Adam Hamawy, a U.S. politician linked in past reporting to Omar Abdel-Rahman, who is connected to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 12th District and is favored to win the general election in November.
Mahmoud Nabavian, a member of Iran's Parliament National Security Commission, posted on X that the current agreement text with the United States is more damaging and requires greater concessions from Iran compared to previous versions. On the sixth of Khordad, he questioned why Iran should address nuclear issues following the U.S. attack and the death of Khamenei.
On the night of January 8, 2026, in Hesarak, Tehran, Reza Gholipour was killed by a live round fired by agents of the Islamic Republic regime. His family was forced to sell their car to pay for recovering his body from Kahrizak, facing financial extortion and heavy security restrictions.
US officials have disclosed the actual terms offered to Iran, which include destroying and removing all nuclear materials, dismantling its nuclear program, permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz, ceasing funding of terror groups, and withholding any financial releases until Iran adheres to the deal.
On Friday, the disciplinary council of Tehran University expelled two students for burning the Islamic Republic flag during student protests in February 2023. The students were accused of disrupting the educational process and creating chaos.
Mehr News reports a proposed 14-point U.S.-Iran Memorandum including a permanent ceasefire, U.S. non-interference in Iran’s internal affairs, lifting of the naval blockade, withdrawal of U.S. forces, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, suspension of sanctions, a $300 billion reconstruction plan, and a 60-day negotiating period; the U.S. has denied the proposal.
CNN, citing a senior Trump administration official, reported that the agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran includes dismantling the country's nuclear program, destroying and removing nuclear materials, keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, and halting financial support for terrorist groups. The official noted that Iran had previously insisted on the release of assets and refused to discuss financial support for terrorist groups.
President Trump announces yet another imminent deal with Iran, followed by frustration due to the IRGC's lack of good faith negotiations. The tweet expresses exasperation without providing new details or solutions.
Today, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) concluded its largest training exercise involving more than 350 military personnel from 10 countries and 10 U.S. National Guard units. The two-week event aimed to build relationships and foster trust among participating nations.
Masoud Pezeshkian, in a joint meeting of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Energy in Tehran, stated that reforming consumption behavior, enhancing productivity, and public participation are crucial for addressing energy imbalances. He warned that economic warfare, including disruptions in water, electricity, gas, and people's livelihoods, aims to create public dissatisfaction.
Chris Wright, the U.S. Secretary of Energy, stated that approximately seven million barrels of oil per day are being exported from the Persian Gulf with U.S. military support, excluding any Iranian crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz. He also indicated that a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran could lead to the resumption of free cargo flow in the Persian Gulf and the reduction of some sanctions on Iran.
U.S. President Trump denounces Iran for leaking fake details of an agreement and condemns their drone attack on Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz as "completely unacceptable."
JD Vance, the US Vice President, stated that officials of the Islamic Republic will not receive financial resources for signing an agreement or participating in meetings, emphasizing that any potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt Iran's nuclear weapons program is structured to prioritize US and allied concerns.
Vice President JD Vance addressed concerns over fake information regarding a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's nuclear program, emphasizing that the deal is structured to prioritize U.S. and allied concerns and will only provide economic benefits if Iran meets its obligations.
Iran's state media, controlled by the IRGC, stated that Tehran will negotiate its nuclear program within the framework of the Islamic Republic's fundamental principles, emphasizing the country's right to enrich uranium and retain enriched material in any deal with the United States.
Bloomberg reported that an agreement between Washington and Tehran is set to be signed at the start of the G7 summit in Geneva, while Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, denied this report, stating that the decision on the agreement has not been finalized in Iran.
A senior U.S. government official told Reuters that an agreement with the Islamic Republic would be contingent upon Iran implementing its commitments, including the destruction and removal of nuclear materials and dismantling of its nuclear program. The official also stated that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open.
Ahmad Alam-ol-Hoda, the representative of the Leader of the Islamic Republic in Khorasan Razavi, stated that no agreement is acceptable without the signature of Mojtaba Khamenei and emphasized the need to maintain enmity toward America and prevent any aggression from powerful nations.
CNN, quoting an informed diplomat, reported that a temporary agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic, pending finalization, will establish a 60-day ceasefire period for further negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program and sanctions lifting. Some observers doubt the agreement will resolve contentious issues within the specified timeframe.
According to Iranian state media outlets IRNA, the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) does not include any new nuclear commitments from Iran and no agreement on the nuclear issue; nuclear discussions will commence within 60 days of signing. The MOU also details Iran's right to enrich uranium and retain enriched material, immediate cessation of hostilities, and gradual release of frozen assets during negotiations.
