Massive attack on academia and government: Iran's Revolutionary Guard cyber network exposed
World press headlines: The US accuses 17 hackers of a massive cyber operation, the Trump administration maintains restraint in the face of Iranian attacks, and diplomatic attempts to resolve the situation in Gaza encounter gaps on the ground.
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1. "Coordinated campaign": The US exposes a new Iranian cyber threat
Federal prosecutors in New York have charged 17 Iranians for a "coordinated campaign of cyber intrusions," according to ABC News.
According to the indictment, hackers acting on behalf of an Iran-based company have breached 144 American universities, 42 private sector companies, five federal and state agencies, and at least two NGOs since 2013. The scale of the theft exceeds 31 terabytes of data, including academic research and intellectual property.
The activity is suspected to be under the direct sponsorship of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Nine of the 17 defendants have been charged with similar activities in the past.
"The charges filed show that neither sophistication nor geographic boundaries will deter us from protecting our national security," said prosecutor Jamie McDonald. The case is linked to recent cyber threats against US water systems, which officials suggest may also be connected to Iran.
2. Trump's new strategy towards Iran
"Military restraint reflects President Trump's current strategy towards Iran," writes the Wall Street Journal, describing how the US administration is avoiding a military response to repeated Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
On Tuesday, Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the strait, triggering UAE air defenses. Simultaneously, an attack on a bulk carrier near Oman killed the chief engineer. The UAE claims Iran has attacked seven of its ships this month alone.
Despite this, US Central Command has not conducted retaliatory strikes since late July. The administration is betting that economic pressure—sanctions and a naval blockade—will be more effective than military action.
Trump published a map of the strait titled "New US Territory," stating the naval blockade remains in full force. However, Arab allies fear that American military silence is encouraging further Iranian escalation. Oil prices remain stable at around $91 per barrel.
3. Trump's plan for Gaza encounters a complex reality
An analysis by the Saudi site Arab News questions the effectiveness of President Trump's peace plan for Gaza. Despite rhetoric about "ending the cycle of destruction," reality on the ground lags behind.
The agreement framework provides a 14-day window to disarm Hamas and initiate a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly contradicted this, declaring he will not order a withdrawal "until Hamas is completely disarmed."
Perhaps the most concerning figure is that the territory actually controlled by Israel in Gaza has grown from about 53% in October to nearly 70% today. While diplomats talk of withdrawal, the map on the ground tells a different story.
