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@ايران اينترنشنال: Fox News reported that the Lebanese government, in an unprecedented letter to the United Nations, has accused the Islamic Republic of abusing diplomatic immunity, interfering in Lebanon's internal aff

The Lebanese government sent an unprecedented letter to the United Nations in late April, accusing the Islamic Republic of Iran of abusing diplomatic immunity and interfering in Lebanon's internal affairs by transferring IRGC forces under diplomatic cover, in violation of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

May 16, 2026

Arrests

@✡︎𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬🇮🇷🇮🇱: ⚡🇺🇸🇮🇶🇹🇷🇮🇱🦀The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Muhammad Baqir al-Sa'idi, a leader of the Iraqi Hezbollah terrorist group, has been transferred to the United States after his arrest i

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Muhammad Baqir al-Sa'idi, a leader of the Iraqi Hezbollah terrorist group, has been transferred to the United States after his arrest in Turkey. Al-Sa'idi faces six charges related to his cooperation with the IRGC Quds Force and the Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades, including directing attacks against American and Israeli interests.

May 16, 2026

International Response

@✡︎𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬🇮🇷🇮🇱: ⚡🇺🇸☢️🦀Mike Waltz, the U.S. Representative to the United Nations, referring to the nuclear dossier of the terrorist regime of the Islamic Republic, said that the issue of enriched uranium, enrichmen

In an interview with Fox News, Mike Waltz, the U.S. Representative to the United Nations, stated that the issue of enriched uranium and the Strait of Hormuz remains a primary concern for Washington, challenging the Islamic Republic's claim of a peaceful nuclear program and asserting that maintaining 60% enriched uranium indicates military objectives.

May 16, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Mike Waltz, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, said in an interview with Fox News that China has distanced itself from the Islamic Republic following Donald Trump's trip to Beijing. He added tha

Mike Waltz, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, told Fox News that China has distanced itself from Iran following former President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, agreeing that Iran should not acquire nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz must remain non-militarized. Waltz also stressed that international shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz cannot be used for toll collection and must remain open for global trade.

May 16, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: In an interview with Fox News, Trump responded to the question of whether he had underestimated the capabilities and resilience of the Iranian regime by saying: "I didn't underestimate anything. We hi

In an interview with Fox News, former President Trump stated that the U.S. deliberately avoided fully destroying Iran's infrastructure during military operations, emphasizing that only specific targets like oil facilities and nuclear storage sites on Kharg Island were attacked. Trump claimed Iranian officials reported that a "granite mountain" housing nuclear materials had collapsed, making it inaccessible to Iran except for the U.S. and China.

May 16, 2026

Breaking News

@Visegrád 24: BREAKING: Ukrainian long-range drones just struck the Nevinnomyssky Azot chemical plant in the Stavropol Krai region of Russia. The plant is one of Russia’s largest facilities for nitrogen-based che

Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Nevinnomyssky Azot chemical plant in the Stavropol Krai region of Russia, a facility critical for producing nitrogen-based chemicals that supply the Russian defense sector with materials for high explosives.

May 16, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: The Chinese ambassador to the United Nations criticized the draft resolution proposed by the United States and Bahrain regarding the Strait of Hormuz, stating that "both its content and timing are ina

The Chinese ambassador to the United Nations criticized the draft resolution proposed by the United States and Bahrain regarding the Strait of Hormuz, stating that its content and timing are inappropriate and will not reduce tensions with Iran. China and Russia had previously blocked a similar resolution last month, arguing that it unfairly targeted the Islamic Republic.

May 15, 2026

Protests

@Open Source Intel: U.S. President Donald Trump on Iran: "They have no deck. No, the only thing they have going is a fake press. They know how well we're doing militarily. And then at the request of a very nice group o

U.S. President Donald Trump discusses Iran, stating they have a "fake press" and cannot be trusted to uphold nuclear deals, while also mentioning Chinese President Xi Jinping's agreement on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

May 15, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will accelerate the project for a new oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. According to officials in Abu Dhabi, this pipeline will double the oi

The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to accelerate the construction of a new oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to double oil export capacity from the port of Fujairah by 2027, according to officials in Abu Dhabi.

May 15, 2026

Naval Operations

US Launches 'self-defense' Strikes On Iran After Attacks On Warships (cTMIQF04uD) - Fathom Journal

The United States launched "self-defense" strikes against targets in Iran on October 4, 2025, following attacks on US warships in the Persian Gulf. No specific casualty or arrest numbers were reported.

May 16, 2026

International Response

@WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧: US officials talking to the NYT proposed several US ground troop potential operations in Iran: -Deployment of special forces to the Isfahan site to seize enriched uranium, supported by the 82nd airbor

US officials have proposed potential ground troop operations in Iran, including deploying special forces to seize enriched uranium at the Isfahan site, supported by the 82nd Airborne Division, and deploying marines and ground forces to Kharg Island.

May 15, 2026

Arrests

@اتاق خبر منوتو: U.S. prosecutors announced that an Iraqi citizen has been arrested and charged with plotting a terrorist attack on a prominent New York synagogue and supporting groups backed by the Islamic Republic.

U.S. prosecutors announced the arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saeedi, a 32-year-old Iraqi citizen and commander in Kata'ib Hezbollah, who was charged with plotting a terrorist attack on a New York synagogue and supporting groups backed by the Islamic Republic, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

May 15, 2026

Human Rights

@Masih Alinejad 🏳️: Many people in Iran grew to hate Obama because of his compromise with the mullahs and his separation of human rights from nuclear negotiations; if Trump repeats the same mistake, people will grow to d

Masih Alinejad stated on Fox News that many Iranians came to hate former President Obama due to his compromise with the Iranian regime and separation of human rights from nuclear negotiations; she warned that if President Trump makes similar mistakes, he will face the same backlash. Alinejad also criticized the current conflict between Europe and America, asserting that it benefits authoritarian leaders in Iran, Russia, and China, leading to executions and violence against civilians in Iran.

May 15, 2026

Protests

@𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠 🇮🇷 ✡︎: All of 2026 has felt like a blur where everyone else is having normal happy life while I'm in a never ending limbo. My world stopped moving with the uprising, the massacre, the war and the never endi

In 2026, an Iranian citizen describes the year as a continuous state of upheaval due to the ongoing revolution, government crackdowns, and military conflict. The individual expresses that outsiders cannot comprehend the perpetual uncertainty and trauma experienced during this period.

May 15, 2026

International Response

@WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧: Middle eastern security sources have said the US and Israel began intense preparations for renewed strikes on Iran which could occur as early as next week, options include intense bombing runs or even

Middle Eastern security sources report that the US and Israel have commenced intense preparations for potential military strikes on Iran, which could include bombing runs or special forces deployments, and may occur as early as next week, according to the New York Times.

May 15, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Abbas Araghchi said that in recent days, messages have been received from the United States indicating Washington's desire to continue negotiations. Meanwhile, Mohammad Ali Jafari, commander of the B

Abbas Araghchi stated that recent messages from the United States indicate Washington's desire to continue negotiations. Meanwhile, Mohammad Ali Jafari, commander of the Baqiyatallah Corps of the IRGC, said resuming war would be detrimental to the United States.

May 15, 2026

Protests

@Eli Afriat 🇮🇱: 🚨🇺🇸🇱🇧🇮🇱 US State Department: "The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended for an additional 45 days, to allow for further progress." This is the ceasefire with the most fire I h

The US State Department announced on Thursday that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended for an additional 45 days to allow for further progress.

May 15, 2026

Casualties

@ايران اينترنشنال: The son of Abdulrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces, said that his father's body, killed on the first day of the Israeli and American attacks on Khamenei's office, had

The son of Abdulrahim Mousavi, the Chief of Staff of the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces, stated that his father's body remained under the rubble for nearly 30 days after he was killed on the first day of Israeli and American attacks on Khamenei's office. Mousavi was appointed as Chief of Staff following Mohammad Bagheri's death during the 12-day war.

May 15, 2026

Eyewitness Reports

@اتاق خبر منوتو: Prince Reza Pahlavi, in a video message addressed to the Iranian nation, warned against collaborating with the repressive structures of the Islamic Republic and stated that individuals who have knowin

In a video message to the Iranian nation, Prince Reza Pahlavi warned against collaborating with the Islamic Republic's repressive structures, stating that individuals who have participated in suppressing protesters or confiscating property will face "criminal liability" in the future. The "Iran Transitional Justice Regulations Drafting Committee" has classified such collaboration as "aiding and abetting crimes against humanity."

May 15, 2026

Breaking News

@Open Source Intel: BREAKING: Israel says it carried out a strike in Gaza targeting Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad, described as one of the architects of the Oct. 7 attacks. The initial indication is that he

Israel carried out a strike in Gaza on November 29, 2023, targeting Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who was described as one of the architects of the October 7 attacks; initial reports indicate that he was killed.

May 15, 2026