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@Goldie Ghamari | گلسا قمری 🇮🇷: We've been warning you about this. We've been telling you for years. Islamic Regime supporters said we were lying. They told you "Diaspora Iranians" don't know what's happening in occupied Iran. L

Diaspora Iranian activist Goldie Ghamari has posted on social media, accusing supporters of the Islamic Regime of dismissing earlier warnings about human rights violations. Ghamari describes current events in Iran as a war crime, suggesting that previous claims about the situation were accurate.

Jun 21, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: 🔸 The Tasnim News Agency, close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, on Sunday, June 21, on the eve of the meeting between the two Iranian and American delegations in Switzerland, quoted "a sour

On June 21, 2025, the Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that an Iranian source close to the negotiating team in Switzerland stated the Strait of Hormuz would not reopen unless Israel's actions in Lebanon are curtailed and Lebanon's territorial integrity is guaranteed.

Jun 21, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic's government, said his main concern is that the government may fail to gain the people's satisfaction, leading to discontent that could result in s

Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic's government, expressed concern that failing to meet the people's needs could lead to widespread discontent and street protests. He emphasized that public dissatisfaction due to shortages and deficits would undermine the government's prestige and benefit its adversaries.

Jun 21, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Vice President Vance arrives in Switzerland for talks with Iran, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, as President Trump warns that Strait of Hormuz transit fees could return if negotiations fail.

Vice President Vance traveled to Switzerland on February 14, 2026, for negotiations with Iran, with Qatar and Pakistan serving as mediators; President Trump warned that the Strait of Hormuz transit fees could be reinstated if the talks are unsuccessful.

Jun 21, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: روزنامه کیهان با حمایت از بسته شدن مجدد تنگه هرمز به عنوان مهم‌ترین اهرم‌ بازدارندگی جمهوری اسلامی، خواستار توقف اجرای تفاهم‌نامه اسلام‌آباد شد. حسین آقایی، عضو تحریریه ایران‌اینترنشنال، معتقد است جم

The newspaper Kian, with support from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a major deterrent for the Islamic Republic, has called for the suspension of the implementation of the Islamabad agreement. Husseyn Aghai, an editor at Iran International, believes that the Islamic Republic engages in diplomacy only to buy time and obstruct negotiations, and doubts it will hand over all high-enriched uranium stocks to the US without military pressure.

Jun 21, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Qasim Qureshi, the deputy head of the Basij organization, said, referring to the Swiss negotiations, "The bitter experience of the JCPOA should not be allowed to repeat itself, and the Iranian nation

Qasim Qureshi, deputy head of the Basij organization, warned against repeating the "bitter experience" of the JCPOA during Swiss negotiations, emphasizing the need to prioritize national interests and highlight Iran's advancements in missile and drone technology. He accused enemies of using mercenaries to downplay Iran's achievements.

Jun 21, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Abdullah Hajisadeghi, representative of the leader of the Islamic Republic in the IRGC, said: "Our enmity with arrogance will never end." The day will not come when we become friends with America or g

Abdullah Hajisadeghi, a representative of the leader of the Islamic Republic in the IRGC, stated that Iran's enmity with the United States will never end and that Iran will not abandon its goals, such as the destruction of Israel, during negotiations. He warned that the enemy should not be trusted and that Iran's victory should not be diminished.

Jun 21, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Members of the Supreme National Security Council, in a letter to the Leader of the Islamic Republic, have defended raising the nuclear issue in negotiations and warned against the continuation of conf

Members of the Supreme National Security Council in Iran have written to the Leader of the Islamic Republic defending the inclusion of nuclear issues in negotiations and cautioning against continued conflicts and potential attacks on the country's infrastructure. Political analyst Alireza Namvar-Moghaddam stated that recent developments indicate the pro-negotiation faction within the Islamic Republic has gained more influence over those advocating for war.

Jun 21, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Mohsen Rezaei, the military advisor to Mojtaba Khamenei, wrote on the X network: "America intended to force the Islamic Republic to surrender through its strategy of 'peace through strength'; now that

Mohsen Rezaei, the military advisor to Mojtaba Khamenei, posted on X that the United States failed to force the Islamic Republic to surrender through its "peace through strength" strategy and now seeks negotiations, which Rezaei warns should be approached with caution due to the enemy's unreliability.

Jun 21, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Mark Esper, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, told Fox News that although the Islamic Republic does not control the Strait of Hormuz, its threats alone could disrupt shipping traffic through this vita

Mark Esper, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, told Fox News that while the Islamic Republic does not control the Strait of Hormuz, its threats could disrupt shipping traffic through the vital waterway, potentially deterring insurance companies and ship operators from the region. He also noted that U.S. officials need to clear naval mines from the area, and that negotiations in Switzerland may indicate Iran's intent to respect a ceasefire and engage in further talks.

Jun 20, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Raja News, a media outlet close to conservative factions, reported that the new leader of the Islamic Republic, in response to the Islamabad negotiations, has protested the raising of the nuclear issu

Raja News, a media outlet aligned with conservative factions, reported that the new leader of the Islamic Republic protested the inclusion of nuclear issues in the Islamabad negotiations, deeming them "contrary to Sharia." In response to a letter from members of the Supreme National Security Council defending the necessity of addressing nuclear matters, the leader stated that the negotiations would yield no benefits and would not prevent attacks on Iran's infrastructure.

Jun 20, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: VP JD Vance departing for Switzerland: "I'm looking forward to starting the technical talks with the Iranians, the Pakistanis, and the Qataris... We're going to hopefully make progress on the nuclea

Vice President JD Vance is departing for Switzerland to begin technical talks with Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar, aiming to make progress on nuclear issues and the Lebanon ceasefire.

Jun 20, 2026