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  1. 23 Feb 2026, 20:00·

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    Wall Street Journal: Pentagon Warns of War Consequences; Shortage of Defensive Munitions and Risk of Force Erosion

    The Wall Street Journal reports that the Pentagon has issued serious warnings to President Trump regarding the dangers of a large-scale military operation against the Islamic Republic. These warnings, primarily raised by General Dan Keen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during National Security Council meetings, emphasize risks such as potential casualties among American and allied forces, depletion of air defense stocks, and severe erosion of U.S. military capability.

    According to the Wall Street Journal, while the options on the table range from limited strikes to a multi-day air campaign aimed at toppling the regime, military officials are concerned that a prolonged war could impose heavy costs on strategic munitions reserves. This not only complicates the protection of regional partners against retaliation from Tehran but also undermines the United States' readiness for a potential future confrontation with China. In this context, and following increased concerns about Iran's response and that of proxy groups, the State Department on Monday ordered the evacuation of non-essential personnel and families of U.S. embassy staff in Lebanon.

    The newspaper cites military sources stating that the United States has enough interceptor missiles (including Patriot, THAAD, and SM-3) for only "about two weeks" in the event of a massive missile barrage from Iran.

    The experience of the 12-day war last June and the two-month operation against the Houthis in Yemen revealed concerning gaps in the supply of these munitions. Currently, the U.S. has deployed 13 destroyers and several defense systems in Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Israel to counter potential threats.

    Another part of the Wall Street Journal report focuses on the critical condition of the aircraft carrier "Gerald Ford." This ship, the largest warship in the world, has been on mission since last June and is on track to set a record for the longest continuous deployment (11 months).

    Navy officials warn that the crew of the carrier is under severe pressure and fatigue; a situation that previously led to incidents and the loss of several fighter jets on the "Harry Truman" carrier. Additionally, technical issues such as a malfunction in the Ford's sewage system have made conditions even more difficult for sailors.

    Despite these pressures, Anna Kelly, White House spokesperson, emphasized that Trump listens to the diverse opinions of his national security team and will make a final decision based on national interests; a decision that, according to officials, has not yet been finalized and partly depends on the outcome of negotiations on Thursday in Geneva.

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  2. 23 Feb 2026, 17:26·

    ⚠️ The lifeless bodies of the deceased citizens
    "The Basij are shooting with live ammunition!"

    Received videos with the caption: 'Behesht Square, Yakhchiyabad, Naziabad #Tehran, Thursday, January 18'
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  3. 23 Feb 2026, 17:11·

    ⚠️ The lifeless body of a 21-year-old young man with bullet wounds
    Received images with the caption: '#Seyed_Shahabeddin_Mousavi, a member of the Haq community, animator, and YouTuber, was shot on Thursday, January 8, by gunfire from the #Qaleh_Hassan_Khan governor's office (Qods city), with five bullets hitting his back and side, resulting in his death.'
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  4. 23 Feb 2026, 15:43·

    "The Zahra is enough, Farah is its name!"
    "Farah, Farah is its name, Zahra is worthless!"

    Videos received from the slogans of students at #Zahra_University in Tehran (specifically for women), which was previously named #Farah_Pahlavi_University before the 1979 revolution. Tuesday, March 4, 1404
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    Reports from Iran on Tuesday, March 4, indicate the continuation of protest gatherings at several universities in Tehran and Mashhad for the third consecutive day, as well as a gathering at Isfahan University of Technology.

    During all three days of these protests, which coincided with the start of the new academic term, strong slogans were shouted against the leader of the Islamic Republic.

    On the third of March, a video was released showing the raising of the lion and sun flag at Sharif University of Technology by a number of students, and in the videos, students were heard chanting slogans in support of Prince Reza Pahlavi.

    On Tuesday, at Zahra University, female students chanted: "The Zahra is enough, Farah is its name" and "Farah, Farah is its name, Zahra is worthless." A similar slogan was also chanted by some students at Sharif University on Sunday.

    A video of the burning and tearing of the Islamic Republic flag at Zahra University has also been shared on social media, while students chant "Death to the Islamic Republic." Students at Sharif University also gathered on Tuesday in memory of those killed in the protests of January and in protest against the Islamic Republic, chanting "This year is the year of blood, Seyyed Ali will be overthrown."
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  5. 23 Feb 2026, 15:30·

    🔸The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry rejected reports about the possibility of Iran and the U.S. reaching a temporary agreement in recent negotiations. Ismail Baghaei, in a press conference on Monday, March 4, also stated that visiting the bombed nuclear facilities is contingent upon the lifting of U.S. sanctions. He expressed ignorance regarding the potential visit of Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, to Oman on Tuesday. Earlier, Omani media reported that Larijani would travel to Oman on Tuesday to present Iran's written proposal regarding a potential agreement between Iran and the U.S.
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    🔸The EU's foreign policy chief called for a "diplomatic solution" regarding Iran ahead of the anticipated negotiations between Tehran and Washington this Thursday. Kaya Kalas stated on Monday, March 4, before the EU foreign ministers' meeting: "We do not need another war in this region. We are already facing many wars." She added, "It is true that Iran is in its weakest position in recent years. We must truly use this time to find a diplomatic solution."
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    🔸Several Iranian Kurdish parties based in Iraq announced on March 3 that they have formed a political coalition aimed at overthrowing the Islamic Republic and ultimately achieving Kurdish autonomy. The members of this coalition include: the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK), Komala of Kurdish Workers, the Free Life Party of Kurdistan (PJAK), the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan, and the Khabat Organization of Iranian Kurdistan. The Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan, in a statement, criticized the coalition plan as "very general and open to interpretation, lacking specific content and clear political orientations," and announced that it would not participate in this coalition.
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    🔸The Financial Times reported on March 3 that Iran has signed a "secret" arms deal worth 500 million euros with Russia to purchase thousands of advanced shoulder-fired missiles. According to the British newspaper, this agreement, signed in December in Moscow, commits Russia to deliver 500 "Verba" launch systems and 2,500 "9M336" missiles to Iran over three years. Under this agreement, deliveries will occur in three phases between 2027 and 2029.
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    🔸According to Iranian sports media, Voria Ghafouri has ended his collaboration with Esteghlal after their victory over Mes Rafsanjan, which brought the team to the top of the Premier League table, and has bid farewell from the Esteghlal bench. Voria Ghafouri, who took over as interim head coach on Sunday after the dismissal of Ricardo Sa Pinto, made sharp remarks in the post-match press conference regarding what has been termed "bloodthirsty" against him, stating that during the recent protests, in addition to closing two of his cafes and blocking his mobile phone line, a court has also issued a ruling against him. In this conference, the video of which has been published in Iranian sports media, he emphasized that he has "always stood with the people" and referred to two of his critics abroad as "frauds and blood merchants." On Sunday, Esteghlal also criticized the lack of broadcast of Voria Ghafouri's images on television during the match against Mes Rafsanjan.
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    🔸The private television network "Manoto" announced that "following a potential threat from the Islamic Republic," the owner of the building housing the network has cut off access to its studios. Keyvan and Marjan Abbasi, the managers of Manoto, stated in a press release on Monday, March 4, that the owner of the studio building "after receiving a notification from the British anti-terrorism police regarding a potential threat against us from the Islamic Republic, intends to terminate the lease agreement." Accordingly, the owner has cut off staff access to the studio location.
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  6. 22 Feb 2026, 22:07·

    According to a report by The New York Times, Donald Trump is considering a targeted military strike against Iran; a strike that, if diplomacy fails, could lead to a much broader operation in the coming months aimed at weakening and even overthrowing the leadership of the Islamic Republic.
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    ... The New York Times reports that although a final decision has not yet been made, Trump is inclined to carry out a "preemptive strike" in the coming days to show Tehran officials that they must agree to completely halt their nuclear weapons capabilities. He has told his advisors that if his demands are not accepted, he will leave open the possibility of a more extensive military strike later this year to help bring down Ali Khamenei; although even within the U.S. government, there are doubts about whether such a goal can be achieved solely through airstrikes.
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  7. 22 Feb 2026, 22:03·

    Abbas Araqchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, in an interview with CBS News, responded to the question of whether Donald Trump intends to attack Iran or is using this threat as leverage, saying: "I cannot judge, but one reality is that if they want to find a solution for Iran's peaceful nuclear program, the only way is diplomacy."
    Araqchi added: "We have proven this in the past, and I believe there is still a good chance for achieving a diplomatic solution; a solution based on a win-win scenario that is available. Therefore, there is no need for any military buildup, and military buildup cannot help or pressure us."
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    In another part of this interview, he was asked about the proposed draft he had previously promised to present, including whether the approval of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic had been obtained and when this text would be presented to Steve Wittecuff, the U.S. special envoy. Araqchi responded that they are still working on this text to include elements that address the concerns and interests of both sides.
    He expressed hope that in a possible meeting on Thursday in Geneva, they could work on these elements, prepare an appropriate text, and reach a quick agreement. According to the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, achieving such an agreement is "completely possible."
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    Abbas Araqchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, on Sunday, March 3, in response to the curiosity of the U.S. President about why the leaders of the Islamic Republic have not yet surrendered, wrote: "Because we are Iranian."
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    Axios reported that U.S. officials say the current effort for negotiations is the last opportunity for the Islamic Republic to reach an agreement with the Trump administration before Washington begins extensive military operations.
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    Simultaneously with the announcement of the third round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington in Geneva, Reuters reported on Sunday, March 3, that the Islamic Republic has stated that it is ready to offer concessions in its nuclear program within the framework of talks with the United States, provided that sanctions are lifted and its right to enrich uranium is recognized; a move aimed at preventing a possible U.S. attack.
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  8. 22 Feb 2026, 21:39·

    ⚠️ Last moments of a 21-year-old's life

    Received images with the caption: '#Kaveh_Oftikhari was shot from above the mosque at the end of Kalameh Shahin Villa Street #Karaj, injured, and died after being transferred to the hospital. He was buried in the city of #Avaj.'
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  9. 22 Feb 2026, 19:36·

    ⚠️ The last moments of a young boy who was killed by 'a bullet passing through his body'

    Images received of the wounded and dead in a yard with the caption:
    'I’m messaging from Vali Asr Street #Shahriar. On the night of January 8, there was really a war here. Many wounded were brought into the neighbor's yard. One of them was killed. When they brought him, he was alive. He had nothing with him. He only had ten thousand tomans, probably for his return fare to the village 😭. They said his name was Milad. I don’t know anything else about him.'
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    Update:
    In the messages, they say he is #Milad_Nourouzian, born in 2002.
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  10. 22 Feb 2026, 17:10·

    ⚠️ The lifeless body of a young man
    "They shot him in the heart" "You killed the youth!"
    Received videos with the caption: Andarzgoo, Qeytarieh #Tehran, Friday, January 19th
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  11. 22 Feb 2026, 15:32·

    Axios: The holding of the third round of negotiations depends on Iran presenting a plan to the U.S. within the next 48 hours.

    The Axios website reported on Sunday, February 22, citing a senior U.S. official, that if Iran presents a "detailed proposal" for a nuclear agreement to the U.S. within the next 48 hours, U.S. negotiators are prepared to hold another round of talks in Geneva on Friday, March 1.

    This senior U.S. official stated that the Trump administration is awaiting Iran's proposal.

    U.S. officials have indicated that the current diplomatic effort is likely the last opportunity that the U.S. President will give Iran before launching a large-scale military operation jointly with Israel. Axios noted that this operation could directly target Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic.

    According to the report, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's envoys who have both advised him to allow for diplomacy before issuing an attack order, plan to be in Geneva on March 1 if Iran sends a proposal early this week.

    A senior U.S. official said, "If Iran submits a draft proposal, the U.S. is ready to meet in Geneva on Friday to begin detailed negotiations and see if we can reach a nuclear agreement or not." This official also confirmed that the Trump administration and Iran might discuss the possibility of reaching a temporary agreement before a comprehensive nuclear deal.

    Abbas Araqchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, said on Friday in an interview with MSNBC that Iran will prepare a draft proposal for an agreement to send to the U.S. within the next two to three days.
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    Abbas Araqchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, stated in an interview with CBS News that a diplomatic solution with Washington is still available and there is potential for progress in the dialogue.
    ❗️Abbas Araqchi added that he is likely to meet with Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Special Representative, in Geneva on Thursday.
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  12. 22 Feb 2026, 15:27·

    "Enough of Sharif, it's Aryamehr's name!"
    A video received from the chants of students at Sharif University of Technology, which was named Aryamehr University of Technology before the 1979 revolution.
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    Students at least in eight universities in Iran have held protest gatherings for the second consecutive day, chanting slogans against the Islamic Republic and Ali Khamenei, and in support of the national revolution and Prince Reza Pahlavi. According to reports, Basij forces at some universities created clashes by attacking students.

    So far, images and videos have been released from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran University of Art, Sharif University of Technology, Beheshti University, Kharazmi University, Amir Kabir University, Science and Industry University, and the University of Tehran.
    At some universities, including Sharif University of Technology, protesting students raised the Lion and Sun flag.
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  13. 22 Feb 2026, 15:17·

    🔸Information has reached Radio Farda indicating that "around 180 people" were killed during the suppression of protests on January 7 and 8 in Najafabad County by government forces. According to these sources, of the total deceased from this city and the surrounding towns and villages, "about 110 people" have been buried in the main cemetery of Najafabad. Previously, images from the memorial ceremony for the victims of Najafabad had been published, showing 63 individuals who were killed in this city. The received information also indicates that at least 14 people were killed in Yazdanshahr on the evening of January 7, and according to local sources, the total number of fatalities in Yazdanshahr over both nights of January 7 and 8 reached at least 22. @VahidHeadline

    🔸The Mizan news agency, affiliated with the judiciary of the Islamic Republic, reported on the trial of three individuals accused of "setting fire to and destroying the Jafari Mosque and Imam Hadi Seminary" in the Koye Nasr (Gisha) area of Tehran during the January protests. Before this report was published, the names of these three accused, including Ashkan Maleki, Mehrdad Mohammadi-Nia, and Arman Ma'refati, had not been announced as detainees. The committee monitoring the status of detainees announced on its Telegram channel @Followupiran that no one has been introduced as a designated lawyer for these three detainees so far. @VahidHeadline

    🔸Peyman Jabali, the head of the Islamic Republic's Broadcasting Organization, stated: "Most of the detainees from January are young, and conversations have been held with them. Unlike the atmosphere where detainees usually speak in the form of confessions, this program is in the form of a friendly conversation that has been recorded and will be broadcast soon." Regarding the broadcast of forced confessions from detainees, he added: "We do not extract confessions; in fact, we broadcast what the judicial and security apparatus provides to all media." He continued: "We publish evidence such as images that are released and confessions that are obtained, but we are not present at the detention site to extract confessions. Extracting confessions is not the job of the media." @VahidOOnLine

    🔸The U.S. Secret Service stated that it has shot a man who entered the secured area of Donald Trump's residence in Florida. According to the Secret Service, this man was seen near the northern entrance of Mar-a-Lago with a weapon and a container of fuel. @VahidHeadline

    🔸An official from Iran's Ministry of Health confirmed in an interview with Shargh newspaper the authenticity of "painful" photos published from the alley behind Al-Ghadir Hospital in Tehran, showing bodies left after the deadly crackdown on Thursday, January 7. Hossein Kermanpour, head of the Public Relations and Information Center of the Ministry of Health, provided statistics on the number of injured who were admitted to this hospital on the night of January 7, stating: "About 150 injured individuals came to this hospital, and the bodies of 36 deceased were also brought to this hospital. Meanwhile, the morgue of Al-Ghadir Hospital has a capacity for only five deceased." @VahidHeadline

    🔸The New York Times reported that Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, has delegated significant powers to Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, as the country prepares for a potential war with the United States and Israel. According to this report published on Sunday, February 25, several senior officials and members of the Revolutionary Guard told the newspaper that the leader of the Islamic Republic has issued a series of directives aimed at ensuring Tehran's sovereignty, which includes four layers of succession for military and government positions appointed by him, along with instructions given to senior officials to introduce a maximum of four replacements. In this article, Ali Larijani is mentioned as one of the few politically and militarily close individuals who will guarantee the survival of the Iranian regime in the event of attacks from the U.S. and Israel or the assassination of senior leadership in Tehran. According to this report, Larijani is now effectively managing the key security, military, and diplomatic operations of the Islamic Republic. @VahidOOnLine

    🔸The very famous rock band "U2" released a new song on Saturday, February 25, in memory of Sarina Ismailzadeh and "thousands of schoolgirls" in Iran, paying tribute to the "Women, Life, Freedom" movement. @VahidHeadline

    🔸Amin Alper, the famous Turkish director, who won an award at the Berlin Film Festival on Saturday, February 25, remembered the people of Iran while receiving his award. After receiving the award and thanking the jury led by Wim Wenders, he said: "The least we can do is break the silence and tell the oppressed people that they are not alone." @VahidHeadline

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  14. 22 Feb 2026, 06:20·

    Witkoff: Trump has set Iran's red lines as zero enrichment and seizure of enriched uranium stockpile

    While nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington over key issues have yet to reach a conclusion and everyone is waiting for Tehran's proposed plan, Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Special Envoy, reiterated that Donald Trump's clear red lines are zero enrichment and the seizure of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.

    In his latest interview, Steve Witkoff also mentioned that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is "curious" to know why the Islamic Republic has not yet "surrendered" despite increasing pressures and the prominent presence of the U.S. Navy in the region.

    On Saturday, February 21, in an interview with Fox News, Mr. Witkoff explained: "Before we went there, the President set the direction for me and Jared and stated the red lines, which are: zero enrichment, and that we must retrieve the [enriched nuclear] materials from Iran."

    He referred to the officials of the Islamic Republic, saying: "They claim everything about their program is civilian, but in practice, they have enriched far beyond what is necessary for civilian nuclear energy; up to 60 percent. They are probably just a week away from reaching industrial-grade materials suitable for bomb-making, and that is really dangerous. So I cannot accept this, and they have to deal with my [position] until they prove to us that they can behave acceptably."

    In response to a question about the status of the red lines that the United States has regarding Tehran, Steve Witkoff said: "The President asked me about this just this morning, and he — I don't want to use the word 'frustrated'... because he knows there are many options, but... he is curious why they still... have not surrendered. Why, under such pressure, with this level of naval power and the Navy we have there, have they not come forward to say we declare we do not want weapons and these are the actions we are ready to take; and it can be said, it is somewhat difficult to get them to that point."

    Continuing the conversation on Sunday with Fox News, the network's reporter referred to Prince Reza Pahlavi, stating that he has "outlined relatively clear steps regarding how he sees the power transition happening there. Has he played any role in any of this? Have you had a conversation with him?"
    Witkoff replied: "I have seen him; at the President's request. In fact, you know, this topic is public and has been raised. I think he is a strong individual for his country and cares about his country. But here we are talking about President Trump's policies, not Mr. Pahlavi. I think the President is interested in hearing everyone's views."
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  15. 21 Feb 2026, 22:58·

    ⚠️ Bloody and heartbreaking: The last breaths of a young man

    Images received from standing up against government forces with the caption: 'Boulevard Valiabad #Mashhad, Friday, January 19'
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  16. 21 Feb 2026, 19:00·

    ⚠️Bloody scenes of citizens killed and injured by gunfire
    Received images with the caption: '#Mashhad, January 7 or 8'
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  17. 21 Feb 2026, 17:19·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced on Saturday that he is increasing global tariffs on imported goods to the United States from 10% to 15%, and this decision will take effect "immediately"; an action that came just one day after the Supreme Court struck down a significant portion of his extensive tariffs.

    Trump wrote on the social media platform Truth Social that after a thorough review of what he called the "extraordinarily anti-American" court decision on Friday to limit his tariff program, his administration will raise import duties "to the full legally permissible and tested level of 15%."

    He wrote: "As President of the United States, I am now raising the global tariff of 10% on countries, many of which have looted America for decades, to the full legally permissible and tested level of 15% without any retaliation until I came."
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  18. 21 Feb 2026, 17:04·

    Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized Keir Starmer on X on Saturday, February 21, for refusing to allow Trump to use British airbases in the Indian Ocean, stating: "Iran may be months away from acquiring a nuclear bomb, but by refusing to let Trump use British airbases for potential strikes, the Prime Minister is effectively supporting the mullahs." Johnson concluded with, "Whose side is Starmer on?"

    British media reported that London has not yet agreed to the U.S. using the "Diego Garcia" and "Fairford" bases for potential attacks against Iran.
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  19. 21 Feb 2026, 17:02·

    Barak Ravid, a reporter for Axios, quoted one of Donald Trump's advisors as saying: "One of the plans that the Pentagon has presented to Trump includes the assassination of Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, and his son Mojtaba, who is considered a potential successor."

    This advisor also added that "no one knows what decision the President will make."
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  20. 21 Feb 2026, 16:54·

    Several universities in Tehran and Mashhad were the scene of anti-government protests at the beginning of the new academic semester, and clashes occurred between protesters and "Basij" forces at Sharif University of Technology.

    These protests coincided with the commemoration of the fortieth day since the deaths of protesters from the December uprising across Iran on Saturday, February 21.

    According to videos shared on social media from the student protests at Sharif University of Technology, they chanted slogans such as "Freedom, freedom," "Until the cleric is buried, this homeland will not be a homeland," "This is the last battle, the Pahlavis will return," "We fight, we die, we take back Iran," and "All these years of crime, death to this regime."

    Reports indicate that government-supporting forces attacked the students after they chanted these slogans, which were met with chants of "Shameless, shameless" from the students. According to videos published by the Student News Agency, Basij students chanted: "Their mourning is a performance, Pahlavi is their leader." Other videos show them chanting "Haydar Haydar" in front of the students.
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    First video, third and last received. I took the video of the slogans from social media.
    I noticed that some media mistakenly broadcast old videos of street events that I had published in previous years:
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  21. 21 Feb 2026, 16:46·

    🔸The New York Times, amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, reported that Pentagon officials announced hundreds of American soldiers have been evacuated from the Al Udeid base in Qatar. While the U.S. military presence in the Middle East has significantly increased, the newspaper also reported that some American forces have been withdrawn from bases in Bahrain, which is home to the U.S. Fifth Fleet. Iranian officials have threatened to target U.S. bases in the region if attacks by the U.S. commence. Hours later, the U.S. President responded to a reporter's question by stating that he is considering limited strikes against Iran.
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    🔸On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Tehran Stock Exchange experienced one of its heaviest declines in recent months, with the overall index dropping nearly 100,000 points, losing about 2.5% of its value. Domestic media outlets such as "Etemad Online" and "Iran Watch" referred to the market trend on Saturday with titles like "Earthquake in Tehran's Stock Market" and "Bloody Day for the Stock Market."
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    Simultaneously with the significant drop in the Tehran Stock Exchange on Saturday, the Tasnim news agency and the Entekhab website reported that the price of each U.S. dollar in the free market exceeded 164,600 tomans.

    🔸As tensions between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran escalate, Serbia and Sweden have also urged their citizens to leave Iran. A day earlier, the German Foreign Ministry once again urged all German citizens to leave Iran due to the risk of a potential U.S. attack. According to reports, the number of registered German citizens in Iran is in the hundreds.
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    🔸Mohammad Baqer Abdollahi, the CEO of the Eshragh Pharmacists Cooperative in Iran, expressed concern over the significant increase in drug prices in the country, "especially in recent weeks," stating that "the majority of people" can no longer afford the medications they need. He noted that compared to the beginning of the current year, 1404, "some medications" have seen price increases of 200 to 300 percent.
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    Reza Salehi Amiri, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, stated that with the positive opinion of medical professionals and the government's decision, Nowruz 1405 has been named "Nowruz of Unity and Sympathy to Overcome Mourning." He added, "In Nowruz of Unity and Sympathy, we must move beyond all margins." Salehi Amiri further stated, "This year, our religious and national identity has come together, and the simultaneous occurrence of the two holidays, Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr, will be a manifestation and symbol of our Iranian-Islamic culture."
    Most reacted emoji: 🖕
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    🔸Hezbollah confirmed on Saturday that eight of its members, including a commander named Hussein Mohammad Yaghi, known as Abu Ali Sadik, were killed in Friday's attacks in the Bekaa region. The Israeli army also announced in a separate statement on Saturday that it had killed several members of the "Hezbollah Missile Unit" in three different command centers. According to this army, these individuals were "working to expedite the readiness process and strengthen Hezbollah's military capabilities and were planning attacks against Israel."
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    🔸In France, nine people were arrested in connection with the murder of a far-right nationalist student, reportedly carried out by suspected activists from the far-left movement. Among those arrested is a parliamentary assistant to one of the representatives of the radical left party "France Insoumise." Quentin Dranc, a 23-year-old mathematics student, died on Saturday in the hospital; two days after being attacked by a group of masked youths in Lyon, where he was severely beaten in the head and kicked by the assailants.
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    🔸Hungary announced that it would oppose the European Union's 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine until the transfer of Russian oil through the "Druzhba" pipeline to this country is resumed.
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  22. 21 Feb 2026, 05:17·

    Axios reported, citing a senior U.S. official, that the government of Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is prepared to consider a proposal that would allow the Islamic Republic to engage in "symbolic" uranium enrichment, provided that no practical pathway remains for acquiring nuclear weapons. According to this official, Trump's official stance remains "zero enrichment on Iranian soil," but if Tehran can technically demonstrate that a limited level of enrichment poses no threat, Washington will consider it. The media outlet noted that the U.S. has very high expectations for Tehran's written proposal and must address the doubts within the government and among regional allies. Axios also revealed that multiple military options, including plans to target Ali Khamenei and Mojtaba Khamenei, have been presented to Trump, but no decision has been made yet. According to this media, Omani and Qatari mediators emphasize an agreement that would be acceptable to the U.S., Tehran, and regional allies.
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  23. 20 Feb 2026, 19:41·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced that 32,000 people have been killed in Iran in a relatively short period of time. "The people of Iran are very different from the leaders of this country, and this is a very, very, very sad situation. I truly feel sorry for the people of Iran. They seem to have lived in hell."
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    Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, wrote on the social media platform X: "In line with our commitment to transparency before the people, the government has published a complete list of 3,117 victims of the recent terrorist operations, including 200 agents. If anyone questions the accuracy of our data, please provide your evidence."
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  24. 20 Feb 2026, 19:31·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, stated in a speech about Iran that the Iranian government would be better off reaching a fair agreement with the U.S. He added that the people of Iran are very different from the leaders of the country and described this situation as "very, very, very sad."
    Trump also announced that 32,000 people have been killed in Iran in a relatively short period of time.
    The U.S. President, referring to the recent widespread executions, said: "Two weeks ago, 800 people were supposed to be executed. The executions were to be carried out by crane; they would be lifted high by a crane and spun around in the square. 837 people were supposed to be executed. I sent them a message that if you execute even one person, you will be targeted at that moment, and they refrained from the executions. Apparently, no one was executed."
    In conclusion, Trump emphasized: "I really feel sorry for the people of Iran. They seem to have been living in hell."
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  25. 20 Feb 2026, 16:37·

    ⚠️ The lifeless body of a 32-year-old young man
    "The tank's machine gun has no effect anymore, tell my mother she no longer has a son!"
    'This is the last sentence Behnam said to his mother.'
    Images received from the memorial of two friends: "#Behnam_Darvishi from Nahavand, killed on Friday, January 19 in #Tehran and #Pouya_Vakili in #Nahavand."
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  26. 20 Feb 2026, 15:42·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, in response to reporters' questions at the White House about whether he is considering a limited attack on Iran, said: "I think I can say that I am considering it."
    Trump did not provide further details on this matter.
    Earlier, Channel 12 in Israel reported that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, met with his senior advisors regarding the crisis with Iran after setting a 10-day deadline.
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    Previously:
    The American publication Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed U.S. officials, that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is considering a limited airstrike against Iran to potentially compel the country to agree to the ongoing negotiations between the two nations.
    On Thursday, February 19 / Bahman 30, the Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous knowledgeable sources, wrote, "The initial strike, if authorized, could take place within the next few days and would target a few limited military or governmental objectives."
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  27. 20 Feb 2026, 15:41·

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    Reuters: Regime Change; Trump's Final Option in the Scenario of Attacking the Islamic Republic

    Reuters has revealed in an exclusive report, citing two American officials, that U.S. military planning against the Islamic Republic has reached advanced stages, including options for "regime change" in Tehran if diplomacy fails. According to this news agency, Donald Trump has recently publicly suggested the idea of replacing the current leadership of Iran, describing it as "the best thing that could happen." American officials note that this shift towards a policy of overthrow indicates Washington's readiness for a serious and long-term conflict.

    The report states that Pentagon officials are considering various strategies to achieve this goal, including directly targeting senior commanders and political elites involved in directing the Revolutionary Guard forces. Reuters, referencing last month's operation in Venezuela known as "Absolute Resolve," which led to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. special forces, writes that Trump may consider similar patterns to bring about change in Tehran. However, officials warn that, unlike Venezuela, change in the Islamic Republic will be much more complex without the deployment of extensive ground forces or creating conditions for an internal uprising.

    The news agency adds, citing its sources, that recent successes by Israel in eliminating over 20 senior commanders of the Islamic Republic, including Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, during last year's 12-day battle, have been incorporated into new planning as a model for the effectiveness of targeted attacks against regime leaders. The aim of these attacks is to paralyze the command and control structure and create rifts within the power base to facilitate the government's collapse. Reuters emphasizes that despite the unprecedented concentration of firepower in the region, Trump continues to stress the need for a "proper agreement," but has set a deadline of 10 to 15 days, after which "very bad things" are likely to occur.

    Meanwhile, U.S. security officials expect that any attempt at regime change will be met with a decisive military response from the Islamic Republic and its proxy forces; a situation that significantly increases the risk of American casualties and the outbreak of a large-scale regional war. The Islamic Republic's representation at the United Nations has also sent a letter warning that while it will not be the initiator of war, it will respond decisively and proportionately to any aggression. In conclusion, Reuters notes that by keeping his cards close to his chest, Trump is increasing military pressure to place Tehran officials between the options of "diplomatic surrender" or "facing the risk of overthrow."

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  28. 20 Feb 2026, 15:37·

    On Wednesday, February 17, the students of the father of Sedra Soltani, a 24-year-old who was shot dead by the agents of Khamenei in Narmak, Tehran, held a memorial for Sedra at their school and surprised this grieving teacher. 🥺💔
    Panizachi
    Video source: @AmirMiresmaeili

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  29. 20 Feb 2026, 15:34·

    Anisha Asadollahi, a labor activist, has been released from prison.
    Anisha Asadollahi spent three years in prison. She was arrested along with a number of other labor activists and teachers.
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  30. 20 Feb 2026, 15:32·

    In unexpected remarks, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran claimed that in recent negotiations, the U.S. did not request a complete halt to enrichment at all. While the reality of relations between Tehran and Washington remains shrouded in contradictions and hidden threats, it is not clear to what extent Abbas Araghchi's statements reflect Washington's demands.

    On Friday, February 19, Abbas Araghchi stated in an interview with the American network "MSNBC" that in the recent negotiations, "the American side did not raise the request for 'zero enrichment'." He said, "We have not proposed any suspension, and the American side has not requested zero enrichment."

    Araghchi's remarks contradict the demands that the Americans have publicly stated so far. The television program host expressed surprise for this reason, but Araghchi explained: "What we are currently discussing is how to ensure that Iran's nuclear program, including enrichment, is peaceful and will remain peaceful forever..."

    Donald Trump has repeatedly emphasized that Iran should not be allowed to enrich uranium at any level.
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    Abbas Araghchi also announced that Iran's draft proposal for an agreement with the U.S. will be prepared within "the next two to three days." He added, "I need to get approval from my superiors, then I will send it to the U.S."
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