Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
U.S. Sailors aboard USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) are monitoring and enforcing the U.S. maritime blockade in the Arabian Sea; as of May 18, CENTCOM forces have redirected 84 commercial vessels and disabled 4.
A Hezbollah-linked source informed Al Hadath that the group will not accept a return to the situation prior to March 2 and has set its ceasefire conditions based on Israel's obligations, though it remains open to negotiation objectives. Hezbollah emphasized the importance of a unified Lebanese stance and the influence of regional dynamics on the outcome.
CENTCOM reported that an F-35 stealth fighter was refueled during a routine patrol over regional waters in the Middle East.
On Matin Parvizi's birthday, a 26-year-old who died from IRGC gunfire during the Zanjan uprising on Dey 19, his family and relatives held a celebration at his graveside in Zanjan. The event honored him as a martyr for the freedom movement against the Islamic Republic regime.
Reports indicate that the Basij, a paramilitary group in Iran, is conducting weapons training courses in mosques, raising concerns about the militarization of religious spaces.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that collecting passage fees in the Strait of Hormuz is both legally and logically justified.
53 Turkish vessels organized by the IHH are heading toward Israel to breach the Gaza naval blockade, including supporters of Hamas, according to an Israeli official. Netanyahu held a security consultation and an operational meeting with defense officials is scheduled for the following day.
Since the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian port traffic took effect, CENTCOM reports that 81 vessels have been redirected and 4 vessels have been subjected to disabling fire.
On May 17, U.S. forces redirected 81 commercial vessels and disabled 4 others in the Arabian Sea as part of the U.S. blockade against Iran, enforced by the USS Tripoli (LHA 7) and the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced that mosques will be used as centers to promote a culture of austerity and to reform lifestyles across the country.
Leaked US demands for Iran include transferring 400 kg of enriched uranium to the United States, limiting only one nuclear facility to be active, refusing to release any of Iran’s front companies, and rejecting compensation for damages. Iran has rejected these demands and insists on US recognition of the Strait of Hormuz.
Fars and Tasnim, news agencies affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, report that Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Parliament, has been appointed as "Iran's Special Representative for Chinese Affairs" following a proposal by the President and confirmation by the Leader.
