Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, urging the use of the current negotiation period "to the fullest to secure lasting peace" between the two countries.
According to France Media, based on data from the "Marine Traffic" system, the first non-Iranian oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, marking the first such passage since the ceasefire between Iran and the United States was announced. The tanker "MSG" with the flag of Gabon carried approximately 7,000 tons of Emirati crude oil and was heading to India.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that there is no ceasefire in Lebanon and Israel is continuing its operations against Hezbollah. He also said that negotiations with Lebanon aim to dismantle Hezbollah’s weapons and secure a historic, lasting peace agreement in the region.
President Trump stated that a ceasefire agreement with Iran would be successful and work out very well. Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed support for the ceasefire agreement, stating he is fine with it.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Israel conducted a large-scale air operation against Lebanon, killing many civilians, which complicates ongoing ceasefire negotiations. The minister noted that issues such as nuclear enrichment remain contentious, mirroring previous debates between the United States and Iran.
During the 2025-2026 Iranian revolution, a ceasefire was declared, allowing the regime to carry out mass executions by hanging protesters from cranes across the country. The internet remains offline, continuing the regime's oppressive control.
Mahmoud Khosravi Vafa, former bodyguard to Ali Khamenei and president of the National Olympic Committee, stated that Khamenei does not have a private plane and prefers to travel commercially, refuting claims that the former leader of the Islamic Republic was targeted by Israel.
On April 18, a video circulating on social media shows a Basij member in Savojbolagh, Iran, temporarily marrying a woman for one month during government rallies.
Lebanese researcher Makram Rabah called for Lebanon to rid itself of Hezbollah, referring to them as "garbage" and "apes," and suggested that IRGC operatives should be thrown off rooftops.
Mehdi Mohammadi, advisor to the Speaker of the Parliament of Iran, warns that without restraining "America's rabid dog in Lebanon," there will be no ceasefire, and Iran's missiles are ready to launch. He states that the fate of the Resistance Axis must be established as part of the new regional order following Iran's perceived victory, threatening war if not achieved through negotiations.
Admiral Brad Cooper of CENTCOM praised U.S. troops during a speech after Operation Epic Fury, commending them for dismantling Iran's military infrastructure in less than 40 days. He honored 13 fallen service members and emphasized the importance of maintaining readiness and camaraderie within the部队。请允许我重新组织句子，使其更加流畅和完整： Admiral Brad Cooper of CENTCOM praised U.S. troops during a speech after Operation Epic Fury, commending their efforts in dismantling Iran's military infrastructure within less than 40 days. He honored 13 fallen service members and emphasized the importance of maintaining readiness and camaraderie within the unit.
The article by @𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠 disputes claims about the number of active Basij members in Iran, stating that the figure of over 1/4 of Iran's population being active Basij members is false. The author asserts that the maximum number of active Basij members is approximately 1 million.
