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  1. 17 Jun 2026, 14:12·

    JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, defended Donald Trump's administration's policies towards the Islamic Republic of Iran in an interview with CBS's morning program, criticizing those who, according to him, are merely seeking to continue military conflict.

    Vance differentiated between "tools" and "goals" in Washington's foreign policy, stating: "The President used diplomacy, economic leverage, and military pressure to ensure that Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons; that has always been the main goal." He criticized the hardliners, adding: "Some just want the bombings to continue, without considering whether this actually brings any benefits to the American people."

    The Vice President of the United States emphasized at the end that Trump's goal is not to create misery and suffering for the people of Iran, but rather the main focus of his administration is to curb weapon programs and prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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  2. 17 Jun 2026, 13:00·

    Zakani: Khamenei Will Also Be Buried in "Iraq"

    Alireza Zakani, the mayor of Tehran, announced for the first time on Wednesday, June 17, contrary to previous statements by officials of the Islamic Republic, that the funeral ceremony for Ali Khamenei will also be held in Iraq.
    Zakani told reporters that after two days of farewell ceremonies, Ali Khamenei's body will be buried in Tehran on July 6, in Qom on July 7, and in Iraq on July 8.
    Officials of the Islamic Republic had previously stated that the former leader would be buried in Mashhad.
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  3. 17 Jun 2026, 12:41·

    Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Republic's Parliament and head of the Islamic Republic's negotiating team with the United States, emphasized the importance of economic relations with China, stating that the Islamic Republic must move beyond confrontation and focus on economic development.

    In a brainstorming session with the special representative for China and the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Qalibaf said: "We must take the position from the launcher kids, relieve the people from economic pressure, and build the country."

    Describing China's position as a "unique" country for the Islamic Republic in trade, he added that Beijing must believe that Tehran is a "partner in every sense" for China.

    The Speaker of the Islamic Republic's Parliament stated that any bloc formed with the presence of the Gulf Coast countries will definitely center around "China and the Islamic Republic."
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  4. 17 Jun 2026, 12:32·

    Donald Trump says that if he is not satisfied with the agreement and Iran does not change its behavior, he will bomb Iran again.

    The U.S. President, speaking at a press conference on Wednesday alongside Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the President of Egypt, on the sidelines of the G7 leaders' summit in France, stated: "This is just a memorandum of understanding. If I am not satisfied with it and they do not change their behavior, we will shoot at them again and drop bombs on their heads."
    Donald Trump also described reports about a $300 billion investment by the U.S. in Iran based on the memorandum as incorrect, but stated that the U.S. would not prevent other countries from investing in Iran.

    The text of the memorandum has not yet been published, but according to one of the clauses in the text released by some American media, it is mentioned that "the United States commits to working with its regional partners to develop a comprehensive and mutually agreed plan for the reconstruction and economic development of the Islamic Republic and to guarantee the financing of at least $300 billion. The mechanism for implementing this plan will be developed within 60 days as part of the final agreement."

    The U.S. President also stated that the text of the memorandum does not mention that the U.S. will pay money to Iran and rejected the existence of a clause regarding the immediate lifting of sanctions on Iran in the text of the memorandum.

    In the text published in American media, the accuracy of which has not yet been confirmed, it states that "the United States commits to lifting all types of sanctions imposed against the Islamic Republic of Iran based on a timeline agreed upon in the final agreement; including United Nations Security Council resolutions and International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors resolutions, as well as all unilateral U.S. sanctions, both primary and secondary."
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  5. 17 Jun 2026, 12:32·

    Ibrahim Rezaei, the spokesperson for the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Islamic Republic's Parliament, criticized the memorandum of understanding between the Islamic Republic and the United States, describing the agreement as "unbalanced" and stating that all of the Islamic Republic's red lines were not respected.

    In a television interview, Rezaei added that the war has not ended and one should not assume that the situation has moved beyond confrontation. He said, "We are in a full-scale hybrid war and must take advantage of the opportunity created to become stronger."

    The spokesperson for the National Security Commission of the Islamic Republic's Parliament also defended the critics of the memorandum, stating that opponents of the agreement should not be labeled as "hardliners." He added, "If these individuals did not exist, American soldiers would be standing over us right now."

    Rezaei had previously criticized the way supporters of the agreement defended the memorandum on the social media platform X. He urged the officials of the Islamic Republic not to use public resources to promote the "agreement," to tolerate critics, and not to incur costs from the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic to justify decisions.
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  6. 17 Jun 2026, 12:27·

    Continuing the downward trend in the prices of foreign currencies in Iran's free market, on Wednesday, June 17, the price of each US dollar reached around 153,000 tomans, and the price of gold coins was reported to be around 160 million tomans.

    The price of the US dollar, which had risen to 190,000 tomans at one point, has now decreased by about 20%.

    The price of each gram of 18-carat gold also fell on Wednesday to 15,767,000 tomans, and the "Imami coin" decreased to 159,500,000 tomans.

    In contrast, the Tehran Stock Exchange index has seen significant growth since the announcement of the agreement, reaching a new record of over 5,100,000 units on Wednesday.
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  7. 17 Jun 2026, 12:27·

    The leaders of the seven industrialized countries (G7) expressed their support for the agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic in the final statement of their meeting, considering it an important opportunity to prevent the Iranian government from acquiring nuclear weapons and to limit Tehran's missile and regional activities.

    The leaders of the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom also stated that they are ready to participate in the implementation process of this agreement.

    In another section of the statement, the necessity of maintaining freedom of navigation and the unobstructed passage of ships in international waterways was emphasized, describing this issue as one of the main pillars of global trade.
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  8. 17 Jun 2026, 12:26·

    "Mahri Farajzadeh," 36 years old, resident of Karaj and mother of two children, was shot and killed on Friday, January 19, 1404, in Fardis, Karaj.

    According to informed sources, the bullet struck her skull, and Mahri Farajzadeh died before reaching the "Be-Afarin" hospital in Fardis.

    Her relatives say that after two days of follow-up, they received Mahri Farajzadeh's body on January 21 from Behesht-e-Sakineh in Karaj.

    Mahri Farajzadeh was a housewife and had two children: a 15-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old son, who are now facing an irreparable loss with the death of their mother.
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    Received message: Mahri's cousin, Akbar Hassanpour, was also shot and killed on January 19 in Gohardasht, Karaj. Akbar had two daughters, aged 16 and 18.
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  9. 17 Jun 2026, 12:25·

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    🔴 The Abdorrahman Boroumand Foundation has documented 746 executions in Iran since January 1, 2026, of which only 52 have been carried out since the beginning of June 2026.

    🔸 The Islamic Republic has accelerated the execution of political prisoners in the shadow of war and in response to the nationwide protests of December 2025. Since the beginning of this year, at least 45 protesters and political prisoners accused of crimes against national security, including espionage, have been executed.

    🔸 Reports received by the Abdorrahman Boroumand Foundation indicate that the main legal basis for many of these death sentences has been "confessions" obtained under physical and psychological pressure from prisoners; this constitutes a clear violation of the fundamental rights to a fair trial and international protections against torture.
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  10. 17 Jun 2026, 05:53·

    A private jet has crashed on a highway in Texas, and drivers have gone to help the passengers.
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    One person has died; five others have been hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.
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  11. 17 Jun 2026, 05:18·

    The first oil tankers carrying crude oil from Iran have left the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the U.S. maritime blockade. This was announced on Wednesday morning by one of the ship tracking websites.

    The website "Tanker Trackers," which monitors the storage and transportation of oil shipments, has confirmed "the first crude oil exports from Iran in the past two months" based on digital data aligned with satellite images.
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  12. 17 Jun 2026, 01:41·

    According to NBC, the Iranian government has continued to launch a "large" number of drones towards commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz following the announcement of a memorandum of understanding with the United States. NBC reported, citing an American official, that the Revolutionary Guard has launched drones that the U.S. was able to intercept before they posed a threat to commercial vessels, military ships, and crews present in the area. According to the report, the Revolutionary Guard has been launching drones every night since the "electronic" signing of the memorandum of understanding on Sunday.
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  13. 16 Jun 2026, 23:35·

    JD Vance, the Deputy of Donald Trump, who will sign a peace agreement with Iran in Switzerland on Friday, stated that the essence of this initial agreement can be summarized in one sentence: if Iran fulfills its commitments under this agreement, the United States is ready to create conditions for this country to return to the global economy.

    Mr. Vance said in an interview with Sirius XM radio on Tuesday: "Donald Trump never said that the goal of his actions is to empower Reza Pahlavi in Iran. What he said is that if the people of Iran have risen up and stood against their government, that's very good, but what he wants is to ensure the oversight of Iran's nuclear activities, whether through diplomacy or through war, which ultimately the latter occurred." 06:21

    The U.S. Vice President also emphasized that the demands of Mr. Trump's critics for continuing the war with Iran are "not aligned and never have been" with what Donald Trump has always promised the American people and intends to implement.

    Mr. Vance reiterated several times in this interview that the economic benefits Iran will receive "will in no way" be paid from American resources and assets, but rather, if Iran cooperates and fulfills all the terms of the agreement, the U.S. will provide "opportunities" for investment in Iran by lifting sanctions.
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  14. 16 Jun 2026, 19:54·

    The image that was published on social media shows Dara Khosrowshahi, the Iranian-American CEO of Uber, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles during the match between Iran and New Zealand in the 2026 World Cup.
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  15. 16 Jun 2026, 19:10·

    Location of the Memorandum of Understanding Signing

    Machine Translation:
    A framework agreement between the United States and Iran is set to be signed on Friday, June 19, in Bürgenstock; not as initially thought, in Geneva. This was confirmed by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland in response to the SRF network.

    The Swiss Foreign Ministry explained: "This location, Bürgenstock, was proposed by the mediators, Pakistan and Qatar, as well as the United States and Iran." According to this ministry, Switzerland is providing the groundwork for the discussions and creating the necessary diplomatic conditions for this meeting to take place in Switzerland. The Swiss Foreign Ministry did not provide information about the process and details of the planned signing.
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    "Bürgenstock" is a region/mountain in Switzerland, but the Bürgenstock hotel and resort complex has a direct connection to Qatar. Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne is part of a luxury hotel collection in Switzerland owned by the Qatar-based hotel group Katara Hospitality. The restaurant "Parisa – Persian Cuisine" in Bürgenstock was also first opened in Doha in 2012 and later expanded to branches in Switzerland, Morocco, and other locations. In June 2024, Bürgenstock also hosted a peace summit for Ukraine with the participation of 92 countries and 8 international organizations. Delegations from Ukraine, the United States, France, Germany, and Canada attended that summit, but Russia was not present.

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  16. 16 Jun 2026, 18:53·

    Exclusive Reuters: An informed source says the Iran agreement includes a $300 billion fund, more than half of which has already been committed.

    Dubai, June 16, Reuters — A source directly familiar with the details of the agreement told Reuters that in the framework agreement between the U.S. and Iran, a private $300 billion fund is envisioned to stimulate investment in Iran, with more than half of this amount already committed.

    The source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the unofficial nature of the plan while Washington and Tehran are preparing to sign on Friday, said the goal of this fund is to create economic incentives for both sides to reach a final agreement.

    U.S. and Iranian officials said on Sunday that they have reached a framework agreement to end their conflict; a conflict that began on February 28 when U.S. and Israeli forces attacked Iran. This framework also includes stopping the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas supply.

    The source said the new fund is a private investment tool, not a program for reconstruction or compensation, and there will be no government money or grants involved. He added that companies based in the U.S., Gulf Arab countries, Asia, South America, and Africa have agreed to finance it.

    According to this source, the committed investments cover areas including energy, logistics, industrial production, and transportation.

    A senior Iranian source told Reuters that Tehran initially demanded $400 billion in compensation for war damages from the U.S., but Washington stated it would not pay such an amount.

    Subsequently, the idea of this fund, which is to be called the "Reconstruction and Development Fund," was proposed.

    The Iranian source said the anticipated mechanism includes participation from regional countries in various ways. These methods include guaranteeing loans, establishing credit lines, or directly financing the reconstruction of war-damaged sites, including facilities like the Mobarakeh Steel Complex, refineries, airports, and more broadly, infrastructure damaged by the conflict.

    Iran, as one of the largest economies in the Middle East, has attracted almost no significant foreign direct investment over the past four decades and has been sidelined from global capital markets due to successive waves of U.S. sanctions and international sanctions.

    The country holds the second-largest proven natural gas reserves in the world and the fourth-largest proven oil reserves.

    Iran also has a young and educated population of over 92 million, a diverse industrial base, and significant untapped potential in sectors ranging from petrochemicals and mining to tourism and agriculture.

    This source stated that the investment fund is entirely separate from the parallel negotiations regarding the lifting of U.S. sanctions and the release of Iranian sovereign assets that are blocked abroad. He described these as distinct financial mechanisms with different goals and timelines.

    The fund will not be established or operational until a final and satisfactory agreement is reached. The memorandum is expected to structure the process over the next 60 days after signing.

    This source said, "The fund will only be created once the final agreement is signed. During these 60 days, fund managers will work with Iranians and investors to plan projects and define their scope."

    The Iranian Foreign Ministry and the Pakistani Foreign Ministry, which helped mediate the agreement regarding the investment fund, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

    A White House spokesperson referred to an interview on Monday with J.D. Vance, the Vice President, on CBS, in which he stated that Iran could access a $300 billion reconstruction fund backed by Gulf countries if it adheres to the agreement with Washington, including dismantling its nuclear program, eliminating enriched material stockpiles, and accepting a stringent inspection regime and compliance commitments.

    The source did not specify how or by whom the fund would be managed and noted that key details still need to be finalized.

    This source mentioned companies from South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the U.S. as having made commitments but refrained from providing a complete list.

    The 60-day memorandum is a framework, not a final agreement, and U.S. and Iranian negotiators are expected to work on multiple pathways during this period that encompass nuclear issues, sanctions, and regional security.
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  17. 16 Jun 2026, 18:46·

    Following the Israeli army's attacks on southern Lebanon on Tuesday, which left four dead, the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters threatened to respond. These attacks occurred after the announcement of an agreement between Iran and the United States.

    The Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters, responsible for coordinating among the armed forces of the Islamic Republic, stated in a declaration that if Israel does not cease its attacks in southern Lebanon, it should expect a "hard response" from the armed forces of the Islamic Republic.

    The statement claimed that following the final announcement of the ceasefire agreement by Donald Trump, the Israeli army has "violated" the ceasefire in southern Lebanon "84 times."

    Lebanon announced a short while ago that the Israeli attacks in the south of the country resulted in four deaths; meanwhile, Israel stated that it intercepted several rockets fired by Hezbollah and also conducted attacks.

    Lebanon's official news agency reported that Israeli drones targeted two vehicles in the town of Mayfod and another vehicle in a settlement near Shaqif, both in the Nabatieh region, which "according to initial reports, led to the deaths of four people" and injured several others.

    The Israeli army announced that after identifying "a suspicious vehicle" in an area where its forces were operating, it conducted an attack in southern Lebanon, but did not specify the exact location of this operation.

    The army also stated that its forces intercepted several rockets fired towards Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon, and subsequently, the Israeli Air Force "targeted and destroyed the launch pad of these rockets."
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  18. 16 Jun 2026, 17:19·

    Tayebeh Nazari Makki Abadi, the mother of the activist Maryam Arvin and one of the detainees from the seventh memorial of Khosrow Alikordi in Mashhad, has been sentenced to five years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of this city.

    According to a ruling issued on June 13 by the First Branch of the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad, presided over by Judge Gholamreza Akbari Moghadam, she has been sentenced to four years in prison for the charge of "conspiracy and collusion against national security" and to one year in prison for the charge of "propaganda against the regime."

    Tayebeh Nazari is the mother of the young lawyer Maryam Arvin, who was arrested during the "Women, Life, Freedom" protests in 2022 in Sirjan for providing legal defense for detainees and suspiciously passed away shortly after her temporary release.
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  19. 16 Jun 2026, 17:18·

    The Wall Street Journal and Reuters reported separately on Tuesday, citing informed sources, that the memorandum of understanding reached between Iran and the United States will allow Iran to "immediately" begin selling its oil and other petroleum products.

    Sources from both media outlets stated that the provisions related to the lifting of sanctions on Iran's oil sales will be implemented after the agreement is signed this week, and will include services such as banking, transportation, and insurance that are necessary to facilitate these sales.

    The Wall Street Journal reported, citing these individuals, that with the implementation of this memorandum of understanding, the barriers caused by sanctions on Iran's oil exports and related support services will be removed to enable these transactions.

    An American official also emphasized in a conversation with Reuters that this agreement has specific conditions.

    Speaking on the condition of anonymity, he said: "This is a performance-based agreement. Iran can only benefit from the advantages of this memorandum if it adheres to all the clauses it has agreed to; including not having nuclear weapons, neutralizing its enriched materials, and not interfering with the free flow of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz."

    The memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, which was electronically signed on June 14, is set to be signed in person on June 19 in Switzerland with the presence of senior officials from both countries.
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  20. 16 Jun 2026, 15:22·

    Following Trump's statement:
    Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator from the U.S., wrote on X that the expansion of the Abraham Accords and the establishment of stability and prosperity in the Middle East is one of Donald Trump's most important goals, and this goal will be achieved when the Islamic Republic is weakened or changes its behavior.

    He added that he hopes the upcoming negotiations to end Iran's nuclear program will be successful.

    Lindsey Graham further stated: "The Islamic Republic and its proxy forces have been severely weakened, and their ability to orchestrate an event similar to October 7 no longer exists."

    He continued: "If the conflict with the Islamic Republic leads to the expansion of the Abraham Accords, regional convergence, and lasting peace, this outcome will be one of the most successful military operations in American history."
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  21. 16 Jun 2026, 13:46·

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  22. 16 Jun 2026, 13:37·

    Trump, who previously spoke of "help on the way" in messages to Iranians, is now attributing the deaths of protesters mainly to "previous groups" in the Islamic Republic in discussions with Qatari officials, creating a new delineation among different factions of the regime.
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  23. 16 Jun 2026, 13:24·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, criticized Benjamin Netanyahu's military approach towards Lebanon during a meeting with the Emir of Qatar on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Évian, France.

    Trump referred to Israel's airstrike on Beirut, which occurred just two hours before the signing of a ceasefire agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran, calling it "blind and aimless." He stated, "I made it clear to them that I am not at all pleased with this action. You don't need to level an apartment to kill one person; there are many people there, and not all of them are Hezbollah."

    The U.S. President noted that Israel has been fighting Hezbollah for a long time, resulting in many casualties, and suggested that control of this group should be handed over to Syria. Praising the performance of Bashar al-Assad, the President of Syria, in quickly organizing his country, he said, "He came to power with my and Erdogan's participation. He doesn't like Hezbollah and will handle this better; if Israel can't finish the job without killing others, Syria will do it."
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  24. 16 Jun 2026, 13:23·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, in response to a question about his allies who have doubts about the framework of the agreement with the Islamic Republic, including Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator, jokingly said: "Lindsey has doubts? I need to talk to him; he's going to get into big trouble."

    Trump then tried to downplay the concerns among his party members, stating that Graham is a "good guy" and has no problem with the agreement.

    He added: "This agreement covers an important issue very well. We are not paying any money for it."

    The President of the United States continued: "The markets are now at a higher level than when we started."

    Trump said: "The only disagreement is over one issue; that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon; never, ever, and ever." He added: "The rest of the issues don't matter."
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  25. 16 Jun 2026, 13:14·

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  26. 16 Jun 2026, 13:08·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced on Tuesday that he will send the peace agreement with Iran to the U.S. Congress for "review."

    During a meeting with Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, he told reporters, "I never thought about sending it, not even once, but I will do it. I will send it to Congress. I like this idea."

    Some Republican lawmakers had previously called for a review of the text of this agreement.

    Mr. Trump also promised that he would publicly release the text of the agreement with Iran "within the next day or two" and even suggested the possibility of reading the entire document on camera.

    He said he is waiting for a "formal space" to be created for the public release of this text.

    The U.S. President stated, "I would like to first establish a formal framework for this, but I have no problem with releasing it; it is a great document." He added, "The content of it is this: Iran will never have a nuclear weapon."

    Regarding the next phase of negotiations with Iran, which has a 60-day deadline, Trump said, "I think this process will move very quickly."

    He added, "Iran wants to finalize this issue. They need to return to their normal activities, and relations have now been normalized; therefore, I think this process will move very quickly."

    Trump continued, "It may move faster, it may take more time, but it can be done very quickly."
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  27. 16 Jun 2026, 12:52·

    The judiciary of the Islamic Republic announced that on Tuesday, June 16, two more protesters from last December were executed in Shahroud.

    The Mizan news agency reported that the names of the executed individuals are Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saadi, stating that they were executed on charges of "moharebeh" (waging war against God) and "efsad fil arz" (corruption on earth).

    This is the first instance of the execution of protesters in Iran following the announcement of an agreement between Tehran and Washington to end the 40-day war.

    In an official statement from the judiciary, quoting Mohammad Sadegh Akbari, the head of the Semnan province judiciary, it was claimed that the executed individuals "engaged in the destruction and arson of public and private property, carried and used cold and hot weapons, disrupted public order and security, conspired against the security of the country, and committed other criminal acts" in the city of Shahroud.
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  28. 16 Jun 2026, 03:21·

    Iran's first match in the 2026 World Cup against New Zealand ended in a 2-2 draw.
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  29. 16 Jun 2026, 00:24·

    JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, has released a video:
    The President has stated clearly from day one: Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.
    Once again, President Trump's efforts to establish peace have yielded results for the American people, despite the countless attempts of those who hate America and President Trump.
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