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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

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Mohsen Rezaei, military advisor to Mojtaba Khamenei, in a televised interview, emphasizing that "I am by no means in favor of continuing the ceasefire," said: "We have targeted the launchers on the Ab

Mohsen Rezaei, military advisor to Mojtaba Khamenei, in a televised interview, stated that Iran will target and sink all American aircraft carriers, including the Abraham Lincoln, and implement a naval blockade unless the U.S. meets Iran's 10 negotiation conditions.

Apr 15, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the financial war against Iran: "What may prove to be fatal mistakes the Iranians made was bombing their neighbors. Who are now willing to be much more transparent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to freeze more funds of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other Iranian leadership members, and warned countries and companies buying Iranian oil that they could face secondary sanctions if Iranian money is found in their banking systems.

Apr 15, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: The majority of the United States Senate on Wednesday supported Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran and voted against a Democrat-led measure aimed at halting the war until Congress issued au

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate voted 52-47 to support President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran and rejected a Democrat-led resolution to halt the war until Congress authorized it. This vote took place six weeks into the conflict, following a recently established ceasefire, and marked the fourth failed attempt by Democrats to advance such a measure since the start of the war.

Apr 15, 2026

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@🇮🇷LiveIranNews🇮🇱: ⚡🇺🇸🇴🇲🦀New Proposal from the Terrorist Regime of the Islamic Republic for Ships to Pass Through the Omani Route of the Strait of Hormuz Under a Potential Agreement/Reuters Reported that the Terror

The Islamic Republic of Iran has proposed allowing ships to pass freely through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz as part of a potential agreement with the United States to prevent conflict escalation. Reuters reported that it is unclear if Iran will clear mines or permit passage for all ships, including those associated with Israel.

Apr 15, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: In recent years, the amount of currency allocated for importing medicine in Iran has been steadily decreasing. The result of this policy has been the scarcity and unbearable cost of medicine. With the

In recent years, Iran has reduced the currency allocated for importing medicine, leading to scarcity and high costs. Despite a U.S. naval blockade that allows for the import and export of food and medicine, Iranian policymakers have further restricted currency allocation for medicine imports, exacerbating price increases and shortages.

Apr 15, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Scott Bennett, the US Treasury Secretary, said Washington has asked regional countries to freeze more assets belonging to IRGC leaders and members of the Islamic Republic's leadership. He added that

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bennett announced that Washington has requested regional countries to freeze assets belonging to IRGC leaders and members of Iran's leadership. Bennett also warned that purchasing Iranian oil or holding Iranian funds could result in "secondary sanctions" from the United States.

Apr 15, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Scott, Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, said regarding sanctions against the Islamic Republic: For more than a year, we have had a policy of maximum pressure; both in blocking payments to the Ira

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that the United States has maintained a policy of maximum pressure on the Islamic Republic for over a year, including blocking payments to the Iranian government and targeting the accounts of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Yellen also noted that countries in the Persian Gulf are now more willing to conduct transparent reviews of financial sources held in their banking systems due to Iran's aggressive actions in the region.

Apr 15, 2026

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@اتاق خبر منوتو: Caroline Leavitt, the White House spokesperson, declined to comment on the timeline when asked, "How long will the Strait of Hormuz blockade last?" She said: "I never set timelines on behalf of the P

White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt declined to provide a timeline for the Strait of Hormuz blockade when asked, stating, "I never set timelines on behalf of the President of the United States for this matter." She also noted that the blockade is fully in effect and being enforced against ships entering or exiting Iranian ports.

Apr 15, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Caroline Leavitt, the White House spokesperson, told reporters on Wednesday that reports claiming the White House had requested a ceasefire in the war with Iran were incorrect. She added that the tal

Caroline Leavitt, the White House spokesperson, told reporters on Wednesday that reports of a requested ceasefire in the war with Iran were incorrect, but noted that talks for the second round of negotiations had been "constructive" and are likely to be held in Pakistan. The commander of the Pakistani army arrived in Tehran earlier on Wednesday for talks regarding the next round of Iran-U.S. peace negotiations.

Apr 15, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: The Chief of Staff of the Pakistani Army traveled to Iran at the head of a high-ranking delegation to convey a message from the United States to the officials of the Islamic Republic and to consult on

The Chief of Staff of the Pakistani Army led a high-ranking delegation to Iran to deliver a message from the United States to Iranian officials and to discuss the second round of negotiations. Iranian officials reiterated their commitment to continuing uranium enrichment and managing the Strait of Hormuz.

Apr 15, 2026