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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, says Iran has no program for inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency of the bombed nuclear facil

Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated during a briefing that Iran has no program for International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections of its bombed nuclear facilities and will continue its current process based on the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Baghaei also noted that the Iranian negotiating delegation did not meet with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi during recent talks in Switzerland.

Jun 23, 2026

Protests

@Open Source Intel: Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman in Muscat. The discussions focused on the U.S.-Iran MoU, joint management

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman in Muscat to discuss the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's nuclear program.

Jun 23, 2026

International Response

@Open Source Intel: Ukraine hit Russia's VZPP-S semiconductor plant in Voronezh with three Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missiles yesterday. The facility supplies chips and power modules to hundreds of Russian enterprises

Ukraine launched three Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missiles yesterday and struck Russia's VZPP-S semiconductor plant in Voronezh, which supplies chips and power modules to numerous Russian companies.

Jun 23, 2026

Economy

@✡︎𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬🇮🇷🇮🇱: ⚡🇺🇦🇷🇺Ukraine has released video footage of Storm Shadow cruise missile strikes on a semiconductor factory in Russia's Voronezh region/video footage has been released showing Ukraine's Storm Shadow

Ukraine released video footage showing Storm Shadow cruise missile strikes on the VZPP S semiconductor factory in Voronezh, Russia, which produces electronic components including discrete semiconductors and integrated circuits. The attack occurred yesterday on an industrial complex linked to Russia's electronic components production chain.

Jun 23, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, denied a meeting with Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and the exist

Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, denied a meeting with Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and stated there is no program for inspections of damaged nuclear facilities by IAEA inspectors following the bombing. Baghaei also denied the existence of any protocol in this regard and said the Islamic Republic will continue with its current procedures.

Jun 23, 2026

International Response

@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Mike Waltz, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, told Fox News on Monday, July 1, that the Islamic Republic had excessive control over the issue of nuclear inspectors in the JCPOA agree

On July 1, 2025, Mike Waltz, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, told Fox News that the Islamic Republic had excessive control over nuclear inspector access under the JCPOA, describing Iran's agreement to allow inspectors back as the start of a broader process. The same day, JD Vance, U.S. Vice President, announced that Iran had agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back to the country, following the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025.

Jun 23, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Mehdi Chamran, Head of the Tehran City Council, warned about the crowd congestion, hot weather, and timing of the funeral ceremony for Ali Khamenei, stating that people must divide the routes among th

Mehdi Chamran, Head of the Tehran City Council, warned about the risks of crowd congestion, hot weather, and the timing of the funeral ceremony for Ali Khamenei, urging participants to join the event in segments to avoid hazards and "major incidents."

Jun 23, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic's government, wrote on the social network X: "The effectiveness of the memorandum of understanding depends on full adherence to the agreed commitme

Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic's government, wrote on the social network X that the effectiveness of the memorandum of understanding hinges on full adherence to the agreed commitments and precise implementation. He also stated that statements outside the text of the agreement do not aid in advancing negotiations.

Jun 23, 2026

Casualties

@ايران اينترنشنال: Ahmad Reza Pourdastan, head of the Army of the Islamic Republic's Center for Studies and Research, said in an interview with IRNA news agency that the strategy of "succession cultivation" by Ali Khame

Ahmad Reza Pourdastan, head of the Army of the Islamic Republic's Center for Studies and Research, told IRNA that Ali Khamenei's strategy of "succession cultivation" ensures immediate replacement of commanders at all levels of the armed forces through written directives and statements during meetings.

Jun 23, 2026

Protests

@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly and head of Iran's negotiating delegation, emphasized upon his return from Switzerland on Monday that Tehran will not abandon Leb

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly and head of Iran's negotiating delegation, stated upon his return from Switzerland on Monday that Tehran will not abandon its support for Lebanon, emphasizing the inclusion of Lebanon's territorial integrity and national sovereignty in ongoing talks. The mediators of the Iran-U.S. negotiations announced the formation of a "de-escalation core" in Switzerland to prevent conflicts from reigniting in Lebanon.

Jun 23, 2026

International Response

@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Oman says that in a meeting with Iranian officials in Muscat, it emphasized its "commitment" to safe and toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Oman hosted Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker

Oman hosted Iranian officials, including Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Abbas Araghchi, in Muscat on Monday, where they emphasized Oman's commitment to ensuring safe and toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al-Busaidi stated that the talks were constructive and focused on the understanding between Iran and the United States regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Jun 23, 2026

Protests

@Babak Taghvaee - The Crisis Watch: BREAKING: The Islamic regime of Iran is gradually launching a new crackdown on Iranian women. Morality police vans have returned to the streets of Qom and Mashhad to kidnap and arrest women who do not

The Islamic regime of Iran is gradually launching a new crackdown on Iranian women, with morality police vans returning to the streets of Qom and Mashhad to arrest women who do not cover their hair in public.

Jun 23, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Mike Waltz, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, announced that the Islamic Republic is allowing nuclear inspectors to return to Iran and described it as "the first step in a broader process."

Mike Waltz, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, announced that the Islamic Republic of Iran is allowing nuclear inspectors to return, describing it as "the first step in a broader process" and emphasizing that details are currently being negotiated.

Jun 23, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Gholamhossein Mohseni Azhayi, head of the Qods Force, while attacking Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said that America and someone like him cannot be relied upon. He referred to Tru

Gholamhossein Mohseni Azhayi, head of the Qods Force, criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump, describing him as arrogant and dishonest, during an attack on the United States and its leadership. He also referenced remarks by Mojtaba Khamenei about officials perceiving the regime's interests clearly.

Jun 23, 2026

Casualties

@ايران اينترنشنال: Eman Attarzadeh, spokesperson for the committee organizing the funeral and burial ceremony of Ali Khamenei, the slain leader of the Islamic Republic, said the event will be held with the slogan "We Mu

Eman Attarzadeh, spokesperson for the committee organizing the funeral of slain Islamic Republic leader Ali Khamenei, announced the funeral procession will take place on July 6 in Tehran, July 7 in Qom, and July 8 in Najaf and Karbala, with burial at the shrine of Imam Reza on July 9.

Jun 22, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Mohammad Ghaedi, a lecturer in international relations, said: "Suspending enrichment in exchange for lifting sanctions is the same framework that previously existed in the JCPOA. Therefore, in terms o

Mohammad Ghaedi, a lecturer in international relations, stated that suspending enrichment in exchange for lifting sanctions is similar to the framework of the JCPOA, though differences in details may emerge. He noted that the main focus of upcoming negotiations will be clarifying these details.

Jun 22, 2026

International Response

@Open Source Intel: Lebanon’s anti-Hezbollah camp is deeply disappointed with Trump over the Switzerland talks and the U.S.-Iran memorandum, which tied Lebanon to the deal. While Hezbollah supporters are celebrating the

Lebanon’s anti-Hezbollah camp is disappointed with the U.S.-Iran memorandum signed in Switzerland, which they view as strengthening Hezbollah and undermining efforts to reduce the group’s influence. Hezbollah supporters, however, are celebrating the agreement as a victory that restores Iranian influence and secures a ceasefire in Lebanon.

Jun 22, 2026

Economy

@ايران اينترنشنال: On Monday, Iranian state media published images showing the start of initial reconstruction of the B1 bridge in Karaj; a bridge that was targeted nearly three months ago in a U.S. airstrike. Iranian o

On Monday, Iranian state media published images showing the beginning of the reconstruction of the B1 bridge in Karaj, which was targeted in a U.S. airstrike nearly three months ago. The reconstruction, deemed a civilian infrastructure by Tehran and a military target by the U.S., is estimated to cost over $23 million and take about a year to complete.

Jun 22, 2026

International Response

@Open Source Intel: Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: The Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran under Iranian terms. "I was among the first to say clearly at the start of the war, everyone should know that manage

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that the Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran under Iranian terms, asserting that its management will never revert to pre-war conditions. He also emphasized that Iran has never trusted the United States and never will.

Jun 22, 2026

Protests

@U.S. Central Command: Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, held a series of townhalls with headquarters staff in Tampa last week. He highlighted mission achievements against ISIS and Iran during the first half of 2026 and

Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command, held townhall meetings with staff in Tampa last week, highlighting mission achievements against ISIS and Iran in the first half of 2026 and thanking the team for their dedication.

Jun 22, 2026