Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
The US military continued a large-scale airlift to the Middle East with increased intensity over the past day, transporting troops and equipment to the region.
The CEO of TotalEnergies warned that a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for two to three months would result in an energy shortage in France. Niloufar Pourbrahim reported this for Iran International.
A citizen reported to Iran International that in certain schools, teachers are compelling students to write about the "virtues" of Supreme Leader Khamenei.
On December 14, 2025, the USS Rafael Peralta, a U.S. guided-missile destroyer, intercepted a vessel flying the Iranian flag near an Iranian port. The location of the interception was not specified.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Friday, April 4, that the missile-armed destroyer "Rafael Peralta" intercepted an Iranian-flagged vessel heading towards one of Iran's ports in the Persian Gulf as part of the U.S. maritime blockade against Iran.
On April 24, the USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), a guided-missile destroyer, intercepted an Iranian-flagged ship attempting to sail to a port in Iran as part of the U.S. blockade enforcement against Iranian ports.
The Islamic Republic of Iran's Ministry of Defense spokesman claimed that the regime's armed forces maintained control over Israeli airspace until the moment before the ceasefire, despite significant military losses during recent clashes. This assertion contradicts field realities and is seen as an attempt to cover up failures.
The Center for War Studies reported that Ahmad Vahidi, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and his inner circle have repeatedly dismissed efforts by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, and other pragmatic officials to push the regime towards a more flexible position in negotiations. The report suggests Vahidi's victory in this internal power struggle may lead the regime to adopt a more maximalist and uncompromising approach.
The International Airlines Group, owner of British Airways, has warned of rising ticket prices due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the Iran war, leading to a sharp increase in oil prices. According to Sky News, the group has not yet experienced disruptions in its jet fuel supply but anticipates potential future shortages.
Mike Wirth, CEO of Chevron, told CBS News that U.S. naval escorts will likely be necessary to ensure the safety of crews and cargo when commercial shipping resumes through the Strait of Hormuz due to security risks.
Masih Alinejad laments that no Persian-language media outlets have covered a significant action by a Dutch representative, questioning why this is the case. The Dutch representative has protested the silence of Western leaders regarding executions and has three times called for the expulsion of the Islamic Republic's ambassador from the Netherlands, though parliament has rejected these calls each time.
On Friday, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released an image showing the Rafael Peralta guided-missile destroyer intercepting a ship flying the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran near the country's southern coasts, preventing it from heading toward one of Iran's ports.
