Tehran may count on links with China and others to weather the storm, but average Iranian people will bear the brunt.


Tehran may count on links with China and others to weather the storm, but average Iranian people will bear the brunt.

Prices for food and other items are soaring, and there is a history of unrest, so any increase is being considered.

Iran says production is ongoing, but details will not be revealed during war conditions.

Citizens and entities would have to seek authorisation to contact universities or talk to foreign media.

Iran’s authorities say they could shift to offensive operations as Washington considers further sanctions.

Iran’s more offensive posture follows Trump’s comment that the US would soon make the Strait of Hormuz its territory.

IRGC advisers say Iran has replaced more missiles and drones than it used, and cite falling US munition stocks.

Iran not immediately threatened by pact, analysts say, with officials focusing on aspect of diminishing US role.

Iran and Oman have agreed on the coordinates of routes to be taken by vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said last month that Iran’s missile production rate increased during the ceasefire.
