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@ايران اينترنشنال: A senior official of the Islamic Republic told Reuters that significant differences between Washington and Tehran for reaching an agreement aimed at ending the war remain, and keeping the Strait of Ho

A senior official of the Islamic Republic told Reuters that significant differences between Washington and Tehran remain regarding an agreement to end the war and keep the Strait of Hormuz open, which would be conditional on the United States adhering to ceasefire provisions. The official also stated that no agreement has been reached on nuclear issues and that serious negotiations are needed to address the remaining differences.

Apr 17, 2026

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@اتاق خبر منوتو: The Naval Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced, through a published statement, the "establishment of a new order in the Strait of Hormuz." According to this statement, civilian

The Naval Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced the establishment of a new order in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that civilian vessels may only traverse a designated route with permission from the IRGC Naval Force, while the passage of military vessels is prohibited. This announcement is made "in line with the agreement during the period of silence on the battlefield and following the implementation of the Lebanon ceasefire."

Apr 17, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, in reaction to Donald Trump's statements about reopening the Strait of Hormuz, said that this route remains un

Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian supervision and warned that the country will take necessary actions if a maritime blockade continues or if commitments are reneged upon.

Apr 17, 2026

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@ایران وایر: 🎥 Hossein Taheri, one of the regime's eulogists on Islamic Republic television, says that during a period when his vocal cords were severely damaged and doctors had recommended surgery, Ali Khamenei

Hossein Taheri, a eulogist on Islamic Republic television, claims that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei miraculously healed his severely damaged vocal cords by reciting the "Hamd," after which he no longer needed medical treatment. Taheri also refers to Khamenei as the "Deputy of the Imam of the Time."

Apr 17, 2026

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@𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠 🇮🇷 ✡︎: Right now there is a verbal civil war internally among the IRGC and the mullahs. Trump's announcement that they agreed to no enrichment has come as a shock to many regime figures, who see it as eithe

Internal conflict is escalating within Iran between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and clerical leaders over Trump's announcement regarding the cessation of uranium enrichment, which many regime figures view as either fraudulent or a betrayal.

Apr 17, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: IDF reveals Operation "Eagle": special unit forces landed in the heart of the Christophani Ridge in southern Lebanon minutes before the ceasefire took effect. The operation was approved by the Chief

IDF special unit forces conducted Operation "Eagle," landing in the heart of the Christophani Ridge in southern Lebanon minutes before a ceasefire took effect. The operation was approved by the Chief of Staff and commanded by the IAF commander and Northern Command chief.

Apr 17, 2026

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@🇮🇷LiveIranNews🇮🇱: 🚨Exposure of Confusion Within the Terrorist Regime of the Islamic Republic / The regime-affiliated media outlet, the terrorist Fars News Agency, by criticizing the silence of officials, effectively l

The regime-affiliated Fars News Agency criticized the Islamic Republic officials for their silence, highlighting internal confusion and anxiety among the public over the lack of information regarding statements about the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump's positions. Fars questioned why the reasons for this secrecy are not explained to the people.

Apr 17, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator close to Donald Trump, warned on X against easing sanctions on the Islamic Republic in response to the Iran-US agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He w

Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator close to former President Donald Trump, warned on X against easing sanctions on Iran in response to the Iran-US agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that any easing must be contingent on Iran meeting Trump's demands including halting enrichment and ceasing "terrorist" activities.

Apr 17, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Minutes after the release of commercial shipping traffic from the Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump said that the Islamic Republic has agreed to never close this strait again. He also announced the conti

Minutes after commercial shipping traffic was released from the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Islamic Republic of Iran has agreed not to close the strait again, but stated that the naval blockade would continue until a final conditional agreement is fully implemented.

Apr 17, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: The British Prime Minister announced that he has reached an agreement with European leaders to form a military coalition for the sustainable reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the U.S. mark

The British Prime Minister announced the formation of a military coalition with European leaders to ensure the sustainable reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, U.S. markets and media responded to a tweet by Abbas Araghchi regarding the reopening of the strait.

Apr 17, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Following the announcement by the Islamic Republic that the Strait of Hormuz is open, oil prices fell by more than 10 percent, and the U.S. stock market rose. Brent crude, the global oil price benchm

Following the Islamic Republic's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is open, global oil prices fell by more than 10 percent, with Brent crude trading at around $89 per barrel, while U.S. stock markets saw gains of up to one percent.

Apr 17, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Hours after the Iranian Foreign Minister announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the Fars and Tasnim news agencies, which are close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, published various

Hours after the Iranian Foreign Minister announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the Fars and Tasnim news agencies, both close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, published critical articles questioning the lack of transparency and clarity in the decision. These agencies and other supporters of the regime on social media called for explanations and criticized the Foreign Ministry for creating public confusion.

Apr 17, 2026