Arab and Muslim powers mount last-ditch effort to avert US-Iran conflict

Arab and Muslim states are mounting a last-ditch effort to avert a new war between the US and Iran as concerns grow that the Islamic regime will not yield to Donald Trump’s tough demands.

State Department demands Iran halt execution of 19-year-old wrestling star as IOC remains silent

U.S. State Department calls for Iran to halt execution of wrestler Saleh Mohammadi as coach documents regime killing over 30 athletes in crackdown.

Brent crude tops $70 per barrel on Iran attack concerns

Brent oil futures prices jumped on Thursday, hitting a four-month high on rising concerns of the potential ‍impact a possible U.S. ‍military attack on Iran.
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The Brutal Reality Unfolding in Iran

From the daily newsletter: a report on what actually happened to protesters after the country’s internet was shut off.

Gulf shipping operations grind to halt near Iran, US quietly prepares for possible strike: 'Heightened risk'

Maritime intelligence warns of heightened risks for U.S.-flagged vessels in Persian Gulf as Iran threatens "immediate, all-out" response to any American military action.

Citi expects limited US-Israel action on Iran to avoid escalation

Citi expects the U.S. and Israel to take limited actions against Iran in the near term that avoid an escalatory response to push the country into a deal over its nuclear programme, the bank said in a note on Thursday.

The future of Iran’s internet connectivity is still bleak, even as weeks-long blackout begins to lift

The Iranian regime has made progress on its plans to “retire” access to the international internet, according to experts, who warn Iran is entering “a new age of digital isolation.”

US oil prices surge by nearly 5% on bets that US strike on Iran is imminent

Oil prices rallied Thursday, with the global benchmark finishing at its highest level since July, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran worsened — raising concerns over disruptions to the global flow of crude.