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@ايران اينترنشنال: Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that the Islamic Republic's delegation, headed by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Parliament, left the venue of

On Monday, June 1, 2025 (first of Tir), the Islamic Republic's delegation, led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Parliament, departed from Switzerland after approximately 18 hours of discussions, following bilateral and quadrilateral meetings with the American delegation and mediators from Pakistan and Qatar. The meetings focused on the implementation of a memorandum of understanding and the conditions for further negotiations.

Jun 22, 2026

Casualties

@Open Source Intel: Two Hamas operatives advancing attacks on IDF troops were killed in separate Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza over the weekend, the military announced. Ahmad Munir Khalil Zaza, West Jabalia Battal

Two Hamas operatives were killed in separate Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza over the weekend, according to the IDF. Ahmad Munir Khalil Zaza, the West Jabalia Battalion engineering chief, and Hussein Safadi, the commander of Hamas's sniper array in Gaza City, were targeted for their roles in building explosive devices and conducting sniper attacks on IDF troops, respectively.

Jun 22, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Mohammad Reza Aref, first deputy of Masoud Pezeshkian, said on Monday, July 1, at the opening ceremony of the Tehran Stock Exchange that the Islamic Republic is the "big brother of the countries in th

On Monday, July 1, at the Tehran Stock Exchange opening ceremony, Mohammad Reza Aref, first deputy of Masoud Pezeshkian, stated that the Islamic Republic is the "big brother" of regional countries and warned that Iran would consider certain locations legitimate targets if the United States were to make errors from those areas.

Jun 22, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Minoru Kihei, Senior Vice Minister of the Japanese Government, regarding the US and Islamic Republic negotiations on the memorandum of understanding and ensuring the passage of ships through the Strai

Minoru Kihei, Senior Vice Minister of the Japanese Government, stated that Japan expects the US and the Islamic Republic to implement their memorandum of understanding to ensure secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized Japan's high expectations for ongoing negotiations and its commitment to supporting the process through diplomatic actions.

Jun 22, 2026

Economy

@ايران اينترنشنال: Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic's government, announced that the amount of the ration card will increase in line with the inflation rate, although the implementation timeline for

Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic's government, announced an increase in the ration card amount in line with the inflation rate, though no implementation timeline was provided. Ali Madani Zadeh, the Minister of Economy, stated that funding for this increase depends on oil revenues from resumed exports, and would initially benefit the six lowest income deciles.

Jun 22, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, announced that the Switzerland negotiations have been accompanied by "good progress" and that discussions have

Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced "good progress" in Switzerland negotiations regarding ending the war, Iran's oil sales, asset releases, and Strait of Hormuz shipping. Technical teams will continue negotiations on Monday, with Qatar and Pakistan set to publish a summary of the agreements reached during the 18 hours of talks.

Jun 22, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Reuters reported, citing "shipping data," that the number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday sharply declined following Tehran's announcement of the waterway's renewed closure "du

Reuters, citing shipping data from Kepler, reported that only five ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday compared to 26 on Saturday, following Tehran's announcement of the waterway's renewed closure "due to Israel's and America's violation of the temporary peace agreement." The five ships included three very large oil tankers carrying two million barrels of Saudi Arabian crude oil and fuel oil, one destined for Japan.

Jun 22, 2026

Protests

@Open Source Intel: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM): "Two U.S. Air Force A-10 attack aircraft fly together over the Middle East during a routine patrol. U.S. forces continue to be present in the skies, on land, and at se

On [current date], two U.S. Air Force A-10 attack aircraft conducted a routine patrol together over the Middle East, as U.S. forces maintain presence in the skies, on land, and at sea in the region.

Jun 22, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Axios reported, citing informed sources, that the United States and the Islamic Republic have engaged in intensive talks in Switzerland regarding the implementation of the memorandum of understanding,

The United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran held intensive talks in Switzerland, focusing on implementing a memorandum of understanding to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, enforce a Lebanon ceasefire, and continue nuclear negotiations. The American delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, reported progress in several key areas during the discussions.

Jun 22, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Omid Memarian, a political analyst at the Stimson Center, said: "The Strait of Hormuz is one of the main demands and concerns of the United States, and the key challenge now is how to create a balance

Omid Memarian, a political analyst at the Stimson Center, stated that the Strait of Hormuz is a primary concern for the United States, and the current challenge is to balance American demands with Iran's claims. Memarian also suggested that managing the Strait of Hormuz through a phased process could address some U.S. concerns about Iran's nuclear program, including its enriched uranium stockpiles.

Jun 22, 2026

Protests

@ايران اينترنشنال: Shahram Khaledi, a researcher of Middle Eastern history and international relations, commented on Masoud Pezeshkian's expression of concern regarding the return of protests: "The sound of the cracks t

Shahram Khaledi, a researcher of Middle Eastern history and international relations, commented on Masoud Pezeshkian's concerns about the resurgence of protests, stating that societal cracks are spreading even to the traditional support base of the Islamic Republic, including repressive forces and their families.

Jun 21, 2026

Arrests

@ايران اينترنشنال: Kevin Book, CEO of ClearView Energy Partners, told CBS News that "it may take some time" for gasoline prices in the United States to return to pre-Iran war levels. According to this report, the avera

Kevin Book, CEO of ClearView Energy Partners, told CBS News that it may take until the end of 2026 for U.S. gasoline prices to return to pre-Iran war levels, citing the need to replenish depleted oil inventories. The current average price of regular gasoline is just under $4 per gallon, still higher than pre-war levels of around $3.

Jun 21, 2026

Economy

@ايران اينترنشنال: Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic, in response to the chants of the regime's hardline supporters, said that the principles are justice, service to the people, and honesty. Address

Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic, addressed hardline supporters in Tehran, acknowledging economic challenges such as 50 percent inflation and halted oil exports, and stated that the government has allocated 20 million barrels of oil to the IRGC Aerospace Force to support the war effort.

Jun 21, 2026

Analysis

@ايران اينترنشنال: Morad Vaisi, Senior Analyst at Iran International, said: "The most important question for the people of Iran in these negotiations is who represents their demands; a government accused of massacring i

Morad Vaisi, Senior Analyst at Iran International, stated that the critical issue for Iranians in current negotiations is representation, as the government accused of massacring citizens cannot speak for the people, who demand international support to limit the regime’s repressive tools rather than focusing on issues like the Strait of Hormuz, the nuclear program, or enriched uranium.

Jun 21, 2026

Protests

@Open Source Intel: U.S. and Iranian officials are in ongoing talks in Switzerland, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, with discussions expected to continue overnight. Topics include Lebanon ceasefire enforcement, the Strai

U.S. and Iranian officials are holding ongoing talks in Switzerland, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, covering topics such as Lebanon ceasefire enforcement, the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear deal issues, and memorandum of understanding (MOU) implementation. The discussions are expected to continue overnight and conclude on Monday with technical teams continuing the talks afterward.

Jun 21, 2026

Protests

@ايران اينترنشنال: Ismail Qaani, commander of the IRGC Quds Force, issued a message in Hebrew addressed to the Israeli army, warning that if it continues its presence in southern Lebanon, it will face a fate similar to

Ismail Qaani, commander of the IRGC Quds Force, issued a message in Hebrew to the Israeli army, warning that continued presence in southern Lebanon would result in a repeat of Israel's withdrawal from the region in 2000. Qaani threatened that if Israel persists in aggression and occupation, it will be expelled with defeat.

Jun 21, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: An American diplomat told Fox News that the delegation of the Islamic Republic is still present in Switzerland and negotiations between Tehran and Washington are ongoing. This American official added

An American diplomat told Fox News that the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran remains in Switzerland, where ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington continue since the beginning of the day, focusing on clarifying ambiguities and ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open.

Jun 21, 2026

Protests

@WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧: Iran reportedly attempted to smuggle members of the IRGC into the US as part of their World Cup team according to US homeland security.

US homeland security reports that Iran attempted to smuggle members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) into the United States as part of the Iranian World Cup team.

Jun 21, 2026

Protests

@ايران اينترنشنال: Syrian government head Ahmad al-Sharaa denied the possibility of Syrian military intervention in Lebanon against Hezbollah, stating that Damascus's role in Lebanon is focused on supporting state insti

Syrian government head Ahmad al-Sharaa denied the possibility of Syrian military intervention in Lebanon against Hezbollah, stating that Syria's role is focused on supporting Lebanese state institutions and achieving a political solution. In an interview with Al-Mashhad network, al-Sharaa emphasized Syria's commitment to economic relations and peace, rejecting interpretations of U.S. President Donald Trump's statements about Syria's potential role in Lebanon.

Jun 21, 2026

International Response

@✡︎𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬🇮🇷🇮🇱: ⚡🇺🇸 Karlstrom, senior reporter at The Economist: The unexpected statements and decisions of President Trump have become a subject of humor among some Iranians. He quoted one Iranian citizen saying:

Karlstrom, a senior reporter at The Economist, reports that President Trump's statements and decisions have become a source of humor for some Iranians, with one citizen commenting, "Trump wanted to remove Khamenei, but by mistake, he updated him," highlighting the confusion over recent U.S. policies toward Iran.

Jun 21, 2026