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  1. 15 May 2026, 14:05·

    The meeting of the foreign ministers of the BRICS member countries in New Delhi, the capital of India, ended without a joint statement due to disagreements among members, particularly between Iran and the United Arab Emirates over the Iran war.

    According to Reuters, India announced on Friday, May 25, that instead of a joint statement, a "Chairman's Statement" was issued, as some members had differing views on developments in the Middle East.

    The BRICS group includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia.

    On Thursday, Iranian media reported a verbal clash at the meeting, stating that Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, accused the UAE of direct involvement in the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran, saying that the hosting of U.S. military bases by Abu Dhabi and its security cooperation with Israel had turned it into part of the war.

    The Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reported that, in response, the Emirati delegation demanded that any final statement condemn the Islamic Republic of Iran's missile attacks on the UAE and the seizure of ships, while Tehran insisted on including a clear condemnation of U.S. and Israeli attacks.
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  2. 15 May 2026, 14:05·

    The United Arab Emirates announced that it will accelerate the construction of a new oil pipeline to double its oil export capacity through the port of Fujairah by 2027. This move will significantly enhance Abu Dhabi's ability to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

    On Friday, May 25, the Abu Dhabi Media Office announced that Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has instructed the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, to expedite the implementation of the "West to East" pipeline project. According to this entity, the pipeline is currently under construction and is expected to be operational by 2027.

    The UAE government statement did not mention the initial timeline for this project.

    The current Abu Dhabi crude oil pipeline, known as "Habshan-Fujairah," has a capacity to transport up to 1.8 million barrels of oil per day and plays a significant role in increasing the direct oil exports of the UAE from the shores of the Sea of Oman.
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  3. 15 May 2026, 04:21·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, stated in an interview with Fox News that he has spoken with China about Iran.

    Trump added that he does not believe China wants the Islamic Republic to acquire nuclear weapons.

    He said the Islamic Republic can either "agree or be destroyed." The President of the United States mentioned that he does not want to do such a thing, but the U.S. has the strongest military in the world.

    Trump said we are dealing with the "third tier" of leaders in the Islamic Republic. He noted that the first and second tiers of leadership have been destroyed and believes that the third tier is "more logical" and in some ways "smarter" than the first and second tiers "who are no longer with us."

    He compared this change somewhat to a "regime change."

    Trump pointed out that the Islamic Republic took "five days" to respond to the U.S. proposal, which "wouldn't even take an hour," adding that the Islamic Republic has "a lot of chaos" internally and has "nothing but chaos."

    Regarding China's support for the Islamic Republic, Trump said that Chinese President Xi Jinping firmly stated that he would not provide weapons to the Islamic Republic.
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    He added, "I hope" the Islamic Republic sees this interview because the U.S. can quickly destroy all the weapons they may have acquired during the ceasefire. Trump said, "We know exactly what they are doing... and everything they have done in the past four weeks, we can eliminate in one day."

    The President of the United States said the war could have continued "a few more weeks" and it would have been over, but he stopped it at the request of several countries. Trump stated that the Islamic Republic has two options: "either agree or be destroyed."

    Trump also mentioned that removing enriched uranium from Iran would be done more for "public relations" and he would feel better knowing that those materials are out of Iran.

    The President of the United States added, "Getting it is a big project, really a big project."

    He said, "At first, we thought about doing this, but it takes time; it would take about a week and a half, and that's a long time to be in enemy territory."

    Donald Trump explained that "you have to move this massive amount of granite. You know, there's granite there. Granite is the hardest stone. It's really amazing because the bombs we used were incredibly powerful. And don't forget that in addition to that, we also hit it with Tomahawk missiles."

    He said he does not think removing those materials from Iran is "necessary, except for public relations. I think it's important for the fake media that we get it. I was the one who said we would get it, and we will get it. We're keeping an eye on it."

    Trump pointed out that with the U.S. "Space Force," which was his initiative, all movements around nuclear sites in Iran are monitored by the U.S.

    He said, "I would prefer to get it, but we are watching it. We know exactly what is happening there. A few days ago, a man tried to enter that passage. We saw a door completely shattered. And we are aware of everything. If they ever make a move, and I have told them this, if they send a force and I see someone trying, the only thing we will do is hit that place with a few more bombs and it's over. They won't do such a thing."

    Trump said, "I told them we have 9 cameras 24/7 at that location, at those three sites. We know exactly what is going on. No one has even come close. Initially, they checked and said there is no way anyone can reach that nuclear dust. But still, I would prefer to have it. I would prefer to get it."
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  4. 14 May 2026, 22:01·

    Trump: What the President of China meant by a declining America was the Biden era

    Machine translation: When President Xi delicately referred to the United States as a country that might be in decline, he was referring to the tremendous damage we suffered during the sleepy four years of Joe Biden and the Biden administration; and in that regard, he was 100 percent correct. Our country has been severely harmed with open borders, high taxes, transgenderism for all, men in women's sports, DEI, terrible trade deals, rampant crime, and many other things!

    President Xi was not referring to the astonishing rise that the United States showcased to the world during the spectacular 16 months of the Trump administration; including historic records in the stock market and 401K retirement accounts, military victories and flourishing relations in Venezuela, the military destruction of Iran — which will continue! — the most powerful military on earth by a wide margin, the re-establishment of America as an economic superpower, with unprecedented investment of $18 trillion from others into the United States, the best job market in American history, with more people now working in the United States than ever before, the end of the country's destructive DEI, and so many other achievements that listing them immediately is impossible. In fact, President Xi congratulated me for the tremendous successes in such a short time.

    Two years ago, we were indeed a declining nation. In that regard, I completely agree with President Xi! But now, the United States is the hottest country anywhere in the world, and I hope our relationship with China becomes stronger and better than ever!
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  5. 14 May 2026, 22:01·

    At the same time as U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, leaders from 26 other countries also issued a joint statement on Thursday, May 13, 2026, calling for a return to normal navigation conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.

    This statement, signed by countries such as the UK, France, Bahrain, Canada, Germany, Japan, Qatar, and South Korea, emphasized their "commitment to utilizing collective diplomatic, economic, and military capacities to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz."

    The statement reads: "Shipping must be free, in accordance with the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and international law."
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  6. 14 May 2026, 15:41·

    Brad Cooper, the commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), announced that Iran's missile, drone, and naval industries have been "90 percent weakened."

    In a hearing before the U.S. Senate, he stated: "The threat from Iran has been significantly diminished, and this country is no longer capable of threatening regional partners or the United States in any domain as it once did. They have been severely weakened."

    Cooper noted that Iran's armed proxy forces had carried out over 350 attacks against American troops and diplomats in the 30 months leading up to the recent war; an average of one attack every three days, resulting in the deaths of four American soldiers.

    Defending the recent war, Brad Cooper emphasized: "Today, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis have all been cut off from Iranian weapons and support. This outcome was not guaranteed in advance."

    He also mentioned that U.S. forces no longer use advanced and expensive munitions to take down Iranian drones. The costly defense systems to counter Iranian drones had made headlines during the war, but the CENTCOM commander stated that the U.S. military is now using cheaper munitions.
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  7. 14 May 2026, 15:40·

    Hamid Rasai, the representative of Tehran in the Parliament, wrote that a "well-known" faction in the fourteenth government, which sees the solution as "liberating and increasing prices," intends to reduce the subsidized gasoline prices of 1,500 tomans and 3,000 tomans and raise the price of gasoline from 5,000 tomans to 15,000 to 20,000 tomans.

    He added that the same faction in the fourteenth government had previously imposed what he called "the highest inflation since the 1979 Revolution" on the people by eliminating the preferential exchange rate of 28,500 tomans and increasing the currency price.

    Rasai wrote that Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has "closed off the Parliament without justification and reason," blocking the representatives' oversight of the government's decisions. He added that fulfilling the duties of representation has become difficult, but he is trying to pull the Parliament out of this "intentional death" and prevent these "strange" decisions in the current "difficult and wartime" situation.
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  8. 14 May 2026, 15:39·

    Mostafa Pourdehghan, the second secretary of the Industries and Mines Commission of the Parliament, has stated that the Supreme National Security Council's resolution regarding the Internet Pro has turned into a "gift for Hamrah Aval, Irancell, and Rightel" in practice.

    Regarding the selection of Mohammad Reza Aref as the head of the special headquarters for organizing the virtual space, he said that "the Parliament knows nothing about this" and described Masoud Pezeshkian's appointment as "decorative."

    According to this parliament member, such actions have more of a "psychological" aspect and are not expected to lead to "any significant event" in this regard.

    Mr. Pourdehghan also mentioned that worse than internet outages is the closure of the Parliament, and currently, the Parliament has no special communication with many government ministers regarding their performance, one of which is the issue of the internet, and we still do not have a special session for someone to come and explain the situation.
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  9. 14 May 2026, 14:46·

    Israel Katz, the Israeli Defense Minister, stated in a speech that the mission of the country's army regarding Iran is not complete and is prepared for the possibility that it may have to act again.
    Israel Katz emphasized: "If our objectives are not met, we will act again."

    Previously, Eyal Zamir, the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army, had said that "the battle is not over, and the army is ready to resume the war if necessary."
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  10. 14 May 2026, 14:44·

    Scott Basset, the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, in an interview with CNBC during the U.S. President's trip, stated in a pre-recorded interview that he believes China will use its influence over Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

    He said, "I think they (the Chinese) will do whatever they can."

    Mr. Basset added, "Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is very much in China's interest. I think they will try to work behind the scenes, of course, if anyone can actually influence the decisions of Iran's leadership."

    According to the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, China will soon announce a large order of Boeing airplanes and added that both sides are in discussions about improving trade relations, including energy exports.
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  11. 14 May 2026, 14:44·

    Iranian media report that the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic accused the United Arab Emirates of "direct interference" in military operations against his country during the BRICS meeting in New Delhi. This tension arose a day after the UAE rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim of visiting the Gulf nation during the Iran war.

    The Mehr News Agency quoted Araqchi as saying: "For the sake of unity, I did not mention the UAE in my speech at BRICS. But the truth is that the UAE was directly involved in the aggression against my country. When the attacks began, they didn't even condemn it." Iranian media did not specify what statements the UAE representative made at the meeting.

    According to these reports, Araqchi also stated that "neither U.S. bases nor an alliance with Israel has brought security to the UAE, and this country needs to reconsider its policy towards Iran." Araqchi had previously said: "Those who collaborate with Israel to create division will be held accountable."

    Iranian media have also expressed doubt about whether the participants in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in India will be able to issue a joint final statement, as differences between Iran and the UAE continue. In this context, Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, was quoted as saying that due to the UAE's presence at the meeting, there have been "problems and consultations."
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  12. 14 May 2026, 14:42·

    Yonhap, the South Korean state news agency, reported on Wednesday, May 13, citing a security official from the country, that investigations in Seoul indicate that it is highly likely that the Islamic Republic of Iran is responsible for the attack on a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

    The Embassy of the Islamic Republic in Seoul denied any attack by the Islamic Republic on the South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz last week.
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  13. 14 May 2026, 14:41·

    The UK Maritime Trade Operations Center announced on Thursday, May 13, that following a maritime incident in the northeastern United Arab Emirates, "unauthorized individuals" have taken control of a vessel in the anchorage, and this ship is now heading towards Iranian territorial waters.

    This agency stated that it received a report about the maritime incident 38 nautical miles (about 70 kilometers) northeast of the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, and after that, the ship was seized and its course was changed towards Iranian territorial waters.
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  14. 14 May 2026, 14:40·

    The White House announced that Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed in Beijing that Iran should never acquire nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open.

    The U.S. described the two-hour conversation as "good" and stated that the two leaders are working to strengthen economic cooperation.

    In the White House statement, President Xi also expressed his "interest" in purchasing more American oil to reduce China's dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.

    It was also mentioned that executives from some of the largest American companies were present during part of this meeting.

    They also discussed the importance of ending the influx of raw materials for the production of the drug fentanyl into the U.S.
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  15. 14 May 2026, 14:40·

    Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, says it is in China's interest to pressure the Iranian government to open the Strait of Hormuz.

    According to a report by Fox News on Rubio's statements during his trip to China, he said: "We have made this argument to the Chinese, and I hope it is convincing. They will have an opportunity to take action on this issue at the United Nations later this week when a resolution condemning Iran's actions regarding the straits is presented."
    Rubio stated that the Iranian government has been building a capacity to disable the defense systems of regional countries with "a multitude of missiles and drones" and to respond to any potential attack on its nuclear program by threatening to inflict widespread damage on Gulf countries.
    Marco Rubio also pointed out that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is more detrimental to China than to any other country, and Beijing should pressure Iran to withdraw from its actions.

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  16. 14 May 2026, 14:36·

    NetBlocks, the international internet monitoring organization, reported that after more than 1,800 hours of internet outages in Iran, a class-based system for access has been established by the Islamic Republic.
    😋💩 Meanwhile, Mehdi Tabatabai, the deputy for communications and information at Masoud Pezeshkian's office, claimed that if a referendum were held, people in wartime conditions would prefer security over easy access to the internet.
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    Etemad newspaper reported that the first meeting of the "Special Headquarters for Organizing and Managing Cyberspace" will be held next week, chaired by Mohammad Reza Aref.
    The main goal of this headquarters is to create the necessary conditions to lift restrictions on cyberspace so that, by mid-June at the latest, citizens can reconnect to international internet.
    Aref intends to utilize the expertise of prominent communication scholars such as Hadi Khaniki and Ali Rabiei [🤨] and to foster synergy among governmental institutions for the restoration of services.
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  17. 14 May 2026, 14:32·

    Mahdi Shafakhah, an activist in the field of education and support for child laborers and residents of deprived areas, has been arrested by the forces of the Ministry of Intelligence of the Islamic Republic.

    This child rights activist was detained by Ministry of Intelligence agents on Tuesday evening, May 22, 1405, and transferred to an unknown location. Additionally, all of his and his wife's electronic and communication devices have been confiscated.
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    There is still no precise information available regarding the reasons for his arrest, the charges against him, or the exact location where Shafakhah is being held, and his family's efforts to obtain information about his health status have been unsuccessful.

    In recent years, Mahdi Shafakhah has been voluntarily active in deprived and marginalized areas, working to reduce social harms such as addiction and delinquency by teaching sports and social skills to child laborers and vulnerable adolescents.

    He is the brother of Reza Shafakhah, a lawyer and activist for children's rights and political prisoners.
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  18. 14 May 2026, 03:43·

    The Mehr News Agency censored the Hezbollah flag in the video related to the farewell of the football players.
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    Seeing the Hezbollah flag on Instagram equals the video being deleted, and their account might even get banned.
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    The members of the football team were sent off on Wednesday night, May 23, in Tehran's Enghelab Square for their participation in the 2026 World Cup; a competition that will be hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico, and Canada in June and July 1405 (2026).
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  19. 13 May 2026, 21:06·

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates announced that reports regarding Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to this country are not true. Earlier, the Israeli Prime Minister's office stated that Benjamin Netanyahu secretly traveled to the United Arab Emirates during the war between the U.S. and Israel against the Islamic Republic and met with Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, during this visit.

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates stated that the country's relations with Israel are public and established within the framework of the Abraham Accords, which have been publicly announced. The Ministry added that these relations are not based on confidentiality, and any claims regarding undisclosed trips or arrangements are "baseless," unless officially announced by the United Arab Emirates.

    Abbas Araghchi, in response to Netanyahu's visit to the United Arab Emirates during the war, wrote: Cooperation with Israel in this regard is unforgivable. Those who collaborate to create discord with Israel will be held accountable.
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  20. 13 May 2026, 19:39·

    JD Vance, the U.S. Vice President, announced that Washington believes there has been "progress" in negotiations with Iran, but it is still unclear whether this progress is sufficient to cross Donald Trump's red line.

    Mr. Vance told reporters at the White House on Wednesday that he had discussed Iran that morning with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, and had also been in contact with Arab officials. He added, "The main question is whether this progress is enough to meet the President's red line or not."

    According to the U.S. Vice President, Trump's red line is that the United States must ensure "sufficient mechanisms" are in place so that Iran never acquires nuclear weapons. Vance's remarks come as Trump had previously described Iran's new proposal in negotiations as "unacceptable."
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  21. 13 May 2026, 18:35·

    The Judiciary of the Islamic Republic announced on Wednesday evening, May 23, that Mohammad Abbasi, one of the detainees from the protests last December, has been executed on charges of killing a security officer.

    The Mizan news agency, affiliated with this judiciary, stated that he was "retributed" after the confirmation of the sentence by the Supreme Court and considering the "request of the blood relatives."

    Earlier, the news site HRANA reported, citing a source close to the family of this prisoner, that the officials of Qezel Hesar prison asked Mohammad Abbasi's family to come to the prison for a visit, "but after the family arrived at the prison, this opportunity was denied to his relatives. After the Abbasi family left the prison, they were informed via a phone call about the execution of Mohammad Abbasi."
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  22. 13 May 2026, 18:08·

    The office of the Prime Minister of Israel announced on Wednesday that Benjamin Netanyahu had made a "secret" trip to the United Arab Emirates during the war between the U.S. and Israel against Iran.

    The statement mentioned that Netanyahu met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the President of the United Arab Emirates.

    The office of the Prime Minister of Israel stated: "This trip led to a historic advancement in relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates."

    Earlier, senior U.S. officials confirmed that Israel had deployed an Iron Dome defense system along with forces to operate it to the UAE during the war with Iran.

    Additionally, according to Arab officials and a source familiar who spoke with the Wall Street Journal, David Barnea, the head of Mossad, traveled to the UAE at least twice during the war with Iran to discuss coordination related to this conflict.
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  23. 13 May 2026, 15:54·

    The U.S. Central Command announced on Wednesday, May 12, that it will continue the maritime blockade of Iranian ports, stating that since the beginning of this operation, 15 ships carrying humanitarian aid have been allowed to pass.

    CENTCOM wrote in a message on X that over the past four weeks, U.S. forces have forced 67 commercial ships to change course and have disabled four vessels to enforce the blockade.

    This command also reported that earlier this week, two more commercial ships changed their course after radio contact and warning shots fired by U.S. forces, deciding against continuing their journey toward Iranian ports.
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  24. 13 May 2026, 14:38·

    The responses of national football players regarding their level of university education on state television have become controversial. In this conversation, one of the players, when asked by the host "Which university are you studying at?" replied, "I don't know, I don't have it in mind right now."

    In the previous World Cup, a video of the Iranian national football team's goalkeeper claiming "I have a doctorate" also sparked debate; a doctorate that was later revealed to have been obtained online in Physical Education from Payame Noor University.
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  25. 13 May 2026, 14:31·

    Reuters, citing two Western officials and two Iranian officials, reported that Saudi Arabia has carried out several undeclared attacks in Iran in response to assaults that occurred on its territory during the Middle East conflict. According to the two Western officials, these attacks were conducted by the Saudi Air Force in late March. One of the officials stated that these attacks were "retaliatory actions in response to the assaults that Saudi Arabia had been targeted by."

    Reuters, referencing previous reports about the United Arab Emirates' attacks on Iran, noted that the actions of Saudi Arabia and the UAE indicate that Gulf Arab countries, which have been targeted by the Islamic Republic, are gradually entering a phase of direct retaliation.
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  26. 13 May 2026, 14:26·

    An independent Israeli commission has released shocking details of "systematic and widespread" sexual violence by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups during the attacks on October 7, 2023, and against hostages.

    The 300-page report concludes that rape and sexual torture were carried out "with the aim of maximizing pain and suffering."
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  27. 13 May 2026, 14:25·

    Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, appointed Mohammad Reza Aref, his First Vice President, as the head of the "Special Headquarters for Organizing and Managing the Country's Cyber Space."

    In Mr. Pezeshkian's decree, there is an emphasis on "integrated governance" in cyberspace, ending "multivocality," and preventing "overlapping responsibilities" among the responsible institutions.

    This appointment comes as today marks the seventy-fifth day of widespread internet disruptions and restrictions in Iran.

    The Iranian government cut off access to international internet on March 9 (February 28) coinciding with attacks from Israel and the United States, and phone calls to outside Iran are also facing serious disruptions.
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  28. 13 May 2026, 14:23·

    According to the report by Mehr News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Propagation Organization, Mehdi Zare, a seismologist and professor at the International Institute of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering, referred to the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in the 19th century on the eastern Tehran fault, stating: "The occurrence of recent 4-magnitude earthquakes on April 17 and May 11 in Pardis indicates energy release. The continuous occurrence of small earthquakes releases part of the fault's energy, but these tremors can be a sign of instability in a broader area, which may precede a larger event.

    In other words, small and moderate tremors, while somewhat reducing stress, cannot definitively rule out the possibility of a major earthquake. In some cases, such sequences can be foreshocks."
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  29. 13 May 2026, 14:20·

    Ehsan Shirkhani, a 35-year-old citizen from Malekan County in East Azerbaijan Province, lost his life in the early hours of Tuesday, May 11, 2026, due to direct gunfire from the Basij forces at a checkpoint in Bonab County.

    According to a report received by IranWire, the forces stationed at the Basij checkpoint in Bonab targeted this citizen's vehicle under the pretext of "not heeding the stop order." An informed source told IranWire that the Basij forces, without adhering to the law on the use of firearms and without firing warning shots, shot directly at the passenger compartment of the vehicle. According to this source, four bullets struck Ehsan Shirkhani, and he died instantly.
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  30. 13 May 2026, 05:04·

    The Iranian judiciary executed another prisoner named Ehsan Afrashteh on charges of "espionage" for Israel.

    Mizan News reported that Afrashteh, who "was trained by Mossad in Nepal and sold sensitive information of the country to Israel," was executed early Wednesday, May 13.

    In part of the report, without mentioning details, it is stated that he "was working as a cybersecurity expert in a company affiliated with a military institution."

    However, in a detailed report published by the official organ of the Iranian judiciary about this prisoner, it is unclear when he was arrested and tried, and no information has been released regarding the details of his trial.

    Several websites and human rights organizations have reported that Ehsan Afrashteh, born in 1993 and a graduate with a master's degree in civil engineering and a network specialist, was arrested in early 2024 after returning from Turkey.
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