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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has published another "hit list," a tactic previously used during the 12-day war, aiming to instill fear through threats and names rather than实际行动。请给出更具体的指令或提供更多细节，以便我能够按照规则撰写一个符合要求的新闻摘要。
Bloomberg reported that Oman is considering implementing a "transit toll" system in the Strait of Hormuz in cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran, despite warnings from the White House and the U.S. Treasury Department about potential severe consequences for disrupting global energy trade.
Mostafa Khoshcheshm, an Iranian international affairs expert, claims the IRGC has threatened retaliation against the U.S. beyond the region, suggesting Iran could use fires, explosions in petrochemical plants, and develop a tactical nuclear bomb to employ cyber and biological warfare covertly.
A closer analysis of videos from cluster missile attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Israel reveals that submunitions were released at high altitudes of around 8 kilometers, potentially reducing the attacks' effectiveness due to improper dispersion patterns. Missile experts指出，这种高海拔释放导致目标区域出现“阴影区”，影响了最终的破坏效果。
The Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported that the Islamic Republic of Iran has transformed the Strait of Hormuz into a strategic pressure point, drawing the United States and Israel into a prolonged and costly conflict that has raised oil prices and complicated efforts to reopen the vital waterway.
Morad Vaisi, a senior political analyst, stated that following President Trump's trip to China, the U.S. has several options regarding the Islamic Republic, including intensifying economic pressure, conducting limited military operations in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, and launching extensive attacks targeting senior IRGC commanders.
During the 38-day US military operation against Iran in 2025-2026, President Trump claimed a complete military victory, asserting that the US destroyed Iran's navy and air force, killed top military commanders, and disrupted air defenses and radar systems, while critics argue no political change occurred in the regime.
A Chinese supertanker named "Yuan Hua Hu," managed by the state-owned company COSCO Shipping, passed through the Strait of Hormuz just before the Trump-Xi Jinping talks, with maritime trackers showing it east of the strait and then turning off its tracking system after passing through Iranian waters. Several other Chinese-managed vessels also transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, most of which disabled their tracking systems during passage.
Reports indicate that the United States is intensifying its review of new military options against Iran, while former President Donald Trump stated he is waiting for Iran's economic collapse due to an ongoing naval blockade.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2025, delegations from the Islamic Republic of Iran and Oman met in Muscat to discuss developments related to the Strait of Hormuz and safe ship passage. The Iranian delegation, led by Abbas Baqerpour of the Foreign Ministry, emphasized Iran's sovereign rights over the strait, which has been blockaded by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps since March 29, 2024, following US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
CNN, citing informed sources, reported that President Trump is increasingly dissatisfied with Iranian officials' handling of negotiations and is more seriously considering resuming large-scale military operations against Iran. Trump's aides and officials are divided, with some advocating for targeted strikes to pressure Iran, while others believe diplomacy should continue.
Morad Vaisi, a senior analyst at Iran International, stated that Ali Larijani, the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, is being portrayed in Islamic Republic media as a figure of prudence, despite his role in orchestrating the December massacres, which Vaisi describes as the largest street massacre in Iran's history after Khamenei.
