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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: 🔸 Ismail Baghaei, in another part of his remarks, emphasized that "Iran's nuclear materials will not leave the country," and said that based on the agreement, we can dilute highly enriched uranium wi

Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Iran's nuclear materials will not leave the country and can be diluted domestically based on an agreement. Baghaei also emphasized that the U.S. must not increase military presence or impose new sanctions in the region over the next 60 days and must remove obstacles to Iran accessing its frozen funds.

Jun 18, 2026

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@✡︎𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬🇮🇷🇮🇱: ⚡🦀🇺🇸🇮🇱🇱🇧Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the terrorist regime of the Islamic Republic: Our missiles are not negotiable/Ismail Baghaei made several new statements regarding the day after th

Ismail Baghaei, spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stated that Iran's missile program is non-negotiable and warned that Israel's attacks in Lebanon would violate the memorandum of understanding. Baghaei also emphasized that Iran will not accept the export of enriched nuclear materials and that the process of lifting oil sanctions will begin immediately.

Jun 18, 2026

Protests

@ايران اينترنشنال: Donald Trump, at the height of the Dideh protests, told Iranian protesters to continue the demonstrations and that help was on the way. But today, he defends the agreement with the Islamic Republic an

During the height of the Dideh protests in Iran, former U.S. President Donald Trump encouraged protesters and promised support, but later defended an agreement with the Islamic Republic and disavowed intentions of regime change. Mehdi Bigi, an editorial board member at Iran International, analyzes the shift in Trump's stance from supporting protesters to negotiating with the IRGC.

Jun 18, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian holds the memorandum of understanding signed by him and U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo: Ahmad Moeini Jam)

On an unspecified date in 2025, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held the memorandum of understanding signed by him and U.S. President Donald Trump, as captured in a photograph by Ahmad Moeini Jam.

Jun 18, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, welcomed the memorandum of understanding between the Islamic Republic and the United States, describing it as "a truly significant development" and stati

Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, welcomed the memorandum of understanding between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, describing it as "a truly significant development" and emphasizing its potential to reduce tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He also noted Australia's opposition to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and viewed the agreement as a framework for continued diplomatic efforts in the region.

Jun 18, 2026

Protests

@Shin: Last night @ 2348Z, a number of IRGC boats were warned by the US Navy in Persian: "Islamic Republic has no control over the Strait [of Hormuz], Abort your mission, Or the USN will target your vessel[s

Last night at 2348Z, the US Navy warned a number of IRGC boats in Persian near the Strait of Hormuz, instructing them to abort their mission or face targeting by US naval forces.

Jun 18, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Iranian state media published images of Pezeshkian signing the memorandum of understanding with the United States. On the other hand, Trump also signed this memorandum of understanding at the Palace o

Iranian state media published images of Iranian Foreign Minister Pezeshkian signing a memorandum of understanding with the United States, an event also attended by then-US President Trump at the Palace of Versailles in France.

Jun 18, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: "I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the electronic signing of the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" between the United States and Iran, with immediate steps including Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. lifting its naval blockade.

Jun 18, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: French President Emmanuel Macron: "President Trump signed tonight at Versailles the agreement between Iran and the United States. This agreement paves the way for lasting peace and allows the reopen

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that U.S. President Trump signed an agreement at Versailles tonight between the United States and Iran, aiming to pave the way for lasting peace and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which is expected to lead to a decrease in energy prices.

Jun 18, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei: • U.S. committed to removing all obstacles preventing Iran from accessing frozen funds. • Says the 60 day implementation period begins today. • Acc

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei stated that the U.S. is committed to removing obstacles to allow Iran access to frozen funds, with the 60-day implementation period beginning today. He also accused Israel of breaching commitments through continued strikes in Lebanon and noted that responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz lies with Iran and Oman, while talks on enforcement and implementation mechanisms will commence immediately.

Jun 18, 2026

Protests

@ايران اينترنشنال: Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, said: "The mechanisms for managing the Strait of Hormuz have largely been finalized with Oman, and the Islamic

Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced that mechanisms for managing the Strait of Hormuz have been largely finalized with Oman, ensuring safe passage while the Islamic Republic will receive fees for services and maintain sovereignty over the strait.

Jun 17, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: A White House official told Reuters: "Trump signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday that was drafted with the aim of ending the war with Iran." The Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the I

A White House official confirmed to Reuters that President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday aimed at ending the conflict with Iran. The Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the IRGC, reported that both the United States and the Islamic Republic have signed the document as an official agreement.

Jun 17, 2026

Breaking News

@Open Source Intel: Iran's Speaker of Parliament, Ghalibaf: Once the ceasefire came into effect, you saw that the enemy carried out actions in the Persian Gulf, and we immediately responded. The latest example was the

Iran's Speaker of Parliament, Ghalibaf, stated that following a ceasefire, the country responded to U.S. military actions in the Persian Gulf, including an incident involving an American helicopter and attacks on two U.S. warships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while also targeting airports from which enemy fighter jets took off.

Jun 17, 2026

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@Eli Afriat 🇮🇱: 🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷🇮🇱🇱🇧 | Trump in a statement on the Iran deal: "Anyone who wanted us to keep bombing Iran is a fool. If we had continued (with the war), there could have been an economic disaster. Every

In a statement on the Iran deal, former U.S. President Trump said continuing military action against Iran could lead to an economic disaster, adding that the U.S. will resume bombing if no progress is made within the next sixty days. He also mentioned sending a copy of the agreement to Israel and expressed that Iran needs investments but the U.S. will not provide them.

Jun 17, 2026

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@✡︎𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬🇮🇷🇮🇱: 🚨Don’t stop talking about Iran. Those fucking clowns in America can take whatever goddamn position they want toward the terrorist Islamic Republic. we're grateful for anything that helps, and yeah it

Protesters in Iran are calling for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic regime, expressing ongoing resistance against the government following the deaths of over 45,000 protesters since the start of the revolution in 2025.

Jun 17, 2026

International Response

@Open Source Intel: MOU IN SHORT 📌 1. Ceasefire Immediate and permanent ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon, with both sides agreeing not to resume hostilities. 📌 2. Sovereignty The U.S. and Iran agree no

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to an immediate and permanent ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon, and committed to not interfering in each other’s internal affairs while respecting territorial integrity. The two sides will engage in 60 days of talks to negotiate a final agreement, with provisions for lifting naval blockades, restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and developing a $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran.

Jun 17, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: PROS of the MOU • Iran pinky promises not to develop a nuclear weapon. • The Strait of Hormuz reopens, with commercial shipping passing toll free for 60 days. CONS of the MOU • Broad sanctions rel

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) includes Iran's promise not to develop nuclear weapons and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with toll-free commercial shipping for 60 days, while also providing broad sanctions relief and unfreezing Iranian assets, but without addressing Iran’s support for terrorism, ballistic missile program, or human rights abuses.

Jun 17, 2026

Analysis

@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Mohammad Hossein Khoshvaght says that security experts have given Mojtaba Khamenei a "serious recommendation" not to reveal himself even in the form of publishing his voice. The brother-in-law of Mos

Mohammad Hossein Khoshvaght, brother-in-law of Mojtaba Khamenei, says security experts advised Mojtaba Khamenei not to reveal himself publicly, including through voice recordings, during an interview with Ensaf News. Khoshvaght also stated that Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health and expressed support for negotiations with America under conditions of mutual respect.

Jun 17, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Lindsey Graham, the Republican U.S. Senator, wrote on the X network that after a lengthy conversation with Steve Witkoff, he has concluded that signing a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic R

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham wrote on the X network that after speaking with Steve Witkoff, he believes signing a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Republic would be in America's interest, helping to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce conflicts with Iran, though he acknowledges the uncertainty of reaching a verifiable agreement.

Jun 17, 2026

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@Visegrád 24: The Islamic regime in Iran has announced that Ayatollah Khamenei will be buried in the next few days. They won’t be burying just a man, but the chief architect of 36 years of systematic oppression.

The Islamic regime in Iran has announced that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei will be buried in the coming days. Protesters and opposition groups view his death as an opportunity to continue their fight against the regime, with millions of Iranians having suffered under his leadership over the past 36 years.

Jun 17, 2026