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@اتاق خبر منوتو: Donald Trump, President of the United States, stated in comments about the war with the Islamic Republic that the leadership structure in Iran has become chaotic and Washington doesn't even know who t

President Donald Trump of the United States stated that the leadership structure in Iran has become chaotic, with Washington unsure of who the main negotiating party is due to internal power struggles and changes at the top. He also noted the effectiveness of the U.S. naval blockade in crippling Iran's economy and generating revenue.

Apr 23, 2026

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@Visegrád 24: Trump announces that the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been extended for 3 weeks

U.S. President Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah for an additional three weeks.

Apr 23, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Iran International's exclusive report states that disagreements between government members and spokespersons affiliated with Mojtaba Khamenei's office prevented the negotiating delegation's trip to Is

Iran International reports that disagreements between government members and spokespersons from Mojtaba Khamenei's office have prevented a negotiating delegation from traveling to Islamabad, according to an exclusive report and a statement by a Pakistani diplomat cited by Al Arabiya.

Apr 23, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Joint statement from Iran's IRGC Aerospace and Naval Force commanders: "The target bank is set, and fingers are on the trigger... We will make the criminal aggressor regret. One God, one leader, one

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace and Naval Force commanders issued a joint statement on October 15, 2025, threatening retaliation against perceived aggressors and pledging allegiance to the Islamic Republic's leadership. The statement declared, "The target bank is set, and fingers are on the trigger... We will make the criminal aggressor regret. One God, one leader, one people, one path, and that is the path of victory. Iran is dearer than life."

Apr 23, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Donald Trump, President of the United States, announced that Washington will not use nuclear weapons in the war with Iran. He said: "Why should I use nuclear weapons? We have already inflicted heavy

On Thursday afternoon in Washington (midnight in Iran), U.S. President Donald Trump announced at the White House that the United States will not use nuclear weapons against Iran, stating that conventional methods have already inflicted significant damage. Trump also emphasized the U.S. military's capability to neutralize Iran's rebuilt weapons capabilities within a day if negotiations fail.

Apr 23, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: The Trump administration is considering raising the U.S. refugee cap by 10,000 to admit more white South Africans, citing claims of racial persecution. South Africa denies the claims. The current cap

The Trump administration is considering raising the U.S. refugee cap by 10,000 to admit more white South Africans, citing claims of racial persecution, while South Africa denies these claims. The current cap is 7,500.

Apr 23, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Mojtaba Khamenei's X account, in response to Trump's remarks about the confusion among Islamic Republic officials in identifying the leader and the existing division within the government structure, r

Mojtaba Khamenei's X account responded to Donald Trump's remarks on confusion within the Islamic Republic's leadership by reposting a portion of the attributed Nowruz message from the leader, warning against the enemy's media operations aimed at undermining national unity and security. Trump stated on Truth Social that the Islamic Republic is divided between "defeated hardliners" and "moderates," with the conflict intensifying.

Apr 23, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Axios reported, citing a U.S. official and an informed source, that the Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has laid more mines in the Strait of Hormuz during this week. According to this

The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has laid additional mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week, according to Axios, citing a U.S. official and an informed source. This is the second mine-laying operation in the strait since the start of the conflict, and the U.S. military is closely monitoring the situation.

Apr 23, 2026

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@WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧: China has over 600 remote sensor satellites in orbit with 200 launched last year, if they wanted to they could produce pretty encompassing coverage of US military movements.

China has over 600 remote sensor satellites in orbit, with 200 launched in the past year, potentially allowing for comprehensive monitoring of US military movements.

Apr 23, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: IRGC Quds force commander Qaani: “We are all "Iranian" and "Revolutionary" and with the iron unity of the nation and government, and full obedience to the Supreme Leader of the Revolution, we will ma

IRGC Quds Force Commander Qaani stated, "We are all 'Iranian' and 'Revolutionary,' and with the iron unity of the nation and government, and full obedience to the Supreme Leader of the Revolution, we will make the criminal aggressor regret it."

Apr 23, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei: "The enemy's media operations, by targeting the minds and psyches of the people, intend to undermine national unity and security; may our negligence not allow

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned against enemy media operations targeting the minds and psyches of the people, stating that such efforts aim to undermine national unity and security, and cautioned against negligence in this regard.

Apr 23, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Fars News Agency, close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that the sound of air defenses in Tehran and several other Iranian cities on Thursday evening was a response to the "presence

On Thursday evening, Fars News Agency reported that air defense systems in Tehran and several other Iranian cities were activated in response to the presence of micro-drones and small drones in various parts of the country. Iranian media and social media users had reported hearing air defense firings in different areas of Tehran.

Apr 23, 2026