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  IRGC Threats Mark a Dangerous New Phase Iran’s Revolutionary Guards crossing the line by threatening American companies in the Gulf marks an unprecedented escalation. By naming tech giants and giving evacuation deadlines, Tehran has effectively expanded the conflict into economic warfare. This reckless posture exposes the regime’s desperation after a month of crippling strikes on its military and nuclear infrastructure. Global Markets Rattle as the Strait of Hormuz Tightens Oil prices spiraling past $107 per barrel and gasoline climbing above $4 per gallon in the US reflect a simple truth: Iran’s stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most dangerous chokepoints. Tehran’s attacks on regional tankers and energy facilities demonstrate how rapidly the conflict can destabilize global supply chains. The world is now paying the price for ignoring Iran’s long-standing militarization of this vital waterway. JUST IN - Iran says it will attack major U.S. tech comp...

  Washington’s Messaging vs. Tehran’s Chaos US President Donald Trump’s declaration that Iran’s “new regime president” has asked Washington for a ceasefire highlights a critical truth: Tehran is no longer in control of its own narrative. Trump’s post on Truth Social signals that Iran’s political hierarchy is fractured, unclear, and unable to project coherent diplomatic intent. His reference to a “much less radicalized” leader underscores the internal disarray within Iran’s power structure, where the parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and President Masoud Pezeshkian are pulling in different directions. Hormuz Remains the Leverage Point Trump’s uncompromising stance — no consideration of a ceasefire until the Strait of Hormuz is “open, free and clear” — reinforces Washington’s strategic dominance over the region’s most vital chokepoint. While Pezeshkian demands “security guarantees,” Trump’s message is unambiguous: Iran must restore maritime freedom before negotiations ca...