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Al Jazeera gained rare access to a Ukrainian long-range drone unit conducting strikes deep inside Russian territory. Ukrainian officials call these attacks 'long-range punishment', targeting economic and psychological damage. The campaign has expanded beyond oil and gas to include dual-use goods sellers like Wildberries.
Iran has appointed Mohsen Rezaei, a former IRGC commander, as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts see the move as a strategic signal, whether to bolster Tehran's hardline stance or to facilitate potential diplomatic deals with domestic hardliners.
Mohsen Rezaei, a senior Iranian official, has outlined a strategic approach to protect national interests, emphasizing economic diversification, domestic unity, and stronger regional diplomacy. His remarks come as Iran navigates regional tensions and international sanctions.
President Donald Trump said Washington is relying on economic pressure rather than new military strikes to push Iran toward a deal, as stable oil prices ease the burden on American consumers. The remarks come as Oman-mediated talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz appear close to a breakthrough.
Oil prices rose over 1% on Monday as Iran said it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz only in exchange for major U.S. concessions, including sanctions relief and war reparations. The move intensifies concerns about global energy supply, though Asian stock markets gained on hopes for a resolution.
Houthi forces launched a fresh missile and drone attack on the Red Sea port of al-Makha, just hours after an earlier strike killed 11 people and damaged commercial infrastructure. The campaign is part of an escalation along Yemen's western coast, with government forces intercepting multiple drones and missiles.
Germany's interior minister has warned that the country is facing daily 'hybrid warfare' from foreign actors, including espionage, sabotage, and cyberattacks, days after an explosive-laden drone was discovered at Leipzig/Halle airport.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed Mohammad Ali Zolghadr as his political advisor, according to an official announcement from his office. The decision aims to strengthen the advisory team for policy-making amid regional and international instability. Zolghadr brings extensive security and military experience, including as former commander of the Basij force under the IRGC.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has named Ali Rezaei as the new Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, succeeding Ali Shamkhani. The move, announced August 25, signals a shift toward greater military influence in security policy amid regional tensions.
