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Iran-Linked Hackers Target US Aviation with Sophisticated Phishing and SEO Poisoning
Meet Nimbus Manticore, an Iran-linked hacking group that's back with a vengeance, using clever phishing and SEO poisoning tactics to target the US aviation industry in a series of sophisticated attacks. Their latest campaign, which ran from February to April 2026, marked a significant expansion into aviation, defense, and telecommunications.
Iran's IRGC Crisis Exposes Pakistan's Mediation Limits
Pakistan's bid to mediate between the US and Iran ended in a stalemate, revealing a surprising gap in Tehran's decision-making authority and leaving Islamabad's diplomatic ambitions unfulfilled. The talks exposed that Iran's powerful IRGC leaders, not the negotiators, held the reins of power.
US Forces Disrupt Iranian Mine-Laying in Strait of Hormuz
US forces are actively working to disrupt and deter Iranian efforts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with operations underway to safeguard this critical waterway. The mission, driven by top-level orders, aims to prevent further Iranian aggression.
Iran's IRGC Consolidates Power, Shuns US Talks
Behind the scenes, a powerful force is driving Iran's tough stance - and it's not what you might think. A new generation of hardline commanders has taken the reins within the IRGC, making diplomatic efforts like Pakistan's mediation a tough nut to crack.
Iran Escalates Ship Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
A container ship narrowly escaped disaster in the Strait of Hormuz after an Iranian gunboat fired on it, causing significant damage to the bridge, but thankfully no injuries or environmental harm. The alarming incident is the latest escalation in a series of attacks in the region, heightening tensions in this critical waterway.