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@Open Source Intel: Parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf: "We are definitely not seeking a ceasefire. We believe that the aggressor must be punched in the mouth to learn a lesson and never think again about attack

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated on December 12, 2025, that Iran is not seeking a ceasefire and intends to retaliate against aggressors to prevent future attacks, specifically criticizing the "war-negotiation-ceasefire" cycle perpetuated by what he called the "Zionist regime."

Mar 10, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: In Persian, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana responded to Iran’s parliament speaker, who said Tehran is not seeking a ceasefire: “The only thing offered to you is unconditional surrender.” (Ouch)

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana responded in Persian to Iran’s parliament speaker, who stated that Tehran is not seeking a ceasefire, by saying "The only thing offered to you is unconditional surrender."

Mar 10, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Some media outlets in Iran and a number of Iran International's audience members reported that, starting from the early hours of Tuesday, the services of Bank Melli and Bank Sepah had become inaccessi

On Tuesday, Iranian media outlets and users reported that services of Bank Melli and Bank Sepah were inaccessible, including through their mobile apps. However, the Central Bank later stated that services are now operating normally after technical issues with branch switches were resolved.

Mar 10, 2026

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@ایران وایر: Dr. Rasaneh Rasaneh "Ashtandard" said: "With Mojtaba Khamenei, the Islamic Republic of Iran is the next big thing." Rasanhaei Nazdik with the title "Islamic Republic with Mojtaba Khamenei has gained a

Dr. Rasaneh Rasaneh "Ashtandard" stated that with Mojtaba Khamenei at the helm, the Islamic Republic of Iran is poised for significant growth. The government-affiliated Rasanhaei Nazdik claimed that threats from former U.S. President Donald Trump to remove Mojtaba Khamenei are not credible.

Mar 10, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's account on the X network wrote that the Islamic Republic is not seeking a ceasefire and believes that "we must strike the aggressor in the mouth so it learns a lesson and ne

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, an account on the X network, stated that the Islamic Republic is not seeking a ceasefire and emphasized the need to retaliate against aggressors to prevent future attacks. He also asserted that Iran will break the cycle of war and negotiation that Israel aims to perpetuate.

Mar 10, 2026

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@ایران وایر: "Haitham bin Tariq," the Sultan of Oman, has officially congratulated "Mojtaba Khamenei" on his appointment as the third leader of the Islamic Republic. Oman's state news agency, in publishing this n

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman has officially congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as the third leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, wishing him success and victory in his leadership role. Oman's state news agency reported the congratulatory message.

Mar 10, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Donald Trump, President of the United States, said on Monday that the war against Iran would be "a short-term operation," but at the same time emphasized that the United States and Israel have not yet

On Monday at a Republican congressional gathering in his Doral, Florida golf club, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the military operation against Iran would be a "short-term operation," though he noted that the U.S. and Israel have not yet achieved sufficient gains against Tehran. Trump also reported a significant reduction in Iranian drone launches and damage to drone production facilities, while asserting that the U.S. is ahead of the initial timeline for the operation.

Mar 10, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: WATCH 🔴 Footage shows the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) launching a Tomahawk land attack missile at targets in Iran yesterday.

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) launched a Tomahawk land attack missile at targets in Iran yesterday.

Mar 10, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Danny Danon, Israel's representative to the United Nations, said: "Mojtaba Khamenei holds radical ideas similar to those of the former leader of the Islamic Republic, and Israel targets anyone who pro

Danny Danon, Israel's representative to the United Nations, stated that Mojtaba Khamenei shares radical ideas similar to those of the former leader of the Islamic Republic and that Israel targets individuals who promote such ideas.

Mar 10, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, says that negotiations with the United States are no longer on Tehran's agenda. In an interview with PBS NewsHour that aired early Tuesda

Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stated on PBS NewsHour on March 9 that Iran no longer considers negotiations with the United States part of its agenda, citing past disappointments. He also responded to questions about Iran's policy toward the U.S. and Israel, and addressed disruptions in oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, denying Iran's involvement despite IRGC claims of attempted closure.

Mar 10, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his selection as the leader of the Islamic Republic and wished him success. Among the countries in the region, apart from Oman, offic

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his selection as the leader of the Islamic Republic, wishing him success. Officials from Iraq and the Republic of Azerbaijan also extended their congratulations to Khamenei.

Mar 10, 2026

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@ایران وایر: Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, stated in an interview with PBS that the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, as the new leader of the regime represents "t

Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, told PBS that the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new leader represents a continuation of opposition to America and Israel, while noting it is premature to discuss direct contacts between Iranian and American officials.

Mar 10, 2026