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Statue of Liberty was bombed in latest AI video. How Iran escalates meme war with US-Israel

The recent AI-generated video shared by Iranian state media chronicles the US’ military involvement in nations across generations. It ends at the phrase, ‘One Vengeance for All’.

How Iran choked Strait of Hormuz & why it’s not easy to break the blockade

Over one-fifth of global oil and LNG exports transit the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has threatened to sink any ‘enemy-linked’ vessels passing through the chokepoint.

Sri Lanka Navy commander invited IRIS Dena, says Iranian envoy to Sri Lanka

Iran's ambassador to Sri Lanka says that after leaving Visakhapatnam, IRIS Dena headed to Sri Lanka for a peaceful exercise but was torpedoed without warning.

US drafts 15-point plan to help end Iran war as Trump pushes talks

The proposal details remain unclear, though Trump has publicly mused that any agreement would have to include a prohibition on Tehran obtaining nuclear power in any form.

Who is Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr—once IRGC’s ‘dark horse’, now Iran’s new security chief

The appointment of Zolghadr, one of the senior most leaders of Iran’s Revolution and its wars, places him at the centre of the country’s most strategic body.

Iran’s embassy in India buckles under Pak pushback, deletes tweets thanking ‘people of Kashmir, India’

Tehran’s diplomatic mission in New Delhi has since shared and amplified content from Iranian state media thanking ‘Kashmiris’, without mentioning India.

Trump method of war: US President’s ramblings on Iran, ambiguity on end goal & Pakistan ‘peace’ talks

This is the transcript of ‘Cut The Clutter’ Episode 1815, on Trump's shifting & often contradictory signals, from calls for 'total surrender' to talk of reclaiming enriched uranium.

Iran’s consulates have meme game in war with US. They’re sneaky, funny, and target Trump

Iran's consulate in Hyderabad took a dig at Israel with a photo of a tree and a meaningful caption.

Saudi Arabia & UAE take steps towards joining Iran war—WSJ report

The reported moves by Washington’s Gulf partners indicate growing frustration with Iran, which has responded to US-Israeli attacks by hitting targets in several nearby nations.

Iran says Hormuz open, but vessels linked to US & Israel ‘don’t qualify for non-hostile passage’

Trump Sunday gave Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz even as disruption of the flow of vessels through the global chokepoint sent energy prices surging worldwide.

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India’s economic data needs to include culture. NSS needs an upgrade

The NSS tradition already recognises that economic life is socially differentiated, but it misses a crucial layer: who holds power within households? Who controls income?

India’s strategic oil reserves tell a tale of structural constraints & stalled expansion. Here’s why

India’s oil reserves, which can last just 74-75 days, are much less than other major economies. Japan, for instance, holds reserves for 254 days.

India-Japan to finalise deal to co-develop & co-produce UNICORN mast ‘soon’, says Japanese envoy

The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.