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  1. 21 May 2026, 19:47·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, emphasized in a conversation with reporters at the White House that no ship is allowed to enter or exit Iran without the approval of the United States, and the U.S. Navy has performed exceptionally in this regard.

    Trump pointed to the heavy financial losses incurred by the Islamic Republic as a result of these actions, stating: "According to forecasts, they are losing $500 million a day; that's a very large amount, and whether it's $200, $300, or $500 million, they are losing a significant amount of money."

    The U.S. President stressed the necessity of freedom of navigation, adding: "Our demand is that this international waterway remains open and free. The Strait of Hormuz is an international maritime route; no one should impose fees on it, and we will not allow such a thing."
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  2. 21 May 2026, 18:37·

    Hamid Rasai also implicitly questioned the existence or involvement of Mojtaba Khamenei in decision-making.

    After the crowd's chant at 01:48, a child says: Death to the dictator!
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  3. 21 May 2026, 16:46·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said at the White House: "The Islamic Republic is not going to have nuclear weapons. We cannot allow that."

    He added that if the Islamic Republic were to acquire nuclear weapons, "a nuclear war will break out in the Middle East, and that war will come here, that war will go to Europe." The President of the United States emphasized: "We cannot allow such a thing to happen, and it will not happen. It is not going to happen."

    Trump also spoke about the blockade of Iran's southern ports by the U.S., stating: "We have complete control over the Strait of Hormuz. This blockade has been 100 percent effective. No one has been able to pass through. It's like a steel wall." He added: "No ship has been able to pass without our approval. The Navy has done an incredible job. No ship goes to Iran or leaves Iran without our approval."

    Regarding Iran's enriched uranium, Trump said: "We are taking very highly enriched uranium. We don't need it. Probably after we take it, we will destroy it, but we will not allow them (Islamic Republic officials) to have it."

    On Thursday, Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that the United States does not seek to impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, announced that the implementation of a toll collection system in the Strait of Hormuz by the Islamic Republic would make reaching a diplomatic agreement impossible.
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  4. 21 May 2026, 15:40·

    Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, announced on Thursday that if Tehran implements a toll system for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, reaching a diplomatic agreement between the United States and Iran will be impossible.

    In a conversation with reporters, he said: "No one in the world supports a toll system. Such a thing cannot happen. It would be unacceptable. If they continue to pursue its implementation, reaching a diplomatic agreement becomes impossible. Therefore, if they want to do such a thing, it is a threat to the world and completely illegal."

    He also reported that there have been "advancements" in negotiations with Tehran to end the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, and according to him, "there are good signs," but Washington is facing "a system that is somewhat fractured and divided."

    The U.S. Secretary of State noted that senior officials from Pakistan will travel to Tehran today as mediators in the negotiations, stating: "The President of the United States prefers that a good agreement is reached... I am not here to say that such an event will definitely happen, but I am here to say that we will do everything we can to see if we can reach an agreement or not."

    He also added that if a good agreement is not reached, Donald Trump "has clearly stated that he has other options."

    Previously, reports had emerged about the visit of Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, to Tehran on Thursday. Iranian official news agencies published this news a day after the Pakistani Interior Minister entered Tehran for the second time this week.
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  5. 21 May 2026, 15:09·

    A Fox News reporter, citing a source familiar with the negotiations, reported that the White House has rejected a Reuters news report stating that Mojtaba Khamenei ordered high-enriched uranium to remain in Iran, deeming it incorrect.
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  6. 21 May 2026, 14:45·

    The investigative media FTM in the Netherlands reported in a report that Thomas Erdbrink, a Dutch journalist for the New York Times and NOS network in Iran, was simultaneously an advisor for the Heineken brewery in Iran, receiving up to 5,000 euros per month for this work for a year. Erdbrink has denied receiving the payment.

    According to this report, this journalist regularly carried out side projects for the brewery in Iran, not only guiding expatriate employees and visitors in Tehran but also connecting the brewery with local lawyers and consultants.
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  7. 21 May 2026, 14:27·

    Anwar Gargash, senior advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, says that some of Iran's behaviors in recent years have led to a decrease in trust among the countries of the Gulf region.

    In a message on the social media platform X, he wrote that the countries in the region have faced "bullying and threatening behaviors" from Iran for many years; behaviors that have become part of the political reality of the Gulf.

    Mr. Gargash also emphasized that the gap between Iran's aggressive positions and its claims of friendship has led to a loss of trust and credibility, stating, "And today, after Iran's brutal aggression, the Iranian government is trying to establish a new reality that has emerged from a clear military defeat; however, attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz or infringe upon the maritime sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates are nothing but fantasies and unattainable wishes."
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  8. 21 May 2026, 14:26·

    Britain has unveiled a $5 billion trade agreement with Gulf countries; an agreement that, amid regional tensions following the Iran war, sends a "message of stability and confidence" to the markets, according to London.
    This agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council includes Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, and is expected to add around £3.7 billion to the UK economy annually.
    London states that 93% of tariffs from Gulf countries on British goods will be eliminated, including food products, cars, aerospace, and electronics.
    In return, Britain will also reduce some tariffs, although oil and gas from Arab countries have already been imported into Britain tariff-free.
    Human rights activists have criticized the lack of binding clauses on human rights in this agreement, describing it as a "moral regression."
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  9. 21 May 2026, 14:26·

    Ali Yazdikhah, the vice president of the Cultural Commission of the Parliament, stated that there is currently no decision to reopen global internet access, and restrictions will continue due to "security considerations."

    Yazdikhah attributed the global internet shutdown to the resolutions of the Supreme National Security Council, saying this decision was made due to "security issues, national security, and the protection of individuals' lives."

    Despite NetBlocks announcing that the internet blackout in Iran has entered its eighty-third day, Yazdikhah claimed that over 90% of people's needs are being met in the current situation and that there are not widespread protests against the internet shutdown.

    He also mentioned that under the plan known as "Internet Pro," more than one million people have received access so far; a plan that critics consider a form of class-based and discriminatory internet, as it restricts access to global internet for specific groups and deprives ordinary citizens of equal rights to free internet access.

    The vice president of the Cultural Commission of the Parliament also stated that export and import companies, scientific and research centers, laboratories, and some professions can apply for access to international internet if needed.
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  10. 21 May 2026, 14:23·

    Reuters reported, citing two senior sources in the Iranian government, that Mojtaba Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, has ordered that high-enriched uranium reserves must not leave Iran.

    According to these sources, this directive has hardened Tehran's position against one of the main demands of the U.S. in negotiations to end the war between the U.S. and Israel against the Islamic Republic.

    Israeli officials have also told Reuters that Donald Trump assured Israel that any potential agreement must include the removal of enriched uranium reserves from Iran.

    One Iranian source told Reuters that the leader of the Islamic Republic's directive and the consensus within the governing structure is that enriched uranium reserves should not leave the country.

    According to Reuters sources, officials of the Islamic Republic believe that transferring these materials abroad would make the Islamic Republic more vulnerable to potential future attacks from the U.S. and Israel.
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    Minutes after this news, oil prices in global markets rose by nearly two dollars.
    The price of a barrel of North Sea Brent crude oil on Thursday afternoon, May 31, increased in European markets from $105 to over $107.
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  11. 21 May 2026, 14:20·

    Mahdi Kabi-Zadeh, a 47-year-old citizen and father of a daughter, was arrested during the protests in December in Khuzestan province and died after being transferred to a medical center due to a lack of treatment. He has a daughter named Halma.

    According to information received by Iran International from sources close to his family, Mahdi Kabi-Zadeh was arrested by security forces during the protests in Ahvaz and was then transferred to the hospital and hospitalized due to blood and intestinal diseases. However, hospital officials refused to provide adequate care and treatment due to his history of participation in the protests and his arrest, which led to his death.
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  12. 21 May 2026, 05:48·

    The judiciary of the Islamic Republic executed two prisoners on charges of membership in "separatist terrorist groups" and "armed uprising through the formation of criminal groups."

    The official organ of Iran's judiciary, Mizan, identified the two individuals as Ramin Zaleh and Karim Maroofpour, stating that they were executed on the morning of Thursday, May 31.

    Mizan reported that Ramin Zaleh "had been tasked by the group after undergoing training to participate as a leader in the unrest in the country." The official organ of Iran's judiciary also mentioned that the two had "confessed" to having "collaborated" to "assassinate the commander of a Revolutionary Guard base in one of the western counties" and that they had been "keeping weapons" for this purpose.

    Since the attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, the Islamic Republic has increased the implementation of death sentences, executing several individuals on some days.
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  13. 20 May 2026, 23:39·

    "I am not a traitor to my homeland... Long live the Islamic Republic... We will stand by the leadership until the end... This flag will not fall in the storm... The downfall of this country will be taken to the grave... The dignity of this nation is not negotiable; the path of resistance continues..."

    Promotion of "patriotism" in the "Islamic Republic" with imported citizens from 'Comoros, Senegal, Ghana, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Tanzania, Mali'

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  14. 20 May 2026, 23:30·

    The official account of the White House on the social media platform X posted a photo of U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, May 30, along with images of "America's neutralized enemies at the hands of President Donald J. Trump."

    The post included images of Ali Khamenei, the slain leader of the Islamic Republic, Nicolás Maduro, the detained leader of Venezuela, Raúl Castro, the former leader of Cuba, and Abu Bilal al-Munaki, a leader of ISIS, for whom the ISIS flag was shown instead of his image.

    The White House noted on Castro's image that an indictment has been issued against him. Regarding Maduro, it stated that he has been detained. For Ali Khamenei and Abu Bilal al-Munaki, it indicated on their images that they were "killed."

    The official White House account added: "Justice will be served."
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  15. 20 May 2026, 23:24·

    The Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom reported, citing "informed sources," that the meeting on Wednesday, May 30, at the White House regarding Iran was marked by significant disagreements among senior U.S. officials. However, the President of the United States ultimately approved the continuation of negotiations with the Islamic Republic, contrary to the views of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, and in line with the perspective of J.D. Vance and his special envoys.

    This right-wing newspaper wrote that the assessment of Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, and Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, was that at this stage, without significant pressure, including threats of attack and intensified economic sanctions, it would not be possible to extract concessions from the Islamic Republic. In contrast, Vance believed that Tehran's latest proposal was a sign of flexibility and could pave the way for a preliminary agreement.

    Informed sources from this meeting told Israel Hayom that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, special envoys of Donald Trump, also supported Vance's position during the discussion.

    They had previously spoken with leaders from Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia before this meeting.

    According to this media outlet, tensions escalated during the meeting when Trump criticized Vance and the envoys, accusing them of allowing the Islamic Republic to buy time and damaging the image of the United States and the presidency. Vance responded firmly, stating that the government should seek to end this military campaign, bring soldiers home, reduce oil prices, and focus on domestic issues in the U.S.; a response that surprised those present.

    Israel Hayom further reported on Trump's conversations with regional leaders, citing two sources that stated the leaders of Israel and the United Arab Emirates, while emphasizing the need to protect their sensitive facilities from potential attacks by the Islamic Republic, support pursuing "hardline policies" against the Islamic Republic.

    In contrast, the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Qatar prefer to avoid a return to conflicts.

    The newspaper also quoted an American official regarding Trump's phone call with the Prime Minister of Israel, stating that Netanyahu expressed frustration over the behavior of the Islamic Republic and the possibility of Tehran stalling, while Trump emphasized the complexity of the situation and the difficulties ahead. Nevertheless, the President of the United States reiterated his commitment to addressing the nuclear threat posed by the Iranian regime.
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  16. 20 May 2026, 19:42·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said on Wednesday evening that he is willing to wait "a few days" for Iran's response to Washington's proposal regarding the end of the war agreement, but warned that this response must be "100 percent correct."

    After speaking to a group of military students, he told reporters that if Iran's response is not correct, tensions will escalate quickly, adding: "We are ready to move forward. We need 100 percent correct and good answers."

    Trump announced that the U.S. is currently dealing with "very good" individuals from the Iranian side who have "talent and mental power"; individuals who, according to him, have replaced the previous leaders of Iran.

    These remarks came shortly after the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Tehran is reviewing the new proposal from the U.S.

    This proposal has reached the officials of the Islamic Republic through Islamabad, coinciding with the visit of Pakistan's Interior Minister to Tehran.
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  17. 20 May 2026, 19:39·

    Axios reported exclusively that Donald Trump, in a long and "difficult" phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu, informed him about the mediators' efforts to draft a "memorandum of understanding." According to this plan, the United States and the Islamic Republic would officially end the war by signing this memorandum and initiate a 30-day period for negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

    According to two sources from Axios, this proposal has faced strong opposition from the Israeli Prime Minister, and the two leaders have serious disagreements about the way forward. An American official described Netanyahu's state after this call as "very angry and upset."

    Axios reported that the Israeli ambassador in Washington also conveyed Netanyahu's serious concerns about this conversation to American lawmakers, although a spokesperson for the embassy denied this. One source, referring to Netanyahu's persistent skepticism about the negotiation process, said, "Bibi is always worried." The White House and the Israeli Prime Minister's Office have declined to comment on this matter.
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  18. 20 May 2026, 16:36·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, emphasized on Wednesday, May 19, that Iran's naval and air forces have been destroyed, stating that the only question now is whether the U.S. will return to finish the job or if the Islamic Republic will come to the table to sign a document (agreement).

    Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Trump said: "Everything they had is gone; their navy has been obliterated, their air force has been wiped out, and they have lost almost everything. The only question now is whether we will move forward to finish the job, or will they sign a document? We will have to see what happens."
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  19. 20 May 2026, 16:35·

    On Wednesday, May 30, the price of oil fell by more than five percent following optimistic remarks from Donald Trump regarding negotiations with the Islamic Republic.

    Brent crude prices reached $105.70 as traders reacted to signs indicating that Washington and Tehran are getting closer to an agreement that could prevent a new wave of attacks and reduce concerns about long-term supply disruptions in the Middle East.

    Trump stated that negotiations with the Islamic Republic are in the "final stages," but warned that if Tehran does not agree to a peace deal, the U.S. may carry out more attacks.
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  20. 20 May 2026, 15:42·

    Faisal bin Farhan, the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, wrote that Riyadh appreciates the U.S. President's decision to give another chance for negotiations with the Islamic Republic to reach an agreement that would end the war and restore security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to the status before March 1, 2025.

    He also praised Pakistan's ongoing efforts to mediate in this regard and wrote on platform X that Saudi Arabia hopes the Islamic Republic will seize this opportunity to prevent "dangerous consequences of escalating tensions" and respond promptly to efforts to advance negotiations.

    The Saudi Foreign Minister added that the aim of these efforts is to achieve a comprehensive agreement that ensures lasting peace in the region and the world.
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  21. 20 May 2026, 15:17·

    Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated that "the open and covert movements of the enemy indicate that alongside economic and political pressures, they have not abandoned their military objectives and are seeking a new round of war and adventure."

    He made these remarks in his third audio message, noting that a month has passed since the ceasefire, and he identified the political atmosphere surrounding Donald Trump, the President of the United States, as a significant factor influencing his decisions regarding Iran.

    In this message, Qalibaf emphasized the continuation of economic and political pressures, stating that the goal of these pressures is to force Iran to retreat. However, according to him, the country's military structure has utilized this one-month ceasefire period to rebuild its operational capabilities.

    In another part of this 12-minute audio message, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament criticized certain political factions, accusing them of "ignoring security conditions" and being overly focused on criticizing the government, stating that raising such criticisms could harm national cohesion.
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  22. 20 May 2026, 14:33·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, before leaving Washington for Connecticut, spoke to reporters at the airport about the confrontation with Iran and the options on the table.

    He claimed, referring to the internal situation in Iran: "There is a lot of anger in Iran right now because people are living in very bad conditions. There is unrest and turmoil there that we have not seen before; we will have to see what happens."

    In response to a reporter's question about the possibility of a "limited agreement to extend the ceasefire," Trump said: "We are going to try this chance. I am in no hurry; although the midterm elections are coming up, ideally I would prefer fewer people to be killed rather than many."

    The President of the United States also expressed doubt about the intentions of Tehran's officials, saying: "I am surprised whether they really want what is good for their people or not; their behavior shows that they are not thinking about the people, while they should consider the well-being of the entire region."
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  23. 20 May 2026, 14:32·

    Ismail Baqai, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, said on Wednesday, May 30, regarding speculation about Abbas Araqchi's trip to New York: "The Iranian Foreign Minister has been invited to participate in a UN Security Council meeting on international peace and security, but his attendance is not yet confirmed."

    According to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, "This meeting, chaired by China in the Security Council, will be held on June 25, but given the busy schedule of the Foreign Minister, a final decision about the trip has not yet been made."

    These remarks came after Ali Khazarian, a member of the National Security Commission of the Parliament, criticized the possibility of Araqchi traveling to New York to negotiate about the Strait of Hormuz during a television program.
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  24. 20 May 2026, 14:29·

    The Judiciary News Agency reported that Rashid Mazaheri, former goalkeeper of the national football team and Esteghlal Tehran, has been "arrested while attempting to illegally exit the western borders of Iran."

    In this report, Mazaheri is accused of "planning to leave the country by changing his appearance and bribing border guards."

    The Judiciary did not mention the time of this former national football player's arrest.

    After the massacre of protesters on December 18 and 19, Mazaheri had released a video on February 24, blaming Ali Khamenei for the deaths of the protesters. After the release of that video, there was no news about his situation for a long time.

    The Mizan news agency has reported that Mazaheri is currently in the "general section of the prison" and is set to be tried on charges of "bribing a government official," "propaganda activities against national security in wartime," and "attempting to cross the border illegally."
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  25. 20 May 2026, 14:24·

    In the midst of disruptions in official trade routes and pressure on the supply chain of industries, the Iranian Trade Development Organization has announced the authorization of importing certain petrochemical and polymer raw materials through smuggling and seafaring methods.

    This decision indicates that the crisis of raw material supply in downstream industries has reached a point where the government has resorted to border and unconventional routes to compensate for shortages.

    However, this decision raises serious questions. Polymer and petrochemical raw materials are not simple consumer goods; their import requires large volumes, quality control, standards, traceability, insurance, specialized transportation, and regular commercial settlement.
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  26. 20 May 2026, 14:20·

    The Revolutionary Guard has issued a statement threatening that if the war between the U.S. and Israel against Iran resumes, the conflict "will extend beyond the region."

    The statement refers to the threats made by Donald Trump and Israeli officials regarding a renewed attack on Iran, stating: "If the aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will this time extend beyond the region, and our crushing blows in places you cannot imagine will leave you in despair."

    Abbas Araqchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, also reacted to Donald Trump's threatening remarks about the possibility of resuming military attacks on Iran, writing on X: "With the lessons we have learned and the knowledge we have gained, rest assured that a return to the battlefield will come with many more surprises."
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  27. 20 May 2026, 14:17·

    Iranian media reported on Wednesday, May 30, that Mohsin Naqvi, the Interior Minister of Pakistan, has arrived in Tehran. He had also traveled to Iran on May 26.

    ISNA news agency announced that the agenda and objectives of this senior Pakistani official's visit to Iran are "unclear." Tasnim news agency also reported that Mr. Naqvi met with the Iranian Interior Minister upon his arrival in Tehran.
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  28. 20 May 2026, 14:16·

    Media in Iran report on the execution of the murderer of Elahe Hosseinnajad, whose body was found in the deserts around Tehran in early June of last year. On the evening of June 4, 2025, 24-year-old Elahe Hosseinnajad left the beauty salon where she worked to go home to Islamshahr, but she disappeared. When her family filed a complaint, investigations by the criminal team revealed that Elahe had gotten into a passing vehicle at Azadi Square.

    Search efforts to find Elahe finally yielded results after 11 days, with the arrest of the driver, a 37-year-old named Bahman, who confessed to murdering Elahe. The accused was sentenced to death after the trial.

    This murder sparked significant controversy regarding women's safety in Iran, and for a long time, media outlets published various articles about it.
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  29. 20 May 2026, 14:15·

    Human rights media reported that the Tehran Criminal Court, after re-examining the Ekbatan neighborhood case, sentenced three detained protesters in this case to blood money and five years in prison, while acquitting three other protesters of the charge of "premeditated murder." The death sentences for these six individuals had previously been overturned by the Supreme Court.

    The Harana website reported on Wednesday, May 30, that Branch 13 of the Tehran Criminal Court sentenced Milad Arman, Alireza Kafayi, and Amir Mohammad Khoshghab to punishment for "participation in the premeditated murder" of Arman Ali-Vardi, a member of the Basij forces. Each of them has been sentenced to pay an equal share of the full blood money for a human life and five years in prison.

    According to Harana's report, Navid Najaran, Hossein Naimati, and Alireza Barmarzpournak, the three other defendants in this case, were acquitted of the charge of participation in premeditated murder due to "lack of evidence indicating a blow to a specific area of Ali-Vardi's body."

    This ruling was issued on February 4 of last year and was communicated to the lawyers of these individuals on Tuesday, May 29.

    These six protesting citizens had been sentenced to death by the same branch in November 2023.
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  30. 20 May 2026, 03:52·

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