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@ايران اينترنشنال: Mohammad Mokhber, advisor to Ali Khamenei, wrote on X network that the outcome of the Islamic Republic's "victory" in the war and the "establishment of a new regime" for the Strait of Hormuz is "the w

Mohammad Mokhber, an advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, posted on X that the Islamic Republic's "victory" in the war and the establishment of a new regime for the Strait of Hormuz would weaken the petrodollar, create demand for the Iranian rial, and transform Iran into a sanctioning power. He also stated that a nation with the will for atomic energy does not seek atomic bombs.

Mar 20, 2026

Economy

@Visegrád 24: RT propagandist Steve Sweeney, who was injured in an Israeli airstrike on a strategic bridge used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, was allegedly on the phone with Lebanese Information Minister Paul M

RT propagandist Steve Sweeney was injured in an Israeli airstrike on a strategic bridge used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and was allegedly on the phone with Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos afterward, attempting to frame the attack as an assault on journalists. Prior to the strike, the IDF had warned Sweeney and his crew to evacuate the area.

Mar 19, 2026

Economy

@Shin: Aftermath of #IAF 🇮🇱 airstrike on the judiciary and Police HQ, central Tehran (Coords 35.67839, 51.41954) #Tehran Province, #Iran (Don’t watermark please)

The Israeli Air Force conducted an airstrike on the judiciary and police headquarters in central Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran. Coordinates of the strike were 35.67839, 51.41954.

Mar 19, 2026

Economy

@ايران اينترنشنال: Yousef Pezeshkian, son of the President of the Islamic Republic's government, said he sometimes receives messages in which he is asked to surrender and hand over the government to the people. He, who

Yousef Pezeshkian, son of the President of the Islamic Republic's government and media assistant to the President's office, stated on his Telegram channel that he receives messages urging him to surrender the government to the people, which he dismisses as coming from "agents and mercenaries of Israel" or from those in "ignorance and delusion."

Mar 19, 2026

Economy

@Visegrád 24: Kremlin propagandist Steve Sweeney of Russia Today (RT), who had been praising Iran and Hezbollah, and his cameraman were both injured in an airstrike in southern Lebanon.

Kremlin propagandist Steve Sweeney of Russia Today (RT) and his cameraman were injured in an airstrike in southern Lebanon, where they had been praising Iran and Hezbollah.

Mar 19, 2026

Economy

@Visegrád 24: Iran has attacked a key oil refinery in Saudi Arabia capable of exporting oil, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz The strike targeted the SAMREF refinery, operated by Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil, located

Iran attacked the SAMREF oil refinery in Yanbu, a Red Sea port in Saudi Arabia, on [DATE]. The refinery, operated by Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil, suffered minimal damage according to sources.

Mar 19, 2026

Economy

@Open Source Intel: Joe Kent on Israel and Middle East: “I think Israel would be able to defend itself. I think it could conduct limited strikes on its borders. I think it could continue carrying out pretty impressive t

Joe Kent discusses Israel's military capabilities, stating that while it can defend itself and conduct limited strikes, it lacks the capacity to undertake large-scale operations like regime change in countries such as Iran or Iraq, which require significant resources and international support.

Mar 19, 2026

Economy

@Babak Taghvaee - The Crisis Watch: I’m glad to hear that U.S. President Trump has decided not to support the actions of Netanyahu, including the targeting of Iran’s energy infrastructure—moves that have, in turn, triggered retaliatory

U.S. President Trump has decided not to support Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions against Iran’s energy infrastructure, which led to retaliatory strikes by the IRGC on energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The crisis, involving multiple parties including the Islamic Republic of Iran, has raised concerns over potential broader global conflict and has benefited Russia's position in the region.

Mar 19, 2026

Economy

@مملکته: Wall Street Journal: Trump no longer seeks attacks on [energy infrastructure], but supported the strike on South Pars U.S. officials said President Trump, following Israel’s Wednesday attack on a vit

U.S. officials stated that President Trump, after being briefed on Israel’s Wednesday attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field, no longer seeks further attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure but supported the strike as a message to Tehran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Trump remains open to targeting more energy facilities if Iran’s actions in the strategic waterway continue to be concerning.

Mar 19, 2026

Economy

@اتاق خبر منوتو: A video has been published showing the condition of a building that was targeted in an airstrike in the Velenjak area of Tehran in the early hours of this morning.

A video has been published showing the damage to a building that was targeted in an airstrike in the Velenjak area of Tehran early this morning.

Mar 18, 2026

Economy

@اتاق خبر منوتو: In an Israeli airstrike, facilities linked to Iran's gas industry near the South Pars gas field have been targeted.

In an Israeli airstrike, facilities associated with Iran's gas industry near the South Pars gas field were targeted. No casualty numbers were provided in the report.

Mar 18, 2026

Economy

@Open Source Intel: Lindsey Graham: President Trump’s decision to take the war to Kharg Island - the crown jewel of Iran’s oil and gas economy - was necessary, bold and in my view, highly effective. This will help sho

Sen. Lindsey Graham stated that President Trump's decision to launch military operations against Kharg Island, a key economic asset for Iran's oil and gas industry, was necessary, bold, and highly effective, potentially helping to shorten the war.

Mar 18, 2026