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  1. 5 May 2026, 17:59·

    The Navy Command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned again on Tuesday, May 4, to all vessels intending to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the only safe route for passage is the corridor previously announced by the Islamic Republic.

    According to this warning, "diverting vessels to other routes is unsafe and will face a decisive response from the Navy of the IRGC."

    The IRGC's threat comes after the United States began the "Freedom Project" on Monday for the passage of ships and vessels belonging to neutral countries through the Strait of Hormuz.

    These ships have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for over two months due to the war between the U.S. and Israel against Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by the IRGC.
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  2. 5 May 2026, 17:04·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, at the White House in response to reporters' questions about the possibility of arming Iranians said that protesters in Iran want to protest but do not have weapons.

    He explained that even if a crowd of about 200,000 people forms, the presence of a few armed individuals can cause the gathering to collapse with direct gunfire, as unarmed individuals cannot withstand shooting.

    Trump said he understands this situation and advised that such a danger should not be accepted. He also mentioned that in a gathering of about 250,000 people, a few snipers shot at the crowd from tall buildings, which created fear and caused the protesters to disperse.
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  3. 5 May 2026, 16:40·

    On Tuesday, May 4, the President of the United States downplayed Iran's military capabilities, stating that Tehran "should raise the white flag of surrender," but is too proud to do so.

    Donald Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said that Iran's military capability has been reduced to firing "primitive and ineffective weapons," and despite its overtly aggressive tone, it secretly seeks an agreement.
    He said, "They are playing games, but let me be clear, they want to make a deal. And who wouldn't want to, when your army has been completely destroyed?"
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  4. 5 May 2026, 16:03·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, told reporters in the Oval Office: "We are engaged in a small military conflict. I call it a small conflict because Iran has no chance. They never have. They know this themselves."
    He added: "When they talk to me, they tell me this, then they go in front of the television and say how well they are doing, while they have no navy. They have no air force. They have no air defense capabilities, they are completely gone, they have no radar. They have no leadership. Their leaders are gone."
    He continued: "These are sick people, and we will not allow madmen to obtain nuclear weapons. The power of a nuclear weapon is something I don't even want to talk about. Such a thing will not happen."
    Trump said: "We have severely defeated them. They have come to the point where they have [small] boats with a machine gun in front of them."

    Donald Trump spoke about the situation of the Islamic Republic: "Now they have come down to small machine gun boats. While they used to have a navy of 159 vessels."
    He added: "In the very first week, all those ships went to the bottom of the sea. Their navy has been completely destroyed. Just as their air force has disappeared, so our situation is good."

    Donald Trump, the President of the U.S., said about the Islamic Republic: "Now Iran is struggling for survival."
    Trump added: "Iran knows what not to do regarding the violation of the ceasefire."
    He also spoke about the people of Iran: "They protest, they want to protest, but they have no weapons."
    Regarding the rise in fuel prices, Trump said: "The increase in fuel prices is a small price to pay."

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  5. 5 May 2026, 15:40·

    Axios news website reported that the Donald Trump administration informed the Islamic Republic in a confidential message about its plans for a naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz and warned against any interference.

    According to the report, a senior U.S. official informed Tehran on Sunday that the operation aims to "guide" ships through this waterway.

    Axios, citing its sources, wrote that the White House attempted to reduce the risk of escalating tensions with this message; however, despite this warning, the Islamic Republic has carried out attacks against U.S. warships, commercial vessels, and targets in the UAE.

    Meanwhile, the U.S. Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that these attacks "are not at a level" that would lead to the resumption of a large-scale war, and the ceasefire remains in effect.

    However, some U.S. and Israeli officials believe that if the diplomatic deadlock continues, Trump may issue orders to resume the war in the coming days.
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  7. 5 May 2026, 14:43·

    The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates claimed on Tuesday afternoon, May 4, that it has once again come under missile and drone attack from Iran and is currently countering these projectiles.

    In this context, it has been reported that the sound of the alarm siren has been heard in Dubai.

    On Monday, the UAE also reported intercepting "three missiles launched by Iran" and the fall of a fourth missile into the sea.
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  8. 5 May 2026, 14:36·

    Images received from the #fire at 'Arghavan Mall in Phase 4 of Andisheh City, Shahryar County, Tehran Province, on Tuesday, May 15th'
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  9. 5 May 2026, 14:21·

    Pete Hegseth said, "Currently, a ceasefire is in place," and this is "a separate operation solely about reopening waterways." He also urged Iran to act "with caution" and keep its actions below the level that would lead to war. The U.S. Secretary of Defense stated, "Two U.S. commercial ships passed through the Strait," indicating that the Strait of Hormuz is open. Mr. Hegseth mentioned that we know the Iranians are embarrassed because they claimed to control this strait, but they see it is not under their control. Hegseth stated that the U.S. is not seeking war, but Iran wants to control the world: "The U.S. is not seeking war, but Iran should not be allowed to stop free navigation. Iran is a hostile country."
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    Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of War, announced in a press conference that the goal of the "Freedom Project" is to protect shipping from attacks by the Islamic Republic. He said the Iranian government has been firing at various ships for a long time, and this is "international extortion." The U.S. Secretary of War added, "As a gift to all the people of the world, we have created a defensive dome over the Persian Gulf. Our effort is to stop Iran's illegal control over the strait. This waterway does not belong to Iran." Hegseth warned the officials of the Islamic Republic: "If you fire at our forces, we will respond with force."
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    Pete Hegseth described Iran as an "open aggressor" in the recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Secretary of War clarified that the U.S. military, as part of the "Freedom Project" naval operations, is seeking to "break Iran's illegal dominance" over the Strait of Hormuz. Hegseth added, "The goal of the U.S. is to protect shipping from Iran's aggressive actions. To open the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. does not need to enter Iranian airspace or waters." He said, "We are not seeking conflict. They claim to control the strait; that is not the case." General Dan Keen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also stated in this press conference that Iran continues to attack its neighbors and has fired at commercial ships nine times since the ceasefire was announced.
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    Pete Hegseth, in his press conference, in response to a question about Trump's promise to the Iranian people to take over the government, said: This regime kills its innocent citizens, and breaking free from the yoke of this regime is something the Iranian people must do; this can happen today or in the future. He added: The Islamic Republic has exploited the Iranian people for years.
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    In response to a question about the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, he said that we will obtain Iran's enriched uranium reserves by any means necessary.
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    Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of War, in a press conference and in response to a question about Donald Trump's promise to the Iranian people to take over the government and overthrow the Islamic Republic, said: The Iranian regime kills its innocent citizens, but changing the government is up to the Iranians themselves. Hegseth said: "As you know, this regime has killed 45,000 innocent Iranians before the war began. This is what this government does; it kills its innocent citizens. Breaking free from its control is a challenge that will be up to the Iranian people, and we certainly hope they take advantage of this opportunity."
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    Pete Hegseth, in response to the last question, interrupted a reporter who asked about Benjamin Netanyahu's statements regarding war with Iran, saying, "I know where you want to go, but Israel has not dragged the U.S. into war, and the President entered the war based on his own perspective and analysis."
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  10. 5 May 2026, 13:31·

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  11. 5 May 2026, 13:31·

    Mizan, the news agency of the judiciary, reported that by the order of the prosecutor of Semnan, the assets of 26 individuals in this province have been confiscated.
    According to the news published by this agency, the assets of Mehdi Nasiri, Zeinab Avazabadi, Fatemeh Koochakpour, Mohammad Ali Feoadi, Zeinab Akbari, Frank Rahbar, Hediyeh Kimiai, Dorsa Rahbar, Ali Arian Saber, Raha Pour-Ismail, Ehsan Ebrahimi, Zahra Shisi, Niloufar Asadian, Solmaz Ghafarbigi Daryan, Kiarash Nili, Ali Shakri Talarpashti, Frank Amiri Baghabadani, Vahid Pourrezaei, Mehdi Heydari, Mohsen Hosseini, Rashid Noori, and Ramin Saeimi-Pour have been confiscated in Semnan.
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  12. 5 May 2026, 13:29·

    While the President of the United States says that the officials of the Islamic Republic are "in big trouble" and that Iran's oil wells will soon reach a stage of "natural explosion," Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, has recently spoken about the "stabilization of the new equation in the Strait of Hormuz."
    Mr. Qalibaf wrote in a new message on X that, in his opinion, "the new equation in the Strait of Hormuz is being stabilized."
    He threatened that "the security of shipping and energy transit is jeopardized by the U.S. and its allies through the violation of the ceasefire and the imposition of a blockade; however, their evil will diminish."
    Qalibaf, without elaborating on his statements, wrote that "we know very well that the continuation of the current situation is unbearable for the U.S.; while we have not even started yet."
    Simultaneously with these statements, the U.S. Central Command, CENTCOM, on Tuesday released images of U.S. warships and aircraft stationed in the Middle East, announcing the full readiness of the U.S. military to support the implementation of the "Freedom Project" in the Strait of Hormuz and to continue the blockade of Iranian ports.
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    Mehdi Mohammadi, a strategic advisor to Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of Parliament, said: "In Iran, there is an assessment that now we have the Israeli that we have weakened and we know how to hit, and the Israeli that we have caught and the U.S. is in doubt about, we should not let it go."
    He added: "The Israeli regime is seeking to carry out military operations again, even if it comes at a high cost. I think Israel is on the brink of a suicidal operation."
    Qalibaf's advisor continued: "Today, the resistance is unified; Yemen, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and even Somalia, we are fighting with a unified approach and there is a joint operations room. We are in a position to carry out a large collective operation against Israel. Why should we miss this opportunity?"
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  13. 5 May 2026, 13:27·

    South Korea announced on Tuesday, May 4, that following a request from Donald Trump, the President of the United States, for Seoul to participate in operations in the Strait of Hormuz after an attack attributed to the Islamic Republic on one of its ships, it will "review its position on joining U.S. operations in the Strait of Hormuz."

    The South Korean Ministry of Defense stated that it will "carefully examine its position," but did not make any commitment to change it.

    The ministry announced that Seoul will assess its position based on international law, the safety of international maritime routes, its alliance with the United States, and the security situation on the Korean Peninsula. The country added that it has "actively participated in international discussions on cooperation to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz."
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  14. 5 May 2026, 01:06·

    Hormozgan 4:16 AM
    Received messages:

    Hello Vahid,
    In Qeshm, just now at 4:16, there were two sounds.

    Hello Vahid, at 4:18 in Bandar Abbas, I heard the sound of two explosions.

    Hello,
    At 4:18 in Bandar Abbas,
    I heard the sound of two explosions, like the sound of bombs during the war, enough to shake the windows.

    Hello, in Bandar Abbas at 4:19, I heard the sound of three explosions.

    Hello, in Bandar Abbas at 4:18, I heard the sound of two explosions.

    Hello Vahid. Around 4:15 AM, the sound of two explosions was heard in Qeshm.

    In Qeshm, the sound of two explosions,
    the windows shook.
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  15. 4 May 2026, 22:40·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, emphasized in a phone interview with "Salem News" that the Islamic Republic "will never have nuclear weapons."

    He said, "They must return the highly enriched uranium to us. We want it."

    Trump also commented on the Islamic Republic's missile program, stating, "Missiles are a bad thing and should be limited. I do not trust them."

    The President of the United States continued, "We have destroyed their first and second teams and have also taken out half of their third team."

    He also mentioned that officials from the Islamic Republic speak to him "differently than what they say in the media" during direct conversations.

    Trump reiterated at the end, "They should not have nuclear weapons."
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  16. 4 May 2026, 22:24·

    Iraqchi referred to Trump's "Freedom Project" for the Strait of Hormuz as "actually a deadlock project" and stated: "The developments in Hormuz clearly show that there is no military solution to a political crisis."
    He added: "While negotiations are progressing with the generous efforts of Pakistan, the U.S. must be careful not to let adversaries drag it back into a quagmire. The UAE should exercise the same caution."

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  17. 4 May 2026, 20:16·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said at a small business meeting at the White House that the Islamic Republic should not have nuclear weapons and added that we need to get things in order because we cannot allow such an event to happen. He mentioned that they have taken a "small step" and that things are going very well.

    Trump also stated that the Islamic Republic does not have a navy, air force, air defense system, or radar, and added that it doesn't even have leadership. He emphasized that they will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, as otherwise, it would create problems that no one would believe.

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    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced on Monday to reporters at the White House that he believes gasoline prices will drop rapidly immediately after resolving the conflict with Tehran.
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  19. 4 May 2026, 19:54·

    The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates announced that the country's air defense systems intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 4 drones launched from Iran on May 4, 2026; attacks that resulted in 3 injuries.

    In this statement, the "overt attacks by Iran" are referred to as the source of these conflicts, and it is noted that since the beginning of these attacks, a total of 549 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, and 2,260 drones have been intercepted by the UAE's air defense.

    According to the UAE Ministry of Defense, the number of injured from these attacks has reached 227, including individuals of various nationalities such as Emirati, Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian, Turkish, Iraqi, Nepali, Nigerian, Omani, Jordanian, Palestinian, Ghanaian, Indonesian, Swedish, Tunisian, Moroccan, and Russian.

    Meanwhile, the number of fatalities has reached 3, one of whom was a civilian of Moroccan nationality and a contractor with the armed forces. Additionally, the total number of civilian casualties has been reported as 10, comprising individuals of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Palestinian, Indian, and Egyptian nationalities.

    The UAE Ministry of Defense emphasized that the country is fully prepared to confront any threats and will "firmly respond to any actions targeting the security of the nation"; actions that, according to this entity, are aimed at protecting sovereignty, security, and stability, as well as safeguarding national interests and capabilities.
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  22. 4 May 2026, 19:09·

    The United Arab Emirates has issued a new statement declaring that it holds Iran "fully responsible" for today's attacks.

    The statement reads: "These attacks are a manifestation of dangerous escalation [of tensions] and an unacceptable violation," adding that these actions contradict the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter.

    The UAE has also stated that it reserves "its full and legitimate right to respond to these attacks" in accordance with international law.

    Iran's state television has reported, citing an unnamed senior military official, that "Iran has no plans to target the UAE."
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    The Tasnim news agency, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards, quoted a military source from the Islamic Republic stating that in the event of any "irrational" action by the United Arab Emirates, all of its interests would become targets for Iran.
    This military source noted that so far, no "official threat" has been declared by Emirati officials, but if the UAE "becomes a pawn of Israel and makes a misstep, it will learn a lesson it will never forget."
    He emphasized: "If the UAE takes any irrational action, all its interests will become targets for Iran, and no point of Emirati facilities will be safe."
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  23. 4 May 2026, 18:31·

    CNN reported, citing a knowledgeable source, that Israel's Iron Dome system, which had been secretly deployed in the UAE, intercepted a missile launched by Iran on Monday.

    CNN added that the two countries normalized their relations in 2020 as part of the Abraham Accords. Earlier, the Financial Times reported that Israel had sent advanced weapon systems to the United Arab Emirates, including an advanced laser system and the Iron Dome system for defense against missiles and drones from the Islamic Republic. This action is one of the first major examples of defense cooperation between the two countries.
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  24. 4 May 2026, 17:25·

    Trump's post, machine translation:
    Iran has attacked some unrelated countries in connection with the movement of ships in the "Freedom Project," including a cargo ship from South Korea. Perhaps it's time for South Korea to come and join this mission!

    We have downed seven small boats; or as they like to say, "fast boats." That's all that remains for them. Aside from the South Korean ship, no damage has been reported while passing through the Strait at this time.

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Keen will hold a press conference tomorrow morning.

    Thank you for your attention to this matter!

    President Donald J. Trump
    realDonaldTrump

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  25. 4 May 2026, 17:22·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced on Monday in an interview with Fox News that if Iran attacks American vessels operating under the "Operation Freedom of the Strait of Hormuz," the country "will be obliterated from the face of the earth."
    Trump also told Fox that Iran has become "much more flexible" in peace negotiations.
    He emphasized the continued strengthening of the U.S. military presence in the region, stating: "We have more weapons and ammunition of much higher quality than before. We have the best equipment at our disposal. We have facilities and bases around the world, all filled with equipment. We can use all of them, and if necessary, we will."
    These remarks come amid escalating military conflicts in the Persian Gulf following the announcement of a ceasefire between the two countries.
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  26. 4 May 2026, 17:22·

    Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of the U.S. Central Command, announced on Monday evening, May 3, that U.S. forces have destroyed six small Iranian boats that he claimed were "threatening commercial vessels."
    Cooper told reporters that as the U.S. operation to secure shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz began, American forces also intercepted cruise missiles and drones launched by Iran.
    He emphasized that U.S. forces are conducting "purely defensive operations" and added that no American ships or vessels have come under fire from Iran.
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  27. 4 May 2026, 16:11·

    The official news agency of the UAE (WAM) reported on Monday evening, citing the country's Ministry of Defense, that Emirati forces are countering the second wave of missile and drone attacks from the Islamic Republic.
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    According to flight radar data, flights in the United Arab Emirates have been suspended.
    Flight radar data indicates a change in the routes of flights heading towards the United Arab Emirates.
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  28. 4 May 2026, 15:42·

    The emirate of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates announced on Monday, April 3, that the "Fujairah Oil Industrial Zone" caught fire following what they described as a "drone attack originating from Iran."

    Fujairah's media office stated in a statement that civil defense teams were immediately dispatched to control the fire. It has been reported that three Indian nationals sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital.

    Fujairah is home to a major port, pipeline, and other oil facilities of the United Arab Emirates, which can transport the country's oil to global markets without the need for the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE Ministry of Defense had previously stated in a message on X that the country intercepted three missiles launched by Iran over its territorial waters, and a fourth missile also fell into the sea.
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  29. 4 May 2026, 15:41·

    The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced that it has received a report of a maritime incident occurring 67 kilometers north of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

    According to the report, a cargo ship has reported a fire in its engine room, and the cause of this fire is currently unknown.

    No further details have been released regarding the extent of the damage or the condition of the crew on board, but previously, South Korea had reported a similar incident involving one of its ships near the UAE.
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    Earlier:
    Seoul reported an "explosion and fire" on a South Korean ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

    The South Korean Foreign Ministry stated that around 8:40 PM Seoul time, "an explosion and fire occurred on a ship managed by a South Korean company that was anchored in waters near the United Arab Emirates in the Strait of Hormuz."

    According to a statement from the ministry reported by AFP, "so far, there have been no reports of casualties or injuries" among the 24 crew members on board the ship.

    The South Korean Foreign Ministry added that "the cause of the explosion and fire and the extent of the damage are under investigation."

    The ship, identified as HHM Namo, is approximately 180 meters long and flies the Panama flag, according to the maritime information database "MarineTraffic."
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  30. 4 May 2026, 15:36·

    Images of a missile launch that the Tasnim news agency claims was fired as a warning to American warships. CENTCOM announced on Monday that American destroyers have entered the Persian Gulf after passing through the Strait of Hormuz and are operating to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels. In response, the Tasnim news agency, citing the Iranian military, claimed that the naval warning shot prevented the entry of these destroyers, but CENTCOM has denied this claim. The U.S. had previously stated that starting Monday, it would implement a plan for the safe exit of vessels and crews from non-involved countries from the Strait of Hormuz.
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