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  1. 8 Sept 2026, 20:06·

    Warning from the IRGC to oil tanker crews in Kuwait and Bahrain: Leave your vessels

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned that it will target oil tankers stationed in the ports and docks of Bahrain and Kuwait.

    In this statement, which was reflected in the media of the Islamic Republic, it was mentioned that the U.S. has attacked "several Iranian oil tankers."
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  2. 8 Sept 2026, 19:27·

    Fox News: The U.S. Army has targeted Iranian oil tankers near Khark and Jask

    On Tuesday evening, September 8, Fox News reported, citing senior U.S. officials, that the U.S. Army has targeted sites near Khark and Jask, including Iranian oil tankers.

    Fox News reported that these attacks are part of a broader U.S. effort to increase economic pressure on Iran.

    Senior U.S. officials added that this strategy includes sinking and disabling oil tankers carrying Iranian crude oil.
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    The Tasnim news agency, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guard, reported that a small Iranian oil tanker was hit by a U.S. missile attack 4 miles off the coast of Khark Island.

    Tasnim wrote that this tanker was struck within the anchorage area of Khark Island by projectiles from U.S. forces.
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  3. 8 Sept 2026, 19:26·

    Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya, announced on Tuesday, September 8, that the U.S. military has issued evacuation warnings to three Iranian oil tankers and threatened to target them.

    Abdollahi warned that any attack on Iranian tankers would be met with a response from the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and U.S. bases and interests in the region would be targeted.
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  4. 8 Sept 2026, 19:12·

    "Explosion sound heard near Jask beach"

    Fars News Agency affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards:
    Around 21:45 tonight, an explosion was heard in the city of Jask.

    Local sources say the sound came from the sea and near the Sang Siah area, and the explosion occurred in two phases with a short interval between them.
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  5. 8 Sept 2026, 19:10·

    An American official told Reuters on Tuesday, September 8, that a U.S. military unmanned underwater vehicle in the Middle East experienced a technical malfunction while monitoring the waters in support of the war against Iran.

    This statement came hours after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the "capture" and "seizure" of an American underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz.

    The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the malfunctioning vehicle was of an "older model" and did not carry any classified sonar or radar equipment.

    He added that the vehicle had experienced a technical failure more than a day ago but did not comment on its fate or the control of Iranian military forces over it.

    In a statement, the IRGC claimed that "one of the most advanced smart unmanned submarines" of the U.S. military had become trapped early Tuesday morning.

    Previously, there had been reports about the U.S. military conducting mine-clearing operations in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz using equipment such as unmanned underwater vehicles.
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  6. 8 Sept 2026, 19:10·

    On Tuesday, September 8, Yemeni government forces announced that they had captured a senior Houthi commander during a clash in Taiz province.

    Military sources identified this Houthi commander as Abu Ali al-Ajni, the head of the intelligence and reconnaissance organization of Ansar Allah, who was captured during heavy fighting in Taiz in southwestern Yemen.

    This important Houthi figure, who does not hold a position in the Houthi leadership despite his military rank, was detained along with nine others.

    Heavy clashes in Taiz have been ongoing since last Thursday, resulting in significant casualties.

    Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, referring to the proxy role of the Houthis regarding the Islamic Republic, stated that he believes "Iran's hand is behind many of the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia."

    The U.S. Secretary of State emphasized his country's defense relations with Saudi Arabia, stating that Washington is closely monitoring developments in Yemen.
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  7. 8 Sept 2026, 16:43·

    On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that as part of its "Economic Exile Operations," it has added 36 companies and individuals associated with Iran's aviation sector to its sanctions list. This action includes 27 active airlines in Iran, as well as several intermediary companies, sales representatives, and freight service providers in third countries.
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  8. 8 Sept 2026, 15:08·

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Tuesday, September 17, that it has seized an unmanned submarine belonging to the U.S. Navy in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC described the seizure of this submarine as "capturing" and stated that it would release images of it within a few hours.

    This smart submarine is approximately 580 centimeters long and weighs nearly three tons, capable of operating for up to 10 days without needing to return to its control center.
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    The public relations office of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army announced on Tuesday, September 17, that an MQ-1 drone was detected in the skies over Bandar Abbas and was shot down by the Army's air defense system. This attack drone is used by the U.S. military.
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  9. 8 Sept 2026, 15:06·

    Abdul Raouf Ishaqi, the commander of the Basij Resistance Zone in Parood, in the Rask County of Sistan and Baluchestan Province, was killed on Tuesday, September 8, during an attack by unknown individuals.
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  10. 8 Sept 2026, 12:38·

    Erfan Mirzaei, a 21-year-old rapper and one of the detainees from the protests in December 2024, has died in Dashtgerd prison in Isfahan.

    Two different narratives have emerged regarding the circumstances of his death; IranWire reported that he was executed, while Independent Persian stated that he died due to torture.

    According to IranWire, Mirzaei was arrested after being identified in connection with the protests and was sentenced to death on charges of "moharebeh" (waging war against God). This media outlet claims that his sentence was carried out on Sunday, September 15, without prior notice to his family, and their efforts to prevent the execution were unsuccessful.

    IranWire also reported, citing its sources, that Mirzaei's family had previously been threatened to refrain from disclosing information about the case and the death sentence. According to these sources, multiple signs of injury and bruising were observed on his body and face after his death, and his body was buried under security restrictions in the village of Gharghan in Fereydun.

    In contrast, Independent Persian provided a different account of his death, citing Mirzaei's relatives, stating that the young man died as a result of severe torture and beating during his detention. His family reported that upon receiving his body, they noticed fractures in his hands, legs, and pelvis, which they attribute to mistreatment in prison.

    According to this report, Mirzaei was arrested in late Farvardin 1405 (April 2026) at a checkpoint in Shahinshahr; officers transferred him to Dashtgerd prison after inspecting his mobile phone and finding videos related to his participation in the protests. His relatives claim that he was subjected to pressure and torture to obtain forced confessions during his months of detention.

    Dadban emphasizes that the significant difference between the two narratives regarding the cause of Erfan Mirzaei's death underscores the necessity for an independent, impartial, and transparent investigation into his death in custody. Article 38 of the Constitution prohibits torture for obtaining confessions or information and considers confessions obtained under duress to be invalid; furthermore, any suspicious death in prison, especially accompanied by claims of torture and signs of injury, necessitates effective investigation and accountability from officials.
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    Two sources told Iran International that the cause of his death was severe torture in Dashtgerd prison in Isfahan.

    Reports indicate that his body showed multiple signs of torture at the time of burial, with his hands, face, and pelvis severely swollen.

    According to the information received, security forces, fearing a public gathering, did not allow Erfan Mirzaei to be buried in Isfahan, and his body was buried on Tuesday, September 16, in the village of Gharghan in Fereydun County. The exact time of Erfan Mirzaei's arrest is unclear, but sources say he was detained in connection with the protests in December.

    According to this information, officers found a video on Mirzaei's mobile phone showing clashes between protesters and government forces, which was used as evidence against him in the case.
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  11. 8 Sept 2026, 05:18·

    According to the Associated Press, Saudi officials announced that a wave of attacks by Iranian-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia has injured 73 people in the early hours of Tuesday.

    Major General Turki al-Maliki, spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen, stated that the Houthis targeted "civilian and economic facilities" in the cities of Abha, Jazan, Najran, and Khamis Mushait in Saudi Arabia.

    He said the Saudi-led coalition would "take all necessary operational measures with utmost determination to deter the terrorist Houthi militias."

    According to this American news agency, these attacks come amid escalating clashes between the Houthis and Yemeni government forces, which are supported by Saudi Arabia, over the past few weeks; clashes that have shattered a four-year ceasefire in Yemen's civil war.
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  12. 8 Sept 2026, 01:21·

    Trump's post, machine translation:
    When we win the war with Iran, oil prices will plummet; just like everything else that is falling (but more!).

    Gas will be three dollars a gallon, but ultimately it will drop below two dollars a gallon.
    All of this will happen quickly, and Iran will never have nuclear weapons.
    MAGA!
    President DJT
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  13. 8 Sept 2026, 01:20·

    Majid Ibn al-Ridha, the head of the Ministry of Defense, has claimed that the military forces of this country have the capability to target American warships.

    Yesterday, Mohsen Rezaei also stated: For the first time, we tested an anti-destroyer missile above an American ship. This particular missile created hell for the Americans, and they fled.

    The U.S. Central Command - CENTCOM - yesterday implicitly referred to an attack on two of its ships in a post published on X.
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  14. 7 Sept 2026, 16:19·

    Daniel Karimi, the father of Amir Mohammad Karimi, one of the victims of the protests in December 2024 in Marvdasht, ended his life on September 6.

    Amir Mohammad Karimi, his 19-year-old son, was an athlete and a former member of the Iranian national youth taekwondo team, who was shot and killed during the protests in Marvdasht on January 8, 2025.

    His body was buried in the village of Joonjan, part of Marvdasht.
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  15. 7 Sept 2026, 16:01·

    Aida Heydari, the fiancée of Abolfazl Soleimani Almuti, one of the victims of the protests in December, ended her life on Thursday, September 12, 1405. Human rights sources in Iran, citing Aida Heydari's family, reported that this 25-year-old young woman took her life about eight months after her fiancé was killed. Aida Heydari's family stated that Aida and Abolfazl were supposed to hold their wedding ceremony this month.
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  16. 6 Sept 2026, 18:58·

    Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image on Truth Social depicting an attack by American fighter jets on Khark Island, with the phrase "Goodbye Khark" written on it.
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    The President of the United States also posted several other images on this social network; one is a statistical chart that says "Iran's currency value has collapsed," another is a chart stating "Iran is facing hyperinflation," and the third chart reads "Iran's oil exports have plummeted."
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  19. 6 Sept 2026, 18:11·

    The third gasoline rate has increased to 10,000 tomans

    Fatemeh Mohajerani, the government spokesperson, announced that the third gasoline rate will increase to 10,000 tomans per liter starting from midnight on September 8. The monthly quota of 60 liters of gasoline at the rate of 1,500 tomans per liter and 50 liters at the rate of 3,000 tomans per liter will remain unchanged.
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  20. 6 Sept 2026, 14:05·

    While the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced in a statement early Sunday, September 15, that it had targeted a US Central Command (CENTCOM) unmanned vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military rejected this claim, calling it a "complete lie."

    Iranian state media reported that this American unmanned vessel intended to enter an area of the Strait of Hormuz that Iran has declared off-limits.

    Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for US Central Command (CENTCOM), told the Associated Press that the IRGC's claim is a "complete lie."
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  21. 6 Sept 2026, 13:58·

    Ghalibaf: The Rules of the Game Have Changed and the Era of Proportional Responses is Over

    The Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, on Sunday, September 15, one day after the U.S. attack on several Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, stated that the era of "proportional responses" has come to an end. He simultaneously acknowledged the economic problems in the country.

    In remarks during an open session of Parliament, Ghalibaf threatened: "Any aggression against Iran's interests and security will receive a quicker, heavier, and more painful response."

    Ghalibaf, who is the senior negotiator for the Islamic Republic in post-ceasefire talks with the U.S., further stated on Sunday: "Severe fluctuations in currency prices, inflation, unemployment, and market management are fundamental challenges that have seriously impacted people's livelihoods."

    He added: "Alongside the military field, today our main battle is in the field of production and people's livelihoods."

    These remarks came one day after the price of the dollar in the free market in Iran soared to nearly 228,000 tomans, while official statistics also indicate a sharp increase in inflation in recent months.

    Ali Madani Zadeh, Iran's Minister of Economy, also stated on Sunday that Tehran's response to the intensification of U.S. economic pressures is "economic resistance alongside economic reforms," rejecting the notion that sanctions would change Iran's course. He referred to statements from senior officials in Donald Trump's administration regarding the U.S. action to sever Iran's ties with the global economy, saying: "The idea that one can change a nation's decisions by pressuring its economy is mistaken." The Iranian Minister of Economy added: "The responsibility for reforming Iran's economy lies with the government and the people of Iran, not the U.S. Treasury."

    Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury Secretary announced that the combination of maritime blockade and extensive sanctions has severely restricted Iran's oil exports and its access to revenues. Scott Busent, in an interview with Fox News published on Sunday, pointed to China's role as the main buyer of Iranian oil, stating that the maritime blockade has prevented the exit of new shipments and estimated that "there are probably only about 30 million barrels of Iranian crude oil left that China has not yet purchased."
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  22. 6 Sept 2026, 13:53·

    The price of the dollar in Iran's free market, after surpassing 230,000 tomans, has returned to the 226,000 tomans channel.

    According to a report by Eghtesad24, the dollar rate this morning, Sunday, was 226,105 tomans. Gold and currency information websites had previously reported a spike in the dollar price above 230,000 tomans for a brief period.

    The dollar price subsequently retreated with a relatively sharp decline. Eghtesad News attributed this drop to the Central Bank's intervention in the market, stating that the bank is seeking to absorb liquidity in the market.

    The dollar exchange rate at the Iranian currency and gold exchange center was also announced as 160,983 tomans, creating a gap of over 65,000 tomans with the free market.

    Even accounting for today's correction, the current figure is nearly 10% higher than the beginning of last week.
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  23. 6 Sept 2026, 13:50·

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    19-year-old Armin Timouri Rad
    His father: 47-year-old Omid Timouri Rad
    His uncle: 42-year-old Amir Timouri Rad

    It was written that they were killed by the oppressive forces of the government on January 8 in Fardis, Karaj.
    Their grave says January 9.

    And it was written:
    In addition to these three, Omid Timouri Rad's wife and Armin's mother were also severely injured by gunfire: @VahidOOnLine

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  24. 6 Sept 2026, 05:35·

    The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have targeted a remotely operated vessel of the U.S. Army. The IRGC's public relations department stated in a statement that this vessel intended to enter the "protected area" of the Strait of Hormuz.
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  25. 6 Sept 2026, 01:18·

    CENTCOM released a video of the sinking of the oil tanker M/T Kylo in the Sea of Oman, stating that it has joined the Iranian Navy at the bottom of the sea: CENTCOM

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  26. 5 Sept 2026, 22:47·

    The Public Relations of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced early Sunday in a statement that the Aerospace Force of this organization targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier and a destroyer using several ballistic missiles. The statement mentioned that these vessels had participated in maritime blockade and the obstruction of Iranian ships, and after this attack, they "sustained damage" and "left the area of conflict." The IRGC also referred to the confirmation of the clashes by CENTCOM, considering this operation a response to Washington's military actions and warned that if military pressures and maritime blockades continue, broader military responses will be directed at American forces.
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  27. 5 Sept 2026, 20:28·

    According to a report by Tasnim News Agency, the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced in a statement on Saturday that it targeted three oil tankers that were passing through "unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz," as well as three other American vessels in different areas.

    In this statement, the Navy of the IRGC referred to the targeting of three Iranian oil tankers by American forces earlier today, stating that these attacks caused damages.
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    Ali Mohammadi, the political deputy of the IRGC Navy, said in an interview with Fars News Agency on Saturday, "In the 10 days leading up to the 29th of August, the IRGC Navy has punished and penalized between 2 to 5 violating vessels every night, and has also engaged with violating ships whenever it deemed necessary."
    He stated, "The attacks by the U.S. have not caused the slightest disruption in the oversight and imposition of the IRGC Navy's will in this region."
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  28. 5 Sept 2026, 16:56·

    The head of the Kurdistan Province Emergency Medical Center announced that following the fire of a fuel tanker on the Sanandaj–Hamadan road, at least 11 people lost their lives and five others were injured.
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  29. 5 Sept 2026, 16:02·

    UKMTO:
    The UK Maritime Trade Operations center has received a report regarding several commercial vessels in the northern Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

    Reports indicate that these vessels have been targeted by fire with the aim of disabling them as part of ongoing military activities in the region.
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  30. 5 Sept 2026, 14:44·

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    ❇️Mother of two deceased protesters arrested in Lahijan

    🔹 The mother of two victims of the protests in Iran, Nezhat Mirrazi, known as "Mama Nezhat," the mother of Ali and Emad Shush, two of the deceased from the nationwide protests in Iran, was arrested on Friday, September 13, in Lahijan and transferred to an unknown location.

    🔹 Security forces arrested Nezhat Mirrazi while no information has been released regarding the detaining agency, the place of detention, or any potential charges against her.

    🔹 This mother’s arrest occurred one day after she shared a video in anticipation of the birthday of one of her two deceased children, Emad Shush. Mrs. Mirrazi's arrest coincided with increasing security pressures in Gilan province and the prevention by intelligence and law enforcement forces of a birthday ceremony for Houman Sabagh at his gravesite in Lahijan.

    🔹 Nezhat Mirrazi has lost both of her children during two waves of nationwide protests in Iran. Ali Shush, a poet, theater actor, and musician from Lahijan, was killed during the "Women, Life, Freedom" protests in 2022. Hengaw reports that he was killed by government forces during the protests in Isfahan.

    🔹 Emad Shush, Ali's brother, was also an active member of the families seeking justice and reportedly had a history of arrest during the protests in 2022.

    🔹 Emad Shush was killed on January 7, 2025, during protests in Lahijan due to direct gunfire from government forces, sustaining four bullet wounds.

    🔹 Last week, Jafar Panahi also visited the mother of this family.

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