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On September 6, 2025, Iran executed Mehran Bahramian, convicted of killing a security officer during the 2022 protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death. This marks the 12th known execution linked to the unrest. Human rights groups condemn the use of forced confessions and secret trials. Meanwhile, US pressure mounts on Iraq to rein in Iranian-backed militias amid regional tensions.
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The US Treasury has sanctioned Iranian individuals and entities involved in facilitating over $100 million in cryptocurrency for Iran's oil sales. These shadow banking networks use front companies and cryptocurrency to evade sanctions, with the US aiming to disrupt Iran's funding for weapons and malign activities. The move follows recent efforts to reimpose UN sanctions and curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. (Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:31:54 +0100)
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Iran dismisses US and Israeli accusations of plotting to assassinate Israel's ambassador in Mexico, calling it a 'big lie.' US officials allege the plot was initiated by Iran's Quds Force in late 2024 and disrupted this year, involving operatives from Iran's embassy in Venezuela. Mexico and Iran deny involvement amid heightened tensions.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard confiscated the Talara, a tanker carrying petrochemicals, near the UAE. The vessel was taken to Iranian waters following a court order, amid ongoing tensions over maritime security and regional conflicts. The incident marks Iran's first seizure in the Strait of Hormuz in over a year.
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Multiple lawsuits allege Binance facilitated over $1 billion in transactions for terrorist groups, including Hamas and Hezbollah, after its 2023 criminal plea and $4.3 billion fine. The plaintiffs, including victims of the October 7 attack, accuse Binance of knowingly enabling illicit activity and money laundering, with some transactions occurring after the company’s guilty plea and Trump’s pardon of Zhao.
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Australia has officially designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism, citing links to arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in 2024. Iran condemned the move as unjustified, escalating diplomatic tensions. The decision follows Australian intelligence findings and recent expulsions of Iranian diplomats, marking a significant shift in regional security dynamics.
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Iran hosted large-scale anti-terrorism and missile exercises involving the IRGC Navy and SCO members, signaling military readiness amid ongoing tensions with Israel and the West. The drills included missile launches and naval warnings, emphasizing Iran’s strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz and regional security concerns. Today's date is Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:01:34 +0000.