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@ايران اينترنشنال: The Russian representative at the United Nations General Assembly stated that preventing hasty actions in the Security Council has made it possible to preserve conditions for reaching initial agreemen

At the United Nations General Assembly, the Russian representative stated that preventing hasty Security Council actions has preserved conditions for diplomatic progress, emphasizing the need to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and addressing the roots of the crisis involving Iran, including Tehran's perspective.

Apr 16, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Senator James Patterson, the Shadow Minister for Defence of the Australian government, announced in an interview with Alireza Mohammadi, a reporter for Iran International, that the Islamic Republic's

Senator James Patterson, the Shadow Minister for Defence of the Australian government, stated in an interview with Iran International reporter Alireza Mohammadi that the Islamic Republic's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and imposition of tolls on oil tankers is "completely inappropriate" and aimed at financing terrorist activities.

Apr 16, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: The German Chancellor stated on Thursday that the country is prepared to help secure passage routes in the Strait of Hormuz after the end of hostilities, provided there is an official mission—preferab

On Thursday, the German Chancellor stated that Germany is prepared to help secure passage routes in the Strait of Hormuz after hostilities end, contingent on an official mission from the United Nations and approval from the German parliament. Negotiations to discuss potential U.S. armed forces participation are scheduled for Friday in Paris.

Apr 16, 2026

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@U.S. Central Command: U.S. forces are focused, vigilant, and highly motivated as they execute a blockade on vessels attempting to enter or exit Iranian ports. After 72 hours of enforcement, 14 vessels have turned around to

U.S. Central Command reported that U.S. forces have blocked 14 vessels from entering or exiting Iranian ports after 72 hours of enforcement, as the military enforces a maritime blockade on Iranian waters.

Apr 16, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Kepler's company data shows that Iran conducted the highest volume of goods exports through the Strait of Hormuz among regional countries last month (March). This development occurred following Iran's

Kepler's company data shows that Iran conducted the highest volume of goods exports through the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026, despite the strait's closure since the start of the war with the United States and Israel; exports from other regional countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iraq, and Qatar decreased by 96% compared to the previous 12 months, while Iranian exports decreased by 26%.

Apr 16, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Israel Katz, Israel's Minister of Defense, announced that the Islamic Republic faces a critical choice: "a bridge to the future or a chasm of isolation and destruction." He added that if Tehran choos

Israel's Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran faces a critical choice between "a bridge to the future or a chasm of isolation and destruction." He warned that if Iran chooses the latter path, it will face even more severe consequences from attacks on previously untargeted sites.

Apr 16, 2026

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@WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧: Russian military bloggers have been sent into a frenzy after the Russian ministry of defence has signalled it will start to take unit level drone capacity out of normal formations are re divert them t

Russian military bloggers have reacted with fervor after the Russian Ministry of Defense announced plans to remove unit-level drone capacity from regular formations and redirect it to separate unmanned aerial system branches.

Apr 16, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: U.S. officials on what a "good faith deal" with Iran looks like: No nuclear weapon. No uranium enrichment. All enriched uranium removed from the country. @TreyYingst

U.S. officials have outlined the terms for a "good faith deal" with Iran, which include Iran not possessing nuclear weapons, halting uranium enrichment, and removing all enriched uranium from the country.

Apr 16, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, wrote in reference to the negotiations with the United States that the Islamic Republic remains doubtful about the good faith

Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that the Islamic Republic remains skeptical about the United States' good faith and excessive demands, making the next round of negotiations unlikely to succeed. The agency also stated that Tehran believes preliminary steps and a necessary framework must be established before any further talks can be beneficial.

Apr 16, 2026

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@اتاق خبر منوتو: Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of War, announced in a direct message to the commanders of the Islamic Republic's military that Washington is fully monitoring the military movements of the Iranian re

Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of War, sent a direct message to Iranian military commanders stating that the United States is closely monitoring Iran's military movements and is prepared to strike critical infrastructure if necessary, emphasizing America's superior military and intelligence capabilities. Hegseth also warned of intensified military and economic pressure unless Iran chooses diplomacy.

Apr 16, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the assessment on Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's condition remains unchanged: alive, wounded, and disfigured.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the assessment of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's condition remains the same: he is alive but wounded and disfigured.

Apr 16, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of War, said that the Houthis did not enter Iran's war and that this was a good decision. Regarding the status of Supreme Leader Khamenei, he said: "It seems that he

Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of War, stated that the Houthis' decision not to enter Iran's conflict was wise and indicated that Supreme Leader Khamenei is injured but alive. Hegseth also noted that U.S. military operations are targeting only military sites, in contrast to the Islamic Republic's attacks on civilian areas and hotels, and called for greater European involvement in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Apr 16, 2026