Matin Zamaniyan, an undergraduate political science student at Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, has been held in Tehran’s Evin Prison for over a month since his arrest, without access to an independent lawyer or a fair trial.
During President Trump's visit to China, the Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Iranian regime, reported that Iranian authorities have allowed Chinese ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz based on "Iranian arrangements," according to an unnamed source; no additional details were provided about the agreement or the number of ships involved.
Reuters, citing a White House official, reported that the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping was positive, with both sides agreeing to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The officials also discussed strengthening economic cooperation, including increasing U.S. agricultural exports to China and expanding market access for American businesses.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated in an interview with CNBC that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is in China's interest, and Beijing will work behind the scenes to the extent of its influence over the Islamic Republic to restore access to the strategic waterway.
In Beijing, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a two-hour meeting where they agreed to prevent the Islamic Republic of Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open. The White House stated that both leaders also discussed expanding economic cooperation, including China's interest in purchasing more U.S. oil to reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, and preventing the entry of fentanyl precursors into the United States.
During their meeting in Beijing, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on the importance of maintaining the Strait of Hormuz open to prevent disruptions to global energy supplies.
Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported on May 14 that Chinese ships began passing through the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of May 13, following an agreement between the Islamic Republic and China on protocols for managing the waterway.
On Wednesday, Israel launched strikes on Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of twelve people, according to Lebanon's health ministry, despite ongoing ceasefire talks between the two countries.
Three civilians were injured by an explosive drone in Rosh Hanikra; two are in serious condition and one in light condition. The IDF stated this is a blatant violation of the ceasefire understandings by Hezbollah.
John Bolton states that negotiating a nuclear deal with Iran is futile, asserting there is no evidence in 47 years that Iran has abandoned its strategic objective of acquiring nuclear weapons.
Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stated that it is time to "consign America's domineering behavior to the dustbin of history" and emphasized that there is no military solution to issues related to Iran. He also called on BRICS member countries and the international community to condemn violations of international law by the United States and Israel.
On January 8 and 9, security forces in Najafabad, a major city in Isfahan province, central Iran, carried out deliberate power outages to enable a lethal crackdown on protesters.
The US military has officially suspended its troops rotations to Europe, according to the Lithuanian defence minister.
On January 8, 2026, in Mashhad, Parham Mehrabi, 18, was killed by security forces' gunfire while standing with his father, who later carried his son's body through a protest zone.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China to pressure the Iranian regime to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, following reports of a ship seized near the UAE and moved toward Iranian waters, amid escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations announced that a ship has been taken over by "unauthorized" individuals off the coast of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, near the Strait of Hormuz, and is now heading toward Iran's territorial waters.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, mistakenly referred to as Araghchi in the title, stated that Iran has not created any obstacles in the Strait of Hormuz and accused America of imposing a blockade there.
Parham Mehrabi, an 18-year-old from Mashhad, was killed on January 8, 2026, during protests on Haft-e Tir Boulevard when shot by security forces. His father carried his body to their car and was later pressured by security agents to claim Parham was killed by "rioters" to obtain burial permission.
The United Arab Emirates conducted secret military strikes on Iran, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
During the "ceasefire" period in Iran, authorities are reportedly executing protesters at high rates, with multiple hangings daily across the country. The executions are occurring as the regime attempts to quell the ongoing revolution and suppress dissent.
