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@ايران اينترنشنال: Kayhan newspaper, which is run under the supervision of Ali Khamenei's representative, wrote in a report titled "We Have Firmly Closed the Strait, We Will Not Open It with Diplomacy": "The Strait of H

The Kayhan newspaper, supervised by Ali Khamenei's representative, published a report stating that Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz through diplomatic means until all American soldiers are expelled from the region and the enemy surrenders to Iran's red lines. The newspaper also warned that reopening the strait would lead to resumed enemy attacks and assassinations.

Jun 13, 2026

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@✡︎𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬🇮🇷🇮🇱: ⚡🇺🇸🦀CENTCOM: Islamic Republic's terrorist regime's attack drones downed en route to Strait of Hormuz / U.S. Central Command announced that its forces have shot down several one-way attack drones fr

U.S. Central Command announced that its forces shot down several one-way attack drones from the Islamic Republic en route to the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at commercial ships; the incident occurred recently, with no reported disruption to ship traffic in the strategic waterway.

Jun 13, 2026

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@WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧: Ukraine has launched a massive drone and cruise missile attack on Russia.

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone and cruise missile attack on Russia. No specific locations or casualty numbers were provided in the article.

Jun 13, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Senator Eric Schmidt, a Republican member of the U.S. Senate, told Fox News that Donald Trump’s military operations, as President of the United States, against the Iranian regime have weakened Tehran’

Senator Eric Schmidt, a Republican member of the U.S. Senate, told Fox News that Donald Trump’s military operations as President have weakened Iran's nuclear and military capabilities, potentially paving the way for negotiations to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons and ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open.

Jun 13, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Forbes reported that the Donald Trump administration is nearing an agreement with the Islamic Republic that could include easing sanctions and releasing a portion of Iran's frozen assets—an action tha

Forbes reported that the Donald Trump administration is nearing an agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran, which could involve easing sanctions and releasing a portion of Iran's frozen assets, similar to the JCPOA. U.S. officials emphasize that any economic concessions will be contingent on Iran fulfilling its commitments, and negotiations on Iran's nuclear program and other issues are ongoing.

Jun 13, 2026

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@U.S. Central Command: Iran launched multiple one-way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces have downed all of them in recent hours as traffic flow through the s

Iran launched multiple one-way attack drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz; U.S. forces intercepted and neutralized all the drones, ensuring uninterrupted traffic flow through the strait.

Jun 13, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Fars News Agency, close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported on the evening of Friday, June 12, that a "warning shot was fired at violator ships" in the Strait of Hormuz. This state-run

On June 12, Fars News Agency, close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that a "warning shot" was fired at violator ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The agency cited "informed sources" stating that the sounds heard in Qeshm, Jask, and Sirik in Hormuzgan Province were related to this action, with no reports of impact in these areas.

Jun 12, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Mehr News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Propaganda Organization, reported that residents of some areas around Qeshm Island and the coastal regions of Sirik County heard the sound of an explosion

Mehr News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Propaganda Organization, reported that residents around Qeshm Island and Sirik County heard an explosion, which an informed source in Hormozgan Province Governorate attributed to a warning shot fired into the Strait of Hormuz near Sirik Port.

Jun 12, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, announced during a live television program on Friday evening that no agreement has yet been signed with the United States and claimed that

Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, announced on Friday evening during a live television broadcast that no agreement has been signed with the United States and that Iran's nuclear dossier has been deferred to the second stage of negotiations. He also stated that Iran's decision regarding the Strait of Hormuz will be different from the past and that U.S. officials have denied releasing Iran's frozen assets, contradicting Araghchi's claims.

Jun 12, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: A senior U.S. government official told Reuters that Tehran and Washington have reached an agreement on a text that both sides accept. He added that this agreement is the "first and most important ste

A senior U.S. government official told Reuters that Iran and the United States have reached an initial agreement on a text both sides accept, marking the "first and most important step" to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The official also mentioned plans for a 60-day technical negotiation period and indicated that Europe could be a potential venue for finalizing the agreement, with no decision made yet.

Jun 12, 2026

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@Visegrád 24: A U.S. politician linked in past reporting to Omar Abdel-Rahman, the “Blind Sheikh” whose followers carried out the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, is on track to become one of New Jersey’s next cong

Adam Hamawy, a U.S. politician linked in past reporting to Omar Abdel-Rahman, who is connected to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 12th District and is favored to win the general election in November.

Jun 12, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Proposed 14-Point U.S.-Iran Memorandum per Mehr News, (U.S. denies) 📌 Permanent ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon. 📌 U.S. commitment not to interfere in Iran’s internal affairs and t

Mehr News reports a proposed 14-point U.S.-Iran Memorandum including a permanent ceasefire, U.S. non-interference in Iran’s internal affairs, lifting of the naval blockade, withdrawal of U.S. forces, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, suspension of sanctions, a $300 billion reconstruction plan, and a 60-day negotiating period; the U.S. has denied the proposal.

Jun 12, 2026