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@ایران وایر: Media outlets affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have reported on actions to "close the Strait of Hormuz." Telegram channels linked to the IRGC and the news agency "Tabnak" h

Media outlets affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that IRGC forces have been issuing repeated high-frequency messages to ships transiting the Sea of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, warning them not to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Feb 28, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: A European Union maritime mission official announced that passing ships in the Persian Gulf have received a radio message from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stating that "no ship is permitted

A European Union maritime mission official reported that ships passing through the Persian Gulf received a radio message from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps prohibiting any ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The messages were transmitted via marine radio.

Feb 28, 2026

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@ایران وایر: Iranian citizens residing in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates have released a video of the IRGC's missile launching. It seems that this missile was intercepted and its debris hits an area around the

Iranian citizens in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, have released a video showing the launch of a missile by the IRGC, which was intercepted and its debris landed in areas around the city.

Feb 28, 2026

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@𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠 🇮🇷 ✡︎: Every Arab country in the Persian Gulf will get on board with regime change in Iran. One by one, they will fall in line. Eventually they all will come to understand one thing: This cannot continue.

A social media post claims that Arab Gulf states will eventually unite in support of regime change in Iran, suggesting regional pressure will mount against the current Iranian government.

Feb 28, 2026

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@ایران وایر: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that it targeted the U.S. combat support ship MST with ground-to-sea missile fire. The combat support ship MST refers to vessels that have no combat

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it targeted the U.S. combat support ship MST with ground-to-sea missiles. The MST is a non-combat vessel that provides logistical support to the U.S. combat fleet, including refueling, ammunition transport, and supply delivery.

Feb 28, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: The official page of the Israeli army on X has published images of targeting IRGC launchers in western Iran. In the published images, IRGC forces are seen preparing a launcher for missile firing, whi

The Israeli army's official page on X published images showing IRGC forces preparing a launcher for missile firing in western Iran, which was subsequently targeted.

Feb 28, 2026

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@ایران وایر: The "IRGC Intelligence Organization" and the "Basij Organization" announced in statements the start of operations for checkpoints across cities and on the country's roads, claiming that the number of

The IRGC Intelligence Organization and the Basij Organization announced the establishment of checkpoints across Iranian cities and roads, stating that these checkpoints will increase in number after sunset and conduct vehicle-by-vehicle inspections on the country's roads.

Feb 28, 2026

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@ایران وایر: 🎥 Ebrahim Jabbari, advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC, said in a speech threatening Donald Trump: "We have been ready for war with you for years, and at the start of the war, we'll unleash

Ebrahim Jabbari, an advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC, threatened Donald Trump in a speech, stating that Iran has been prepared for war for years and will deploy all its stockpiled weapons at the onset of conflict, adding they will use preserved strategic assets during the war.

Feb 28, 2026

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@اتاق خبر منوتو: Videos have been published showing the moment a bunker-buster bomb struck Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's residence in Tehran.

Videos have been published showing a bunker-buster bomb striking Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's residence in Tehran.

Feb 28, 2026

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@اتاق خبر منوتو: Anthony Albanese, the Prime Minister of Australia, announced on his social media account that his country supports the brave people of Iran in their fight against repression. He added that the Islamic

Anthony Albanese, the Prime Minister of Australia, announced on social media that Australia supports the Iranian people's struggle against repression and criticized the Islamic Republic for regional instability caused by its missile and nuclear programs, support for armed groups, and military actions. Albanese also warned Australian citizens to avoid travel to Iran, Israel, and Lebanon due to security risks.

Feb 28, 2026

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@𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠 🇮🇷 ✡︎: I hope the regime keeps antagonising every Arab country in the Persian Gulf. You're getting them on board with regime change without us even needing to convince them.

A commentator suggests Iran's regional antagonism toward Arab Gulf states is inadvertently pushing them toward supporting regime change without external pressure.

Feb 28, 2026

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@Mahyar Tousi: My message to those who said Trump will betray the Iranian people and save Khamenei. Those who said 'help is not coming'. Accounts including but not limited to @JohnnyNash77 and others: Fuck you. Fuc

Mahyar Tousi criticizes online accounts for spreading pessimistic messages about potential U.S. support for Iranian protesters, claiming their rhetoric discouraged people in Iran. Tousi asserts that help from the Trump administration is forthcoming and condemns those who expressed skepticism about foreign assistance.

Feb 28, 2026