In doing so, IRGC intends to increase its knowledge on spies working for the UK's Secret Intelligence Service, which may give Iran leverage ahead of nuclear negotiations.
Even before the conflict, Tehran estimated it needed more than $500 billion in foreign investment just to modernize outdated roads, grids, and ports, but now, resources would go to rebuilding.
The defense council will be chaired by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and consists of the heads of the three government branches, senior armed forces commanders, and relevant ministries.
One month after Israeli strikes cripple Iranian air defenses, Khamenei turns to old playbook with new power center.
Iran's judiciary has executed Kurdish porters under charges including "moharebeh" (enmity against God), and "efsad-e fel-arz" (corruption on earth).
INTEL. AFFAIRS: Mossad agent testimonies reveal how Israel rejected a Jan. 1979 plea from Iran's collapsing regime to assassinate Ayatollah Khomeini – consequently enabling the Islamic Revolution.
Araghchi hinted that financial compensation may be necessary for Tehran to reenter negotiations with the US, mirroring sentiments previously expressed to the Financial Times.
Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said in a statement on Monday that the Islamic Regime had arrested 20 people alleged to be members of Israel’s Mossad.
IRAN AFFAIRS: A wounded tiger is a dangerous beast, and the IRGC, in claiming it was taking on the world, feels backed into a corner.
Faced with resource mismanagement and over-consumption, Iran has faced recurrent electricity, gas and water shortages during peak demand months.
The US Treasury Department announced fresh sanctions for over 100 Iran-linked entities in move to place "maximum pressure" on the regime.
