The Iranian regime is executing an average of one innocent citizen every six hours. The executions are not related to nuclear deals, enrichment programs, or international sanctions.
A vehicle was struck by an Israeli airstrike in the Blat area of Marjayoun, southern Lebanon.
The Tehran Municipality announced that there are currently 120 large gatherings, 400 local gatherings, and 400 car caravans taking place nightly in Tehran in support of the regime, continuing for over two months since the start of the war between the United States and Israel with Iran.
Yadollah Javani, the political deputy of the IRGC, stated that Iran emerged victorious from the war but remains committed to ensuring no country dares to aggress against Iran. He also noted that the Americans are currently terrified and anxious, citing a divine promise that instills peace in believers and dread in enemies.
An Israeli airstrike in Jouaiyya, southern Lebanon, killed a Hezbollah operative who had fired rockets at Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) troops and concealed the launcher in a building. The IDF released footage of the rocket launch and the operative moving the equipment into a civilian structure before the strike; another Hezbollah rocket launcher was also targeted, with no reported injuries to Israeli forces.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced that sanctions against Tehran will not be lifted until the Islamic Republic's forces cease blocking the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the strait cannot be used as a tool for pressure or extortion.
Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, announced an in-depth two-and-a-half-hour meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Leader of the Islamic Republic, during a speech at the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade on Thursday, May 7. Pezeshkian described Khamenei as a model for the country's administrative and managerial system but did not disclose details of their conversation or any statements made during the meeting.
Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Fourteenth Government of Iran, detailed his meeting with Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Leader of the Islamic Republic, which lasted about two and a half hours and occurred in an atmosphere of "intimacy, directness, and mutual trust."
The Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported on January 10, 2026, that there have been no confirmed reports of a deterioration in the physical condition of Narges, nor any acute health problems, based on follow-ups by the agency's reporter.
Iranian President Pezeshkian described his meeting with Supreme Leader Khamenei as "humble and warm," stating it created an environment of trust, calmness, unity, and direct dialogue. Pezeshkian added that Khamenei's behavior should serve as a model for the country's management and administration system.
The President of the Iran Importers Association of Pesticides and Fertilizers stated that the market is facing a shortage and a 200 percent increase in fertilizer prices due to the war, closure of the Strait of Hormuz, difficulties in importing from China and India, and currency allocation and import licensing issues. He also noted that fertilizer imports have halted over the past three months, with importers unable to bring in previously purchased shipments or register new imports.
Iranian President Fazlakhian claimed to have recently met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that any discussions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz must be preceded by the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade.
Iranian President Pezeshkian met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei for two and a half hours in an atmosphere described as one of "trust and direct dialogue."
Masoud Pezeshkian, head of the government in the Islamic Republic, announced a recent two-and-a-half-hour meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei, the third leader of the Islamic Republic, describing Khamenei's approach as humble and cordial. Pezeshkian's remarks come amid reports of Khamenei's poor physical condition, including disfigurement.
NBC News reports that Saudi Arabia's resistance to military cooperation in the Strait of Hormuz significantly contributed to the suspension of "Operation Freedom," a naval operation initiated by the Donald Trump administration that was halted just one day after its start.
On May 4, a Chinese-owned tanker carrying refined petroleum products was attacked near the port of Al Qidra in the UAE and at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a fire on the deck. This marks the first such attack on a Chinese tanker, according to a report by Chinese media outlet Caixin.
Negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are advancing, with initial deals to lift the blockade in phases, according to Saudi Al-Hadath, which reports that a resolution for stranded vessels could be reached within hours.
CNN reports that approximately 1,600 vessels remain stranded at the Strait of Hormuz.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has ordered residents of Deir Al-Zahrani, Bafarwa, and Habboush in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately, stating that Hezbollah has violated the ceasefire and that military action will follow.
