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  1. 17 Jan 2026, 13:50·

    The official page of the U.S. Department of State in Persian announced in a message that reports have been received indicating that the Islamic Republic is preparing options to target American bases.

    The message states that, as President Donald Trump has repeatedly emphasized, "all options remain on the table," and in the event of any attack by the Islamic Republic on U.S. assets, the country "will face a very, very powerful response."

    The U.S. Department of State further reiterated its previous position, warning: "We have said this before and we say it again, do not play games with President Trump."
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  2. 17 Jan 2026, 13:48·

    Khamenei confirmed the killing of several thousand people
    The leader of the Islamic Republic says he does not intend to lead the country into war, but will not let "internal criminals" go free. Ali Khamenei also acknowledged the killing of "several thousand people" during widespread protests across Iran.

    In a public speech on Saturday, January 27, Khamenei referred to the widespread protests in Iran as an "American sedition" and emphasized that "America must be held accountable," claiming to have suppressed it. He stated: "We do not intend to lead the country into war, but we will not let internal criminals go free."
    Earlier, on January 23, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, warned that if the Islamic Republic carried out its threats to execute detained protesters, it would face "very serious consequences" from the United States. The following day, he announced that he had learned Iran had canceled the execution orders and that the killing of protesters had stopped.
    Mr. Trump also wrote on Friday evening: "I greatly appreciate the fact that all planned executions, which were supposed to take place yesterday (over 800 cases), have been canceled by the leadership of Iran. Thank you!"

    In his remarks today, the leader of the Islamic Republic also described a group of protesters as those who had no connection with Israel and intelligence services but were "excited by lies," adding: "This group also killed several thousand people."
    This is the first time the Iranian government has acknowledged the killing of "several thousand people," although it makes no mention of the role of government agents in the killing of protesters. Previously, Abbas Araqchi, the foreign minister of the Islamic Republic, had stated that the number of casualties was "only a few hundred" and attributed it to "armed terrorists."

    In another part of his speech, the leader of the Islamic Republic warned political factions within the country that he would not allow insults to be directed at "the heads of the country, the president, and others in such important international and domestic conditions."
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  3. 17 Jan 2026, 04:21·

    Internet monitoring data (NetBlocks) shows that early on Saturday, January 27, after more than 200 hours of widespread and complete internet shutdown in Iran, user connectivity has seen a very slight increase.

    However, the overall access level remains around 2% of normal conditions, and there are no signs of a widespread return of the internet.

    Experts say that this limited increase only covers a small part of government infrastructure and specific networks, while public user access remains nearly blocked.

    The internet shutdown in Iran is one of the longest communication restrictions in recent years and has raised concerns among human rights organizations and advocates for internet freedom.

    Meanwhile, some domestic users in Iran have become active on social media in a limited capacity.
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  4. 17 Jan 2026, 00:48·

    Forwarded from channel 1008860288

    It seems that Iranian data centers are connecting to the international internet, and if you previously purchased a configured tunnel, it might be able to connect now.

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  5. 17 Jan 2026, 00:44·

    On Friday, January 26, the British police arrested several protesters during a demonstration by Iranians in front of the Islamic Republic's embassy.
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  6. 16 Jan 2026, 23:38·

    Forwarded from channel 1098179827

    False Claim About IRIB's Admission to the Killing of 23,000 People

    🔹A video has been circulated on social media from a news segment of IRIB titled "IRIB's Admission to the Killing of 23,000 People."

    🔹This claim is based on a cut video of the morning news presenter on January 16, 2025, from the news network.

    🔹The presenter states, "Since the beginning of the Islamic Revolution, the number of martyrs from terrorism has been estimated to be over 23,000," and then quotes the head of the Martyrs Foundation, saying "a significant number" has been added to this figure.

    🔹Officials and state-affiliated media in Iran have not published any statistics on the casualties from the recent protests, aside from general statements.

    🔹This figure of "23,000 martyrs from terrorism" is also a claimed statistic that an organization named Habibillion claims to have documented. This number has been published multiple times in Iranian media over the years, with other figures also mentioned.

    🔹This statistic and other similar figures have no credibility without independent verification.

    🔹Since the severe crackdown on the protests in Iran in January 2025, the Islamic Republic claims that "armed terrorists" have "terrorized" people in the streets of Iran, while there is undeniable evidence of shooting and killing of protesters by the security forces of the Islamic Republic.

    🔹Factnameh gives a "False" rating to the claim of "IRIB's Admission to the Killing of 23,000 People" in the recent protests.

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  7. 16 Jan 2026, 22:42·

    Prince Reza Pahlavi emphasized in a message on the social media platform X that "nothing is normal in Iran" as long as Ali Khamenei and the ruling structure remain in power and those responsible for repression are not punished.

    He has urged the people to raise their voices of protest with "national slogans" and stated that the international community is following these protests.
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  8. 16 Jan 2026, 22:22·

    Donald Trump: With the Midnight Hammer operation, we destroyed Iran's nuclear enrichment capability.
    Trump, referring to the killing of Qassem Soleimani, said: Perhaps if he had been present, we wouldn't have been this successful in Iran. Qassem Soleimani was the father of the roadside bomb. He destroyed many lives; many young people who today live without legs, without arms, with shattered faces.
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  9. 16 Jan 2026, 21:27·

    Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported early on Saturday, January 27, that the option to send SMS messages for mobile phone users in Iran has been activated. Fars, reiterating the Islamic Republic's claim about the connection between protesters in Iran and "foreign think tanks," asserted that the internet shutdown was aimed at "cutting this connection."

    This IRGC-affiliated media announced that after the SMS services are restored, access to the national internet and domestic messaging apps will be activated, and eventually, access to the global internet will be possible. However, Fars warned that this phased return will occur "according to the circumstances" and there is no specific timeline for it.
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  10. 16 Jan 2026, 19:11·

    The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has urged EU airlines to refrain from flying in Iranian airspace.

    The warning states that due to the likelihood of a U.S. attack, which has put Iran's air defense forces on higher alert, the risk of error has increased.
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  11. 16 Jan 2026, 18:33·

    Why did you use Maduro's government officials again in Venezuela?
    Trump: I still remember when we took over Iraq, they expelled all the security forces, the police and the army, everyone... ultimately ISIS emerged there.
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  12. 16 Jan 2026, 18:20·

    Now he spoke with the reporters!

    Reporter: Did Arab and Israeli officials convince you not to attack Iran?

    Trump: No one convinced me! I convinced myself! They were supposed to execute 800 people, but they didn't! This issue had a huge impact on the decision!
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  13. 16 Jan 2026, 18:05·

    Trump thanked the Iranian government for halting 800 executions.
    J74wabx
    In this message, he wrote: "I have great respect for the fact that all scheduled executions, which were supposed to take place yesterday (over 800 cases), have been canceled by the leadership of Iran. Thank you!"
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    It is still unclear what condition the detainees are in. Which 800 death sentences?
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  14. 16 Jan 2026, 18:05·

    Axios reported, citing two knowledgeable sources, that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, spoke by phone with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, on Thursday night regarding the situation in Iran.

    This is the second conversation between Trump and Netanyahu in the past two days concerning Iran. This call took place while the President of the United States is still considering his options—potential military action on one hand and diplomatic negotiations on the other.

    According to Axios, during the phone call on Wednesday, Netanyahu asked Trump to postpone military action against Iran to give Israel more time to prepare for a possible response from Iran. Axios reported that this was one of the factors that led Trump to decide to delay the order for an attack on Iran.
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  15. 16 Jan 2026, 18:04·

    Prince Reza Pahlavi said in his press conference on Friday, January 26: "Before I begin my speech, I ask you to join me for a moment of silence in memory of the brave people of Iran who have paid the highest possible price for freedom."

    Prince Pahlavi stated: "A free and democratic Iran will be a partner for peace and stability in the Middle East and the world."

    Addressing the "brave and noble people of Iran," he continued: "You have inspired the admiration of the world; you are the young guardians of the eternal Iran. Do not let this regime create the illusion that it is here to stay."

    Prince Pahlavi added: "There is a sea of blood between us and this regime. Because of your unwavering determination, thousands of security forces have refrained from going to work."

    He emphasized: "The people have called on me for leadership. Large sections of the army have refused to comply. Tens of thousands are in the process of defecting."

    The international community must play a more active role

    Prince Reza Pahlavi stressed the necessity of foreign support, stating that the international community must play a more active role.

    He warned that if the goal is to prevent repression and expedite the fall of the regime, support for the people of Iran will be essential.

    According to him, the people of Iran need serious backing to achieve ultimate victory.

    Prince Pahlavi said: "The world does not need to send soldiers to Iran; the brave people of Iran are the soldiers in the field fighting against the regime."

    Prince Reza Pahlavi stated: "It is very clear. Donald Trump said that if the Iranian regime kills the people of Iran, there will be serious consequences. The people of Iran believe these words. He is a man who will act on his words."

    In response to a question from an ITV News reporter in Britain, Prince Reza Pahlavi said he still believes that the words and actions of President Trump are one and the same. Referring to the unprecedented massacre of Iranians, he said that whatever actions are taken or not taken, we, as the people of Iran, have no choice but to continue the struggle.

    Prince Reza Pahlavi emphasized: "We have repeatedly called for the IRGC to be listed as a terrorist organization. The regime is on the brink of collapse." He said: "The democratic and free world, which claims to defend freedom and human rights, must act against the regime's ruthless repression."

    Prince Reza Pahlavi, referring to what he called the "regime's methodology," said the Islamic Republic uses money laundering networks and financial resources in various countries to advance its goals and can expose citizens of the U.S. and the U.K. to danger in various ways.

    He stressed: "We must not allow this regime to cause more harm."

    Directly addressing the financial resources of groups affiliated with the Islamic Republic, he added: "The well that fills the terrorists' financial resources must be dried up."

    Prince Reza Pahlavi considered this action one of the key steps to contain the threats posed by the Islamic Republic on an international level.

    He addressed the people: "Your practical support will expedite this overthrow. Record the names of the criminals and oppressors; rest assured they will be held accountable."

    Plans for the transitional period

    Prince Reza Pahlavi said: "I have a plan for the day after the overthrow with four components for a peaceful transition: preserving the territorial integrity of Iran, respecting all ethnicities, separating religion from government, and the right of the people to determine their government."

    Referring to the ethnic and religious diversity in Iran, he said these principles guarantee the elimination of ethnic, religious, and racial discrimination, and any return to discrimination will not be acceptable.

    According to him, representatives of various ethnicities and religions have a role in this process, and the necessary guarantees for the full equality of citizens must be established clearly and practically.

    Prince Reza Pahlavi also referred to the views of critical religious figures regarding the regime, including Molavi Abdolhamid, the Sunni Friday prayer leader of Zahedan, stating that the belief in the separation of religion from government is not limited to a specific current and exists among a wide range of religious and civil activists.

    He emphasized that the future of Iran must be based on equal rights, freedom of choice, and peaceful coexistence of all citizens, and these four principles will serve as a common roadmap for transitioning to a democratic and inclusive system.

    He also called for targeting the leadership of the IRGC and the command of repression, adopting a policy of maximum pressure, blocking the assets of the Islamic Republic worldwide, and targeting its shadow fleet.
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  16. 16 Jan 2026, 14:36·

    Ted Cruz, the Republican senator from the United States, issued a message to the people of Iran, praising the "remarkable courage" of the protesters in their fight against the "ayatollahs and rulers of the Islamic Republic," stating that the United States supports the Iranian people's struggle for freedom. He emphasized that America and Donald Trump "stand with the people of Iran" and that the protesters should know they are not alone. Cruz also expressed hope that "these tyrannical rulers" will fall as a result of the Iranian people's steadfastness.
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  17. 16 Jan 2026, 14:28·

    Replying to message #69779

    The video received from 'Sabalān Street #Tehran, Thursday, January 8' shows the flames of a fire at the East Tehran Tax Administration building at the intersection of this street with Madani Street (Nazemabad) on the right side of the image.
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    I had also received the photos from other citizens.
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  18. 16 Jan 2026, 13:54·

    The Munich Security Conference announced to Iran International that a few weeks ago, invitations were sent to some Iranian government representatives, but due to recent developments, these invitations are no longer valid and will not continue.

    In response to Iran International regarding the possibility of inviting representatives from the Iranian opposition or civil society, the spokesperson for the Munich Security Conference stated that the organizers are closely monitoring the current developments, but no further details will be announced at this time.
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  19. 16 Jan 2026, 13:54·

    ♦️ Ahmad Khatami, the Friday Prayer Leader of Tehran, called for the death penalty for detained protesters and the arrest of individuals who supported the protests in any way. Khatami, who has been appointed by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic as the Friday Prayer Leader of Tehran and is a member of the Assembly of Experts and the Guardian Council, described the protesters as "servants" of Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, and "Trump's soldiers." He stated regarding Netanyahu and Trump: "They should expect severe revenge from the regime. Americans and Zionists should not expect peace." In his sermon, Ahmad Khatami also provided statistics on the damages caused by the protests, claiming that 350 mosques, 126 prayer houses, and 20 other holy places have been damaged. He also announced that 80 houses of Friday Prayer Leaders have been affected.
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  20. 16 Jan 2026, 12:41·

    "Bahaar" is a two-year-old child who was killed during the protests in Dey 1404 in Nishapur. The Islamic Republic's state television has brought her family in front of the camera. In this video, the voice of the state television reporter can be clearly heard dictating the Islamic Republic's scenario to Bahaar's father.

    In other images where state television has brought Bahaar's brother and mother in front of the camera, Bahaar's mother, just like in this part of the state television report, does not look at the camera. The Islamic Republic has a long history of obtaining forced confessions from the families of victims and prisoners. During the suppression of the Dey 1404 protests, the Islamic Republic has pressured families to repeat the government's narrative in front of the camera. In some cases, the condition for the return of the bodies of those killed in the protests has been to conduct a television interview.
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  21. 16 Jan 2026, 12:23·

    🔹Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, spoke today by phone with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, and Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, and offered to mediate between the two countries.

    The Kremlin stated that during these calls, Mr. Putin emphasized "Russia's readiness to continue its mediating efforts."

    Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, told reporters that Moscow "will announce the results of this phone conversation with the President of Iran very soon" and added that the Russian President "will continue his efforts to reduce tensions."
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  22. 16 Jan 2026, 12:23·

    🔹Steve Witkoff, special envoy of Donald Trump, has stated that he hopes issues with Iran can be resolved diplomatically.

    Mr. Witkoff, speaking at the Israeli-American Council, responded to the question of whether we should expect military operations against Iran by saying, "I hope we can reach a conclusion through diplomacy."

    He mentioned that the unresolved issues with Iran consist of four areas: "nuclear, enrichment, missile, and proxy forces."

    The special envoy of Donald Trump emphasized that he hopes these issues can be resolved through diplomacy because "the outcome of the alternative for Iran is very bad."

    He also described "the people of Iran" as incredibly brave and stated that the United States stands with them.
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  23. 16 Jan 2026, 12:22·

    The American media outlet Axios reported on Saturday, January 26, that Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has asked Trump to postpone military action against the Islamic Republic to give Israel more time to prepare for a possible Iranian response.

    According to Axios sources, Israel is concerned that the current U.S. plan for an attack, especially if limited to the targets of the Islamic Republic's security forces, may not seriously destabilize the regime.

    The report emphasizes that the option of military action remains on the table for the U.S., and Washington officials have stated that this option could be executed if the killing of protesters in Iran resumes. At the same time, the United States is strengthening its military presence in the region.
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  24. 16 Jan 2026, 12:21·

    Axios reported on Friday morning, January 26, citing an Israeli official and a knowledgeable source, that David Barnea, the head of Israel's foreign intelligence agency (Mossad), has traveled to the United States for consultations regarding developments in Iran.

    According to Axios, this trip is part of discussions between the U.S. and Israel about the Iranian revolutionary uprising and the potential military action by Washington in response to the crackdown on protesters in Iran. Barnea is expected to meet in Miami with Steve Witkoff, the White House envoy who manages the direct communication channel between the U.S. and Iran. Witkoff has been in contact with Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, during the protests.

    This trip follows a phone conversation between Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the Iran crisis. In this call, Netanyahu requested a delay in U.S. military action to prepare Israel for a possible Iranian response.

    Following Donald Trump's announcement of support for the Iranian national uprising, U.S. officials have emphasized that military action remains on the table for the White House. At the same time, the strengthening of U.S. military capabilities in the region continues.
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  25. 16 Jan 2026, 12:21·

    Mohammad Khatami, the President of the Reformist Government, referred to the people's protests during the Iranian National Revolution as a "large, planned conspiracy."
    In a statement supporting the government of Mohsen Medhi, he declared: "It is unfair to ignore the civil behavior of the government in the early days of the people's protests."
    The former President added: "The statements of Israeli officials and the support of the United States leave no doubt about the formation of a large, planned conspiracy against Iran."
    He continued: "The entry of naked violence quickly changed the scene of officially accepting the people's right to protest."
    Mohammad Khatami did not mention the widespread massacre of people by the government in his statement.
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  26. 16 Jan 2026, 12:20·

    "Pray for us, they are shooting at us with arrows! We have taken shelter! One of us is dead! One of us is dead!"
    Received video with the caption: 'Victory Street #Tehran, Thursday, January 8'
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  27. 16 Jan 2026, 07:18·

    NetBlocks, the internet monitoring organization, announced on Friday morning, January 26, 1404, in a post about the ongoing internet blackout in Iran, that this outage has surpassed even the internet shutdown in November 2019. The organization reminded that it was after the internet was restored in November 2019 that the extent of the Islamic Republic's brutal crackdown on protesters became clear.
    Since Thursday, January 18, the Islamic Republic has cut off the internet in Iran and, in an unprecedented crackdown, has killed and injured thousands of protesters.
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  28. 16 Jan 2026, 07:18·

    🔺Mohsen Rezaei, the former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, revealed in an interview that military and police commanders did not attend the government ceremony for the funeral of the slain agents of the Islamic Republic due to fear of "an attack against the Islamic Republic."
    ▪️While the number of protesters killed is estimated to be in the thousands, the Islamic Republic claims that some agents were also killed by the people during the protests.
    ▪️Mohsen Rezaei's admission of the fear among the military officials of the Islamic Republic to participate in public ceremonies comes at a time when, during the 12-day war between Israel and the Islamic Republic, dozens of commanders and security officials were targeted by Israel in their hideouts.
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  29. 16 Jan 2026, 07:15·

    CNN reported, citing a European military source and an Iraqi security source, that Iraqi militias have entered Iran in recent weeks to assist the Islamic Republic in suppressing protests.

    CNN quoted an Iraqi security source stating that about five thousand Iraqi militia forces entered Iran through the Shib crossing in the Maysan province and the Zurbatiyah border crossing in the Wasit province.

    A European military source also told CNN that 800 Iraqi militia forces from the provinces of Diyala, Maysan, and Basra entered Iran under the guise of religious pilgrimage trips to help with the crackdown.
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  30. 16 Jan 2026, 07:15·

    The official White House page on X announced with a photo that Donald Trump met with María Corina Machado, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition, in the Oval Office. According to the report, during this meeting, Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to the U.S. President; an act that the White House stated was "in appreciation and respect." María Corina Machado, after this meeting, which is considered her first in-person encounter with Trump, said: "I believe today is a historic day for the people of Venezuela."
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