Vahid Online in English

English translations of Vahid Online reporting. Exported from the Telegram Channel.

  1. 6 Mar 2026, 18:13·

    "92nd Armored Division #Ahvaz around 5 PM"
    The received video with the above description, Friday, March 6
    Vahid

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  2. 6 Mar 2026, 18:09·

    'Rostamabad #Ramhormoz Khuzestan at 15:30'
    Received videos, Friday, March 6
    Vahid

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  3. 6 Mar 2026, 18:01·

    Forwarded from channel 3544445948

    Council on Foreign Relations: The Fate of the Iran War Remains Uncertain

    Michael Froman, President of the Council on Foreign Relations in the United States, writes in an analysis about the ongoing war that the conflict with Iran has now entered its second week; while Ali Khamenei and a large portion of the leaders of the Islamic Republic have been killed, over 2,000 targets in Iran have been attacked, and according to the U.S. Central Command, more than 30 Iranian vessels have also been targeted or sunk. In response, Iran has reacted by attacking military, civilian, and infrastructure targets in 11 countries.

    He writes that although many countries will not express sympathy for the fall of the leader of the Islamic Republic, there are doubts about the consequences of this operation in Europe, the Middle East, and even within the United States. According to him, the final judgment about this war depends on its long-term outcome: if it leads to a more stable region and a less hostile government in Iran, it will be considered a success; however, if it results in instability and prolonged conflict, criticisms will increase.

    Froman notes that one of the main ambiguities is the future of governance in Iran. The power structure in the Islamic Republic is divided between the clergy and security apparatuses, and it is unclear what order will replace it if leadership changes. Some analysts suggest that Mojtaba Khamenei is a primary candidate for succession, but other scenarios are also proposed, including collective leadership among security institutions, the rise of the Revolutionary Guards, the emergence of ethnic divisions in the country, or even the rise of opposition figures like Reza Pahlavi.

    He also reminds that the goals of the U.S. and Israel are not entirely the same. According to Elbridge Colby, a senior Pentagon official in defense policy, Washington's goal is to destroy the Islamic Republic's ability to project military power in the region, including its nuclear program, missile capabilities, drone technology, and naval forces. In contrast, regime change in Tehran is more prominently an Israeli objective, although Washington does not oppose it.

    Froman emphasizes that even after heavy blows to Iran's missile capabilities, the country still has capacities for retaliation. Tens of thousands of American forces in the region are within range of Iranian attacks, and Washington's allies are also vulnerable. So far, six American servicemen have been killed in this war.

    He also points to a significant military challenge: the use of very expensive missiles to counter cheap drones. He states that technologies such as interceptor drones or directed energy systems like lasers could change this equation in the future. Reports have also emerged about the experimental use of laser systems like "Iron Beam" and "HELIOS" to counter missiles and drones.

    This analysis also addresses the economic consequences of the war. The Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world's oil and liquefied gas passes, is one of the critical points of this conflict. Although oil prices have risen, they have not yet reached crisis levels. However, the traffic of oil tankers has decreased by more than 90% compared to the previous week, and the U.S. has announced that if necessary, its Navy will escort commercial vessels.

    Froman concludes by stating that there is a significant difference between the end of a successful military operation and achieving a positive outcome for the people of Iran. According to him, U.S. military objectives may be attainable, and Israel's political goals may be more complex, but the most important question is what the outcome of this war will mean for the future of freedom and prosperity for the people of Iran.

    Podcast of the Iran Desk on YouTube

    @TheIranDesk

  4. 6 Mar 2026, 17:31·

    Replying to message #71846

    "Explosions from today's attack in #Ilam at 14:30"
    Received video with the description: "Both the intelligence building and the IRGC building were hit."
    Friday, 15 Esfand
    Vahid
    Previous video: @VahidOnline

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  5. 6 Mar 2026, 16:33·

    '#Isfahan, Havanirouz Mardavij, around 2 PM'
    The received video with the above description, Friday, March 6
    Vahid

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  6. 6 Mar 2026, 16:25·

    Donald Trump said that the leadership of the Islamic Republic has become "neutralized" and no longer has the power it had a week ago.

    He added that he has no objection to the presence of a religious leader in Iran, but emphasized that it depends on who that person is.

    Regarding whether he insists that Iran should be a democratic country, Trump stated: there should be a fair and just leadership, it should do its job well, behave appropriately with the U.S. and Israel, and treat other Middle Eastern countries in the same way.
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  7. 6 Mar 2026, 16:08·

    "The court, police station, and other judicial and law enforcement institutions are facing the market #Tehran"
    Received video, Friday, March 5
    Vahid
    It is the courthouse, the Supreme Court of Midlan Arg
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  8. 6 Mar 2026, 15:46·

    Explosion in '#Shiraz, just now'
    Received video at 19:12: 'It’s probably near the bypass.'
    Vahid

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  9. 6 Mar 2026, 15:34·

    An Israeli official announced that Ali-Asghar Hajazi, the deputy of Ali Khamenei's office, was killed in an Israeli attack.

    Ali-Asghar Hajazi was appointed as the political-security deputy of the Supreme Leader's office in 1989 and had been active for years within the structure of Iran's dictator's office.

    The U.S. Treasury Department placed him on the sanctions list in 2019 due to serious human rights violations in the suppression of protesters.
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  10. 6 Mar 2026, 15:33·

    Some of the received images from the explosions at 18:30 in the west of #Tehran

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  11. 6 Mar 2026, 15:28·

    Recording moments of the 18:30 explosions in the west of #Tehran
    Received videos: Friday, March 5
    Vahid

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  12. 6 Mar 2026, 15:21·

    'Moment of one of the explosions at 18:30 in the west of #Tehran'
    Friday, March 6
    Vahid

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  13. 6 Mar 2026, 15:13·

    Trump: Only Unconditional Surrender

    Donald Trump's new post on Truth Social:
    There will be no agreement with Iran unless it is an unconditional surrender.

    After that, and after selecting a great and acceptable leader or leaders, we, along with many of our incredible and very brave allies and partners, will tirelessly work to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction and make it economically greater, better, and stronger than ever before.

    Iran will have a great future.
    "Make Iran Great Again (MIGA!)"
    Thank you for your attention to this matter.

    Donald J. Trump
    President of the United States of America
    Ardeshir

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  14. 6 Mar 2026, 15:10·

    "West #Tehran from the view of Phase One of Ekbatan Town, right now"
    Images received with the above caption, Friday, March 6
    Vahid

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  15. 6 Mar 2026, 15:06·

    Images received with the caption 'Kianpars #Ahvaz 5 PM, Friday, March 6th'
    Vahid

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  16. 6 Mar 2026, 15:02·

    "Explosion in the southeast of #Tehran at 6 PM"
    The received video with the above description, Friday, March 6
    Vahid

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  17. 6 Mar 2026, 14:57·

    Images received from the explosion at 6 PM in the northeast of #Tehran
    Friday, March 5
    Vahid

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  18. 6 Mar 2026, 14:50·

    "Right now in the northeast of #Tehran, it seems like the Defense Industries on Artesh Boulevard."
    Received video with the above description, Friday, March 5.
    Vahid

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  19. 6 Mar 2026, 14:48·

    'Pasdaran a little higher than Nobonyad in the northeast of #Tehran'
    Friday, March 6
    Vahid

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  20. 6 Mar 2026, 14:45·

    'The wave of the explosion at 6 PM in the northeast of #Tehran in Azgol'
    Received video, Friday, March 6
    Vahid

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  21. 6 Mar 2026, 14:40·

    'Around the newly established #Tehran a few minutes ago'
    Received video: 'Friday, March 6, around 6 PM'
    Vahid1

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  22. 6 Mar 2026, 14:36·

    "About New Tehran at 6 PM"

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  23. 6 Mar 2026, 14:31·

    'Currently, East #Tehran, 5:58 PM'
    Received video, Friday, March 5
    Vahid
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  24. 6 Mar 2026, 14:28·

    "Fourth Air Base on Andimeshk Road #Dezful at 16:40"
    The received video with the above description, Friday, March 6
    Vahid

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  25. 6 Mar 2026, 14:17·

    Explosions from consecutive attacks
    Received video with the description: 'Ammunition manufacturing at the Defense Industries intersection in #Tehran, at 00:30 AM on Tuesday, March 12'
    Vahid

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  26. 6 Mar 2026, 14:08·

    I reached the messages that were sent between 15:05 and 15:10. Suddenly, a lot of messages came in about three heavy explosions in the east or center of #Tehran on Friday, March 5.
    Vahid

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  27. 6 Mar 2026, 13:59·

    '#Isfahan, around 2 PM'
    The received photo with the above description, Friday, March 6

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  28. 6 Mar 2026, 13:47·

    #Kermanshah
    Images received of a destroyed building and damaged buildings.
    Received video with the caption: 'Around 8 AM, the passport police came for the second time. The first time [the last two photos above] was the day before yesterday.'
    Friday, March 6
    Vahid

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  29. 6 Mar 2026, 13:35·

    Replying to message #71832

    Illustration of the Israeli army regarding the target of the attack on Friday morning

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  30. 6 Mar 2026, 13:06·

    "The city of #Iwan in Ilam province at 14:40"
    Received video with the caption: "Attack on the army and the Iwan governor's office, Friday, March 6"
    Vahid

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