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@ايران اينترنشنال: Donald Trump reposted an article from The Washington Post on Truth Social, which stated that he has seized the initiative in the Strait of Hormuz using a ceasefire and turned the tables against the Is

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered American destroyers to enter the Persian Gulf to enforce a military blockade on traffic to Iranian ports, according to an article reposted on Truth Social. The move, concurrent with U.S. and Islamic Republic negotiations in Islamabad, aims to pressure Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with CENTCOM reporting significant damage to Iran's military infrastructure.

Apr 14, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: A citizen, by sending a video from Borujerd to Iran International, shows the homes destroyed from the war era, prior to the ceasefire, and says: “IRGC and Basij forces set up a safe house among reside

A citizen in Borujerd sent a video to Iran International showing homes destroyed from the war era, alleging that IRGC and Basij forces have established a safe house among residential buildings, endangering civilians. The citizen warns that without successful negotiations, the conflict could resume.

Apr 14, 2026

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@Visegrád 24: The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) has entered the Gulf of Oman and positioned itself east of the Strait of Hormuz. The carrier is located approximately 200 km south of Iran’s coa

The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) has entered the Gulf of Oman and positioned itself east of the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 200 km south of Iran’s coastline. This is the closest point to the Persian Gulf that a U.S. aircraft carrier has been since the start of military operations against Iran.

Apr 13, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: The video published in state media shows a woman supporting the Islamic Republic, expressing support for members of the IRGC and Basij and other repressive forces, saying: "My Basiji boy type, but I'm

A video published by Iranian state media features a woman expressing support for the Islamic Republic and its security forces, including the IRGC and Basij, while stating, "My Basiji boy type, but I'm not their type."

Apr 13, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: The maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began two hours ago, but there are still many ambiguities regarding how it will be implemented; especially given that the focus is on controlling entry an

The maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began two hours ago, with ambiguities surrounding its implementation, particularly in controlling entry and exit to Iranian ports, according to an interview with Farzin Nadimi, a senior researcher on defense and security affairs.

Apr 13, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: The naval blockade has been in full force for 3.5 hours. The IRGC had threatened it would began a harsh response, as well targeting the gulf ports. So far nothing. If they do not begin attacks, that

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has maintained a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for 3.5 hours, threatening a harsh response including targeting Gulf ports; however, no attacks have been initiated so far.

Apr 13, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Behnam Saeedi, a member of the Parliament's National Security Commission, in reaction to Donald Trump's remarks about blockading the Strait of Hormuz, said: "Security is either for everyone or for no

Behnam Saeedi, a member of Iran's Parliament National Security Commission, responded to Donald Trump's comments about blockading the Strait of Hormuz, stating that security must apply to everyone and warning that any mischief would directly affect America and its supporters.

Apr 13, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Trump, asked what happens if a deal with Iran isn't reached by the end of the ceasefire: "I don't want to comment on that, but it won't be pleasant for them, let me put it that way."

Former President Trump, when questioned about the potential consequences if a deal with Iran is not reached by the end of the ceasefire period, declined to provide specifics but warned that the outcome would not be favorable for Iran.

Apr 13, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: U.S. President Donald Trump: "34 Ships went through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, which is by far the highest number since this foolish closure began."

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that 34 ships transited through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, which he noted is the highest number since the strait's closure began.

Apr 13, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: CENTCOM: USS Tripoli (LHA-7) conducts night flight ops in the Arabian Sea. Designed without a well deck, it carries more F-35B Lightning II, MV-22s, and helicopters, with capacity to surge 20+ F-35Bs

The USS Tripoli (LHA-7) conducted night flight operations in the Arabian Sea, according to CENTCOM. Designed without a well deck, the vessel carries a larger number of F-35B Lightning II fighter jets, MV-22 Ospreys, and helicopters, with the capability to surge more than 20 F-35Bs.

Apr 13, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Qasem Ravnbakhsh, the representative of Qom in the parliament, said: "America is now at a crossroads; it must either accept the Islamic Republic's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz or bear the con

Qasem Ravnbakhsh, a representative of Qom in the Iranian parliament, warned that the United States must recognize Iran's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz or face severe consequences, including a 40-day missile barrage against the U.S. and its allies. He also suggested that a similar pattern of confrontation could occur with the Houthis in Bab al-Mandab if the U.S. oversteps.

Apr 13, 2026

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@WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧: US Naval Blockade on Iran: 15 US warships are currently blockading Irans energy exports from 5 major ports. Iran generates 50 percent of its income from energy exports over 90 percent of which go to C

As of the latest reports, 15 US warships are blockading Iran's energy exports from five major ports: Kharg Island, Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, Imam Khomeini Port, and Lavan Island. Iran derives 50 percent of its income from energy exports, with over 90 percent of these exports destined for China, which relies on Iran for up to 13 percent of its energy imports.

Apr 13, 2026