Facing the prospect of US strikes, Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts with countries including Turkiye.
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Ottawa cites the IRGC’s ties to Hamas and Hezbollah, accusing Iran of ‘complete disregard for human rights’.
Sanctions have prevented Iran from procuring new aircraft or equipment, which have been linked to aviation accidents.
As regional tensions soar, the kingdom is contending with domestic as well as international pressures.
Analysts look at the reasons behind Israel’s attack on Iran’s consulate, which triggered Iran’s overnight barrage.
International law decrees that embassies are ‘inviolable’. Attacks on embassies have breached that, prompting anger.
The measures come as Washington tries to curb the Yemeni group’s attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes amid the war on Gaza.
