3 islands help control access to the Strait of Hormuz. They're in the crosshairs of the Iran war
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The expanding U.S. military campaign against Iran has put three small islands that sit at the confluence of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz in the crosshairs once again. The islands of Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunb —…
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On June 24, 2026, the head of the U.N. nuclear agency indicated that inspectors would visit Iranian nuclear enrichment sites. This statement was made on Wednesday and pertains to planned inspections of specific facilities.
A recent paper examines the strategic positions of Russia and China regarding the Iran-US conflict that commenced on February 28, 2026. The analysis, published on April 7, 2026, assesses how these nations are responding to the war.
Iran has reportedly received substantial assistance from autocratic partners, with China and Russia cited as notable providers of critical support. These claims remain unverified pending further independent confirmation.
On January 30, 2026, reports identified the leader of the mobilization, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, as a former Quds Force officer who reportedly held dual citizenship in Iraq and Iran.