A citizen who formerly worked at the Mahshahr Petrochemical Company in Khuzestan province told Iran International that the plant's closure during the war has left many workers unemployed, blaming the IRGC and regime leaders for the situation.

A citizen who formerly worked at the Mahshahr Petrochemical Company in Khuzestan province told Iran International that the plant's closure during the war has left many workers unemployed, blaming the IRGC and regime leaders for the situation.

Morteza Kazemian, a member of the editorial board of Iran International, states that recent warnings from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) regarding ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz are aimed at preserving leverage and demonstrating power rather than signaling changes in agreements.
The U.S. launched a Tomahawk missile strike on a complex affiliated with the IRGC in Iran on October 7, 2025, according to BBC reports which refute claims that the Tayyiba school in Minab was targeted.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has reportedly made significant concessions, including apparent compromises on internal leadership, to reach an agreement with the United States, receiving economic benefits such as corn imports in return.