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@Open Source Intel: IDF troops from the 769th Brigade, operating under the 91st Division in southern Lebanon, thwarted two attempted attacks by terrorist cells. The cells were identified and eliminated through drone and

IDF troops from the 769th Brigade, operating under the 91st Division in southern Lebanon, thwarted two attempted attacks by terrorist cells and eliminated them using drone and joint airstrikes, seizing weapons including Kalashnikov rifles, anti-tank rockets, RPG launchers, and uncovering an underground storage facility with mortar shells.

Apr 16, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Mohammad Reza Aref, Pezeshkian's first deputy, said that the White House leaders who came to power with the slogan "America First" have in practice turned this country into Israel's seventh province,

Mohammad Reza Aref, Pezeshkian's first deputy, criticized the White House leaders, alleging they have made the United States subservient to Israel, contrary to their "America First" slogan, and noted that the current leaders lack strategic planning compared to former President Trump.

Apr 16, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Ali Nikzad, the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, regarding the maritime blockade of Iran's ports, said that the Americans have announced that they will stop any ship passing through the Strait of Hor

Ali Nikzad, the Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated that the U.S. has declared it will intercept any ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which he described as "maritime piracy and robbery." Nikzad also asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Apr 16, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Reuters reported that shipping tracking data shows that, despite the implementation of a U.S. maritime blockade of Iran's ports, a second U.S.-sanctioned supertanker has passed through the Strait of H

Reuters reported that despite the U.S. maritime blockade of Iran's ports, a second U.S.-sanctioned supertanker with a capacity of two million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf on Wednesday, following the passage of the tanker Alicia the previous day.

Apr 16, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: America, while implementing a naval blockade against the Islamic Republic, threatened Iran's oil buyers with secondary sanctions and called on Gulf countries to freeze assets linked to Iranian officia

The U.S. implemented a naval blockade against Iran and threatened secondary sanctions on countries purchasing Iranian oil, while calling on Gulf nations to freeze assets linked to Iranian officials and institutions. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sanctions on more than 20 individuals, companies, and vessels associated with Iran’s oil infrastructure and warned that economic pressure would be equivalent to military attacks.

Apr 16, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Stephen Miller, the White House homeland security advisor, stated in an interview with Fox News that Donald Trump is "resetting the entire world order" by implementing a blockade of Iran's southern co

Stephen Miller, White House homeland security advisor, told Fox News that President Donald Trump is implementing a naval blockade of Iran's southern coasts to reset the world order, claiming it as a response to Iran's refusal of a U.S. ultimatum and subsequent military defeat.

Apr 16, 2026

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@U.S. Central Command: Today, Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, completed his second trip to the Middle East in the last 15 days. He engaged regional partners in six different countries and visited with U.S. troops.

Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, concluded his second trip to the Middle East in 15 days, engaging with regional partners in six countries and meeting with U.S. troops.

Apr 15, 2026

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@Eli Afriat 🇮🇱: 🇮🇷Iran has offered to allow vessels to cross the Strait of Hormuz on the Omani side without risk of attack, Reuters reports. According to sources at the agency, the initiative was discussed in nego

Iran has offered to allow vessels to cross the Strait of Hormuz on the Omani side without risk of attack, according to Reuters, in negotiations with the United States that could lead to implementation if an agreement is reached.

Apr 15, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: CENTCOM, the U.S. Central Command, announced that since the start of the U.S. maritime blockade, 10 ships have been turned back so far, and no vessel has succeeded in breaching this blockade. Accordin

CENTCOM announced that since the start of the U.S. maritime blockade, 10 ships have been turned back, with the most recent incident involving a cargo ship flying the Iranian flag that was intercepted by the USS Spruance off Iran's coast near the Strait of Hormuz.

Apr 15, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf has demands for President Trump: “The completion and consolidation of a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon will be the result of the steadfastness and struggle of

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf called on U.S. President Trump to commit to a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon, crediting Hezbollah and the Axis of Resistance for their efforts. Qalibaf also warned the U.S. to distance itself from Israel, asserting that resistance and Iran are inseparable.

Apr 15, 2026

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@U.S. Central Command: Yesterday, an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel tried to evade the U.S. blockade after leaving Bandar Abbas, exiting the Strait of Hormuz, and transiting along the Iranian coastline. The guided-missile des

Yesterday, an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempted to evade the U.S. blockade after departing Bandar Abbas and exiting the Strait of Hormuz. The USS Spruance (DDG 111) intercepted the vessel, which is now returning to Iran. Since the blockade began on Monday, ten vessels have been redirected and no ships have successfully broken through.

Apr 15, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: U.S. Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari: "I’ve introduced Articles of Impeachment against Pete Hegseth for violating his oath, endangering U.S. servicemembers, and committing war crimes, including attacks

U.S. Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari has introduced Articles of Impeachment against Pete Hegseth, accusing him of violating his oath, endangering U.S. servicemembers, and committing war crimes, including attacks on civilians and a girls' school in Minab, Iran.

Apr 15, 2026