Ja'far Dehghan, an actor in Iranian cinema and television, shared a memory on a television program about a private meeting with Ali Khamenei, where Khamenei stated that the actors in the series "Yusuf the Prophet" were chosen not by the director but by the Quran itself.
In an interview with Sean Hannity, former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping has committed to not providing military equipment to the Islamic Republic of Iran, while emphasizing the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping.
On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing that Xi offered to help reach an agreement with Iran and ensure the free passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, and pledged not to supply military equipment to Iran. The White House confirmed that both leaders agreed on the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for the free flow of energy and expressed opposition to its militarization.
In an interview with Fox News, former US President Donald Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping wants the Strait of Hormuz to remain open and has offered assistance to achieve this goal. Trump also mentioned that Xi informed him China will not supply military equipment to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), stated that the United States has "flipped the cost curve" on Iranian drone warfare, indicating that the days of using expensive defenses to counter cheap Iranian drones are over.
CENTCOM Commander Gen. Brad Cooper testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee, stating that 90% of Iran's defense industry has been destroyed and will take years to rebuild, and that Iran's ability to supply weapons to Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis has been severely curtailed. Cooper also dismissed reports claiming Iran retains 70% of its missile arsenal, asserting these numbers are incorrect.
On January 9, 2027, 22-year-old Atena Razdar, an art graduate from Tehran, was shot and killed by the Islamic Republic for shouting "freedom." Her body was held hostage for nine days before being released under the condition that her family bury her in Kermanshah.
Brad Cooper, commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), testified before the Senate that Iran's missile, drone, and maritime industries have been "90 percent degraded," significantly weakening the Iranian threat to regional partners and the United States.
In April 2026, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia reportedly conducted secret air strikes against Iran, allegedly in response to Tehran’s drone and missile attacks on Gulf state infrastructure, according to reports by the Wall Street Journal and Reuters.
In an interview with Fox News journalist Sean Hannity, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping desires to reach an agreement and keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Trump also noted China's significant purchase of Iranian oil and suggested that China has a vested interest in maintaining the strait's accessibility.
Former US President Barack Obama discusses the Iran deal, stating that it successfully removed 97% of Iran's enriched uranium without military conflict, avoiding the need for missile strikes or casualties.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Donald Trump discussed Iran with Chinese officials, emphasizing the issue's importance. Rubio also noted that China opposes the militarization of the Strait of Hormuz and the establishment of a toll collection system for ships there, positions that align with U.S. views.
In a video posted last night, Iranian woman Nahal Curbelo broke down in tears, pleading with the United States and Israel to "finish the job and free the people of Iran" after the execution of her relative, Mohammad Abbasi, at Ghezel Hesar prison on May 13. Abbasi was arrested during January protests, tortured, and executed without a proper goodbye to his family, while his daughter Fatemeh remains imprisoned with a 25-year sentence.
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CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper stated that Iran's military capability has been significantly degraded, noting a reduction from 20-40 fast boats to just two or three during recent transits through the Strait of Hormuz.
During Donald Trump's trip to Beijing, the presidents of the United States and China emphasized the need for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open as an international waterway and stressed the importance of maintaining energy transportation through this route.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in Beijing that both Washington and Beijing agree on the "demilitarization" of the Strait of Hormuz and oppose Iran's toll collection and mining of international waters. Rubio emphasized that while China supports preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, the U.S. takes practical actions to achieve these goals.
Axios reported that President Trump, following his trip to China, is considering resuming the "Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz" project to counter maritime extortion by the Iranian regime or striking infrastructure inside Iran to address ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and diplomatic deadlock.
On [current date], U.S. Central Command redirected 70 commercial vessels linked to Iran and disabled four others as part of ongoing maritime enforcement operations in the region.
Reports indicate that China is seeking to increase oil imports from Alaska to reduce its dependence on oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz and from Iran, amid intensifying pressures from the United States and President Trump's ongoing negotiations.
Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, is testifying before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services regarding CENTCOM’s operational posture.
