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Ibrahim Saqr, a prominent Lebanese Christian activist, stated that 90% of Lebanese people were hoping there wouldn't be a ceasefire, in order to remove Hezbollah from power.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is in control in Iran, with IRGC Chief General Hossein Salami, not civilian leaders, making key decisions.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning on January 1, 2026, stating it will target any vessel leaving anchorage in the Persian Gulf or Sea of Oman and approaching the Strait of Hormuz.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps blocked the Strait of Hormuz, and reports emerged of attacks on commercial ships, including two Indian oil tankers and a recreational passenger ship near the Omani coast.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has disregarded Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, indicating that the military faction is in control of the country, not civilian leadership.
U.S. President Trump held a Situation Room meeting on Saturday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz crisis and ongoing negotiations with Iran, according to U.S. officials who spoke to Axios.
Iran's top negotiator has described the U.S. blockade as "an ignorant decision," stating that it is impossible for other nations to navigate the Strait of Hormuz while Iran is prevented from doing so.
The ceasefire in Iran is very shaky, with ongoing tensions and potential for renewed conflict. An interesting week is anticipated ahead.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that the country’s navy is prepared to inflict further defeats on its adversaries. Location not specified.
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, head of the Iranian parliamentary committee, claimed in a televised interview that the Islamic Republic has "complete control" over the Strait of Hormuz and boasted about confronting U.S. mine-clearing efforts, threatening to target American forces if they advance further.
Reporter asked President Trump if he was frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for bombing Lebanon and if it affected negotiations. President Trump responded that while they disagree on certain issues, Netanyahu is a good partner, and their cooperation has been unprecedented.
Islamic regime senior Ebrahim Azizi claims that statements about delivering uranium to America, fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz, continuing the American maritime siege of Iran, and halting uranium enrichment are part of former US President Trump's false claims.
