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@Open Source Intel: Trump: ‘I will be doing a Press Conference in 45 minutes from France. I’ll then be heading to Versailles for Dinner with French and other European Leaders, and then back home tonight! The trip was a G

President Donald J. Trump held a press conference in France, where he announced that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz will be opened immediately. He also discussed positive economic indicators for the United States, including record employment and declining oil prices.

Jun 17, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Alireza Zakani, the mayor of Tehran, referring to the holding of the funeral procession and burial ceremonies for Ali Khamenei from July 4 to 9, said that on July 8, the body of the former leader of t

Alireza Zakani, the mayor of Tehran, announced on July 8 that the body of former Islamic Republic leader Ali Khamenei would also have a funeral procession in Iraq, despite earlier statements by the secretary of the funeral committee that no such plans existed and all arrangements would be within Iran. Khamenei's body is scheduled to be buried in Mashhad on July 9.

Jun 17, 2026

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@✡︎𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬🇮🇷🇮🇱: ⚡🇺🇸🦀President Trump: Obama Bribed the Terrorist Regime of the Islamic Republic with Cash/President Trump, criticizing the nuclear deal of Barack Obama's administration, said: "No one could have mad

President Trump criticized the Obama administration's nuclear deal with Iran, stating that Barack Obama gave Iran $1.7 billion in cash as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which Trump characterized as a bribe. Trump claimed that the deal was mocked by Iranian officials who called Obama "a damn foolish boy."

Jun 17, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: ICYMI: JD Vance while explaining the MOU says IRGC leadership says the way they did business with with US was a mistake: "The coolest thing about the progress we've made over the last few weeks is t

JD Vance stated during a speech that senior IRGC leadership acknowledged their previous approach to dealings with the United States over the past 47 years was a mistake and expressed willingness to explore new methods of engagement.

Jun 17, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: مارک کارنی، نخست‌وزیر کانادا، می‌گوید توافق میان آمریکا و ایران برای پایان دادن به جنگ خاورمیانه، می‌تواند «تغییردهندۀ بازی» در منطقه و فراتر از آن باشد. کارنی در سومین روز نشست رهبران گروه ۷ در شهر

Canadian Prime Minister Marc Kent stated that an agreement between the U.S. and Iran to end the Middle East war could be "game-changing" in the region and beyond. Kent made the remarks on the third day of the Group of Seven leaders' summit in Oyonnax, France.

Jun 17, 2026

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@✡︎𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬🇮🇷🇮🇱: ⚡🇮🇱🇱🇧Three Israeli airstrikes on Mifadoun in southern Lebanon/The Israeli Air Force carried out three airstrikes on the Mifadoun area in southern Lebanon. These attacks took place as part of Israe

The Israeli Air Force conducted three airstrikes on the Mifadoun area in southern Lebanon as part of ongoing operations against Hezbollah positions and infrastructure. Official details on targets, damage, and casualties have not been released.

Jun 17, 2026

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@✡︎𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬🇮🇷🇮🇱: ⚡👑🇺🇸🦀 God-King; Shahanshah of the Land of Iran, Reza Shah II: "40,000 Iranians did not lose their lives for the Strait of Hormuz or for a nuclear deal"/He emphasized the priority of the Iranian pe

Reza Shah II, self-proclaimed leader of Iran, stated that 40,000 Iranians did not lose their lives for the Strait of Hormuz or for a nuclear deal, emphasizing the priority should be on the will and future of the Iranian people.

Jun 17, 2026

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@✡︎𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬🇮🇷🇮🇱: ⚡🇮🇱🇱🇧🦀Powerful Israel has once again demonstrated that the threats from the terrorist group of the IRGC and its proxy forces hold no value in the field of action/the Israeli army last night, with

Israeli forces conducted extensive attacks in southern Lebanon last night, targeting areas around Nabatieh, Kafr Tibnit, and other locations with artillery shelling and air strikes, in response to threats from the IRGC and its proxy forces.

Jun 17, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Wednesday, June 27 that the country will facilitate the return of 30 Iranian citizens to Iran. These people include the 22 crew members of the "Davin

On June 27, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced that the country will facilitate the return of 30 Iranian citizens to Iran, including the 22 crew members of the seized "Davina" oil tanker and eight rescued Iranian fishermen. Both groups are expected to return to Iran via Karachi in the coming days.

Jun 17, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Here’s what a deal negotiated from a position of strength looks like: Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. lifts its naval blockade. Iran dismantles its nuclear program. The U.S. provides pha

Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz and dismantled its nuclear program, while the U.S. has lifted its naval blockade and provided phased sanctions relief contingent on Iran's performance in halting proxy funding, disarming its long-range missile program, and improving human rights.

Jun 17, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Took a minute to write down my thoughts. President Trump has been great in many ways, and I hope and believe that will continue. But a number of developments over the last 24 hours have raised some e

President Trump signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran, details of which have not been released, raising concerns among allies and critics. Subsequent statements and actions by the administration, including criticism of Israel and announcements about Qatar's investment, have further fueled uncertainty and questions about the agreement's implications for regional stability.

Jun 17, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: The U.S. military has been secretly escorting ship-to-ship oil transfers off the UAE and Oman to keep Gulf exports flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. The operation, active since early May, involves

Since early May 2025, the U.S. military has been secretly escorting ship-to-ship oil transfers off the coasts of the UAE and Oman, involving at least 92 ships, drones, and helicopters to ensure Gulf exports pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters identified the transfer points off Fujairah and Sohar using shipping data, satellite imagery, and sources familiar with the operation.

Jun 17, 2026