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  1. 21 May 2026, 14:26·

    Britain has unveiled a $5 billion trade agreement with Gulf countries; an agreement that, amid regional tensions following the Iran war, sends a "message of stability and confidence" to the markets, according to London.
    This agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council includes Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, and is expected to add around £3.7 billion to the UK economy annually.
    London states that 93% of tariffs from Gulf countries on British goods will be eliminated, including food products, cars, aerospace, and electronics.
    In return, Britain will also reduce some tariffs, although oil and gas from Arab countries have already been imported into Britain tariff-free.
    Human rights activists have criticized the lack of binding clauses on human rights in this agreement, describing it as a "moral regression."
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  2. 21 May 2026, 14:26·

    Ali Yazdikhah, the vice president of the Cultural Commission of the Parliament, stated that there is currently no decision to reopen global internet access, and restrictions will continue due to "security considerations."

    Yazdikhah attributed the global internet shutdown to the resolutions of the Supreme National Security Council, saying this decision was made due to "security issues, national security, and the protection of individuals' lives."

    Despite NetBlocks announcing that the internet blackout in Iran has entered its eighty-third day, Yazdikhah claimed that over 90% of people's needs are being met in the current situation and that there are not widespread protests against the internet shutdown.

    He also mentioned that under the plan known as "Internet Pro," more than one million people have received access so far; a plan that critics consider a form of class-based and discriminatory internet, as it restricts access to global internet for specific groups and deprives ordinary citizens of equal rights to free internet access.

    The vice president of the Cultural Commission of the Parliament also stated that export and import companies, scientific and research centers, laboratories, and some professions can apply for access to international internet if needed.
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  3. 21 May 2026, 14:23·

    Reuters reported, citing two senior sources in the Iranian government, that Mojtaba Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, has ordered that high-enriched uranium reserves must not leave Iran.

    According to these sources, this directive has hardened Tehran's position against one of the main demands of the U.S. in negotiations to end the war between the U.S. and Israel against the Islamic Republic.

    Israeli officials have also told Reuters that Donald Trump assured Israel that any potential agreement must include the removal of enriched uranium reserves from Iran.

    One Iranian source told Reuters that the leader of the Islamic Republic's directive and the consensus within the governing structure is that enriched uranium reserves should not leave the country.

    According to Reuters sources, officials of the Islamic Republic believe that transferring these materials abroad would make the Islamic Republic more vulnerable to potential future attacks from the U.S. and Israel.
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    Minutes after this news, oil prices in global markets rose by nearly two dollars.
    The price of a barrel of North Sea Brent crude oil on Thursday afternoon, May 31, increased in European markets from $105 to over $107.
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  4. 21 May 2026, 14:20·

    Mahdi Kabi-Zadeh, a 47-year-old citizen and father of a daughter, was arrested during the protests in December in Khuzestan province and died after being transferred to a medical center due to a lack of treatment. He has a daughter named Halma.

    According to information received by Iran International from sources close to his family, Mahdi Kabi-Zadeh was arrested by security forces during the protests in Ahvaz and was then transferred to the hospital and hospitalized due to blood and intestinal diseases. However, hospital officials refused to provide adequate care and treatment due to his history of participation in the protests and his arrest, which led to his death.
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  5. 21 May 2026, 05:48·

    The judiciary of the Islamic Republic executed two prisoners on charges of membership in "separatist terrorist groups" and "armed uprising through the formation of criminal groups."

    The official organ of Iran's judiciary, Mizan, identified the two individuals as Ramin Zaleh and Karim Maroofpour, stating that they were executed on the morning of Thursday, May 31.

    Mizan reported that Ramin Zaleh "had been tasked by the group after undergoing training to participate as a leader in the unrest in the country." The official organ of Iran's judiciary also mentioned that the two had "confessed" to having "collaborated" to "assassinate the commander of a Revolutionary Guard base in one of the western counties" and that they had been "keeping weapons" for this purpose.

    Since the attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, the Islamic Republic has increased the implementation of death sentences, executing several individuals on some days.
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  6. 20 May 2026, 23:39·

    "I am not a traitor to my homeland... Long live the Islamic Republic... We will stand by the leadership until the end... This flag will not fall in the storm... The downfall of this country will be taken to the grave... The dignity of this nation is not negotiable; the path of resistance continues..."

    Promotion of "patriotism" in the "Islamic Republic" with imported citizens from 'Comoros, Senegal, Ghana, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Tanzania, Mali'

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  7. 20 May 2026, 23:30·

    The official account of the White House on the social media platform X posted a photo of U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, May 30, along with images of "America's neutralized enemies at the hands of President Donald J. Trump."

    The post included images of Ali Khamenei, the slain leader of the Islamic Republic, Nicolás Maduro, the detained leader of Venezuela, Raúl Castro, the former leader of Cuba, and Abu Bilal al-Munaki, a leader of ISIS, for whom the ISIS flag was shown instead of his image.

    The White House noted on Castro's image that an indictment has been issued against him. Regarding Maduro, it stated that he has been detained. For Ali Khamenei and Abu Bilal al-Munaki, it indicated on their images that they were "killed."

    The official White House account added: "Justice will be served."
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  8. 20 May 2026, 23:24·

    The Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom reported, citing "informed sources," that the meeting on Wednesday, May 30, at the White House regarding Iran was marked by significant disagreements among senior U.S. officials. However, the President of the United States ultimately approved the continuation of negotiations with the Islamic Republic, contrary to the views of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, and in line with the perspective of J.D. Vance and his special envoys.

    This right-wing newspaper wrote that the assessment of Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, and Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, was that at this stage, without significant pressure, including threats of attack and intensified economic sanctions, it would not be possible to extract concessions from the Islamic Republic. In contrast, Vance believed that Tehran's latest proposal was a sign of flexibility and could pave the way for a preliminary agreement.

    Informed sources from this meeting told Israel Hayom that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, special envoys of Donald Trump, also supported Vance's position during the discussion.

    They had previously spoken with leaders from Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia before this meeting.

    According to this media outlet, tensions escalated during the meeting when Trump criticized Vance and the envoys, accusing them of allowing the Islamic Republic to buy time and damaging the image of the United States and the presidency. Vance responded firmly, stating that the government should seek to end this military campaign, bring soldiers home, reduce oil prices, and focus on domestic issues in the U.S.; a response that surprised those present.

    Israel Hayom further reported on Trump's conversations with regional leaders, citing two sources that stated the leaders of Israel and the United Arab Emirates, while emphasizing the need to protect their sensitive facilities from potential attacks by the Islamic Republic, support pursuing "hardline policies" against the Islamic Republic.

    In contrast, the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Qatar prefer to avoid a return to conflicts.

    The newspaper also quoted an American official regarding Trump's phone call with the Prime Minister of Israel, stating that Netanyahu expressed frustration over the behavior of the Islamic Republic and the possibility of Tehran stalling, while Trump emphasized the complexity of the situation and the difficulties ahead. Nevertheless, the President of the United States reiterated his commitment to addressing the nuclear threat posed by the Iranian regime.
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  9. 20 May 2026, 19:42·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said on Wednesday evening that he is willing to wait "a few days" for Iran's response to Washington's proposal regarding the end of the war agreement, but warned that this response must be "100 percent correct."

    After speaking to a group of military students, he told reporters that if Iran's response is not correct, tensions will escalate quickly, adding: "We are ready to move forward. We need 100 percent correct and good answers."

    Trump announced that the U.S. is currently dealing with "very good" individuals from the Iranian side who have "talent and mental power"; individuals who, according to him, have replaced the previous leaders of Iran.

    These remarks came shortly after the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Tehran is reviewing the new proposal from the U.S.

    This proposal has reached the officials of the Islamic Republic through Islamabad, coinciding with the visit of Pakistan's Interior Minister to Tehran.
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  10. 20 May 2026, 19:39·

    Axios reported exclusively that Donald Trump, in a long and "difficult" phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu, informed him about the mediators' efforts to draft a "memorandum of understanding." According to this plan, the United States and the Islamic Republic would officially end the war by signing this memorandum and initiate a 30-day period for negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

    According to two sources from Axios, this proposal has faced strong opposition from the Israeli Prime Minister, and the two leaders have serious disagreements about the way forward. An American official described Netanyahu's state after this call as "very angry and upset."

    Axios reported that the Israeli ambassador in Washington also conveyed Netanyahu's serious concerns about this conversation to American lawmakers, although a spokesperson for the embassy denied this. One source, referring to Netanyahu's persistent skepticism about the negotiation process, said, "Bibi is always worried." The White House and the Israeli Prime Minister's Office have declined to comment on this matter.
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  11. 20 May 2026, 16:36·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, emphasized on Wednesday, May 19, that Iran's naval and air forces have been destroyed, stating that the only question now is whether the U.S. will return to finish the job or if the Islamic Republic will come to the table to sign a document (agreement).

    Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Trump said: "Everything they had is gone; their navy has been obliterated, their air force has been wiped out, and they have lost almost everything. The only question now is whether we will move forward to finish the job, or will they sign a document? We will have to see what happens."
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  12. 20 May 2026, 16:35·

    On Wednesday, May 30, the price of oil fell by more than five percent following optimistic remarks from Donald Trump regarding negotiations with the Islamic Republic.

    Brent crude prices reached $105.70 as traders reacted to signs indicating that Washington and Tehran are getting closer to an agreement that could prevent a new wave of attacks and reduce concerns about long-term supply disruptions in the Middle East.

    Trump stated that negotiations with the Islamic Republic are in the "final stages," but warned that if Tehran does not agree to a peace deal, the U.S. may carry out more attacks.
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  13. 20 May 2026, 15:42·

    Faisal bin Farhan, the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, wrote that Riyadh appreciates the U.S. President's decision to give another chance for negotiations with the Islamic Republic to reach an agreement that would end the war and restore security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to the status before March 1, 2025.

    He also praised Pakistan's ongoing efforts to mediate in this regard and wrote on platform X that Saudi Arabia hopes the Islamic Republic will seize this opportunity to prevent "dangerous consequences of escalating tensions" and respond promptly to efforts to advance negotiations.

    The Saudi Foreign Minister added that the aim of these efforts is to achieve a comprehensive agreement that ensures lasting peace in the region and the world.
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  14. 20 May 2026, 15:17·

    Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated that "the open and covert movements of the enemy indicate that alongside economic and political pressures, they have not abandoned their military objectives and are seeking a new round of war and adventure."

    He made these remarks in his third audio message, noting that a month has passed since the ceasefire, and he identified the political atmosphere surrounding Donald Trump, the President of the United States, as a significant factor influencing his decisions regarding Iran.

    In this message, Qalibaf emphasized the continuation of economic and political pressures, stating that the goal of these pressures is to force Iran to retreat. However, according to him, the country's military structure has utilized this one-month ceasefire period to rebuild its operational capabilities.

    In another part of this 12-minute audio message, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament criticized certain political factions, accusing them of "ignoring security conditions" and being overly focused on criticizing the government, stating that raising such criticisms could harm national cohesion.
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  15. 20 May 2026, 14:33·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, before leaving Washington for Connecticut, spoke to reporters at the airport about the confrontation with Iran and the options on the table.

    He claimed, referring to the internal situation in Iran: "There is a lot of anger in Iran right now because people are living in very bad conditions. There is unrest and turmoil there that we have not seen before; we will have to see what happens."

    In response to a reporter's question about the possibility of a "limited agreement to extend the ceasefire," Trump said: "We are going to try this chance. I am in no hurry; although the midterm elections are coming up, ideally I would prefer fewer people to be killed rather than many."

    The President of the United States also expressed doubt about the intentions of Tehran's officials, saying: "I am surprised whether they really want what is good for their people or not; their behavior shows that they are not thinking about the people, while they should consider the well-being of the entire region."
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  16. 20 May 2026, 14:32·

    Ismail Baqai, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, said on Wednesday, May 30, regarding speculation about Abbas Araqchi's trip to New York: "The Iranian Foreign Minister has been invited to participate in a UN Security Council meeting on international peace and security, but his attendance is not yet confirmed."

    According to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, "This meeting, chaired by China in the Security Council, will be held on June 25, but given the busy schedule of the Foreign Minister, a final decision about the trip has not yet been made."

    These remarks came after Ali Khazarian, a member of the National Security Commission of the Parliament, criticized the possibility of Araqchi traveling to New York to negotiate about the Strait of Hormuz during a television program.
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  17. 20 May 2026, 14:29·

    The Judiciary News Agency reported that Rashid Mazaheri, former goalkeeper of the national football team and Esteghlal Tehran, has been "arrested while attempting to illegally exit the western borders of Iran."

    In this report, Mazaheri is accused of "planning to leave the country by changing his appearance and bribing border guards."

    The Judiciary did not mention the time of this former national football player's arrest.

    After the massacre of protesters on December 18 and 19, Mazaheri had released a video on February 24, blaming Ali Khamenei for the deaths of the protesters. After the release of that video, there was no news about his situation for a long time.

    The Mizan news agency has reported that Mazaheri is currently in the "general section of the prison" and is set to be tried on charges of "bribing a government official," "propaganda activities against national security in wartime," and "attempting to cross the border illegally."
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  18. 20 May 2026, 14:24·

    In the midst of disruptions in official trade routes and pressure on the supply chain of industries, the Iranian Trade Development Organization has announced the authorization of importing certain petrochemical and polymer raw materials through smuggling and seafaring methods.

    This decision indicates that the crisis of raw material supply in downstream industries has reached a point where the government has resorted to border and unconventional routes to compensate for shortages.

    However, this decision raises serious questions. Polymer and petrochemical raw materials are not simple consumer goods; their import requires large volumes, quality control, standards, traceability, insurance, specialized transportation, and regular commercial settlement.
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  19. 20 May 2026, 14:20·

    The Revolutionary Guard has issued a statement threatening that if the war between the U.S. and Israel against Iran resumes, the conflict "will extend beyond the region."

    The statement refers to the threats made by Donald Trump and Israeli officials regarding a renewed attack on Iran, stating: "If the aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will this time extend beyond the region, and our crushing blows in places you cannot imagine will leave you in despair."

    Abbas Araqchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, also reacted to Donald Trump's threatening remarks about the possibility of resuming military attacks on Iran, writing on X: "With the lessons we have learned and the knowledge we have gained, rest assured that a return to the battlefield will come with many more surprises."
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  20. 20 May 2026, 14:17·

    Iranian media reported on Wednesday, May 30, that Mohsin Naqvi, the Interior Minister of Pakistan, has arrived in Tehran. He had also traveled to Iran on May 26.

    ISNA news agency announced that the agenda and objectives of this senior Pakistani official's visit to Iran are "unclear." Tasnim news agency also reported that Mr. Naqvi met with the Iranian Interior Minister upon his arrival in Tehran.
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  21. 20 May 2026, 14:16·

    Media in Iran report on the execution of the murderer of Elahe Hosseinnajad, whose body was found in the deserts around Tehran in early June of last year. On the evening of June 4, 2025, 24-year-old Elahe Hosseinnajad left the beauty salon where she worked to go home to Islamshahr, but she disappeared. When her family filed a complaint, investigations by the criminal team revealed that Elahe had gotten into a passing vehicle at Azadi Square.

    Search efforts to find Elahe finally yielded results after 11 days, with the arrest of the driver, a 37-year-old named Bahman, who confessed to murdering Elahe. The accused was sentenced to death after the trial.

    This murder sparked significant controversy regarding women's safety in Iran, and for a long time, media outlets published various articles about it.
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  22. 20 May 2026, 14:15·

    Human rights media reported that the Tehran Criminal Court, after re-examining the Ekbatan neighborhood case, sentenced three detained protesters in this case to blood money and five years in prison, while acquitting three other protesters of the charge of "premeditated murder." The death sentences for these six individuals had previously been overturned by the Supreme Court.

    The Harana website reported on Wednesday, May 30, that Branch 13 of the Tehran Criminal Court sentenced Milad Arman, Alireza Kafayi, and Amir Mohammad Khoshghab to punishment for "participation in the premeditated murder" of Arman Ali-Vardi, a member of the Basij forces. Each of them has been sentenced to pay an equal share of the full blood money for a human life and five years in prison.

    According to Harana's report, Navid Najaran, Hossein Naimati, and Alireza Barmarzpournak, the three other defendants in this case, were acquitted of the charge of participation in premeditated murder due to "lack of evidence indicating a blow to a specific area of Ali-Vardi's body."

    This ruling was issued on February 4 of last year and was communicated to the lawyers of these individuals on Tuesday, May 29.

    These six protesting citizens had been sentenced to death by the same branch in November 2023.
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  23. 20 May 2026, 03:52·

    Putin also came to serve the Shiite cause.
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  24. 20 May 2026, 02:55·

    New York Times headline: The initial goal of the war was to bring the former hardline president to power as the leader of Iran.

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    According to U.S. officials, the Israeli attack, designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, was part of efforts to change the regime and bring him to power.

    Days after the Israeli attacks killed the Iranian leader and other senior officials in the early days of the war, President Trump publicly stated that it would be better for "someone from within" Iran to take control of the country.
    It has now become clear that the United States and Israel entered this conflict with a specific and highly surprising figure in mind: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the former president of Iran known for his hardline, anti-Israeli, and anti-American views.

    However, according to informed U.S. officials, this bold plan, developed by the Israelis and consulted with Mr. Ahmadinejad, quickly faced failure.

    U.S. officials and one of Ahmadinejad's close associates stated that he was injured on the first day of the war due to the Israeli attack on his home in Tehran—designed to free him from house arrest. They said he survived the attack but became discouraged and disheartened about the regime change plan after this life-threatening incident.

    He has not been seen in public since then, and his current whereabouts and condition remain unclear.
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    How Mr. Ahmadinejad was engaged in this plan remains shrouded in ambiguity.
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    A spokesperson for Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence agency, declined to comment on the matter.
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    U.S. officials said that the attack—carried out by the Israeli Air Force—was aimed at killing the guards watching over Mr. Ahmadinejad and was part of a plan to free him from house arrest.
    The attack did not cause significant damage to Mr. Ahmadinejad's home, which was located at the end of a cul-de-sac. However, the security post at the entrance of the alley was hit. Satellite images show that building has been destroyed.

    In the days following, official news agencies clarified that he survived, but his "guards"—who were actually members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responsible for protecting and keeping him under house arrest—were killed.

    An article in The Atlantic in March, citing anonymous sources close to Mr. Ahmadinejad, stated that the former president had been freed from government house arrest following the attack on his home; the article described that event as "effectively a prison break operation."

    After the publication of that article, one of Ahmadinejad's close associates confirmed to the New York Times that Mr. Ahmadinejad viewed the attack as an attempt to free him. This informed individual stated that the Americans considered Mr. Ahmadinejad someone who could lead Iran and had the ability to manage "Iran's political, social, and military situation."
    This informed individual expressed that Mr. Ahmadinejad could play a "very important role" in Iran in the near future and noted that the United States saw him similarly to Delcy Rodríguez; someone who took power after the arrest of Mr. Maduro by American forces in Venezuela and has since maintained close cooperation with the Trump administration.
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    In recent years, Mr. Ahmadinejad has traveled outside of Iran, fueling speculation.
    According to New Lines magazine, he traveled to Guatemala in 2023 and to Hungary in 2024 and 2025. Both countries have close ties with Israel.
    Viktor Orbán, the Prime Minister of Hungary at the time, had a close relationship with Mr. Netanyahu. During these trips to Hungary, Mr. Ahmadinejad spoke at a university associated with Mr. Orbán.

    He returned from Budapest just a few days before the start of the Israeli attacks on Iran last June. When that war broke out, he had a minimal public presence and only issued a few statements on social media. His relative silence regarding the war with a country that Mr. Ahmadinejad has long considered Iran's main enemy drew significant attention on social media in Iran.
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  25. 20 May 2026, 00:13·

    In a speech at the White House, Trump said that Iran is not going to acquire nuclear weapons. They cannot have nuclear weapons. We cannot tolerate such a thing, and we will not tolerate it.
    He stated that we have destroyed their navy. Their air force is gone. Their air defense systems are gone. All the equipment they used for war is gone. Almost everything is gone.
    Trump added: I don’t want to say their leaders are gone, because that’s not very pleasant to say, but that is the reality.
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  26. 19 May 2026, 23:43·

    Earthquake in Qeshm

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    The image above: #Earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 at a depth of 20 kilometers near Laft Port on Qeshm Island, Hormozgan

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    Right now at 3:12, Bandar Abbas shook twice for 15 seconds in a terrifying manner.

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    The earthquake was really bad.

    A relatively strong earthquake occurred at 3:10 AM in Bandar Abbas.

    I am in Bandar Abbas, we thought it was happening again; everything shook for exactly 20 seconds.

    A few minutes ago, a relatively strong earthquake hit twice in quick succession in Bandar Abbas.

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  27. 19 May 2026, 23:04·

    The U.S. Senate advanced a resolution on Tuesday to halt military action in Iran.

    This advancement came after Republican Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana voted in favor of it. A few days ago, in the state party primaries to continue his Senate seat, Cassidy lost to a candidate backed by Trump.

    According to CNBC, despite the resolution on war powers passing with a vote of 50 to 47, it still has a slim chance of becoming law. The resolution must first be finalized in the Senate, then the House of Representatives must vote on it, and then Donald Trump will almost certainly veto it.
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    Four Republican senators aligned with Trump, along with all Democrats except one, voted in favor. Three Republican senators were also absent from the vote.

    Despite the passage of this resolution, even if a resolution were to be approved in the Senate with all 100 members, it would face a tough challenge in the House of Representatives, which is controlled by Republicans, and would then need a two-thirds majority in both Congress and the Senate to override a potential presidential veto.

    According to the War Powers Act of 1973, enacted in response to the Vietnam War, the U.S. President can only conduct military operations for 60 days without congressional approval, after which he must either cease military action or obtain authorization from Congress.
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  28. 19 May 2026, 19:11·

    JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, stated that Washington and Tehran have made significant progress in their discussions, and neither side desires to resume military campaigns. Vance added, "We believe we have made a lot of progress. We think the officials in Tehran also want to reach an agreement." He mentioned that the U.S. could resume military campaigns, but "this is not something that Trump or Iran wants." Vance also said, "I think the Islamic Republic wants to agree, but until an agreement is signed, we won't know."
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    JD Vance announced that the Trump administration is working towards an agreement to end the war, but he still observes a divide among Iranian leaders, and Tehran's negotiating position is unclear. The U.S. Vice President stated, "The Iranians themselves are not exactly sure which direction they want to take; they are currently a fragmented country." He further added, "In the governance structure of this country, there is a leader, and below him, there are many officials who influence the negotiation process. For this reason, sometimes it is not clear what the actual position of the negotiating team is." Vance pointed out that it is still unclear whether this divergence of opinions stems from a lack of coordination or bad faith, emphasizing that the result of this situation has been the creation of an ambiguous and confusing process. Vance concluded, "I can confidently say that sometimes it is very difficult to understand what the Iranians exactly want to achieve from these negotiations."
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    JD Vance stated that members of the Islamic Republic's negotiating team possess some characteristics of Iranians, including "intelligence and hard work," but at the same time, there are also "very radical" positions among them. The U.S. Vice President described Iran as a "great and proud civilization," stating that the Iranian people are "amazing," and the Iranian-American community in the United States reflects some of these characteristics. He also added that sometimes it is unclear what exact goal Tehran is pursuing in the negotiations and described the decision-making structure in the Islamic Republic as "fragmented." Vance reiterated that Washington will not allow the Islamic Republic to acquire nuclear weapons, and the goal of the negotiations is to prevent the long-term rebuilding of the Islamic Republic's nuclear capabilities.
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    JD Vance announced, "I think we currently have an opportunity to reset the relationship that has existed between Iran and the United States for the past 47 years." The U.S. Vice President, who was responsible for the daily press briefing in the absence of Caroline Levitt, the White House spokesperson, added, "This is what the President has asked of us, and we will continue to work in this direction. However, for this to happen, cooperation from both sides is necessary (one hand cannot clap)." Vance emphasized Washington's red lines: "We will not agree to an agreement that allows the Iranians access to nuclear weapons. Therefore, as President Trump told me, we are in a state of full military readiness. We do not wish to take this path [of resuming war], but if we have to, the President is prepared and capable of pursuing it."
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    Vance added that he recently spoke with Mr. Trump, and the U.S. President emphasized that the main issue for the U.S. is that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. Vance reminded that if such an event occurs, Gulf countries will also seek nuclear weapons, and then other countries around the world will follow the same path. He said, "We want the number of countries that possess nuclear weapons to remain limited, and for this reason, Iran cannot have nuclear weapons." When Vance was asked if it is possible for Russia to take ownership of Iran's enriched uranium, he replied, "This is not currently the U.S. government's plan. The Iranians have not raised such an issue either."
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    JD Vance also stated that Washington wants the Islamic Republic to accept a process that ensures Iran cannot rebuild its nuclear capabilities even years after Trump's presidency. He said, "We want to see not only a commitment to not acquiring nuclear weapons but also a commitment to cooperate in a process to ensure that not only now, not only when Donald Trump is President, but even years later, the Iranians do not seek to rebuild their nuclear capabilities."
    He added, "This is what we are trying to achieve in the negotiations."
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  29. 19 May 2026, 15:13·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said to reporters at the White House on Tuesday that we may have to strike Iran again, I'm not sure.

    He said, "What I mean is two or three days, maybe Friday, Saturday, Sunday, something around that, maybe early next week; a limited timeframe, because we can't allow them to have new nuclear weapons."

    The President of the United States continued that on Monday he was just an hour away from making a decision to carry out an attack, but he postponed it. He added that the Islamic Republic is begging for a deal. Trump said about the war: "Everyone tells me this is not popular, but I think it’s very popular."
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  30. 19 May 2026, 14:00·

    Following the Iran International campaign to identify the body of Javidnam in Al-Ghadir Hospital in Tehran, a video of the moment Javidnam Aida Aghili was killed has come to us.
    Aida Aghili, 34 years old, was shot in the head by officers with two bullets on the evening of January 7, 2025, in eastern Tehran, and her body was found wrapped in a checkered blanket in the backyard of Al-Ghadir Hospital.
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