingly bleak outlook that could push millions more people below the poverty line.
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India's discounted Russian Crude buy "on right track": Geopolitical Risk Advisor Col Macgregor
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): India's decision to secure discounted Russian crude and build a USD 36 billion domestic fertilizer shield is 'the right track' as the West Asia conflict threatens to disrupt Hormuz trade and push the US toward an oil crisis, says Geopolitical Risk Advisor Col. Douglas Macgregor (Retd. ).
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PGSA Dismisses US Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Affairs Authority (PGSA) condemned new sanctions imposed by the US Treasury Department, saying Washington would not achieve through sanctions what it had failed to obtain “in the field and through diplomacy.
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US Treasury Secy says US seized $ 1 bn in Iranian crypto, claims Iran facing financial crisis
Washington DC [US], May 30 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday (local time) said that the United States has seized roughly USD 1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as part of Washington's economic pressure campaign against Tehran.
