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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

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of the government, said: "If we hadn't provided support, the combatants wouldn't have been able to fight; we handed over 20 million barrels of oil that belonged to the gove

Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of the government, stated that the IRGC Aerospace Force received 20 million barrels of oil from government reserves and that a memorandum of understanding was signed with America in the presence of military and IRGC commanders at the Supreme National Security Council.

Jun 21, 2026

Casualties

@ايران اينترنشنال: Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic's government, said: "All provisions of the signed agreement are to our benefit, and the achievements of this dialogue and negotiation will become e

Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic's government, stated that the signed agreement benefits Iran and that Netanyahu is dissatisfied with the negotiations. Pezeshkian also mentioned that six billion dollars in funds held in Qatar will be returned and that Iran has agreed not to pursue an atomic bomb as requested by the United States.

Jun 21, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported, citing military sources, that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and the IRGC Navy is not issuing any permits for v

Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and no passage permits are being issued by the IRGC Navy. This closure was initiated on Saturday, with the IRGC citing "Israel's attacks on southern Lebanon and the violation of the agreement between the Islamic Republic and the United States," while U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the Iranian regime does not control the Strait.

Jun 21, 2026

Protests

@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

Economy

@ايران اينترنشنال: At the annual conference on monetary and currency policies, Masoud Pezeshkian said: "We have a duty to provide practical solutions for establishing justice and improving economic conditions. For a soc

At the annual monetary and currency policies conference, Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the government's duty to address high inflation rates and improve economic conditions, particularly for vulnerable groups. He stressed the need to control inflation, reform economic structures, and prevent widening social and economic disparities.

Jun 21, 2026

Protests

@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

Protests

@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

Breaking News

@ایران وایر: According to a report received by IranWire, Farideh Abdi Yazdani, a Baha’i citizen residing in Shahr-e Kord, Isfahan, has been held in indefinite detention in Esfahan’s Dolatabad Prison for over a mon

Farideh Abdi Yazdani, a 62-year-old Baha’i citizen from Shahr-e Kord, Isfahan, has been held in indefinite detention at Esfahan’s Dolatabad Prison since May 16, 2026, after her arrest by IRGC Intelligence Organization agents. Yazdani, who suffers from diabetes, hypothyroidism, and a severe tooth infection, has been denied access to specialized medical care.

Jun 21, 2026

Protests

@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

International Response

@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: 🔸JD Vance, the US Vice President, said on Saturday, June 20, while en route to Switzerland for talks with Iran, that he hopes progress will be made in Sunday's negotiations on "the nuclear issue" as

JD Vance, the US Vice President, expressed hope for progress on the nuclear issue and the Lebanon ceasefire during talks in Switzerland on Sunday, June 21, while en route from the United States. Meanwhile, Lebanon's official news agency reported at least 20 deaths from Israeli attacks on Saturday, which Israel said were in response to overnight projectiles fired by Hezbollah.

Jun 21, 2026

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Haaretz wrote in a note that the Donald Trump administration's understanding with the Islamic Republic has handed the initiative to Tehran, allowing Iran to transform its military defeat into a "strat

Haaretz reported that the Donald Trump administration's understanding with the Islamic Republic of Iran allowed Tehran to convert military setbacks into a strategic victory, undermining the positions of the United States and Israel while bolstering Iran and Hezbollah. Ben-Dror Yemini criticized Trump's approach, noting Iran's violations of agreements and its use of Hezbollah to create a dilemma for Israel.

Jun 21, 2026

Protests

@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

Protests

@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

International Response

@ايران اينترنشنال: Morad Vaisi, Senior Analyst at Iran International, said: "The Islamic Republic downplays the importance of the memorandum of understanding with America and shifts the responsibility onto Pezeshkian, b

Morad Vaisi, a senior analyst at Iran International, stated that the Islamic Republic is minimizing the significance of a memorandum of understanding with the United States and deflecting blame onto Pezeshkian, as it is worried about the outcome of the negotiations in approximately 60 days, which could either lead to an agreement signaling the failure of the Islamic Republic's major project or result in increased war risks.

Jun 20, 2026

Protests

@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

Internet Shutdown

@ايران اينترنشنال: Morad Vaisi, senior analyst at Iran International, said: "A portion of the Islamic Republic's ruling establishment claims that Mojtaba Khamenei has forbidden negotiations over the nuclear program, but

Morad Vaisi, a senior analyst at Iran International, stated that while a faction within the Islamic Republic's ruling establishment claims Mojtaba Khamenei has banned nuclear program negotiations, the Supreme National Security Council has directed the media to report that negotiations are solely about the nuclear program, creating a contradiction that raises questions about the regime's stance.

Jun 20, 2026

Casualties

@ايران اينترنشنال: Mohammad Hossein Khoshvaght, the brother-in-law of Mustafa Khamenei, one of the sons of the slain leader of the Islamic Republic, said regarding the reason for Mojtaba Khamenei's lack of public presen

Mohammad Hossein Khoshvaght, the brother-in-law of Mustafa Khamenei, a son of the late leader of the Islamic Republic, stated that security experts advise Mojtaba Khamenei not to publish his image or voice. Khoshvaght also denied rumors about Mojtaba Khamenei's death or serious health issues.

Jun 20, 2026

Protests

@Open Source Intel: IRGC Navy radio on Strait of Hormuz: Due to Israeli actions in Lebanon and US violations of commitments, the strait is closed to navigation. All vessels ordered to stay away for their own safety.

The IRGC Navy announced via radio that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to navigation due to Israeli actions in Lebanon and perceived US violations of commitments, ordering all vessels to stay away for safety reasons.

Jun 20, 2026

Protests

@ايران اينترنشنال: Abdulreza Pourzadehbi, Khamenei's representative in Kurdistan, said at a nighttime gathering of regime supporters: "The slogan 'Heyhat Min al-Zilleh' does not belong solely to a specific historical mo

Abdulreza Pourzadehbi, Khamenei's representative in Kurdistan, addressed a nighttime gathering of regime supporters, stating that the slogan "Heyhat Min al-Zilleh" is a permanent strategy for the Iranian nation to confront bullying and preserve dignity, and emphasized the need for unity and empathy in the current circumstances.

Jun 20, 2026