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  1. 10 May 2026, 14:16·

    Iranian media have reported that Ali Abdollahi, the commander of the Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya, met with Mojtaba Khamenei and provided a report on the readiness of the armed forces, including the army, the IRGC, the police, security agencies, border guards, the Ministry of Defense, and the Basij.

    According to these reports, Abdollahi stated that the armed forces are at a high level of readiness in terms of combat morale, defensive and offensive preparedness, strategic plans, and necessary equipment to confront "enemies."

    These media outlets also wrote that Mojtaba Khamenei communicated new measures during this meeting to continue actions and counter enemies. Despite the publication of the text of this news, Iranian media did not release an image of the meeting.
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  2. 10 May 2026, 14:15·

    Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported about the cargo ship targeted near the shores of Qatar, citing an unnamed source, that this ship was flying the American flag and belonged to the United States.

    The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Sunday morning that a projectile was fired at a cargo ship 23 nautical miles (37 kilometers) northeast of Doha. According to this report, a small fire occurred on the ship, which has been extinguished, and there were no casualties.

    This news comes as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met and discussed with Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, in Miami on Saturday, emphasizing the importance of the partnership between the two countries for deterrence against threats and strengthening stability in the Middle East.
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  3. 10 May 2026, 14:14·

    Fars News Agency reports that "a liquefied natural gas tanker belonging to Qatar named Al-Khritiyat" has passed through the Strait of Hormuz "with Iran's permission."

    According to this report, the tanker "was seen yesterday at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz and then turned off its automatic identification system."

    Fars states that "this tanker, which is headed to Pakistan, is the first non-Iranian tanker to receive permission from the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to pass through the Strait of Hormuz."
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  4. 10 May 2026, 14:13·

    Iranian media reported on Sunday, citing the CEO of the Iranian Oil Terminals Company, that any oil pollution resulting from the facilities on Khark Island has been denied.

    He stated: "As soon as this news was published, specialized HSE teams and the chemical and laboratory department monitored the entire area, but not even the smallest case was found."

    Reuters reported that satellite images captured between May 6 and 8 show a large stain in the waters surrounding Khark Island, Iran's most important oil export terminal, which experts say is consistent with "oil leakage."

    According to the report, a gray and white stain has been observed to the west of Khark Island, covering an area of about 45 square kilometers, according to a researcher from the "Conflict and Environment Observatory."

    Abbas Asadrooz stated, "According to the International 'MIMAC' Center, representing the International Maritime Organization, there is no leakage in the infrastructure, storage tanks, measurement systems, docks, pipelines in this area, or in the ships being loaded."

    Asadrooz did not clarify what the stain in the images indicates.
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  5. 9 May 2026, 22:05·

    According to the "Wall Street Journal," Israel has taken an unprecedented step by establishing a secret military base in the deserts of Iraq to support its extensive air operations against Iran.

    This base, which was built before the onset of hostilities and with the knowledge of the United States, hosts Israeli special forces and rescue units for pilots who might be shot down during the attacks. According to informed officials, the deployment of this logistics center, located 1,600 kilometers from Israel, has played a key role in managing thousands of airstrikes by Tel Aviv against military targets of the Islamic Republic within Iran in recent weeks.

    The report reveals that the hideout nearly got exposed in early March after a local shepherd reported suspicious helicopter movements. Following this report, the Iraqi army dispatched forces to inspect the area, but Israeli forces prevented them from accessing the secret site by carrying out heavy airstrikes against Iraqi soldiers, resulting in the death of one Iraqi soldier and injuries to two others.
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  6. 9 May 2026, 21:45·

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  8. 9 May 2026, 20:08·

    The Tasnim news agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, referred to the fiber optic cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz and threatened disruption to the global digital economy if these cables were damaged. It called for charging fees from foreign companies and requiring tech giants like Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft to operate under the laws of the Islamic Republic.

    Tasnim wrote: "The submarine fiber optic cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz carry over $10 trillion in financial transactions daily (including SWIFT messages, stock market transactions, and currency exchanges)."

    The IRGC-affiliated media further demanded "the collection of initial licensing fees and annual renewals from foreign companies, requiring tech giants (Meta, Amazon, Microsoft) to operate under the laws of the Islamic Republic, and monopolizing the repair and maintenance of the cables by Iranian companies."

    Fars, another IRGC-affiliated outlet, also reported that dozens of submarine fiber optic cables connecting Asia, Europe, and the Middle East pass through the Strait of Hormuz and warned that "any damage to these cables could cause widespread disruptions in the internet and digital economy of various countries."
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  9. 9 May 2026, 20:07·

    Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, said on Saturday, May 8, shortly after the "Victory Day" parade in Moscow, that he believes the war in Ukraine is coming to an end.

    Without providing further details about the war, he told reporters: "I think this issue is coming to an end."

    The Financial Times reported on Thursday that European Union leaders are preparing for possible negotiations. When asked if he is willing to engage in dialogue with Europeans, Putin stated that his preferred option is Gerhard Schröder, the former Chancellor of Germany.
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  10. 9 May 2026, 17:31·

    A video has been released showing nighttime gatherings of supporters of the Islamic Republic, in which a singer states that "badly veiled" women participating in pro-government rallies are their "light of their eyes," and that appearance is not the criterion. The Islamic Republic has previously arrested women without mandatory hijab and intended to impose heavy fines and restrictions on them through a bill called "Hijab and Chastity." However, in recent weeks, the government has attempted to broaden its social base by releasing videos and interviews featuring several unveiled women at government gatherings.
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  11. 9 May 2026, 17:00·

    Lebanese officials announced on Saturday that eight people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon. Additionally, a highway in southern Beirut was targeted in the air raid.

    These new attacks occurred despite a three-week ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the group supported by [the Islamic Republic of] Iran; a ceasefire that has had little effect on halting the daily exchange of fire, primarily in southern Lebanon.

    Hezbollah announced on Saturday that in response to the ongoing attacks, it targeted Israeli forces in the north of the country with a drone.
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  12. 9 May 2026, 16:10·

    The U.S. Central Command, CENTCOM, announced on May 8, 2026, that the U.S. maritime blockade against the Islamic Republic is still being fully enforced, and the forces of this command have so far redirected 58 commercial vessels and disabled four ships to prevent their entry or exit to Iranian ports.
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  13. 9 May 2026, 15:21·

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    گذشت ‌ عبدالله امیدوار، یکی از دو برادر امیدوار که اولین نزدیک به ۷۰ سال پیش با موتورسیکلت دور جهان را گشتند، در سانتياگو، پايتخت شيلی درگذشت. عبدالله، برادر کوچکتر پس از پایان سفرشان به شيلی رفت و در آنجا ازدواج کرد و شرکت فیلم‌سازی در شيلی تاسيس کرد. عبدالله۲۱ ساله و عیسی ۲۳ ساله، در سال ۱۹۵۴

    Isa Hopeful, a veteran Iranian traveler, documentary filmmaker, and researcher, who, along with his brother, was considered one of the enduring figures in the history of contemporary Iranian tourism, passed away on Saturday, May 8, at the age of 97. According to IRNA, he had been hospitalized for a few days due to illness and old age.

    Isa Hopeful, born on December 23, 1929, along with his brother Abdullah, were among the first contemporary Iranian travelers who began their long and research-oriented journeys to remote parts of the world in the mid-20th century. These two brothers, whose roots trace back to the village of Fashendak in the Alborz province, traveled among tribes, cultures, and lesser-known communities.

    The Hopeful brothers traveled for years across various continents using motorcycles, cars, and simple travel tools, documenting a unique collection of films, photographs, and ethnographic records from areas that many of them have since changed or no longer exist.

    The Hopeful Brothers Museum in the Saadabad Palace complex continues to remind us of these journeys and research efforts. A tribute was planned for Isa Hopeful on International Museum Day, May 17, 2026, but he passed away before this ceremony.

    His younger brother, Abdullah Hopeful, also passed away at the age of 90 in Chile on July 14, 2022.
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  14. 9 May 2026, 15:15·

    The British Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that a destroyer will be deployed to the Middle East ahead of any international mission to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

    A spokesperson for the ministry told AFP: "The pre-deployment of the HMS Dragon destroyer is part of a cautious planning process that ensures Britain is ready to secure the Strait at the right time as part of a multinational coalition led by the UK and France."
    London and Paris announced a few weeks ago that military plans to secure the Strait of Hormuz are being developed and will succeed in restoring trade flow through this vital passage.
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  15. 9 May 2026, 15:07·

    On Saturday, May 19, the Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced that it had arrested 41 individuals who, according to the ministry, were linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. The Bahraini state news agency reported, citing the ministry, that security officials had identified a group connected to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and added that investigations are ongoing to identify and address anyone involved in this organization.
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    Ibrahim Azizi, the head of the National Security Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, threatened on Saturday, May 19, via a message on the social media platform X, that regional countries, including Bahrain, would face "serious consequences" if they supported the U.S. proposed resolution in the United Nations Security Council.
    Azizi referred to Bahrain as a "microscopic country" and wrote: "We warn governments like the microscopic country of Bahrain, which are aligning with the American resolution, about the serious consequences of this action. Do not permanently close the Strait of Hormuz to yourselves!"
    The mentioned resolution, presented to the UN Security Council with the support of the U.S. and Gulf countries, calls on Iran to cease attacks against vessels intending to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, disclose the exact locations of laid mines, and refrain from imposing any tolls on passing vessels.
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    The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, declared Riyadh's full support for the actions taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to counter what it termed "actions emanating from Iran." The statement noted that these actions, according to Saudi officials, affect Bahrain's national security and are aimed at destabilizing the security and stability of the country.
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  16. 9 May 2026, 15:00·

    Amid the tense regional conditions, the "Build in the UAE" event was held in Abu Dhabi, with businesses investing nearly $46 billion in the UAE.

    According to OPEC, this figure exceeds the total oil revenue of the Islamic Republic, which is $45.3 billion, in the year 2025.

    Al-Nahar reported that this investment includes defense and technology industries, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and energy. This four-day event was not halted even in wartime and managed to strengthen the UAE's position as an industrial hub in the region.
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  17. 9 May 2026, 15:00·

    At the beginning of the eleventh week of the nationwide shutdown of international internet in Iran, a government official warned that this action by the government will, in the long run, become a "security threat" for the Islamic Republic.
    Ehsan Chitsaz, Deputy Minister of Communications in the government of Masoud Pezeshkian, said: "Cutting off the internet can only help in short timeframes and poses a security threat in the long term."
    The internet shutdown in Iran began its eleventh week on Saturday, May 19, while ordinary people in the country can only access international internet at exorbitant costs, and government officials and some supporters of the Islamic Republic face no barriers to access.
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    The Deputy Minister of Communications of Iran announced that the damages caused by the internet shutdown for Iran's digital economy on major platforms amount to 55 trillion tomans.
    He stated: "The total loss of profit (revenue reduction) in this sector is estimated to be around 16.32 trillion tomans."
    The Deputy Minister of Communications of Iran also mentioned that the internet shutdown in the telecommunications and communications sector has resulted in about 6.4 trillion tomans of direct revenue loss for businesses.
    Mr. Chitsaz said: "The internet shutdown may be bearable for digital economy businesses for a few hours, but a widespread and comprehensive shutdown effectively creates an economic shock."
    It has been eleven weeks since the nationwide internet shutdown in Iran.
    Afshin Kolahi, a member of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, had previously stated that the direct loss from the internet shutdown in Iran is 30 to 40 million dollars per day, and the direct and indirect losses from this restriction reach up to 80 million dollars per day.
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    The state news agency IRNA, in a field report from Tehran, has practically confirmed that the internet shutdown has pushed part of virtual stores out of the online space and onto the streets and sidewalks.
    IRNA wrote that the increase in street vending is not limited to central Tehran and can be seen from the Imamzadeh Hassan market in the southwest of Tehran to the Andisheh town in Shahriar.
    According to this news agency, the leniency of the municipality and the "deliberate order" not to confront street vendors have made this trend more apparent, turning parts of the city into showcases for vendors who have been forced to move from Instagram to the streets.
    IRNA reported that sellers who just a few months ago operated through an Instagram page, online payments, and order deliveries have now been compelled to set up shop on the streets due to the lack of free and stable internet.
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  18. 9 May 2026, 14:49·

    The latest data from the Statistical Center of Iran shows that the prices of some essential food items have experienced an unprecedented surge in Farvardin 1405 compared to the same period last year.

    According to this report, solid oil has recorded the highest price increase among food items, with a point-to-point inflation rate of 375%, rising from about 81,000 tomans in Farvardin 1404 to over 385,000 tomans. Liquid oil has also seen a 308% increase, rising from about 74,000 tomans to over 300,000 tomans. Premium foreign rice has increased by 209%, machine chicken by 191%, mayonnaise by 190%, and eggs by 170%, making them other highly inflated items.

    This price surge comes at a time when labor activists estimate the cost of living for working families to be over 71 million tomans, while the minimum monthly wage for workers in 1405 is about 16 million and 600 thousand tomans; a gap that indicates even the official income of workers is several times lower than the minimum living expenses.
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    Khabar Online reported that the effect of the 60% increase in the minimum wage for 1405 has vanished in just 45 days, and workers' purchasing power has returned to the level it was before the wage increase. According to this report, the minimum monthly wage this year was set at 16 million and 625 thousand tomans; a figure that, on the day of approval, was worth about 116 dollars at an exchange rate of 143,700 tomans per dollar. However, with the dollar reaching about 190,000 tomans in mid-Ordibehesht, the dollar value of the wage has fallen to about 87.5 dollars. Khabar Online also noted that the purchasing power of wages based on gold has declined; the minimum wage, which was equivalent to about one gram of 18-carat gold in Esfand, has now dropped to 0.81 grams. This means that the nominal wage increase has effectively been neutralized under the pressure of the rial's collapse, inflation, and the economic policies of the Islamic Republic, leaving workers once again facing a deep gap between income and living costs.
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  19. 9 May 2026, 14:49·

    On Friday, May 18, a reporter at the White House asked Donald Trump about the results of the U.S. government's investigation into the attack on the school in Minab.

    In response, he stated that the matter is still under investigation and the results will be made available to reporters and the media "as soon as they are ready."

    During the attack on a co-educational school in the city of Minab in the south of the country, which occurred on the first day of the joint U.S.-Israel war against Iran, at least 120 students and 26 teachers were killed.

    A few days after the attack, media investigations revealed that this school, located near a naval base of the Revolutionary Guard, was targeted by American missiles. Since then, the Pentagon has announced that it has been investigating how this attack occurred for weeks now.
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  20. 8 May 2026, 23:32·

    Trump told reporters about the prospects of an agreement with the Islamic Republic: "If everything is not signed and finalized, we will take a different path. If nothing happens, we may return to the project of freedom in the Strait of Hormuz, but that project will be Freedom Plus; meaning the project of freedom plus other matters."
    In response to a reporter's question about whether the Islamic Republic is deliberately slowing down the negotiation process, he said: "We will find out soon."

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  21. 8 May 2026, 21:49·

    The Associated Press has reported that an oil spill is apparently leaking from the western part of Khark Island, Iran's main crude oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf.
    Ami Daniel, CEO of the maritime intelligence company "Windward AI," told AP that approximately 80,000 barrels of oil have leaked from Khark Island since Tuesday.
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    Fox News, citing experts, says this could be a sign of the collapse of the Islamic Republic's oil infrastructure, which is under increasing pressure from the United States.

    According to analysts quoted by Reuters, the spill, visible in Copernicus Sentinel satellite images between Wednesday and Friday, has covered an area of approximately 45 square kilometers off the western coast of Khark Island.

    U.S. officials have repeatedly stated that with the maritime blockade of the Islamic Republic, oil reserves in Iran will soon be filled, forcing the regime to reduce its production, which could cause permanent damage to the extraction rates from oil wells.

    Now, the suspicious oil leak in the sea has raised the theory that the Islamic Republic is dumping its oil into the sea.
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  22. 8 May 2026, 21:48·

    According to the "Washington Post," miners in Myanmar have discovered a very rare and gigantic ruby, which is the second largest ruby ever found in the country by weight. This 11,000-carat gemstone (equivalent to 2.2 kilograms) was found near the city of "Mogok," an area known for extracting dark, high-quality rubies that are famous worldwide as "Pigeon Blood." Although the weight of this stone is about half of the record discovered in 1996, experts believe that due to its unique purplish-red color, high clarity, and quality of light reflection, it has a significantly higher material value compared to previous specimens.
    Myanmar supplies about 90% of the world's rubies, but the trade of these stones has always been intertwined with political and human rights controversies. Gemstones are one of the main sources of income for Myanmar's military government and also for ethnic armed groups fighting for autonomy. In this context, human rights organizations like "Global Witness" have urged international jewelers to stop purchasing stones from Myanmar, as the profits from this industry provide the necessary fuel for continuing internal wars and strengthening military power. Despite apparent political changes in Myanmar, the military still controls key parts of these mines, and the discovery of this massive ruby amid security crises has once again drawn global attention to the hidden wealth in war-torn regions.
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  23. 8 May 2026, 21:47·

    Hosseini, the head of meetings at Ali Khamenei's office, said at a government night gathering that Mojtaba Khamenei was injured in the knee, back, and behind the ear during the bombing of the residence of Ali Khamenei, the deceased leader of the Islamic Republic.

    Hosseini stated: "When I was in the office, a bomb fell 30 meters away from us, which killed Shirazi [the head of Ali Khamenei's military office] and his friends. They hit Ali Khamenei's place 70 to 80 meters away from us, where that incident occurred."

    He added: "Mojtaba Khamenei's house was hit, and his wife was killed. On his way back, as he was going up the stairs, a missile hit there, and Mrs. Hadad [Mojtaba Khamenei's wife] was killed. Mojtaba Khamenei was hit by the shockwave [of the explosion] and fell to the ground."

    The head of meetings at the office of the former leader of the Islamic Republic spoke about the injuries sustained by Mojtaba Khamenei, saying: "A little bit of his kneecap is damaged and a little bit of his back. His back has healed during this time, and his kneecap will be fine soon, and he is in complete health."

    Hosseini said: "One of our dear ones met with him last week, and the forehead issue that has been mentioned is nonsense. He has a small bruise behind his ear, which is also behind the turban and is not noticeable at all."
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  24. 8 May 2026, 18:50·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced on Friday, May 7, that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire starting on Saturday, as well as a mutual exchange of 2,000 prisoners (1,000 from each side). Trump expressed hope in a message that this ceasefire on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday would be "the beginning of the end of this long, deadly, and difficult war."
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  25. 8 May 2026, 18:04·

    The news agency "Tasnim," affiliated with the Revolutionary Guard, reported from a military source that "after a period of gunfire exchange, the clashes have now stopped and the atmosphere is calm." However, he added that "if the Americans intend to enter the Persian Gulf again or create disturbances for Iranian vessels, they will receive a decisive response once more. Therefore, the possibility of re-entering such conflicts in this region still exists."
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  26. 8 May 2026, 16:02·

    The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that in line with the implementation of a maritime blockade against Iran, American forces have disabled three Iranian-flagged oil tankers that were attempting to enter the ports of this country in the Sea of Oman during two separate operations.

    In the latest action on May 7, an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet launched from the aircraft carrier "George H.W. Bush" fired precision munitions at the smokestacks of the oil tankers "Sea Star III" and "Sevda," disabling them and preventing these empty vessels from entering Iranian ports. Additionally, on May 5, a fighter jet from the "Abraham Lincoln" targeted the rudder of the oil tanker "Hasna" with 20mm cannon fire, bringing it to a halt.

    Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of CENTCOM, emphasized the commitment of American forces to fully enforce the blockade, stating that these three vessels are no longer heading towards Iran. According to CENTCOM's statement, several commercial ships have been disabled by American forces so far, and more than 50 others have been redirected.

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    Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported on Friday, May 7, about the occurrence of "sporadic clashes" between the armed forces of the Islamic Republic and the U.S. in the Strait of Hormuz.

    Fox News, citing an American official, stated that these clashes were a result of the U.S. action to counter the movement of an Iranian oil tanker. According to this report, the tanker in question was attempting to break the blockade and faced opposition from American vessels.

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  27. 8 May 2026, 15:53·

    Rouhollah Momen Nasab, the secretary of the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Headquarters in Tehran, wrote that the armed forces cannot close our borders and the Strait of Hormuz to enemies while the government provides them with access to cyberspace.

    He added, "Cyberspace must not return to its previous state; just as our martyr Imam does not return to the previous state."
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  28. 8 May 2026, 15:52·

    Donald Trump, on his Truth Social account, shared a simulated image of the destruction of an Iranian drone by a U.S. Navy laser weapon, likening the downing of Islamic Republic drones to a "butterfly falling toward its grave."

    In response to the nighttime clashes of destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz, he referred to the exchange of fire as merely a "love tap" and emphasized that the fragile ceasefire in the region remains in effect.

    The weapon Trump is referring to is the LOCUST (Low-Cost UAV Swarming Technology) anti-drone laser system, which has previously been reported to be installed and tested on the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush. According to the website "War Zone," this is the first time a directed energy weapon has been installed on a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier.

    High-ranking Navy officials have stated that their ultimate goal is to turn these advanced weapons into the primary option for countering close threats in international waters.
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  29. 8 May 2026, 15:51·

    The governor of Minab: The U.S. attack on a cargo ship has left one dead and four missing

    The governor of Minab states that a cargo ship was targeted in last night's U.S. attacks, resulting in the death of one sailor and the disappearance of four others. [It was previously reported that there were five missing, but later one body was found.]

    According to Mohammad Radmehr, 10 other sailors from this ship were injured and transferred to the hospital.

    Mr. Radmehr mentioned that this attack occurred near the waters of Minab County. Search operations for the other missing individuals are ongoing.

    Last night, Iranian and American forces exchanged fire in the southern waters of Iran, although Donald Trump claims that a ceasefire is still in effect. The U.S. states that its forces were "unprovoked" targets of missile, drone, and fast boat attacks from Iran, while Iran claims that its attacks were retaliatory and in response to the U.S. attack on an Iranian oil tanker and another ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
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  30. 8 May 2026, 15:48·

    Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, stated that the U.S. military action against Iran early Friday was "separate and distinct" from the "Epic Fury" operation, and the United States will continue to respond in a "defensive" manner.

    Rubio announced on Friday in Rome, the capital of Italy, to reporters that the "Epic Fury," which he said had ended earlier this week, was "an offensive operation designed to destroy their missile launch platforms, navy, and air force." He added that what happened hours earlier involved "American destroyers moving in international waters that were fired upon by the Iranians, and the U.S. responded defensively to protect itself." The senior U.S. diplomat said, "Only foolish countries do not respond when they are fired upon. And we are not a foolish country."

    When Rubio was asked whether the U.S. had communicated red lines to Iran, he replied, "The red line is clear: if they threaten Americans, they will be destroyed." The U.S. Secretary of State also announced that Washington expects to receive Iran's response to its proposal to end the war on Friday. Rubio explained, "We will see what this response includes. Our hope is that it is something that can lead us into a serious negotiation process." He also condemned Iran's efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz, stating, "Iran now claims ownership of this international waterway and the right to control it... This is an unacceptable action that they are trying to normalize."
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