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Iran’s blockade trilemma: endure, escalate or negotiate

Key takeaways • The renewed US blockade is making the status quo progressively more expensive for Tehran. Pressure now extends from crude and petrochemical export revenues to production shut-ins…

  • Iran faces a trilemma: endure, escalate, or negotiate
  • Escalation may become more attractive as blockade continues
  • Negotiations offer clearest economic exit but are politically hard

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Village in Rae Bareli tense after mud smeared on Ambedkar’s statue

The police assured the villagers of swift identification of the culprits and strict legal action; police have been deployed in the village as a precautionary measure, and the situation is under…

  • Mud smeared on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue in Baburiha village, Raebareli.
  • Incident sparked tension and outrage among villagers and Ambedkar followers.
  • Police investigated, cleaned statue, increased presence in village.

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The U.S. said on Friday that it had removed a number of Iranian mines from the Persian Gulf, but Iran dismissed it as "false propaganda". The U.S. Central Command said in a statement that five to seven naval mines had been removed from the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday and Thursday. It released photos of what it said was a mine, which had been attached to the side of a ship. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied that any mines had been removed, and accused the U.S. of "making false claims". The incident has raised tensions between the two countries, which have had a long-standing dispute over Iran's nuclear program and U.S. military presence in the region. The U.S. has led a coalition of nations in re-imposing sanctions on Iran since President Donald Trump withdrew from a 2015 nuclear deal last year. Iran has since stepped up its naval activities in the Persian Gulf, where many of the world's oil exports pass through. The U.S. accusations were made on the same day that Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said that Tehran would not negotiate with the U.S. unless it lifted all sanctions. The U.S. accusations also come as Iran has threatened to take further steps away from a 2015 nuclear deal. Iran's Atomic Energy Organization spokesman, Behrouz Maleki, said on Friday that Tehran was enriching more uranium than before. The U.S. accusations are "false claims and a show", said a spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of shipping in the region. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has called for caution and restraint. The U.S. has urged its allies to join a naval coalition to protect shipping in the region. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have expressed support for the U.S. plan. But Iran has warned that any attempt to disrupt its shipping would be met with a response. The incident has raised tensions in a region already on edge over Iran's nuclear program and U.S. military presence. It comes as the U.S. has increased its military presence in the region. The U.S. has also accused Iran of being behind a series of attacks on oil tankers in the region. Iran has denied any involvement.

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Peru Municipal Fund Awards US$35.3 Million to 33 Local Governments

Peru's Finance Ministry will grant US$35.3 million to 33 winning municipalities under the FIDT 2026 competitive fund. Most projects target sanitation, farm infrastructure and schools.

  • FIDT 2026 contest awarded US$35.3M to 33 local governments
  • Sanitation projects received 70% of funding
  • Targeted poverty-stricken rural highland and jungle regions

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Israel is cementing its control over the West Bank and East Jerusalem while the world is distracted

Every action Israel takes in the occupied territories makes a future Palestinian state more unlikely.

  • Israeli authorities authorize new settlement in West Bank's E1 region.
  • Settler leader Bezalel Smotrich views each settlement as a step towards Palestinian statelessness.
  • Palestinian families in Qusra village face water and electricity cut-offs by Israeli settlers.

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GOP's Mike Rogers weighs AIPAC liability vs. support in high-stakes Michigan Senate race

“The Rogers campaign has been explicit with us that they welcome support from AIPAC and our members,” spokesperson Deryn Sousa told the Times.

  • Former US Rep. Mike Rogers weighs AIPAC liability vs. support in Michigan Senate race.
  • Rogers explores alternative funding avenues instead of direct AIPAC funding.
  • AIPAC welcomes support but rarely engages in general elections.

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Former US spy chief Gabbard warned Trump killing Khamenei could empower radical regime - WSJ

Trump received warnings before attacking Iran from intelligence and senior officials that war could bring major casualties, regional attacks and nuclear risks accoridng to The Wall Street Journal.

  • Tulsi Gabbard warned Trump against assassinating Iran's supreme leader
  • Gabbard feared radical regime with nuclear ambitions if Khamenei killed
  • She warned Iran might close Strait of Hormuz to disrupt global energy market
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