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  1. 19 Sept 2026, 01:14·

    Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that grants the U.S. permanent control over security and all other needs in Greenland, addressing numerous concerns of the United States. He stated that this agreement will not cost the U.S. anything.

    The Danish Prime Minister's office also announced that Greenland, Denmark, and the U.S. are expected to sign an agreement next week to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions.

    Trump said, "From now on, no enemy of the U.S. can establish a base, have a military presence, or make sensitive investments in Greenland without our explicit written approval."

    U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth also stated, "We will immediately begin the process of establishing a significant military presence in suitable parts of Greenland; there are many suitable areas for this purpose."

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  2. 19 Sept 2026, 01:13·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said on Friday, September 18, in a conversation with reporters at the White House that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons is something he is "very proud" of, and that Iran will no longer have nuclear weapons.
    Trump, referring to the rising fuel costs, stated that achieving this goal may require people to pay more for a while.
    He added, "If people could vote between lower gasoline prices and allowing Iran to have nuclear weapons, I think the result would be overwhelmingly clear. People do not want Iran to have nuclear weapons."
    The President of the United States also expressed his expectation that the war with Iran would "end soon" and predicted that after the war ends, gasoline prices would return to pre-conflict levels and "maybe even go lower."
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  3. 18 Sept 2026, 12:45·

    At the same time as the “Jan-Fadayaan” drill, the above images were also produced:

    The 10-kilometer running competition in Tehran took place on Friday, September 27, with a large turnout of women.

    In the published images from this event, women are seen in diverse and more optional attire than before.

    Today's competition was held in "Valayat Park" and took place in two separate sections for women and men.
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  4. 18 Sept 2026, 12:42·

    Hosseini Taeb, the head of the Basij Organization, announced that hundreds of thousands of registrants for the government campaign "Jan-Fada" have been organized in Tehran, and the process of integrating them into the battalions and defensive units of the Islamic Republic has begun.
    On Friday, September 27, during the exercise known as "313,000 Jan-Fada of Iran" in Tehran, Taeb stated that preliminary and advanced training courses in land, air, and naval domains have been planned for these individuals.
    This exercise took place from Friday morning along the route from Imam Hossein Square to Enghelab Square in Tehran.
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    Hosseini Taeb, the head of the Basij Organization, announced on Friday, September 27, at the "Jan-Fada of Iran" conference that American forces "will soon leave the region in defeat."

    The head of the Basij Organization said: "The Islamic Republic will firmly protect all its strategic capacities and defensive straits, including the Strait of Hormuz, and will force the enemy to surrender."
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  5. 18 Sept 2026, 12:28·

    The President of South Korea rejected the deployment of troops or military equipment to the Middle East if it would lead to Seoul's involvement in the war, but stated that his country may take on a greater role in protecting commercial shipping and oil transport in the region.

    Lee Jae-myung said at a press conference on Friday, September 27, "No deployment that leads to entry or participation in the war will take place." He emphasized that South Korea will not send military equipment for such a purpose "in any way."

    At the same time, he mentioned that Seoul must take "at least the necessary measures" to protect commercial ships, crude oil transport, and the security of its citizens, like other countries.

    In recent weeks, the South Korean government has been considering the possibility of deploying troops or military equipment to help secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has criticized Seoul for what he called insufficient support for U.S. efforts related to the Iran war.
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  6. 18 Sept 2026, 12:28·

    The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it targeted a tanker flying the Togolese flag while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that the vessel stopped after being hit and catching fire.
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    UKMTO:
    The UK Maritime Trade Operations center has received a report about an incident in the Strait of Hormuz.
    The company's Security Officer (CSO) reported that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile, causing a fire on deck that has now been contained and extinguished.
    It has been reported that all crew members are safe, and the environmental impacts of this incident have not yet been confirmed.
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    In another report, they wrote:
    The UK Maritime Trade Operations center (UKMTO) received a confirmed but delayed report about an incident that occurred on September 16, 2026, in which a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while exiting the Strait of Hormuz.
    It has been reported that the crew is safe. No report has been published regarding damage assessment and environmental impacts.
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  7. 18 Sept 2026, 12:26·

    Ahmad Karami Asad, the deputy of the traffic police of Faraja, reported that more than 1,609 people lost their lives in accidents on intercity roads in the month of Shahrivar.

    According to this Faraja official, this statistic averages to more than 50 people per day.
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  8. 18 Sept 2026, 02:48·

    Simultaneously with the release of various videos and images on social media regarding an armed conflict that occurred in the early hours of Friday, September 27, in the city of Zahedan, the Borna news agency reported the death of a police officer in this clash.

    A few hours later, the Fars news agency announced that during this conflict, two of the attackers were killed and one of them was arrested.

    The "Halosh" website, which publishes news from Sistan and Baluchestan, also reported that around 12:30 AM on Friday, there was a two-hour barrage of gunfire in the area of University Street and around Daneshju Street in Zahedan, targeting the occupants of a Peugeot 405 vehicle.

    This media outlet, citing its sources, also added that in this clash "one armed individual, three military personnel, and two passing women were injured, and several ambulances were dispatched to the area of University Street and around Daneshju Street, with checkpoints established on some streets."
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  9. 17 Sept 2026, 22:33·

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced in a statement early on Friday, September 27, that the tanker "Trend," flying the flag of Togo, was targeted last night while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and has been halted after catching fire. The IRGC stated in this announcement that the tanker intended to make an "illegal passage" through this international waterway and warned that vessels that attempt to pass in this manner will face "destruction."
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  10. 17 Sept 2026, 19:48·

    UKMTO:
    The UK Maritime Trade Operations Center has received a report of a security incident in the Strait of Hormuz, 16 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman. It has been reported that the crew is safe. As of the publication of this report, no environmental impact has been confirmed. Authorities are investigating.
    Vessels are advised to navigate with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.
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  11. 17 Sept 2026, 18:10·

    Trump tells Axios he is approaching a major crossroads in the Iran war

    Machine translation:
    President Trump told Axios on Thursday that he is nearing a critical point in the Iran war and must decide whether to resume extensive attacks to end the conflict.

    ▪️ "I have a big decision to make. Do I want to take action and destroy them [the Iranian regime] or not? It's a big decision. Anything could happen to me."

    Why it matters:
    Although Trump has previously made similar threats, his recent remarks come ahead of a scheduled meeting on Tuesday with leaders from six Gulf countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

    ▪️ This meeting could shape the next phase of the war, including whether to attempt diplomacy again or escalate military actions. If Trump decides to resume extensive combat operations, he will need the support of his regional allies.

    ▪️ The President has stated several times in recent days that the war will end soon. Some U.S. officials warn that the conflict has reached an unstable deadlock of "neither war nor peace" and believe that if no agreement is reached by then, Trump may revert to extensive combat operations after the midterm elections.

    What he says:
    In this interview, Trump clarified that he wants to use the UN meeting to hear directly from regional allies about the next steps in the war.

    ▪️ Trump said, "I want to understand what their situation is and how they are doing. We have protected many of them."

    ▪️ The participating countries are Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.

    ▪️ Trump refrained from saying whether he would make his decision about the path forward before or after the midterm elections.

    Background of the news:
    In early August, Trump refrained from resuming extensive combat operations after Saudi Arabia and Qatar expressed concern that Iran might retaliate by bombing Saudi oil and gas facilities.

    ▪️ Since then, Trump has adopted a "low-profile" approach: suspending negotiations with Iran, launching a new campaign of economic sanctions, continuing the naval blockade of Iranian ports, and focusing the U.S. military on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and increasing oil flow to the global energy market.

    ▪️ The U.S. military has significantly increased the passage of oil tankers and gas-carrying ships through the strait. However, traffic remains below pre-war levels, and oil prices remain high.

    Current situation:
    According to U.S. officials, Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have ordered the military to maintain its troop levels in the Middle East until the end of the year to be prepared for a potential return to full-scale combat.

    ▪️ These officials say Trump must soon decide on the path forward, partly because the U.S. military cannot remain in a waiting state for much longer. One of these officials said, "Eventually, you have to decide what the ultimate goal is."

    ▪️ Trump told Axios that he is very pleased that the naval blockade has hindered Iran's oil exports. He said, "Since we started, not a single ship has gone to Iran. They tried, and we blew them up."

    ▪️ The President added that Iran is in direct contact with the U.S. and said the Iranians still want to reach an agreement.

    The big picture:
    The White House is also working on a post-war strategy that calls for a regional effort to contain Iran while simultaneously expanding normalization of relations between Israel and its neighbors.

    ▪️ Although this plan is still in its early stages, its goal is to guide the U.S. approach in the Middle East after the end of the Iran war and during the last two years of Trump's presidency. Two major events are overshadowing this planning: the October 27 elections in Israel and the U.S. midterm elections in November.

    What to watch for:
    When asked if he would meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week in New York, Trump said, "Maybe."
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  12. 17 Sept 2026, 18:10·

    CBS News reported on Thursday, September 26, citing American officials, that Islamic Republic forces have shot down at least two U.S. MQ-1 drones in recent days.

    American officials, who spoke to CBS News on the condition of anonymity, did not specify where in the region the drones were downed or which model of MQ-1 they were.

    These drones are designed for intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance missions and are capable of carrying Hellfire missiles. CBS News noted that these drones could be used in the Strait of Hormuz for continuous monitoring of the waterway, observing military activities of the Islamic Republic, and identifying threats against U.S. forces and commercial shipping.

    According to a report from the U.S. Congressional Budget Office, at least 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones worth approximately $720 million have been lost since the start of the U.S. war against the Islamic Republic. One MQ-4C Triton drone, valued at around $150 million, has also been destroyed.
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  13. 17 Sept 2026, 18:08·

    Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, said on Thursday, September 26, during a ceremony honoring outstanding Shabak employees in Jerusalem, that Israel has accomplished a significant portion of its mission against the Islamic Republic and its allied groups, but this mission is not yet complete. He stated that Iran and its allies' ability to harm Israel has been severely diminished.

    Netanyahu, referring to ongoing Israeli operations, said, "There are still tasks left to complete, and we will finish them." He then emphasized that Israel will eliminate Hamas and regarding the Islamic Republic, he said, "We will defeat the Iranian regime. It will be overthrown; it will be toppled." He also mentioned that Israel will continue its actions against Hezbollah.

    The Prime Minister of Israel also stated that Iran and its allied groups' desire to destroy Israel has not disappeared, but according to him, their ability to achieve this goal has been significantly weakened. These remarks were made during the ceremony honoring outstanding Shabak employees for the year 2025, attended by Isaac Herzog, the President of Israel, and David Zini, the head of Shabak.
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    Israel Katz, the Israeli Defense Minister, wrote on the social media platform X that Israel's military campaign is not yet over and that the country has "important goals" against Iran and other fronts. He stated that Israel will pursue these goals "with military strength and political wisdom."

    On Thursday, September 26, Katz referred to Gaza, saying that the policy he is pursuing alongside Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, focuses on stripping jihadist groups of their ability to maintain territory, infrastructure, commanders, and reinforcements. He added that Israel has implemented this approach in Gaza, Lebanon, and northern West Bank. The Israeli Defense Minister also stated that the country has targeted commanders of the "Palestinian Guard" in Iran and will not allow Iran or any other party to rearm Hamas. He emphasized that Israel will continue its operations to achieve security goals and prevent a repeat of an attack similar to that of October 7.

    Katz also addressed Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of Turkey, saying that if he wants to help his allies in Gaza, he can invite them to Antalya, but "he will not step foot in Gaza."
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  14. 17 Sept 2026, 18:06·

    The United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran announced in its latest report that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the United States committed "war crimes" during the conflict with the Islamic Republic in two airstrikes on Iran. According to this report, these attacks killed at least 178 civilians, including women and children.

    In a report presented to the UN Human Rights Council, the mission examined the attacks by the U.S. and Israel on March 1, 2025, and concluded that the U.S. carried out two indiscriminate attacks that resulted in the deaths or injuries of civilians and damage to civilian sites.

    Based on the findings of the fact-finding mission, in one of these instances, Tomahawk missiles struck the Shajareh Tayebeh elementary school in Minab. The mission stated that this school was clearly identifiable, and in this attack, more than 150 people, including about 120 children, were killed.

    In another case, the U.S. used precision-guided missiles to scatter tungsten pellets over a sports complex and residential area in Lamerd. According to the report, this attack killed 22 civilian men and women.
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  15. 17 Sept 2026, 15:13·

    On Thursday, September 26, Russia and China vetoed the draft resolution proposed by the United States to extend the mission of the expert panel of the 1737 sanctions committee against the Islamic Republic of Iran during a United Nations Security Council meeting.

    This meeting was held at the initiative of France, which is currently holding the rotating presidency of the Security Council in September, as part of the "non-proliferation" agenda. During the voting among the 15 members of the Security Council, the resolution received 11 positive votes but faced explicit opposition (veto) from Moscow and Beijing, as well as abstentions from Pakistan and Somalia. For a resolution to be adopted in this council, it must receive at least 9 affirmative votes and not be vetoed by any permanent members.

    Diplomats had previously reported Russia and China's firm opposition to this proposal. Moscow and Beijing believe that with the definitive expiration of Resolution 2231 of the JCPOA in October 2025, all previous sanction mechanisms, including Committee 1737, lack any credibility or legal effect.
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  16. 17 Sept 2026, 13:33·

    (⚠️ Violence and Sexual Assault)

    The video shows officers of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Law Enforcement Command beating and sexually assaulting a teenager.

    This video has sparked outrage among many users. Some have said, "When the police do such things in front of the camera, it is unclear what happens to detainees in custody and behind closed doors."

    The police chief of East Azerbaijan stated that this incident occurred on June 3, 2026, during a street fight in Tabriz.

    Some have also pointed out that the release of this video coincides with the fourth anniversary of the death of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini while in the custody of the morality police, highlighting the ongoing violence by the police in the absence of deterrent laws.

    After the video went viral, the police chief of East Azerbaijan Province stated that the officers present in the video have been subjected to "disciplinary punishment." Ali Mohammadi told the Fars News Agency that these individuals have been "punished and placed on service suspension," and "additional disciplinary actions" are underway against them.
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  17. 17 Sept 2026, 00:08·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has claimed that the Islamic Republic has directly contacted his administration and is "very" eager to reach an agreement with the United States. He also expressed hope that the war is nearing its end.

    On Thursday morning, September 17, 2026, after arriving in North Carolina, Trump responded to reporters' questions about the current stage of the war by saying, "I hope we are close to the end of the war."

    He then spoke about the possibility of reaching an agreement with the Islamic Republic, stating, "They want to make a deal, and we will see how it goes." In response to the question of whether Iran's message was conveyed through intermediaries or if there was direct contact, he said the contact was "direct," but he did not provide further details about the timing, level, or content of it.

    Hours later, at a campaign rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, the President reiterated that the war with Iran would soon come to an end and that it would have a "really good ending."
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  18. 16 Sept 2026, 14:07·

    Mahan Airlines announced in a statement on Wednesday, September 25, that its flights on the Tehran-Muscat-Tehran route will be canceled from September 26, equivalent to September 17, until further notice.

    Mahan cited the cancellation of these flights due to announcements from Omani aviation authorities.

    The company also stated in a separate announcement that, according to Turkish aviation authorities, Mahan flights from Iran to Turkey, including Istanbul, Ankara, and vice versa, will be canceled from September 30, equivalent to September 21, until further notice.

    Mahan added that the last flights on the Tehran-Istanbul, Tehran-Ankara routes and vice versa will take place on September 29.

    The Asr Iran news agency also reported on Tuesday, September 24, citing an informed source, that the Georgian government will stop all flights of Iranian airlines to this country starting next Monday due to new U.S. sanctions.
    Asr Iran added that an investigation by this media outlet from several travel agencies shows that tours to Georgia will only be sold until Sunday, September 29.
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  19. 16 Sept 2026, 13:59·

    Abdolfaazl Ghadiani, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, rejected the Islamic Republic's narrative regarding the role of "foreign-affiliated terrorists" in the killing of protesters in December 2024, holding government forces responsible for their "massacre."

    In a statement written on September 15 from Ward 7 of Evin Prison, Ghadiani questioned, in reference to the February 11 rally and recent government gatherings, why there has been no sign of these so-called "terrorists" in the government-organized events that were held securely, if, as the government claims, the shooters targeting protesters were indeed "terrorists."

    He urged media and human rights organizations to question this contradiction in the Islamic Republic's narrative, stating: "There has been no terrorism, and the killers [...] are the same forces [...] of the government."

    Ghadiani also held Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba Khamenei responsible for this "heinous crime," accusing government forces of shooting at protesters.
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  20. 16 Sept 2026, 13:58·

    The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement announcing that Wang Yi, the country's Foreign Minister, said during a meeting with Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday:

    China encourages Iran and the United States to maintain their rationality, show restraint, return to the Islamabad memorandum, and "engage in substantive discussions on issues of mutual interest."

    According to the report, Wang stated that China "does not want to see further regional tensions spill over into Yemen and the Red Sea," adding: "We urge all parties to take effective measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible." Wang also mentioned that China's policy towards Iran has always been consistent and stable, and China is willing to strengthen its communications and coordination with Tehran.
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    Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, met with Wang Yi, the Chinese Foreign Minister, on Wednesday, September 16, during his visit to Beijing, emphasizing the expansion of relations between Tehran and Beijing within the framework of a comprehensive strategic partnership.

    Araghchi attributed the current regional situation to the military attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran and expressed gratitude for China's stance in condemning the actions of these two countries.

    He stated: "The Islamic Republic, while fully prepared to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity and to safeguard the security and national interests of Iran against aggressors, welcomes diplomatic solutions that ensure the rights of the Iranian people."

    Araghchi also mentioned that the regional conditions have changed since the Iran war, and in the new regional order, which will be accompanied by dialogue and cooperation among regional countries, there is no place for the presence and intervention of foreign forces.

    He referred to what he called the repeated violations of commitments by the United States, stating that the Islamic Republic seeks to restore calm to the region and establish friendly relations with its neighbors, and in this context, has begun dialogue with regional countries.
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  21. 16 Sept 2026, 13:57·

    On Wednesday, September 25, Reuters reported, citing five informed sources, that U.S. officials met with representatives of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels over the past weekend (on Saturday or Sunday).

    According to the report, three of these sources, who requested anonymity, stated that the undisclosed meeting took place at the U.S. Embassy in Muscat. Two other sources indicated that the Omani government, as a long-standing regional mediator, facilitated the holding of this meeting.

    Donald Trump, in 2025 after regaining power, placed the Houthis on the list of "Foreign Terrorist Organizations" and criminalized any support for this group.

    On Saturday, Trump stated that the Houthis had contacted his administration and requested that the United States stay out of the Yemen war. JD Vance, the Vice President, also emphasized on Monday, without providing details, that the United States is in direct contact with this group.

    Two informed sources reported that in this meeting, which one of them said took place on Sunday, the Houthis told U.S. officials that they do not intend to attack American vessels and are committed to the 2025 ceasefire with the U.S.

    One of these sources, who is Yemeni, said that the group also announced that they would not attack Israeli ships or any other commercial vessels, except for those belonging to Saudi Arabia.
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  22. 16 Sept 2026, 13:56·

    "JD Vance," the U.S. Vice President, has stated that the war with the Islamic Republic will enter a completely different phase in the "next month or two," and Washington must prevent the rebuilding of Iran's nuclear and military capabilities in the next stage. Vance has also echoed the prediction of "Donald Trump" that the war will end after the U.S. midterm elections; however, he did not clarify whether the "different phase" refers to an escalation of military operations, a reduction in conflicts, or the beginning of a diplomatic process.

    In an interview with the New York Post published on Tuesday, September 24, 1405, he said: "We cannot predict the future, but I think the President is right that this issue will enter a completely different phase in the next month or two."
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  23. 16 Sept 2026, 13:55·

    Hossein Qashqai, his wife Sara Shamsai, and Abolfazl Qashqai, Hossein's brother, were arrested on Friday, September 9, during the protests of December.

    Hossein Qashqai and Sara Shamsai were arrested in Lahijan by the Ministry of Intelligence forces and transferred to Arak. The exact location of their detention is unknown, and it is likely that they are in the Arak Intelligence Department detention center.

    Abolfazl Qashqai was also arrested the same day in Zarandieh, Saveh, and transferred to Arak. According to an informed source, the agents violently entered the house during the arrest and took the family's phones, tablets, and laptops with them.

    Hossein Qashqai faces charges including "propaganda against the regime," "incitement and provocation to disrupt the country's security through war and killing," "spreading falsehoods in cyberspace," and "gathering and colluding against national security." No information has been provided to the family regarding Abolfazl's charges, and the case of these three individuals has not yet been referred to a court.

    Since December, Hossein and Sara's SIM cards and Hossein's bank account have also been blocked. They were summoned to the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor's Office in Zarandieh last month but did not appear within the five-day deadline set.
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  24. 16 Sept 2026, 13:53·

    Following the call from the coalition of political forces in Iranian Kurdistan, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of the government-sanctioned murder of Mahsa Jina Amini and the beginning of the "Women, Life, Freedom" movement, shopkeepers and merchants in several Kurdish cities went on strike and kept their shops closed.

    From morning until noon on Wednesday, September 25, the strike and closure of shops and markets were reported in at least 20 cities, including Urmia, Oshnavieh, Baneh, Boukan, Bijar, Paveh, Piranshahr, Thalath Babajani, Javanrud, Divandareh, Ravansar, Saqqez, Sanandaj, Qorveh, Kamyaran, Kermanshah, Kord, Marivan, Mahabad, and Miandoab.
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    Various websites and news sources that publish news from Kurdistan, including Hana, Kurdpa, Kolbernews, Zagros 24, and the Kurdistan Human Rights Network, have also reported and published images of shop closures in different Kurdish cities.
    Meanwhile, various images and reports have emerged regarding the establishment of a heavy security atmosphere and the deployment of military and law enforcement forces with heavy weapons in various Kurdish cities.
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  25. 16 Sept 2026, 00:37·

    CBS News reported that new images obtained exclusively show, for the first time, the extent of damage from missile and drone attacks by the Islamic Republic on several U.S. military positions in the Middle East.

    These images were provided to CBS News by American military personnel. One of them stated that the extensive damage to U.S. bases has not been communicated to the public.

    In an image from Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, a four-engine Boeing E-3 Sentry is seen with a missile striking its rear section, causing the tail of the aircraft to separate from the fuselage.

    Other images from this base show buildings and barracks with their interiors destroyed.

    CBS News also reported similar damage recorded at Camp Buehring in Kuwait, a base that houses and prepares ground forces, armored vehicles, and several aircraft of the U.S. Army.

    The Pentagon did not respond to CBS News' request for comment on this report.
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  26. 16 Sept 2026, 00:26·

    The coalition led by Saudi Arabia in Yemen announced that its air defense intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by the Houthis that aimed to enter the airspace of Mecca.

    According to Reuters, Turki al-Maliki, the coalition spokesman, stated in a statement that this was the second attempt by the Houthis to target Mecca.

    The coalition noted that approximately 9 years ago, a ballistic missile had also been fired towards Mecca.
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  27. 15 Sept 2026, 18:05·

    Axios reported, citing two Israeli officials, that senior military commanders from the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Egypt discussed the war with the Islamic Republic and regional tensions in a secret meeting in Germany last week.

    Axios reported that the secret military commanders' meeting in Germany was initiated by General Eric Kurilla, the commander of CENTCOM. According to Axios, Eric Kurilla briefed the military commanders from Israel and Arab countries on the U.S. plan to increase naval traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
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  28. 15 Sept 2026, 18:02·

    The U.S. Treasury Secretary, in the annual meeting regarding the economic situation in America and the international financial system, defended the policies of Donald Trump's administration towards Iran, stating that the U.S. President has taken actions that, according to him, previous U.S. Presidents had refrained from for years.

    Scott Basset, referring to the Islamic Republic, said: A regime that has dedicated itself to the slogan "Death to America" and is seeking to acquire nuclear weapons to achieve this goal is now facing a different policy from the U.S.

    He added: Under President Trump's leadership, the U.S. is no longer just managing the threat from Iran; we are ending it.
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  29. 15 Sept 2026, 15:37·

    Regarding the news that Tasnim published about the attack on fishing boats:

    Axios reported, citing U.S. officials, that the U.S. military destroyed two small Iranian boats on Monday, September 13, 2026, after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempted to seize a U.S. Navy drone in the Strait of Hormuz.

    According to Axios, the IRGC forces attempted to capture an unmanned American vessel used for patrolling the Strait of Hormuz with these boats. After this attempt was identified, an American drone fired two missiles at the boats, resulting in their destruction and the deaths of most of the occupants.

    Team Hawkins, a spokesperson for CENTCOM, confirmed the Iranian forces' attempt to seize the American vessel, stating that the boats "attempted to capture a U.S. unmanned surface vessel, but they were unsuccessful after a decisive response from CENTCOM forces." He emphasized that the vessel remains under the operational control of the U.S. military.

    Meanwhile, Iranian media reported the attack on the two boats as a drone strike on "fishing boats." Axios noted that the two boats were targeted near the port of Kergan and Lark Island in Hormozgan Province. Ahmad Nafisi, the political, security, and social deputy of Hormozgan Province, attributed the attack to the U.S. military and reported the disappearance of several fishermen, as well as the initiation of search and rescue operations.

    This incident occurred as the U.S. military is trying to normalize maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz by increasing the movement of commercial vessels. An American official told Axios that the U.S. military and Gulf Arab countries have recently begun allowing oil tankers to transit the strait during the day, whereas these passages were previously mostly conducted at night.
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  30. 15 Sept 2026, 14:23·

    ⚠️ A video released by the Rokna news agency shows the anxious moments inside the Boeing 737 of Sepahan Airlines, which faced a tire blowout after taking off from Mashhad Airport towards Kermanshah on Monday, September 23, and had to return to Mashhad Airport due to reported damage to the engine.
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