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  1. 6 Aug 2026, 19:35·

    Replying to message #77764

    Tasnim, affiliated with the IRGC: "The source of the explosion sound in Qeshm was targeting hostile objectives"

    🔹Informed sources stated that the cause of the two explosion sounds heard in Qeshm around 21:40 on August 5, 2026, was the confrontation with hostile enemy targets at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz.

    🔹According to these informed sources, the achievements of this confrontation by the naval forces will be announced to the public in the coming hours.
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  2. 6 Aug 2026, 18:35·

    Ghalibaf's post, machine translation:
    "A massive attack is on the way... wait, never mind; they want to negotiate."

    This is the same diplomatic show that keeps repeating.

    Using bullying, broken promises, and fake news as leverage is a failed strategy.

    Accept the realities and fulfill your commitments. We don't need more performances.
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  3. 6 Aug 2026, 18:14·

    Received messages:
    Hello Vahid,
    Just now, two loud explosion sounds were heard in Qeshm.

    Hello, 21:43
    Two explosions near the city of Qeshm.

    Hello Vahid, just now in Qeshm, I heard the sound of two explosions.
    The sound came from the east of the island; it might be from a ship or something in the sky.

    Vahid, Qeshm has been hit! [Please do not interpret the sounds.]
    Four explosions!

    Currently, three explosions in Qeshm.

    At 21:41 in Qeshm,
    two explosions, one of which was much stronger; it was near Bahman pier or the ships close to the pier.

    Bandar Abbas 21:43, two or three explosion sounds [which must have been from Qeshm.]

    Just now, I heard the sound of four explosions in Qeshm.
    Two were very strong and close,
    two were very far away.

    Hello Vahid, at 9:42 PM, there were two explosion sounds in Qeshm; I don’t know what it was, the house shook.

    At 21:40, the sound of two strong explosions in Qeshm; the doors and windows shook.

    Hello Vahid, I heard three explosions in Qeshm; two were strong, one seemed distant.

    🔄 Government sources:
    🔹 The Deputy Security of Hormozgan Province: So far, no impact or incident has been reported in Qeshm Island and the city of Bandar Abbas.

    🔹 Necessary investigations are underway by the responsible agencies to identify the source of the heard sounds.

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  4. 6 Aug 2026, 17:01·

    Trump's post, machine translation:
    Fake news, as usual, is spreading completely false and baseless rumors. I am extremely pleased with the performance of Pete Hegseth. Everything has been fantastic; including our attack on Venezuela, the results of which were achieved in less than a day and allowed us to bring Nicolás Maduro, one of the worst criminals in the world, to justice!

    Similarly, the situation in Iran, which has been severely crushed to never allow it to acquire nuclear weapons, is going very well! Pete is held in very high regard among the military and has made tremendous reforms; including dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and increasing recruitment to historic levels.

    This rumor was started by the "Washington Compost" — one of the worst media outlets in the profession — despite us telling them that their report is completely false. In fact, I truly believe their fake "reporting" is treasonous!

    President Donald J. Trump
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  5. 6 Aug 2026, 05:40·

    Trump's post translation machine:
    The United States has vast amounts of "ammunition," especially of certain specific types.
    Furthermore, whatever amount is needed, a large volume of ammunition will be produced and sent to the United States.
    Defense companies are building the highest number of factories and production facilities in our country's history.
    Those who leaked these treasonous statements are being pursued.
    Long prison sentences will be sought for them!
    President DJT
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  6. 6 Aug 2026, 04:55·

    Washington Post: Trump and Hegseth Clash at Camp David Over Concerns About Depleting Missile Stocks in Iran War

    Machine Translation:
    During a meeting this weekend at Camp David, President Trump sought an explanation from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the severe ammunition shortages.

    According to two individuals familiar with the conversation, Donald Trump's frustration with the Iran war erupted last week at Camp David, where he asked Pete Hegseth to explain why he seemed misled about the severe ammunition shortages—now limiting military options against Iran.

    This confrontation occurred on Friday during a cabinet meeting at Camp David. According to both individuals familiar with the discussion, Trump angrily told Hegseth that he had thought the ammunition problem was "resolved." These individuals, like others, spoke on the condition of anonymity due to fear of retaliation.

    One source indicated that the shortages, particularly in long-range guided missiles and air defense interceptors, have been among the reasons Trump has recently backed away from executing broader attacks against Iran.

    Caroline Levitt, a White House spokesperson, responded to Washington Post inquiries by stating, "This story is 100% false. This never happened. President Trump has complete confidence in Secretary Hegseth."
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  7. 5 Aug 2026, 22:10·

    Trump's speech, the part related to Iran,
    Machine recognition and translation:

    We are doing very well in Venezuela.
    We are getting a lot of oil from Venezuela, and our relationship with them is very good.
    Billions and billions of barrels of oil are coming out of Venezuela. Venezuela is one of the richest places in the world in terms of oil.

    And as you know, it was a 48-minute war; it lasted 48 minutes.
    And we have compensated for the cost of the war several times over with what we have taken out of there.

    Where have you heard such a thing before? You haven't heard it anywhere.
    It's the same old method, right? The same old method.
    The spoils belong to the victor, right?

    And by the way, we are doing the same thing with the "lovely" Islamic Republic of Iran.
    We are really hitting them hard.

    I prefer an agreement to be made because I don't want to kill people. I don't want to kill people.
    But eventually, at some point, we... we were prepared for the biggest attack among all attacks, and over the past few months, we have dealt very hard blows to them.

    But we were fully prepared for the biggest attack since World War II.
    They called me and said, "Please don't do this. Let's talk."
    Then they say, "We never said such a thing."
    You know what? The fake media knows that they said such a thing.

    But we are in talks. Let's see what happens.
    But they respect us. They hold us in respect.

    47 years have passed; but in fact, it has been 50 years, because they have been saying 47 years for three years. It has been 50 years.
    No other president has done what should have been done a long time ago; because Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. It cannot have them.

    And as soon as this situation with Iran ends, the price of oil will plummet. The price of gasoline will also go down.

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  8. 5 Aug 2026, 17:47·

    On Wednesday, August 14, the Israeli army launched new attacks on southern Lebanon, citing "a blatant violation of the ceasefire" by the Hezbollah group. These attacks, which were accompanied by the issuance of the first evacuation warning after weeks for the residents of the town of "Mansouri," left at least one dead and 11 injured.

    These new confrontations occurred while Lebanese and Israeli representatives were engaged in talks mediated by the United States in Rome to end the hostilities and facilitate a phased withdrawal of Israel from southern Lebanon.

    A source familiar with the negotiations told AFP that the Israeli delegation requested to end the session three hours earlier than scheduled. According to this source, Yahyael Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the U.S. and head of the negotiating team, cited the leak of "misleading information" from the Lebanese side as the reason for this decision.

    However, it is expected that these negotiations will continue on Thursday, in their third and final day.
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  9. 5 Aug 2026, 16:19·

    On Wednesday, August 5, the United States lifted the sanctions imposed on the Iraqi airline "Fly Baghdad," which had previously been listed for allegedly collaborating with the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. However, the sanctions against Bashir Abdulqazim Alwan Al-Shabani, the identified owner of the company, remain in effect.
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  10. 5 Aug 2026, 14:17·

    Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, announced on Wednesday, August 14, through a video message that the country does not agree with the U.S. proposal for disarming Hamas and managing Gaza. Netanyahu stated in the message: "President Trump and his team think they can force Hamas to disarm and demilitarize Gaza. We are considering this matter. They sent us a draft, we did not agree; this draft is not ours; we sent our opinions."

    Last week, Hamas announced that it would disarm on the condition that Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip. Despite Trump's positive response, Israel remains opposed to this Hamas proposal, and several ministers from the coalition cabinet have already emphasized that the country's army will not withdraw from Gaza.
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    In his speech at the official funeral of Theodor Herzl's grandparents, the Prime Minister of Israel emphasized that the country is amid sensitive military and political events. Benjamin Netanyahu praised the U.S. President, saying: "I want to make this clear; President Trump is our greatest friend and the greatest friend we have ever had in the White House, and the United States is also our greatest ally."
    However, the Israeli Prime Minister, stressing the preservation of Tel Aviv's fundamental interests, added: "But the existence of Israel — whether with an agreement or without an agreement — is non-negotiable. I am determined to do whatever is necessary to ensure our security and future."
    Israel is currently in the midst of negotiations for two agreements: an agreement with Lebanon for the gradual withdrawal of its forces from the south of that country and a peace agreement for Gaza to transfer the management of these areas to a peace committee according to Trump's plan.
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    On Wednesday, August 14, Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, during a visit to the new soldiers' recruitment center, emphasized the internal unity of the country following the events of October 7, stating that Tel Aviv will not allow the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Netanyahu remarked: "We will not establish a Palestinian terrorist state here; a state that we know intends to destroy the Jewish nation-state."
    The Israeli Prime Minister further added that the opposing side seeks the destruction of Israel, as this country promotes the values of progress, democracy, and freedom; values that, according to him, are hated by "barbaric enemies."
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  11. 5 Aug 2026, 14:15·

    The UK Maritime Trade Operations organization reports that a delayed report has been received regarding a vessel located 9 nautical miles (approximately 16 kilometers) from the port of "Mokha" in Yemen.

    According to this report, a drone struck the ship in the Red Sea, causing a fire, but all crew members and staff are safe and have been rescued.

    This organization stated that the ship is now sunk.

    No further details have been released. A few hours ago, the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen announced that they had attacked a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea with a ballistic missile.

    This was the eighth vessel targeted since the start of the naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.

    The Houthi military spokesperson did not mention the timing of the attack.
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  12. 5 Aug 2026, 14:13·

    Mohammad Baqir Khurazi, the Secretary-General of "Hezbollah Iran," reacted ambiguously to the denial from Mojtaba Khamenei's office, stating that he accepts this denial but expressed hope that after "important future changes," this office will remain intact.

    This reaction was published on the Instagram page of Khurazi's office on the evening of Tuesday, August 4, 1405. In the statement from his office, it is mentioned: "Although we accept the denial from the public relations and the office of published works out of respect for the martyr leader and the current Supreme Leader, we hope that after important future changes in the aforementioned offices, this denial will remain."

    The statement continues: "May God assist us in our steadfastness and patience in the path of the Ahl al-Bayt and the Supreme Leader."

    Mojtaba Khamenei's office had denied Khurazi's claim about a warning from the Supreme Leader to Masoud Pezeshkian regarding resignation just hours before Khurazi's response was published. In the statement from this office, without naming Khurazi, it was stated: "The content published in cyberspace, in which an individual claims about the reaction of the Supreme Leader to the letter of the esteemed President, is fundamentally false and contrary to reality." Mojtaba Khamenei's office described the publication of this claim as "a ground for disturbing public opinion and creating division and discord in society."

    A day before this denial was published, a video of Khurazi's remarks was shared on social media. In this video, he claimed that Masoud Pezeshkian had resigned or threatened to resign 28 times so far. Khurazi also stated that Mojtaba Khamenei reacted to this by writing: "If Pezeshkian resigns once more, we will accept his resignation." He claimed that after this warning, Pezeshkian and other government officials retreated from raising the issue of resignation again.
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  13. 5 Aug 2026, 14:09·

    The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights announced that since March 19, 2025, at least 56 people have been executed in Iran on security charges.

    Volker Turk, in a statement, reminded that among these, 27 are protesters who were arrested during demonstrations.

    He stated that during this period, the trend of issuing and carrying out death sentences in Iran has increased.

    The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged the Iranian authorities to halt all executions and take steps towards abolishing the death penalty.
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  14. 5 Aug 2026, 14:06·

    Mostafa Qasemi Hasanvand, a poet, former political prisoner, and citizen from the city of Alishtar, died on Sunday, August 1, 2026, after attempting to end his life in front of the UN office in Erbil.

    Informed sources tell IranWire that he faced mental health issues and pressures related to his legal case after being released from prison.
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  15. 5 Aug 2026, 05:26·

    Trump:
    ▪️ The Strait of Hormuz will be opened soon.
    ▪️ Negotiations with Iran are going well, but Tehran is reluctant to acknowledge it.
    ▪️ If they back down again, they will face a severe blow.
    Trump:
    If you look at the economy, if you look at what is happening... for example, Iran will never have nuclear weapons. They can't have them right now, but this will be made official.

    The Strait [of Hormuz] will be opened very soon; otherwise, they will face a very severe blow, and after that, the strait will be opened.

    We were ready to carry out a massive attack; the largest attack since World War II. Then they called me and very politely said, "Please, can we talk? Can we have a dialogue?" They didn't want to... [sentence unfinished].

    I said, "Yes, we can talk. Let's finally get this done. Let's do it."

    This is something that other presidents should have done over the past 50 years. You know, you keep hearing the number 47 years, but it's been three years since that number was mentioned; now it's been over 50 years.

    Other presidents or other countries should have been able to do this.

    I did what I had to do; because if they had nuclear weapons, the whole world would be a different place.

    Fox News Reporter:
    If they back down again and violate the agreement, is it over for them?
    Trump:
    If they violate the agreement again, they will face a really hard blow. They know this and understand it. I have no other choice. They cannot have nuclear weapons. It's very simple.

    It's not like we say, "Well, let's think about something else." No; many presidents should have done this over the years, but they didn't. Now I'm doing it.

    Obama was completely taken for a ride. He thought he could pay his way out of this situation. He gave them billions, tens of billions of dollars; and in a very foolish manner.

    $1.7 billion in cash, greenbacks, on a Boeing 757; a plane full of cash. They probably saw it and said, "You must be joking!"

    No, you can't pay your way out of such a situation; the only way is to fight your way out.

    If we hadn't done these things, they wouldn't be negotiating. We dealt them a very, very hard blow. But a harder blow is still on the way, and I hope we don't have to use it. I hope we don't have to.

    We have very good talks. They don't like to admit this, but it's a bit annoying. We tell people like you that we have amazing talks, then someone from Iran comes and says, "We haven't met, we..." [sentence in the subtitle is unfinished].

    All day they tell such lies. Do you understand? It's unbelievable. They say, "We didn't do this." They say they haven't talked about the nuclear issue.
    Well, then what are we talking about? Are we just sitting there twiddling our thumbs?

    But it doesn't matter. These are just words. The only thing that matters is action. They want to make a deal. We'll see what happens. If they don't make a deal, it will be very bad for them.

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  16. 5 Aug 2026, 02:39·

    "The U.S. is close to an agreement on Hormuz and plans to announce it on Wednesday"

    Axios, machine translation:
    According to two regional sources and one U.S. official, the U.S., Iran, and Oman are close to reaching a temporary agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S. intends to announce this agreement on Wednesday.

    🔻 Why it matters:
    The goal of this agreement, which has been negotiated for several weeks, is to resume the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and to restart negotiations over a nuclear deal.

    ▪️ President Trump decided on Saturday not to carry out his threats to initiate a large-scale bombing campaign to allow more room for diplomacy. However, if an agreement is not reached soon, Trump may agree to major attacks.

    ▪️ The emerging agreement will meet some of Iran's demands for greater control over traffic in the Strait of Hormuz; control that Iran did not have before the war.

    🔻 The main news:
    According to two regional sources, the discussed agreement creates a temporary 60-day mechanism between Oman and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, which can also be extended.

    ▪️ All ships entering the Persian Gulf through the strait will pass through a northern route in Iranian waters.

    ▪️ All ships exiting the strait and heading to the Arabian Sea will pass through a southern route in Omani waters, coordinated with Iran.

    ▪️ No fees or charges will be collected during the 60-day period.

    ▪️ The parties will attempt to clear mines from the central route of the strait within 30 days.

    ▪️ After clearing the central route, this route will be used for ship traffic in both directions based on the provisions of a permanent mechanism that is to be negotiated between Oman and Iran.

    🔻 Yes, but:
    Three weeks ago, the White House, Oman, and regional mediators believed they had reached an agreement with Iran, but Iran resumed attacks on ships. This led to two weeks of clashes and a situation close to full-scale war.

    🔻 Behind the scenes:
    According to regional sources, in addition to negotiations between Oman and Iran, officials from Qatar, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia were also involved in mediation efforts.

    ▪️ Regional sources said the White House was actively involved in the negotiations. In recent days, several calls took place between Steve Wittecuff, Trump's envoy, Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, and Badr al-Busaidi, Oman’s Foreign Minister.

    ▪️ Two regional sources said Araghchi essentially agreed to the deal at the end of last week but still needed approval from Mojtaba Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Supreme National Security Council.

    ▪️ A U.S. official and a regional source said Iran's leadership completed the approval process for the agreement on Tuesday.
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  17. 4 Aug 2026, 21:32·

    CENTCOM post, machine translation:
    The southern route through the Strait of Hormuz remains open and accessible for all commercial vessels intending to transit this international waterway.
    Over the past three months, U.S. forces have successfully assisted more than 1,000 ships in navigating this strait despite Iran's unwarranted aggression, and this traffic continues today.
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  18. 4 Aug 2026, 21:31·

    The story of Amir Ali Heydari and Soroush Karami, two teenagers killed in the protests of December 2024, who were buried for the second time last week. One of the families discovered after seven months that they were given the wrong body, while the other family found out that their child was not in detention and had been killed.
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  19. 4 Aug 2026, 20:01·

    Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, announced on Tuesday, August 4, that the country's forces will not withdraw from their current positions in the Gaza Strip until Hamas is completely disarmed.

    In a video released on social media, Netanyahu said, "Trump and his team believe that Hamas can be fully disarmed and Gaza can be civilian; we are examining this issue."

    The Israeli Prime Minister also referred to the proposed plan from the United States, adding, "They sent us a draft that we did not agree to, as it was not our draft. We have sent our responses."

    He emphasized that Tel Aviv's opinions and responses were delivered to the American side before this issue was made public.
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  20. 4 Aug 2026, 18:58·

    Qatar's state news agency reported that Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, discussed the latest regional developments during a phone call on Tuesday with Donald Trump, the President of the United States, particularly efforts to reduce tensions between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic and to align the views of both sides.
    According to the report, Trump appreciated Qatar's role in supporting diplomatic efforts and facilitating dialogue between the parties to enhance regional security and stability.
    The Emir of Qatar also emphasized the importance of continuing dialogue, utilizing diplomatic solutions, and ensuring that all parties adhere to the terms of the memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington. He also called for support for international initiatives to de-escalate tensions.
    The two sides also discussed a number of mutual interests and emphasized the continuation of coordination and consultation regarding regional and international developments.
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  21. 4 Aug 2026, 18:57·

    On Tuesday, August 1, the Indian Minister of Shipping announced that a projectile struck an Indian-flagged ship near Yemen, causing it to capsize and sink.

    Sarbananda Sonowal wrote in a message on X that all 14 crew members on board, including 13 Indian nationals, were rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and transferred to the port of Mokha.

    The Indian Ministry of External Affairs also stated that the commercial vessel named "MSV Faiz Noor Aliya" sank on August 1 in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, and the ministry is coordinating with Yemeni authorities regarding this incident.

    Indian refineries have turned to receiving oil shipments from the Middle East on a delivered basis since the Houthi attacks on several Saudi oil tankers.

    Navigation in the Red Sea near the Yemeni coast has been disrupted due to actions by the Tehran-aligned Houthis. By disrupting Saudi oil exports, the Houthis have expanded the scope of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Previously, oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz had also been disrupted.
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  22. 4 Aug 2026, 15:21·

    Scott Basset, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, said that the United States may reach an agreement with Iran by Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; an agreement that he claims could stabilize energy prices. He stated in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, "We are negotiating with the Iranians, and I think there is a possibility that we could reach an agreement today or tomorrow to reopen the strait and move towards a more normalized situation in this conflict."

    In response to the question of whether such an agreement would allow Iran to collect tolls from passing ships, he said, "I think the intention is for freedom of movement."
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    Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, announced on Tuesday, August 13, that the ultimate goal of negotiations with Iran is to reach an agreement for the country's nuclear disarmament, stating that the current focus is on ensuring the safe passage of ships through the strait.

    Rubio noted the ongoing movement of ships and oil transfer through the strait, saying, "Ships are currently passing through the strait, and oil exports are continuing. The strait is open." He added, "Iran's nuclear disarmament is the final agreement. The immediate agreement, which is currently the main focus, pertains to the strait."

    Rubio also mentioned that negotiations between Oman and Iran are underway to facilitate the safe passage of more ships through the strait in the short term, in which the U.S. is also involved. According to him, these negotiations have made progress but have not yet reached a final outcome, and Washington hopes to reach a conclusion soon.
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    Qatar announced that efforts to achieve a diplomatic solution between Iran and the United States are ongoing, but no agreement has yet been reached, and no direct negotiations between the two sides have been scheduled. Majid Al-Ansari, the spokesperson for the Qatari Foreign Ministry, told reporters on Tuesday, August 13, 1405, that Doha's consultations with Iran and the U.S. are still continuing. He stated that these consultations focus on achieving a "short-term solution" to pave the way for the resumption of talks and the full revival of the mediation process.

    The statements from the Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson came a day after Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said that negotiations with Tehran are ongoing and that Iran is facing its "last chance" to reach an agreement. Trump stated that these negotiations are being conducted at the request of Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, adding, "This is their last chance to sign a good deal."

    In contrast, officials from the Islamic Republic have emphasized that no negotiations with the U.S. are taking place and that Iran's current discussions are only with Oman and regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has also announced that no significant meetings are scheduled for this week.
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    On Tuesday, August 13, oil prices fell by about 4% following the statements from Qatari officials and the U.S. Treasury Secretary, which raised hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East dispute and improved tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz, reaching their lowest level in three weeks.
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    Trump also posted several consecutive posts, one of which is a link to a piece from two days ago on breitbart titled:
    Trump: "An imminent deal"; negotiations with Iran on nuclear disarmament and Hormuz will resume on Monday
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  23. 4 Aug 2026, 15:00·

    Videos from unofficial government channels
    Clashes between supporters of the Islamic Republic and followers of Sadiq Shirazi, a critic of the Islamic Republic, during the Arbaeen ceremony in Karbala resulted in the arrest of 140 people and injuries to 54 others.

    The Iraqi television network "Ashaa'ir," a media outlet close to "Ayatollah Sadiq Shirazi," released a video of these clashes on the morning of Monday, August 12.
    According to this media, a group gathered in front of Ayatollah Sadiq Shirazi's office in Karbala holding images of Ali and Mojtaba Khamenei and flags reading "Ya Latharat al-Hussein" and "Ya Latharat al-Khamenei," chanting slogans against him.
    This media claims that supporters of Ali Khamenei, the former leader of the Islamic Republic, and his son Mojtaba Khamenei shouted these slogans while passing by Shirazi's office, which provoked a reaction from the followers and disciples of this religious authority.

    According to social media users, the clashes initially stopped with the intervention of the Iraqi police, but tensions and confrontations later occurred between supporters of the Islamic Republic and Iraqi security forces, with the Iraqi police ultimately using force to end the situation.
    Reports indicate that during the clashes in front of the tent associated with Ayatollah Sadiq Shirazi, 140 people were arrested and 54 were injured. This figure has not yet been independently verified.

    Additionally, some reports claim that Hossein Sotoudeh, a government-affiliated eulogist, was among the attendees at this gathering and attempted to link the event to political issues.
    "Ayatollah Sadiq Shirazi" is a critic of the theory of Velayat-e Faqih, and media outlets of the Islamic Republic refer to him and his associated movement as "English Shiism." He considers Velayat-e Faqih to be limited to judicial matters and has opposed new interpretations of Islam and the Shia faith.
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  24. 4 Aug 2026, 14:53·

    Saudi Aramco announced on Tuesday that the company's net profit in the second quarter of this year has increased by 44% amid rising energy prices due to the Middle East conflict.

    According to Aramco's financial report, the company's net profit from April to June reached 122.6 billion Saudi riyals, equivalent to 32.7 billion dollars, while this figure was 85 billion riyals in the same period last year.

    Amin Nasser, CEO of Aramco, stated that despite unprecedented disruptions in oil supply from the Strait of Hormuz, the company has managed to continue its operations by utilizing the East-to-West pipeline, storage capacities, and export terminals.

    The announcement of Aramco's profit increase coincided with criticism from Donald Trump, the President of the United States, regarding the high profits of oil companies. He said these companies are "making too much money" due to the oil shortage caused by the war.
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    The British energy giant BP (one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world) announced that its net profit in the second quarter of 2026 has more than doubled, reaching 3.91 billion dollars, amid rising energy prices following the war between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic.

    CBS, citing AFP, reported that five major Western energy companies, including BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, and TotalEnergies, collectively recorded nearly 47 billion dollars in net profit in the second quarter.
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  25. 4 Aug 2026, 14:49·

    Masoud Pezeshkian, in a promotional teaser containing part of his remarks that will be broadcast in several episodes starting tonight local time on Iranian television, rejected reports about his resignation, stating: "I will not resign and I will stand firm. They want to create discord, where the leadership says one thing and they say another."

    These remarks came a day after the release of a widely viewed clip featuring Mohammad Baqer Khazai, the Secretary-General of a group known as "Hezbollah Iran," who is the brother of Masoud's wife and the brother of Mojtaba Khamenei, the third leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In the clip, he spoke about "Pezeshkian's 28 resignations" and "Mojtaba Khamenei's threat to accept the next resignation."

    These statements have sparked reactions from various figures, movements, and media outlets both supportive and critical of the government; among them is Hamid Rasai, who had asked Mr. Pezeshkian to resign to verify Khazai's statements.

    Mojtaba Zarei, a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission, responded to Mr. Rasai's jab by writing: "Out of 90 million Iranians, only one witness testified to Khazai's accusation against Imam Seyyed Mojtaba; the leader of the artery!"

    Hamid Rasai emphasized half an hour ago, after the release of Pezeshkian's video, that it has not yet been denied:
    "After Seyyed Mohammad Baqer Khazai made a claim about the leadership's response to Pezeshkian's resignation—which has not yet been denied—surrounding the President had varying and sometimes insulting reactions.
    Imagine if he had made a claim contrary to what he quoted (for example, if the leadership had told Pezeshkian that he should continue firmly), what would have happened."

    Then, just moments ago, this news was released:
    The office of Mojtaba Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, issued a statement denying reports about a warning to Masoud Pezeshkian regarding his resignation. This statement was released a day after the video of Khazai's remarks, in which he claimed that Pezeshkian had resigned or threatened to resign 28 times and that Mojtaba Khamenei had stated that if this action were repeated, his resignation would be accepted.

    Official version from government sources:
    The office of the Supreme Leader: The content published in cyberspace, in which an individual made a claim about the Supreme Leader's reaction to the President's letter, is fundamentally false and untrue.

    🔹Text of the public relations announcement from the office of the Supreme Leader:
    In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
    🔹In honoring the Arbaeen of Imam Hussein and paying tribute to the noble spirit of the martyr leader of the revolution, we inform the honorable and awakened people of Iran that in recent days, some quotes from the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution have been circulated in cyberspace, which unfortunately create confusion in public opinion and foster division and discord in society.

    Accordingly, we express some points regarding news and content related to the Supreme Leader.
    🔹The official source for disseminating messages, news, and content related to Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei is the website of the office of the Supreme Leader or the site for preserving and publishing the works of the Supreme Leader, and any content published outside this framework lacks authenticity and validity.

    🔹The Supreme Leader has emphasized in his messages, including in his recent message, the importance of maintaining sacred unity and respecting the dedicated officials and servants of the Islamic system, especially the esteemed government. Content that contradicts the Supreme Leader's emphatic recommendations, causing division and polarization in society and laying the groundwork for incorrect accusations against respected officials, serves the goals of the enemies and sworn adversaries of the Iranian nation.

    🔹Therefore, the content published in cyberspace, in which an individual made a claim about the Supreme Leader's reaction to the esteemed President's letter, is fundamentally false and untrue.
    Public Relations Office of the Supreme Leader
    August 13, 1405
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  26. 4 Aug 2026, 14:33·

    Residents of several villages on Qeshm Island have been without access to piped water for about four months and have been forced to buy multi-million toman water tanks or rely on unreliable sources for their water needs.

    According to a field report by Avash, one resident of the village of Tabal said: "The tap in our house hasn't been turned on for four months. Now we only live with tankers. I was able to pay three million tomans to buy water, but many villagers don't even have that much money."

    After one of the desalination facilities was damaged during the recent attacks by the U.S. on southern Iran, the water supply situation in parts of the island has become severely critical. He stated that piped water has almost been cut off and the amount of water distributed by tankers does not meet the residents' needs.

    These statements come as Abbas Aliabadi, the Minister of Energy, said on July 19, 2026, during a visit to Hormozgan, that all desalination plants in the region are operational and none of the country's islands are facing water shortages. He also mentioned that despite the damage to infrastructure in recent attacks, water and electricity services have remained stable and the situation has been managed.

    Abdul Rahim Rezvani, the vice president of the Islamic Council of Central Qeshm, stated that residents of some villages have been waiting for over three months for water to be connected, and even then, they only have access to network water for a few days. According to Rezvani, the price of a four-thousand-liter water tanker has reached about one million and four hundred thousand tomans.

    Meanwhile, one resident of Qeshm mentioned that some families who cannot afford to buy water are using wells for their daily needs, despite not being sure about the safety of the water. He quoted one of the locals as saying: "The water isn't clean; even animals die in it, but it's still fresh water. We don't use it for drinking, but for daily tasks, we have to bring this water home."
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  27. 4 Aug 2026, 14:32·

    Following the wave of closures of businesses and cultural centers in Iran, at least three cultural and business establishments in Babol, Mashhad, and Tehran have been shut down in recent days by order of judicial authorities or supervisory bodies.

    Hana reported that the "City of Books" complex in Babol has been closed by judicial order and by the Public Places Supervision Office.

    At the same time, reports indicate the closure of the "Skanj Architecture Café" in Mashhad; a specialized and cultural space that served as a hub for architects, artists, and students. No information has been released yet regarding the reason for the café's closure.

    The "Arghavan House" complex has also announced that it will suspend its activities due to a "temporary closure by relevant authorities" until the restrictions are lifted. This complex was located on Fereshteh Street in Tehran.
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  28. 4 Aug 2026, 14:31·

    The "Iran Human Rights Organization" announced that "Mahdi Roshani," a detained protester related to the protests on January 6, 2025, in the city of Malekshahi, has been sentenced to death on security charges.

    On Monday, August 2, 2026, this organization reported that Mahdi Roshani was arrested at his home on January 21 and transferred to Tehran. According to the Iran Human Rights Organization, he was kept in complete isolation for two months after his arrest and was subjected to severe torture to obtain forced confessions; confessions that, according to this organization, formed the basis for the death sentence.

    The Iran Human Rights Organization, citing an informed source, claimed that one of the individuals who saw Mahdi Roshani after his return from Tehran observed extensive signs of torture on his body.

    This individual stated: "If you saw his body, you would be horrified. There was not a single intact spot on it. It was full of marks from electric shocks and whips, but he had refused to confess."

    According to this report, Mahdi Roshani was released on bail in late May 2026, but about two weeks later, security forces arrested him again, and since then, he has been in complete isolation.

    This source also mentioned that Mahdi Roshani's family has been pressured and warned to remain silent about his case. According to this source, about a month ago, his family was informed that he had been sentenced to death on charges including the murder of "Ehsan Aghajani," a police officer.

    According to published reports, Ehsan Aghajani was killed during the protests on January 6 in Malekshahi.
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  29. 4 Aug 2026, 01:32·

    🔄 Update: Return
    Before the update:
    The messaging software "Telegram" was suddenly removed from Apple's App Store worldwide on Monday.

    According to reports from social media users, searching for the name Telegram in the App Store yields no results, and the official download pages for this app encounter a "404 error."

    Although this messenger continues to work without issues on devices that had it installed previously, there is currently no option to download fresh or reinstall it on iPhones and iPads.

    So far, neither Apple nor Telegram has issued an official statement regarding the reasons for this decision, and it is unclear whether this action is permanent or temporary, and whether it is due to legal and content reviews or a technical glitch. Previously, in 2018, Apple had briefly removed Telegram from the App Store due to "concerns about the dissemination of certain illegal content," which was reinstated after necessary corrections were made.
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    🔄 Update a few hours later:
    Apple announced that after a review revealed content violating its policies regarding "the prohibition of child sexual exploitation" was present on Telegram, it temporarily removed this messenger from the App Store.
    According to Apple, after Telegram "quickly removed the infringing content and blocked the account of the publisher," it was restored to the App Store.
    In response to reports about the removal of this messenger, Telegram wrote on social media platform X: "Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated."
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    🔄 Post by Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram regarding this issue, machine translation:
    🍎 Last night, Apple briefly removed Telegram from the App Store because a user had embedded illegal pornographic content in a public group chat.

    ⬅️ Telegram was made available again within a few hours. However, I want to explain what happened; both to warn other app developers and to help protect online communities from similar attacks.

    🧹 Since Telegram quickly removes illegal content from public groups using user reports, AI filters, content hashes, and other monitoring tools, the attacker had to resort to a technical trick. They edited an old message in an active group to insert AI-modified illegal content. As a result, this content remained virtually hidden from the view of group members, and they could not see it to report it immediately.

    💰 The attacker was a "content removal extortionist"; someone who demands ransom from group owners in exchange for not targeting their communities. These extortionists use automated accounts to place illegal content in public groups and then report it directly to Apple to cause the removal of legitimate communities whose owners refuse to pay the ransom.

    🤝 Practically speaking, illegal pornographic content in Telegram's public groups is not a systemic problem. Our monitoring is effective (https://telegram.org/safety). The fact that attackers have to resort to outdated and virtually invisible content and other technical tricks proves this.

    ⚠️ However, there are two important lessons for app developers and online communities:

    — Extortionists have found a way to force Apple into extreme reactions. Apple removed Telegram from the App Store before contacting us. This poses a potential and systemic risk for any mobile application that hosts user-generated content. If an app used by over a billion people can be removed from the App Store without prior warning, any app could be removed.

    — The tactics used by content removal extortionists are evolving and putting communities across social platforms at risk. Telegram has extensive experience in identifying the tricks of coordinated reporting gangs and protecting legitimate communities, even when this entails the risk of temporarily removing our app from the App Store. Other platforms may not be as prepared.

    Stay alert! ☝️
    durov

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  30. 4 Aug 2026, 00:00·

    UKMTO:
    The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has received a report regarding an incident occurring 20 nautical miles northeast of Al Khusab in Oman.
    A cargo ship has reported via VHF channel 16 that it has been struck by an unknown projectile.
    Authorities are investigating.
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