How Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian lawmakers have said blocking the strategic Strait of Hormuz could be one retaliatory response to U.S. and Israeli attacks, and have given symbolic approval to the decision.

Khamenei appoints Pakpour as new IRGC chief after Salami’s death

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Friday appointed Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour as the new commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), following the death of General Hossein Salami in Israeli airstrikes.