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@Open Source Intel: Iran FM: 'Netanyahu's criminal trial resumes on Sun. A region-wide ceasefire, incl in Lebanon, would hasten his jailing. If the U S. wishes to crater its economy by letting Netanyahu kill diplomacy,

Iran's Foreign Minister states that Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial in Israel resumes on Sunday and suggests a region-wide ceasefire, including in Lebanon, could expedite Netanyahu's imprisonment. The minister warns that if the U.S. allows Netanyahu to undermine diplomacy, it could severely damage the U.S. economy, though Iran is prepared for such consequences.

Apr 9, 2026

Economy

@ايران اينترنشنال: A video published in Iranian state media shows that members of the Popular Mobilization Forces, who entered Iran extensively in recent days, attended the 40th-day memorial ceremony for Khamenei in Teh

A video published by Iranian state media shows members of the Popular Mobilization Forces, who recently entered Iran in large numbers, attending the 40th-day memorial ceremony for Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran, where they participated in mourning activities with the chant "Halva, halva."

Apr 9, 2026

Economy

@Babak Taghvaee - The Crisis Watch: I am convinced that some of the drone strikes on Saudi petrochemical and oil plants during the recent war in Iran were not actually carried out by the IRGC Aerospace Force. They were most likely false

Babak Taghvaee, a crisis watcher, claims that some drone strikes on Saudi petrochemical and oil plants during the recent conflict in Iran were likely false-flag attacks by the UAE Armed Forces, based on recovered drone wreckage that resembles Emirati clones of the Iranian Shahed-136 drone.

Apr 9, 2026

Economy

@ايران اينترنشنال: Information received by Iran International indicates the continuation of a military governance atmosphere and the violent security crackdowns by forces affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard

Forces affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran continue to implement military governance and conduct violent security crackdowns against political activists, labor and civil society actors, artists, and students, according to information received by Iran International.

Apr 9, 2026

Economy

@ايران اينترنشنال: On the occasion of Ali Khamenei's 40th day memorial, a citizen, by sending a video to Iran International, addressed the government saying: "If you have won the war, why is the new leader hiding in his

On the 40th day memorial of Ali Khamenei, an Iranian citizen sent a video to Iran International questioning the government, stating, "If you have won the war, why is the new leader hiding in his den?"

Apr 9, 2026

Economy

@ايران اينترنشنال: Costa Rica has placed the IRGC, Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas, and Ansar Allah (Houthis) on its list of terrorist organizations. An interview with Kamyar Bahramg, a member of the editorial board of Ira

Costa Rica has designated the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas, and Ansar Allah (Houthis) as terrorist organizations. Kamyar Bahramg, a member of the editorial board of Iran International, discussed the implications of this decision.

Apr 9, 2026

Economy

@Open Source Intel: The IRGC say they’ve set up a “safe corridor” in the Strait of Hormuz, routing ships through Iranian territorial waters near Larak Island, close to the mainland and Qeshm. Transit through this corrid

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has established a "safe corridor" in the Strait of Hormuz, routing ships through Iranian territorial waters near Larak Island, close to the mainland and Qeshm, requiring Iranian approval for transit. Iranian-linked reports warn that alternative routes in the strait may be mined or unsafe.

Apr 9, 2026

Economy

@Open Source Intel: Hezbollah in Lebanon’s capital was hit by its largest strike this morning, as Israeli Air Force pilots became free following the Iran ceasefire.

This morning in Beirut, Lebanon, Hezbollah was struck by what is reported to be its largest attack to date, coinciding with the liberation of Israeli Air Force pilots following the Iran ceasefire.

Apr 8, 2026

Economy

@Open Source Intel: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi responds to Israeli strikes on Lebanon: "The Iran–US Ceasefire terms are clear and explicit. The US must choose, ceasefire or continued war via Israel. It cannot hav

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, also known as Araghchi, responded to Israeli strikes on Lebanon by stating that the Iran-US ceasefire terms are clear and explicit, demanding that the US choose between maintaining the ceasefire or continuing the war through Israel. He emphasized that the world is watching to see if the US will honor its commitments.

Apr 8, 2026

Economy

@ايران اينترنشنال: Prince Reza Pahlavi said in a message to the people of Iran: "Those who claimed they would never accept a ceasefire have today lost both their leader and commanders, lost the war, accepted the ceasefi

Prince Reza Pahlavi addressed the people of Iran, stating that those who refused to accept a ceasefire have now lost their leadership, accepted surrender, and are negotiating complete capitulation. He emphasized that the regime's fall requires action from the Iranian people despite the weakening of its command structure and repressive apparatus.

Apr 8, 2026

Economy

@ايران اينترنشنال: Benjamin Netanyahu said that regarding the enriched uranium that remains in Iran, as senior Trump administration officials stated on Wednesday, these materials will be completely removed from it. Net

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Wednesday that the remaining enriched uranium in Iran will be completely removed, either through an agreement or by force. He also claimed that senior leaders of the Islamic Republic, including Khamenei and commanders of the IRGC and Basij, have been eliminated, and Israel is forming new regional coalitions.

Apr 8, 2026

Economy

@اتاق خبر منوتو: In the first press conference of Trump’s Secretary of War following the ceasefire with the Islamic Republic at the Pentagon, he said, “Trump had the power to cripple Iran’s entire economy in a matter

At the Pentagon, Trump’s Secretary of War held the first press conference following the ceasefire with the Islamic Republic, stating that Trump had the capability to severely damage Iran’s economy but chose not to, as Iran accepted the ceasefire under significant pressure.

Apr 8, 2026