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  1. 22 Feb 2026, 06:20·

    Witkoff: Trump has set Iran's red lines as zero enrichment and seizure of enriched uranium stockpile

    While nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington over key issues have yet to reach a conclusion and everyone is waiting for Tehran's proposed plan, Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Special Envoy, reiterated that Donald Trump's clear red lines are zero enrichment and the seizure of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.

    In his latest interview, Steve Witkoff also mentioned that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is "curious" to know why the Islamic Republic has not yet "surrendered" despite increasing pressures and the prominent presence of the U.S. Navy in the region.

    On Saturday, February 21, in an interview with Fox News, Mr. Witkoff explained: "Before we went there, the President set the direction for me and Jared and stated the red lines, which are: zero enrichment, and that we must retrieve the [enriched nuclear] materials from Iran."

    He referred to the officials of the Islamic Republic, saying: "They claim everything about their program is civilian, but in practice, they have enriched far beyond what is necessary for civilian nuclear energy; up to 60 percent. They are probably just a week away from reaching industrial-grade materials suitable for bomb-making, and that is really dangerous. So I cannot accept this, and they have to deal with my [position] until they prove to us that they can behave acceptably."

    In response to a question about the status of the red lines that the United States has regarding Tehran, Steve Witkoff said: "The President asked me about this just this morning, and he — I don't want to use the word 'frustrated'... because he knows there are many options, but... he is curious why they still... have not surrendered. Why, under such pressure, with this level of naval power and the Navy we have there, have they not come forward to say we declare we do not want weapons and these are the actions we are ready to take; and it can be said, it is somewhat difficult to get them to that point."

    Continuing the conversation on Sunday with Fox News, the network's reporter referred to Prince Reza Pahlavi, stating that he has "outlined relatively clear steps regarding how he sees the power transition happening there. Has he played any role in any of this? Have you had a conversation with him?"
    Witkoff replied: "I have seen him; at the President's request. In fact, you know, this topic is public and has been raised. I think he is a strong individual for his country and cares about his country. But here we are talking about President Trump's policies, not Mr. Pahlavi. I think the President is interested in hearing everyone's views."
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  2. 21 Feb 2026, 22:58·

    ⚠️ Bloody and heartbreaking: The last breaths of a young man

    Images received from standing up against government forces with the caption: 'Boulevard Valiabad #Mashhad, Friday, January 19'
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  3. 21 Feb 2026, 19:00·

    ⚠️Bloody scenes of citizens killed and injured by gunfire
    Received images with the caption: '#Mashhad, January 7 or 8'
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  4. 21 Feb 2026, 17:19·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced on Saturday that he is increasing global tariffs on imported goods to the United States from 10% to 15%, and this decision will take effect "immediately"; an action that came just one day after the Supreme Court struck down a significant portion of his extensive tariffs.

    Trump wrote on the social media platform Truth Social that after a thorough review of what he called the "extraordinarily anti-American" court decision on Friday to limit his tariff program, his administration will raise import duties "to the full legally permissible and tested level of 15%."

    He wrote: "As President of the United States, I am now raising the global tariff of 10% on countries, many of which have looted America for decades, to the full legally permissible and tested level of 15% without any retaliation until I came."
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  5. 21 Feb 2026, 17:04·

    Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized Keir Starmer on X on Saturday, February 21, for refusing to allow Trump to use British airbases in the Indian Ocean, stating: "Iran may be months away from acquiring a nuclear bomb, but by refusing to let Trump use British airbases for potential strikes, the Prime Minister is effectively supporting the mullahs." Johnson concluded with, "Whose side is Starmer on?"

    British media reported that London has not yet agreed to the U.S. using the "Diego Garcia" and "Fairford" bases for potential attacks against Iran.
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  6. 21 Feb 2026, 17:02·

    Barak Ravid, a reporter for Axios, quoted one of Donald Trump's advisors as saying: "One of the plans that the Pentagon has presented to Trump includes the assassination of Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, and his son Mojtaba, who is considered a potential successor."

    This advisor also added that "no one knows what decision the President will make."
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  7. 21 Feb 2026, 16:54·

    Several universities in Tehran and Mashhad were the scene of anti-government protests at the beginning of the new academic semester, and clashes occurred between protesters and "Basij" forces at Sharif University of Technology.

    These protests coincided with the commemoration of the fortieth day since the deaths of protesters from the December uprising across Iran on Saturday, February 21.

    According to videos shared on social media from the student protests at Sharif University of Technology, they chanted slogans such as "Freedom, freedom," "Until the cleric is buried, this homeland will not be a homeland," "This is the last battle, the Pahlavis will return," "We fight, we die, we take back Iran," and "All these years of crime, death to this regime."

    Reports indicate that government-supporting forces attacked the students after they chanted these slogans, which were met with chants of "Shameless, shameless" from the students. According to videos published by the Student News Agency, Basij students chanted: "Their mourning is a performance, Pahlavi is their leader." Other videos show them chanting "Haydar Haydar" in front of the students.
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  8. 21 Feb 2026, 16:46·

    🔸The New York Times, amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, reported that Pentagon officials announced hundreds of American soldiers have been evacuated from the Al Udeid base in Qatar. While the U.S. military presence in the Middle East has significantly increased, the newspaper also reported that some American forces have been withdrawn from bases in Bahrain, which is home to the U.S. Fifth Fleet. Iranian officials have threatened to target U.S. bases in the region if attacks by the U.S. commence. Hours later, the U.S. President responded to a reporter's question by stating that he is considering limited strikes against Iran.
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    🔸On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Tehran Stock Exchange experienced one of its heaviest declines in recent months, with the overall index dropping nearly 100,000 points, losing about 2.5% of its value. Domestic media outlets such as "Etemad Online" and "Iran Watch" referred to the market trend on Saturday with titles like "Earthquake in Tehran's Stock Market" and "Bloody Day for the Stock Market."
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    Simultaneously with the significant drop in the Tehran Stock Exchange on Saturday, the Tasnim news agency and the Entekhab website reported that the price of each U.S. dollar in the free market exceeded 164,600 tomans.

    🔸As tensions between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran escalate, Serbia and Sweden have also urged their citizens to leave Iran. A day earlier, the German Foreign Ministry once again urged all German citizens to leave Iran due to the risk of a potential U.S. attack. According to reports, the number of registered German citizens in Iran is in the hundreds.
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    🔸Mohammad Baqer Abdollahi, the CEO of the Eshragh Pharmacists Cooperative in Iran, expressed concern over the significant increase in drug prices in the country, "especially in recent weeks," stating that "the majority of people" can no longer afford the medications they need. He noted that compared to the beginning of the current year, 1404, "some medications" have seen price increases of 200 to 300 percent.
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    Reza Salehi Amiri, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, stated that with the positive opinion of medical professionals and the government's decision, Nowruz 1405 has been named "Nowruz of Unity and Sympathy to Overcome Mourning." He added, "In Nowruz of Unity and Sympathy, we must move beyond all margins." Salehi Amiri further stated, "This year, our religious and national identity has come together, and the simultaneous occurrence of the two holidays, Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr, will be a manifestation and symbol of our Iranian-Islamic culture."
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    🔸Hezbollah confirmed on Saturday that eight of its members, including a commander named Hussein Mohammad Yaghi, known as Abu Ali Sadik, were killed in Friday's attacks in the Bekaa region. The Israeli army also announced in a separate statement on Saturday that it had killed several members of the "Hezbollah Missile Unit" in three different command centers. According to this army, these individuals were "working to expedite the readiness process and strengthen Hezbollah's military capabilities and were planning attacks against Israel."
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    🔸In France, nine people were arrested in connection with the murder of a far-right nationalist student, reportedly carried out by suspected activists from the far-left movement. Among those arrested is a parliamentary assistant to one of the representatives of the radical left party "France Insoumise." Quentin Dranc, a 23-year-old mathematics student, died on Saturday in the hospital; two days after being attacked by a group of masked youths in Lyon, where he was severely beaten in the head and kicked by the assailants.
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    🔸Hungary announced that it would oppose the European Union's 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine until the transfer of Russian oil through the "Druzhba" pipeline to this country is resumed.
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  9. 21 Feb 2026, 05:17·

    Axios reported, citing a senior U.S. official, that the government of Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is prepared to consider a proposal that would allow the Islamic Republic to engage in "symbolic" uranium enrichment, provided that no practical pathway remains for acquiring nuclear weapons. According to this official, Trump's official stance remains "zero enrichment on Iranian soil," but if Tehran can technically demonstrate that a limited level of enrichment poses no threat, Washington will consider it. The media outlet noted that the U.S. has very high expectations for Tehran's written proposal and must address the doubts within the government and among regional allies. Axios also revealed that multiple military options, including plans to target Ali Khamenei and Mojtaba Khamenei, have been presented to Trump, but no decision has been made yet. According to this media, Omani and Qatari mediators emphasize an agreement that would be acceptable to the U.S., Tehran, and regional allies.
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  10. 20 Feb 2026, 19:41·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced that 32,000 people have been killed in Iran in a relatively short period of time. "The people of Iran are very different from the leaders of this country, and this is a very, very, very sad situation. I truly feel sorry for the people of Iran. They seem to have lived in hell."
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    Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, wrote on the social media platform X: "In line with our commitment to transparency before the people, the government has published a complete list of 3,117 victims of the recent terrorist operations, including 200 agents. If anyone questions the accuracy of our data, please provide your evidence."
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  11. 20 Feb 2026, 19:31·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, stated in a speech about Iran that the Iranian government would be better off reaching a fair agreement with the U.S. He added that the people of Iran are very different from the leaders of the country and described this situation as "very, very, very sad."
    Trump also announced that 32,000 people have been killed in Iran in a relatively short period of time.
    The U.S. President, referring to the recent widespread executions, said: "Two weeks ago, 800 people were supposed to be executed. The executions were to be carried out by crane; they would be lifted high by a crane and spun around in the square. 837 people were supposed to be executed. I sent them a message that if you execute even one person, you will be targeted at that moment, and they refrained from the executions. Apparently, no one was executed."
    In conclusion, Trump emphasized: "I really feel sorry for the people of Iran. They seem to have been living in hell."
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  12. 20 Feb 2026, 16:37·

    ⚠️ The lifeless body of a 32-year-old young man
    "The tank's machine gun has no effect anymore, tell my mother she no longer has a son!"
    'This is the last sentence Behnam said to his mother.'
    Images received from the memorial of two friends: "#Behnam_Darvishi from Nahavand, killed on Friday, January 19 in #Tehran and #Pouya_Vakili in #Nahavand."
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  13. 20 Feb 2026, 15:42·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, in response to reporters' questions at the White House about whether he is considering a limited attack on Iran, said: "I think I can say that I am considering it."
    Trump did not provide further details on this matter.
    Earlier, Channel 12 in Israel reported that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, met with his senior advisors regarding the crisis with Iran after setting a 10-day deadline.
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    The American publication Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed U.S. officials, that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is considering a limited airstrike against Iran to potentially compel the country to agree to the ongoing negotiations between the two nations.
    On Thursday, February 19 / Bahman 30, the Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous knowledgeable sources, wrote, "The initial strike, if authorized, could take place within the next few days and would target a few limited military or governmental objectives."
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  14. 20 Feb 2026, 15:41·

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    Reuters: Regime Change; Trump's Final Option in the Scenario of Attacking the Islamic Republic

    Reuters has revealed in an exclusive report, citing two American officials, that U.S. military planning against the Islamic Republic has reached advanced stages, including options for "regime change" in Tehran if diplomacy fails. According to this news agency, Donald Trump has recently publicly suggested the idea of replacing the current leadership of Iran, describing it as "the best thing that could happen." American officials note that this shift towards a policy of overthrow indicates Washington's readiness for a serious and long-term conflict.

    The report states that Pentagon officials are considering various strategies to achieve this goal, including directly targeting senior commanders and political elites involved in directing the Revolutionary Guard forces. Reuters, referencing last month's operation in Venezuela known as "Absolute Resolve," which led to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. special forces, writes that Trump may consider similar patterns to bring about change in Tehran. However, officials warn that, unlike Venezuela, change in the Islamic Republic will be much more complex without the deployment of extensive ground forces or creating conditions for an internal uprising.

    The news agency adds, citing its sources, that recent successes by Israel in eliminating over 20 senior commanders of the Islamic Republic, including Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, during last year's 12-day battle, have been incorporated into new planning as a model for the effectiveness of targeted attacks against regime leaders. The aim of these attacks is to paralyze the command and control structure and create rifts within the power base to facilitate the government's collapse. Reuters emphasizes that despite the unprecedented concentration of firepower in the region, Trump continues to stress the need for a "proper agreement," but has set a deadline of 10 to 15 days, after which "very bad things" are likely to occur.

    Meanwhile, U.S. security officials expect that any attempt at regime change will be met with a decisive military response from the Islamic Republic and its proxy forces; a situation that significantly increases the risk of American casualties and the outbreak of a large-scale regional war. The Islamic Republic's representation at the United Nations has also sent a letter warning that while it will not be the initiator of war, it will respond decisively and proportionately to any aggression. In conclusion, Reuters notes that by keeping his cards close to his chest, Trump is increasing military pressure to place Tehran officials between the options of "diplomatic surrender" or "facing the risk of overthrow."

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  15. 20 Feb 2026, 15:37·

    On Wednesday, February 17, the students of the father of Sedra Soltani, a 24-year-old who was shot dead by the agents of Khamenei in Narmak, Tehran, held a memorial for Sedra at their school and surprised this grieving teacher. 🥺💔
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  16. 20 Feb 2026, 15:34·

    Anisha Asadollahi, a labor activist, has been released from prison.
    Anisha Asadollahi spent three years in prison. She was arrested along with a number of other labor activists and teachers.
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  17. 20 Feb 2026, 15:32·

    In unexpected remarks, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran claimed that in recent negotiations, the U.S. did not request a complete halt to enrichment at all. While the reality of relations between Tehran and Washington remains shrouded in contradictions and hidden threats, it is not clear to what extent Abbas Araghchi's statements reflect Washington's demands.

    On Friday, February 19, Abbas Araghchi stated in an interview with the American network "MSNBC" that in the recent negotiations, "the American side did not raise the request for 'zero enrichment'." He said, "We have not proposed any suspension, and the American side has not requested zero enrichment."

    Araghchi's remarks contradict the demands that the Americans have publicly stated so far. The television program host expressed surprise for this reason, but Araghchi explained: "What we are currently discussing is how to ensure that Iran's nuclear program, including enrichment, is peaceful and will remain peaceful forever..."

    Donald Trump has repeatedly emphasized that Iran should not be allowed to enrich uranium at any level.
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    Abbas Araghchi also announced that Iran's draft proposal for an agreement with the U.S. will be prepared within "the next two to three days." He added, "I need to get approval from my superiors, then I will send it to the U.S."
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  18. 20 Feb 2026, 00:07·

    "My child was not a passerby, he was a fighter! He went for his homeland!"
    Mother of #Nahayat_Rahimi at the memorial ceremony: The family that used to carry the flag during Muharram, what will our Tasu'a and Ashura be from now on? January 8 and 9!
    This path continues!

    "Nahayat Rahimi Dashti was shot in the neck on Thursday, January 8, in Golestan Palace Square."
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  19. 19 Feb 2026, 22:48·

    ⚠️ The lifeless body of a young man
    Received images with the caption: #Siyavash_Farkhi, 37 years old, was killed on Thursday, January 8, by two gunshots in Afshariyeh, #Tehran.
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  20. 19 Feb 2026, 22:18·

    The received video with the description: 'The area where the F4 fighter jet of the army has crashed.'
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  21. 19 Feb 2026, 21:48·

    The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force has reported the crash of an F-4 fighter jet during a training flight, stating that the pilot of this F-4 has lost his life.

    The crash site of this Air Force jet has been announced as Hamadan province.

    The Mizan news agency, by publishing a picture of the pilot, has identified him as Brigadier General Pilot Mehdi Firouzmand.

    The F-4 fighter typically flies with two pilots. In reports published by media outlets within Iran, it is mentioned that the second pilot of this flight survived the incident.
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  22. 19 Feb 2026, 21:22·

    ⚠️Bloody images of the injured in a parking lot

    "They are shooting to kill, with military bullets. We will either become martyrs or take back #Iran! Long live the Shah."
    Received images with the caption '#Isfahan, Thursday, January 8'
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  23. 19 Feb 2026, 20:57·

    ⚠️ Lifeless body
    Received images with the caption: '#Mostafa_Jafari_Fesharki, 36 years old, was shot dead on Thursday, January 8, in Narmak, #Tehran.'
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    It is said that he was taking shelter behind this post when he was targeted.

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  24. 19 Feb 2026, 20:29·

    Trump: Either we will reach an agreement, or it will be very bad for them.

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  25. 19 Feb 2026, 20:13·

    🔞🎧⚠️ The last breaths of a 21-year-old

    Received images with the caption: '#OmidAli_Misai was shot and killed on Thursday, January 8, in #Qaleh_HassanKhan (Qods City), Shahr-e Shora Street.'
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  26. 19 Feb 2026, 18:11·

    Netanyahu: We are ready for any scenario, and if the Ayatollahs make a mistake, they will experience a response they cannot imagine

    Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday, February 30, at the final ceremony of the Israeli military officers' course: "We are ready for any scenario, and if the Ayatollahs make a mistake and attack us, they will experience a response they cannot even imagine."
    The Prime Minister of Israel stated: "We have changed the face of the Middle East, and I tell you, we have changed ourselves as well."
    Netanyahu emphasized that "Israel today is a stronger country than ever," adding: "The naysayers who claimed Israel was as fragile as a spider's web have received an appropriate response."
    He referred to the tensions between Tehran and Washington, adding: The Middle East is now at a crossroads. Extremist elements refuse to surrender. They are reorganizing to challenge us again, but we have a close partnership with our great ally, the United States. I have made clear to President Trump the principles that should guide any negotiations with the Islamic Republic from Israel's perspective.
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  27. 19 Feb 2026, 17:13·

    ⚠️ 'Shotgun pellet hit to the eye'

    Received video with the description: '#Eshtehard, Alborz Province, Thursday, January 8'
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  28. 19 Feb 2026, 17:03·

    ⚠️ The lifeless face of a 19-year-old

    Received images with the caption: '#AmirHossein_Ghayaspour was killed on Friday, January 19, by gunfire from repressive forces in Naziabad, #Tehran.'
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  29. 19 Feb 2026, 16:46·

    ⚠️ Lifeless body
    The received image with the caption: '#Keyvan_Moradi_Mirani, 37 years old and father of a 7-year-old daughter, was killed on Thursday, January 18, in #Qaleh_Hassan_Khan (Qods City) by a bullet to the chest.'
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  30. 19 Feb 2026, 15:57·

    The Times reported that Donald Trump has withdrawn his support for Keir Starmer's agreement, the Prime Minister of the UK, to hand over the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia, to Mauritius, as the UK has not yet agreed to use its bases for an attack on the Islamic Republic.

    The Times added that London has not yet authorized the use of the Diego Garcia base in the event of an attack order from Trump, as it is concerned that such an action would violate international law.

    The newspaper wrote that Trump spoke with Starmer on Tuesday night and discussed his deadline to the Islamic Republic regarding its nuclear program, and the next day he issued a statement against the Chagos agreement.
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