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  1. 13 Aug 2026, 14:53·

    Forwarded from channel 1004153323

    🔴 The use of corporal punishment is a brutal, inhumane, and humiliating practice that is unequivocally prohibited by international law. However, the Islamic Republic has been using flogging for years; not only for ordinary crimes but also as a judicial tool to suppress protesters, political prisoners, women, artists, and human rights defenders. This tool aims not only to inflict physical pain but also to humiliate, silence, and deter individuals from dissenting and protesting in the future.

    🔸 The Boroumand Foundation has documented at least 173 cases of flogging related to the "Women, Life, Freedom" protests, and it is currently in the process of documenting the same pattern following the protests in January 2025.

    🔸 Since the judicial process is not transparent and many victims and survivors are reluctant to report such deeply humiliating punishments, documenting the true extent of the judiciary's use of flogging remains challenging. Nevertheless, this work is vital for revealing the patterns of government repression, preserving evidence to hold perpetrators accountable, and challenging the Islamic Republic's use of torture.

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  2. 12 Aug 2026, 21:26·

    IRNA News Agency:
    "Suspension of the gasoline supply plan at refinery rates in Kerman"

    Manager of the Oil Products Distribution Company in Kerman:

    🔹Following tonight's negotiations between the Governor of Kerman and national officials, and the need for further examination regarding the fuel consumption management plan and combating smuggling, the supply of gasoline at free refinery rates in Kerman province has been suspended.

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  3. 12 Aug 2026, 20:23·

    The Deputy Coordinator for Urban Affairs of Kerman Province announced the start of gasoline sales at the refinery cost price of 87,200 tomans per liter at 204 fuel stations in the province. According to ISNA, Ali-Asghar Zakeri-Herandi stated that the sale of unsubsidized gasoline will begin at 12:00 AM on Thursday, August 21, at the fuel stations in Kerman Province.
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    🔄Update:
    Stopped.

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  4. 12 Aug 2026, 16:50·

    The European Union and several countries, including Canada, the UK, and Australia, in a joint statement, condemned in the strongest terms the continued executions of protesters in Iran and the repression of those who have protested for justice and human dignity, calling for an immediate halt to executions and the release of all detainees from the protests.

    In the statement released on Wednesday, August 21, it was stated that the use of the death penalty to silence opponents, instill fear in communities, and punish individuals exercising their fundamental rights is in no way justifiable.

    The signatory countries emphasized that the people of Iran must be able to exercise their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly without fear, and urged the Islamic Republic to immediately end the use of the death penalty and release all individuals who have been arbitrarily detained.

    France, Canada, Albania, Germany, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, and the UK are among the signatories of this statement. The High Representative of the European Union has also joined this statement.

    The statement continues: "The people of Iran must be free to exercise their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly without fear."

    The signatory countries also urged the Islamic Republic to listen to the voices of the Iranian people who are calling for change and to take practical measures to ensure respect for human rights.

    Jean-Noël Barrot, the French Foreign Minister, also stated in a post on social media platform X that seven months after the "widespread atrocities" against the Iranian people who took to the streets for justice and human dignity, the Iranian government continues to "spill the blood" of the people by increasing executions.

    Barrot described this repression as "unacceptable and inhumane" and called for accountability for those responsible and the release of political prisoners. He also emphasized that the people of Iran must be able to freely determine their future and that their fundamental rights must be respected.
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  5. 12 Aug 2026, 14:55·

    The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT! Our Naval Blockade is being called, by everyone, “A WALL OF STEEL,” and there is nothing Iran can do about it. They have no Navy, they have no Air Force, their remaining soldiers are unpaid, the IRGC is decimated and fleeing, and their “Leadership” is uncertain, at best! They have No Money - Their country is “shot.” All they have is FAKE NEWS and 300% INFLATION, and getting worse! Iran is all talk and no action, the Bully of the Middle East No Longer. Praise be to Allah! President DONALD J. TRUMP
    realDonaldTrump
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  6. 12 Aug 2026, 13:20·

    Iraj has passed away; the Colonel who was the "Champion of Song" in Iran

    Hossein Khajeh Amiri, the renowned singer of Iranian music known by his artistic name Iraj, passed away today, Wednesday, August 21, at the age of 94.

    His passing has revived a wave of memories from the golden era of music and cinema before the Islamic Revolution of 1979, especially among listeners of radio programs and the multitude of spectators who saw and heard the songs emanating from Iraj's heart through the lips of stars from that time.

    The singing officer who compelled Hassan Kassai, the legend of the ney, to call him the "Champion of Song," and whose voice was considered by Mohammad Reza Shajarian, the King of Song in Iran, as "the measure and standard for assessing the quality of voice in the history of our singing."
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  7. 12 Aug 2026, 13:11·

    The Minister of Health of the Islamic Republic says that India, in response to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by the Islamic Republic, did not send even a single ship of raw materials for drug production to Iran during the war.

    Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi further clarified that India conditioned the shipment of pharmaceutical materials to Iran on the passage of Indian-related ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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  8. 12 Aug 2026, 13:09·

    A Chinese wide-body passenger aircraft is set to make its first international commercial flight on Wednesday, August 12.

    This new jet, introduced as China's response to large passenger planes from Boeing and Airbus, is named COMAC C-919.

    This aircraft marks China's first attempt to enter this lucrative industry, which has so far been dominated by Western aviation giants.

    The flight by China Airlines, Air China, will depart Beijing for Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, on Wednesday morning. This round-trip flight will be conducted daily.

    Some analysts believe it may take years for Chinese jets to become serious competitors to well-known companies like Airbus and Boeing.
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  9. 12 Aug 2026, 13:08·

    The oil pollution observed on the southern shores of Qeshm Island has spread to the mangrove forests in the village of "Naqasheh."

    IRNA news agency reported on Wednesday, August 21, that part of the oil slicks has entered the area of these forests, and monitoring and cleanup operations have begun to prevent further spread of the pollution.

    Despite two days having passed since the report of this pollution, the head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Department of Qeshm Island has postponed the precise source of the oil slicks to "expert assessments and the summary of reports from responsible agencies."

    The mangrove forests are considered sensitive coastal ecosystems of Qeshm and play an important role in preserving biodiversity, coastal stability, and the habitat and reproduction of various aquatic species and birds. The Hormozgan coasts also faced widespread oil pollution this spring. The director general of the Environmental Protection Agency of Hormozgan announced on May 1 that the pollution at that time was caused by an attack on the Lavan oil refinery, and oil materials had reached various points along the province's shores, including Qeshm, Larak, Hengam, and Hormoz.
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    In the oil cleanup operations on the shores of Qeshm, absorbent pads are used to collect the oil slicks.

    These pads are typically made from synthetic fibers like polypropylene and absorb oil and grease while taking in less water. Absorbent pads can quickly collect oil, preventing the spread of slicks on the water and the pollution from reaching fish, turtles, seabirds, and corals, thus reducing damage to shores and docks. However, absorbent pads alone are not sufficient to deal with large oil spills and are usually used alongside oil containment booms, skimmers, suction equipment, and other specialized cleanup methods. Saturated pads must also be collected and disposed of properly.
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  10. 12 Aug 2026, 13:08·

    Forwarded from channel 1004153323

    🔴Since the beginning of 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran has executed at least 916 death sentences, with 15 of these occurring in August. The actual number of executions is likely much higher, as the Iranian government conceals the true statistics of executions to prevent exposure, international oversight, and public backlash.

    🔸Currently, a large number of protesters are facing serious charges and the imminent threat of execution. The process of issuing these sentences has been extremely rushed, unjust, and without adherence to fair trial standards.

    🔸The Islamic Republic uses the issuance and execution of death sentences as a tool to intimidate society and prevent the emergence of new protests.

    #NoToExecution

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  11. 12 Aug 2026, 04:32·

    Replying to message #77810

    An American official told the Wall Street Journal that Israel had provided the Trump administration with information regarding a threat to the presidential aircraft; information that included the possibility of using shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles to target Air Force One.

    According to him, some senior officials in the administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, remained on Air Force One.

    He stated that it is still unclear how serious the threat was, but at that time, U.S. Secret Service agents believed extraordinary measures needed to be taken to protect the President. Trump, on Tuesday night after returning from an event in Ohio, made his first public comments on the matter to reporters, saying: "This decision is entirely up to the Secret Service. I just follow what they want. For security reasons, they wanted me to travel on a different flight and aircraft."

    In response to the question of why the Secret Service requested the use of another aircraft, he said: "I receive a lot of threats."
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    Donald Trump told reporters: "I think the plane I actually flew on was more at risk. I think the danger for that plane was greater because I believe the likelihood of it being targeted was higher."

    This trip took place about a month ago. According to reports from U.S. media, a serious threat from Iran to shoot missiles at Donald Trump's aircraft had been identified, and he secretly changed his plane while returning from Turkey, transferring to another aircraft with a food and catering truck and returning to the U.S. with it.
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  12. 12 Aug 2026, 04:27·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, told reporters that he does not trust Iran, adding: "I am the last person to trust Iran. They have constantly lied to me."
    Trump also stated that the United States currently has "full control" over the Strait of Hormuz, adding: "They have no control. We have full control. It is in our hands." The President of the United States further stated that Iran is no longer the "bully of the Middle East."
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  13. 11 Aug 2026, 17:45·

    Iranian news agencies have published images of "oil pollution" in parts of the Qeshm coastline. According to these sources, the prosecutor of Qeshm has ordered the identification of the pollution source, containment, collection, and cleaning of the coastal strip.
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  14. 11 Aug 2026, 16:44·

    Mohsen Rezaei, the new Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic, stated in his first position after being appointed to this role that for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened, the United States must end the war and pay Iran's frozen funds.

    According to Iranian media, during a meeting with the Chinese ambassador in Tehran, he said that as long as the U.S. "does not change its behavior and does not accept Iran's conditions," Iran will not take action to open the Strait of Hormuz. He listed the end of the war and the release of Iran's frozen funds as two of Iran's conditions.

    This comes as Donald Trump, the President of the United States, told reporters at the White House on Monday that the United States has "cleared mines" from the entire Strait of Hormuz and has full control over it.

    Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, the former Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, who Rezaei has replaced, had raised similar conditions last week.

    Regarding the ongoing negotiations between the Islamic Republic and the Sultanate of Oman about transit through the Strait of Hormuz, Rezaei also mentioned that if an agreement is reached between the two countries, "this agreement will be a separate issue from the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz."
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  15. 11 Aug 2026, 16:44·

    Trump: If I hadn't prevented them from obtaining nuclear weapons, others would have had to address the leaders of the Islamic Republic as "Sir."
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  16. 11 Aug 2026, 16:34·

    Yossi Cohen, the former head of Mossad, stated that agents from this organization had visited the Fordow uranium enrichment facilities several times in the past to gather more information about this nuclear center.

    According to the Times of Israel, Cohen said on Tuesday, August 20, 1405 (August 10, 2026), at the "Jalil Forum" in Safed: "We have visited the Fordow nuclear site multiple times to understand this site." He did not provide further details about the timing of these visits or which individuals from Mossad were present during them.

    He also commented on the U.S. attack on Fordow, saying: "The bombing of it by the Americans was the realization of all my dreams." The Fordow facility, along with the nuclear centers in Isfahan and Natanz, was severely damaged during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran in June 2025.

    Previous reports indicated that about 440 kilograms of highly enriched uranium stored at this facility were buried under the rubble. However, Israel believes that Iran transferred part of this uranium stockpile to the "Koh-e Peak-X" site after the war.

    Cohen also stated that uranium enriched to 60 percent is still far from being suitable for bomb-making. This statement contrasts with the assessments of some nuclear experts. David Albright, a nuclear expert, previously stated that Iran's 60 percent enriched uranium could be enriched to the level required for nuclear weapons within weeks or even days if Tehran decides to build a weapon.

    Cohen had previously spoken publicly about Mossad's activities against Iran's nuclear program. Just days after his term as head of Mossad ended in 2021, he provided details of the organization's operations against Iran in a rare interview with Israeli television.

    In that interview, he discussed the explosion at the underground centrifuge facilities in Natanz and provided details about the 2018 Mossad operation to steal Iran's nuclear archive from a warehouse in Tehran. Cohen also mentioned that Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a senior Iranian nuclear scientist who was later assassinated, had been on Mossad's target list for years.

    In the documentary program "Ouda," hosted by Ilana Dayan on Channel 12 in Israel, Cohen also stated that he has close familiarity with various Iranian nuclear facilities. He mentioned that if given the opportunity, he would take Dayan to the underground section of Natanz, where, according to him, Iran's centrifuges were operating.
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  17. 11 Aug 2026, 14:54·

    On Tuesday, August 20, reporters from the Saudi Arabian television networks Al Arabiya and Al Hadath reported that following a ballistic missile strike by the Houthis on a commercial ship in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, three crew members of the ship were killed.

    According to the report, the victims were two Pakistanis and one Indonesian national. Al Hadath reported that the missile was launched from the eastern part of Taiz province and targeted the commercial ship while it was passing through Bab al-Mandab.

    This attack occurred amid ongoing threats to commercial ships and shipping routes in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait. Bab al-Mandab is one of the most important maritime passages in the world for trade and energy transfer between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.

    At the same time, clashes have continued on several fronts in Yemen. According to reports from "Al Arabiya" and "Al Hadath," Yemeni government forces have targeted Houthi positions and equipment on multiple fronts.
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    The death toll from the Houthi attack on the commercial ship in Bab al-Mandab has risen to 4.
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  18. 11 Aug 2026, 14:52·

    An American official and maritime security sources have reported that a Panama-flagged container ship was targeted in the Sea of Oman; an American official stated that the ship ignored warnings to stop and was attempting to break the maritime blockade of Iranian ports.

    At the same time, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing an American official, that a U.S. military helicopter fired at the ship's helm after the crew ignored warnings from the forces enforcing the blockade of Iranian ports.
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    Update:
    A CENTCOM post translated by machine:
    Earlier today, CENTCOM forces disabled the navigation equipment of the M/V Vela Nova, a Panama-flagged cargo ship, while it was attempting to transit the Gulf of Oman and violate the U.S. blockade against Iran by heading toward one of Iran's ports.
    After the civilian crew of the ship ignored repeated warnings from U.S. forces, a U.S. Navy MH-60 helicopter fired two Hellfire missiles at the engine room of the Vela Nova. The ship is no longer moving toward Iran in violation of the U.S. blockade, which remains fully in effect.
    As of August 11, CENTCOM has altered the course of 55 commercial vessels attempting to break the blockade, disabled 3 vessels that did not comply with orders, and boarded 2 vessels.
    U.S. forces operating in the Middle East are highly vigilant, lethal, and prepared.
    CENTCOM

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  19. 11 Aug 2026, 14:49·

    Mohsen Naqvi, the Interior Minister of Pakistan, met with Abbas Araqchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, after arriving in Tehran on the evening of Tuesday, August 20. Before his meeting with Araqchi, Mohsen Naqvi was welcomed in Tehran by Iskander Momeni, the Interior Minister.

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    The Pakistani Defense Minister says that Iran and the United States are close to "a form of agreement." Khawaja Muhammad Asif mentioned this in an interview with Bloomberg, published on Tuesday, August 20. This senior Pakistani official stated, "The current developments are once again leaning towards an agreement or a peace understanding." The Pakistani Defense Minister emphasized that "the signs observed in the last two or three days indicate a move towards some kind of agreement."

    At the same time, the ISNA news agency reports that Mohsen Naqvi, the Interior Minister of Pakistan, "arrived in Tehran on Tuesday evening within the framework of bilateral interactions and the hosting of Iskander Momeni, the Interior Minister."
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    Amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the spokesperson for the Qatari Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday, August 20, that negotiations between Tehran and Muscat regarding the future of shipping in this strategic international waterway have reached an "advanced" stage. According to Al Arabiya, the spokesperson for the Qatari Foreign Ministry stated that positive responses have been received from Tehran.
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  20. 11 Aug 2026, 14:45·

    A court in Damascus, the capital of Syria, on Tuesday, August 20, sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.

    Judge Fakhr al-Din al-Aryan announced on Tuesday that Assad was found guilty of charges including "premeditated murder, intentional killing of more than one person, premeditated murder of children under 15, torture, torture leading to death, and repeated deprivation of liberty"; charges that the court classified as "crimes against humanity and war crimes."

    The court also sentenced six former military and security officials to death in absentia, among whom is Maher al-Assad, Bashar al-Assad's brother and commander of the Fourth Division of the Syrian Army. Maher al-Assad also fled Syria after the fall of his brother's regime.

    The Damascus Criminal Court began judicial proceedings against Assad and several other former officials, some of whom were present in court while others were tried in absentia, since last April. These individuals have been accused of committing widespread crimes during the civil war; a war that began in 2011 with the brutal suppression of peaceful protests against Assad's regime.

    During this war, more than 500,000 people were killed, millions were displaced, and tens of thousands went missing; many of them were transferred to the former regime's prisons.

    The protests in Syria began in March 2011 in Daraa after 15 students were arrested for writing anti-government slogans on the walls of the city. Residents of Daraa reported that these students were tortured, leading to protests for their release, which were violently suppressed. Security forces used live ammunition to disperse the protesters, and the protests spread to other provinces of Syria.

    The Assad family has ruled Syria for over five decades. Bashar al-Assad became president in 2000 after the death of his father, Hafez al-Assad.
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  21. 11 Aug 2026, 14:39·

    The Lebanese Parliament on Tuesday abolished the death penalty, making the country the first in the Arab world to replace it with life imprisonment with hard labor.

    The majority of the 128 members of the Lebanese Parliament voted to abolish the death penalty. The Hezbollah bloc was the only group that did not support this decision. Adel Nassar, Lebanon's Minister of Justice, who was present at the session, called it a "historic step" for his country. Human rights organizations that have called for the formal cessation or complete abolition of the death penalty also welcomed this vote.
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    According to this resolution, the death penalty will be replaced by life imprisonment. With the passage of this law, Lebanon transforms from a country that had practically halted executions for years to one that has legally removed this penalty from its criminal justice system. Adel Nassar, the Minister of Justice, described the passage of this law as a historic step in support of the abolition of the death penalty. Lebanon last carried out a death sentence in 2004, and since then, although the death penalty remained in the country's laws, its implementation had effectively ceased.

    Abolition supporters say this decision, in addition to its human rights aspect, could also impact Lebanon's judicial relations with countries that have banned the death penalty; including in the extradition process of suspects and criminals, as some countries do not extradite offenders to countries where there is a possibility of the death penalty being carried out.
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  22. 11 Aug 2026, 14:35·

    The President of the United States says Washington has three strategies for the Islamic Republic and is currently focusing on maritime blockade and economic pressure.

    Donald Trump, in an interview with the program "America Speaks" on the "Voice of America" network, said: "We can just let them go, and they will fail. We can continue doing what we are doing now; move forward in a somewhat calm and easy manner." He described the second option as "really hitting hard" and the third option as "defeating them economically," adding that the third option is currently being implemented.

    Trump stated: "Economically, they are a mess. They can't borrow money. We control their money; the money they had, which was a lot. I am their banker."

    He added: "They have 300 percent inflation. Their money is worthless. They are not paying their soldiers. Their soldiers are leaving them. Just keep this situation going because it is not sustainable."

    Trump called the Islamic Republic's negotiators "very deceptive" and said: "They agree to something and then go to the media and say they didn't do it."
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  23. 11 Aug 2026, 14:34·

    Ali Ahmadi, a 71-year-old retired teacher, has been held in Adelabad prison in Shiraz since his arrest on March 6, and concerns about his health continue.

    At the time of his arrest, Ahmadi was recovering from two eye and prostate surgeries, and according to this information, he is now also facing heart problems.

    He is facing charges including "corruption on earth," "collaboration with Mossad," and "destruction of public property." Despite having a lawyer, his case has not made significant progress since his arrest, and access to the case file for his lawyer has been limited. His lawyer has also been arrested once before.

    According to this information, since Ahmadi's arrest, there has been no in-person visit with him, and only a brief phone call was made on the day of the holiday. Additionally, there is no accurate information regarding his physical condition and the status of his case.

    Ahmadi has previously been arrested several times for pursuing the demands of teachers' rights. His continued detention has also put his family in financial difficulties.
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  24. 11 Aug 2026, 01:11·

    Contradictory Public Statements; Trump Secretly Exited Turkey on Another Flight Amid Iran Threat

    Machine Translation:
    The Washington Post has discovered that Iran's threat to assassinate Donald Trump, the President of the United States, last month led to an extraordinary operation in which Trump secretly flew out of Turkey on a replacement military aircraft, while the White House announced he was aboard Air Force One.

    This previously unreported secret mission was carried out without the knowledge of reporters and even some White House staff; individuals who believed they were on the same plane as the President.

    The government claimed that Trump left Turkey on July 8 aboard the "former Air Force One." In Ankara, Trump boarded the old Air Force One, the massive jet, in front of television cameras. However, according to an American official and based on corroborating materials reviewed by the Washington Post, moments later he was secretly transferred via an airport catering truck—of the type typically used to load food and other supplies before a flight—to a smaller aircraft, a C-32A Air Force jet.

    According to this official, as a result, Air Force One, with reporters and some White House staff inside, served as a "decoy."
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  25. 11 Aug 2026, 00:40·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, once again published a chart showing that the value of the rial in Iran has fallen during his second term in office. This chart indicates that the value of one million rials has decreased from one dollar and eleven cents to fifty-three cents, going "into the trash."
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  26. 10 Aug 2026, 21:34·

    According to a report by "Axios," the International Atomic Energy Agency will soon remove leftover nuclear materials from a secret site in Syria known as "Site 99," following secret agreements between the Trump administration, Israel, and Syria. This facility, which was used during Bashar al-Assad's regime to store yellowcake and remnants of the "al-Kibar" nuclear reactor, has been closely monitored by Israel since Assad's fall, with the Israeli army even bombing the site's entrances to prevent access. Although these materials are not sufficient for making nuclear weapons, American and Israeli officials feared they could be used to create a "dirty bomb" and contaminate the region.

    According to the report, in recent months, after Israel became suspicious of the new Syrian government's activities and the possibility of Turkish intervention, Tel Aviv threatened to attack again. However, the Trump administration intervened in a timely manner and involved the International Atomic Energy Agency in the situation, preventing an escalation of tensions and the emergence of a new military crisis. Ultimately, three weeks ago, an agreement was signed between Damascus and the agency to safely load and transport these hazardous materials. Washington officials view this diplomatic success as indicative of the Trump administration's effective approach in engaging with the new Syrian government and resolving complex crises left over from the Assad era.
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  27. 10 Aug 2026, 20:34·

    Donald Trump, in a conversation with reporters at the White House on Monday, emphasized the dominance of the United States Navy over the Strait of Hormuz, stating: "The only force currently in control of the Strait of Hormuz is the United States Navy. We have established a blockade that is infallible and like a steel wall."

    The U.S. President added that the movement of ships is determined by Washington: "We do not allow ships to enter Iran, and they are not permitted to enter the Strait to head towards Iran, but the route is open for others."

    He also pointed out the mine clearance in this strategic waterway, asserting: "We have cleared the Strait of mines and have 100 percent control over it. They may create problems, but they are bankrupt and have no money."
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  28. 10 Aug 2026, 19:28·

    On Monday, August 19, the price of oil increased by about 5% following discussions about compensation between Iran and the United States and diminishing hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

    Iran has stated that the U.S. must lift the sanctions imposed on Tehran and accept several other conditions for the reopening of this vital waterway. In response, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said Iran must pay compensation for "all the people it has killed or severely injured."

    The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil ended trading at $87.72, an increase of $4.17, or 4.99%. West Texas Intermediate crude oil also rose by $3.95, or 5.05%, closing at $82.13 per barrel.

    The percentage increase in the prices of both oil benchmarks is the highest since August 7.

    Both oil benchmarks had decreased by more than 7% last week, as hopes grew for a potential agreement between Iran and Oman that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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  29. 10 Aug 2026, 17:52·

    Trump's latest post, continuing from an hour ago:

    Also, regarding the negotiations with Iran, Iran must be held responsible for the damages and deaths it has caused to the people of Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza!

    President Donald J. Trump
    realDonaldTrump

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  30. 10 Aug 2026, 16:49·

    Trump's post, machine translation:
    I see that representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran have demanded compensation for the damages they incurred during the recent five-month military conflict (a conflict that started because they will not have nuclear weapons); although this issue was never raised in any of our negotiations or meetings!

    But it's an interesting idea, because now I too am demanding compensation from Iran; for all the people who have been killed or severely injured by roadside bombs and in the multiple conflicts — which they are known for — actions that were initially led by General Soleimani, including for the families of those who were killed on the USS Cole, and the thousands of others who lost their lives in battle.

    Additionally, compensation must be paid to the families of the hundreds of thousands of innocent protesters that Iran has killed over the past 50 years; not to mention the 52,000 people who have been killed in the last five months.

    I have instructed my representatives to firmly raise this issue in each and every future negotiation.

    Thank you for your attention to this matter!

    President Donald J. Trump
    realDonaldTrump

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