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Automated AI translations of Vahid Online reporting. Exported from the Telegram Channel. Original content also available on X/Twitter.

  1. 23 Apr 2026, 17:34·

    On Thursday, the 3rd of Ordibehesht, Masoud Pezeshkian, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the heads of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches in the Islamic Republic, published a joint statement on social media claiming that there are no "hardliners and moderates" in Iran.

    In this text, which seems to be a reaction to recent positions of the United States, it is stated: "In Iran, we have no hardliners and moderates; we are all 'Iranians' and 'revolutionaries,' and with the ironclad unity of the nation and the government, and complete obedience to the Supreme Leader, we will make the criminal aggressor regret it. One God, one nation, one leader, and one path; that is the path to the victory of our beloved Iran."
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  2. 23 Apr 2026, 17:27·

    Messages received about the sound of air defense activity in Tehran:

    At 20:55, the western defense is firing.

    At 8:55, the sound of air defense and multiple explosions in Ekbatan Town.

    The Mehrabad defense is heavily active at 20:55.

    Hello, Vahid, the sound of intense air defense just now in western Tehran at 20:55.

    Tehran border guards at 20:55, anti-aircraft activity.

    Vahid, the Mehrabad defense just started working.

    The sound of air defense and explosions is coming from Jannat Abad at 20:56.

    Hello, Vahid, in western Tehran at 20:56, continuous bursts of air defense, probably a test.

    Hello Vahid, at 8:56, central Jannat Abad, there were consecutive sounds but it was likely air defense.

    At 20:56, the sound of air defense is coming from Ekbatan Town.

    Intense air defense sound in Ekbatan at 8:55.

    At 8:55 PM on the 3rd of Ordibehesht, in Shahra, there are many explosion sounds and air defense sounds; I don't know if it's a missile or a drone, the sounds are still coming.

    • Many similar messages from different locations in western Tehran where people heard the sound.

    Update:
    The sound of air defense is also heard in the center, south, and east.

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  3. 23 Apr 2026, 17:02·

    Israel Katz, the Israeli Defense Minister, announced on Thursday, April 22, that the army is fully prepared to resume war against the Islamic Republic, emphasizing that operational objectives have been precisely defined. He stated that Israel is waiting for the "green light from the United States" to begin attacks, with the main goal of this phase being the "elimination of the Khamenei family" and the destruction of Iran's critical energy and electricity infrastructure to return the country to the "Stone Age."

    Katz pointed out the severe vulnerability of strategic facilities in Iran, stating that regime leaders are hiding in tunnels and facing serious difficulties in decision-making and communication. He warned that the new round of attacks will be much more devastating than before, targeting points that will shake the foundations of the regime and lead to its collapse. The Israeli Defense Minister emphasized that, contrary to claims of victory from Tehran, the personal survival of the regime's leaders is no longer guaranteed.
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  4. 23 Apr 2026, 15:24·

    Donald Trump shared a post on the social media platform Truth Social from Mark Thiessen, an American conservative columnist, which stated: "If there are two factions in Iran, one that wants a deal and another that opposes it, let's eliminate those who oppose the deal."
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    Donald Trump reposted an article by Mark Thiessen titled "Trump Doesn't Need a Deal to Achieve His Goals in Iran," published in the Washington Post, on Truth Social, writing: "Absolutely correct!"

    In this note, Thiessen argues that the leaders of the Islamic Republic, with a mistaken understanding of the extension of the ceasefire, believe that Trump is more eager for a deal than they are to avoid returning to war. He emphasizes that Trump must shatter this perception. According to this report, Trump has set a deadline of 3 to 5 days to receive a serious counterproposal.

    The article states that if the leadership of the Islamic Republic is divided between pro-deal and anti-deal factions, there is a simple solution: "eliminate the faction that opposes the deal."
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  5. 23 Apr 2026, 14:08·

    Trump's post machine translation:
    Iran is facing a serious problem in determining who its leader is; they really don't know!
    The internal conflict between the "hardliners," who are suffering heavy defeats on the battlefield, and the "moderates," who aren't really that moderate (but are gaining respect), has reached a crazy situation!
    We have complete control over the Strait of Hormuz. No ship can enter or exit without the approval of the United States Navy.
    This passage is completely "sealed" until Iran can reach an agreement!!!
    Thank you for your attention to this matter.
    President Donald J. Trump
    realDonaldTrump

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  6. 23 Apr 2026, 14:04·

    Prince Reza Pahlavi was targeted with a red liquid during his visit to Berlin on Thursday, April 22. The police announced that this individual is being interrogated to determine their identity and motive, and previously had no record with the police. Initially, it was reported that "tomatoes" were used in this attack, but later it was only referred to as "red liquid"; Mr. Pahlavi's team stated that this liquid was ketchup.

    Published images show that this substance was splashed on his neck and shoulder; however, after the incident, he waved to his supporters without any specific reaction.
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    The Berlin police announced that an investigation against the individual who was arrested in front of the federal press conference will begin on charges of "causing bodily harm, property damage, and insulting individuals in the political arena." The possibility of extending their detention for today is also under consideration.
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    In recent weeks, Mr. Pahlavi has traveled to several European countries, meeting with various politicians and media, calling for increased pressure on the Islamic Republic and continued support for the protests of the Iranian people.
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  7. 23 Apr 2026, 13:14·

    Trump's post translation machine:
    I have ordered the United States Navy to target and destroy any vessel—no matter how small (since all their ships, meaning all 159 of them, are at the bottom of the sea!)—that lays mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz.
    There should be no doubt about this. Furthermore, our mine sweepers are currently clearing the strait.
    I hereby order that this operation continue, but with three times the intensity.
    Thank you for your attention to this matter.
    President Donald J. Trump
    realDonaldTrump

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  9. 23 Apr 2026, 12:44·

    A member of the National Security Commission of the Iranian Parliament says that Mojtaba Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, was "against" extending negotiations with the United States.

    Ali Khazarian stated in a television interview: "Our news indicates that he is strongly opposed to any extension of negotiations under such circumstances."

    He mentioned that the U.S. has "suffered defeat in the war and all the scenarios it could bring to the field during the war; it brought all the tools of media and psychological warfare to the field and tried, in the final hours and days of the ceasefire, to bring Iran to the negotiating table with a scenario of threats and surrender."

    These remarks come at a time when, following the death of Ali Khamenei, the former leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, there is no video or audio from Mojtaba Khamenei available, and only written messages attributed to him have been published in Iranian media.
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  10. 23 Apr 2026, 11:45·

    The news agency "Mizan," affiliated with the judiciary of the Islamic Republic, reported on Thursday, April 22, 2026, about the execution of an individual on security charges.

    According to Mizan's report, "Soltanali Shirzadi Fakhr," son of Shirali, was executed on charges of "membership in the terrorist group Mojahedin-e Khalq" and "collaboration with the Israeli intelligence service."

    The report states that he was a long-time member of the People's Mujahedin Organization and had collaborated with this group in various capacities over the years.

    Mizan did not provide further details about the time and location of the execution and did not mention how the accused had access to a lawyer or the judicial process.
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  11. 22 Apr 2026, 23:50·

    West of Tehran Province
    Unverified received messages:

    Hello Vahid, there's a loud sound of intense defense activity in Chitgar.

    Hello, at 3:05 AM, there were several explosion sounds coming from west Tehran. It just happened now.

    Hello Mr. Vahid, we are near Qaleh Hassan Khan, and we can hear the defense sounds.

    Greetings Vahid, I am in west Tehran, close to Chitgar. From 3:05 to 3:12, there have been sounds; I don't know if it's defense or explosions or both, but it seems to be defense since it keeps coming one after another. There's also a sound that comes before or after, like a missile or jet passing by, but it's quite far away.

    The defense has been active towards Garmdareh for half an hour.

    Vahid, in Shahre Qods, from 2:50 to 3:15, there were a lot of explosion sounds; I don't know what it is, but it's very close.

    Hello, Shahre Qods and west Tehran have experienced severe explosions.

    In Shahre Qods, there are constant explosion sounds coming from Deh Deyqas.

    There were many sounds from the direction of Chitgar at 3:04.

    Hello, good evening. Eight minutes ago, at 3:10, I heard several explosions from very far away in west Tehran. I thought I was imagining things, but others had written about it too. I don't think it was defense sounds. Firstly, it was further away than the defense sounds, and secondly, it was deeper and sounded like explosions.

    From 2:38 to 3:10, there were consecutive explosion sounds that were beyond counting [defense].
    Around Shahre Qods or Garmdareh.

    Hello, Shahre Qods, there was a loud sound, and the defenses have been activated.

    Hello, in the west towards Chitgar, there are terrifying sounds coming from afar; it's unclear if it's gunfire or explosions.

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  12. 22 Apr 2026, 23:48·

    Pardis in the east of Tehran province, 2:50 AM

    Received messages:

    Hello, I heard an explosion sound 5 times in Pardis. Has anyone said anything?

    It's currently 2:50 AM, and there are continuous sounds coming from Phase 3 of Pardis.

    Hello Vahid, at 2:48
    I heard the sound of agreement and ceasefire from the direction of Pardis, 2 times in a row.
    Now it's 3 times.
    It was very loud.
    Now it's 4 times.
    It's very close.

    Vahid, I heard several explosions from the direction of Pardis; I don't know what it is, it sounds like a missile launch or the sound of defense with impact!

    At 2:50 AM, there was defensive activity in Pardis, east of Tehran, with 4 heavy shots aimed at something in the sky on 3rd Ordibehesht.

    Now at 2:53 AM, I heard five explosions from Pardis, Tehran province.

    There have been several terrifying explosion sounds in Pardis right now.

    In Pardis, Phase 2, at 2:46 AM on Thursday, 3rd Ordibehesht, there were about 7 or 8 loud sounds in 2 or 3 minutes; we don't know what it was.

    Pardis had several explosions in a row, without the sound of fighter jets.
    Maybe they are opening a depot nearby.

    Hello, around 2:45 AM in Pardis, I heard five or six explosion sounds; I don't know if it's defense-related.
    Again at 3:10, the same sound came back 3 or 4 times.

    We hear explosion sounds from the direction of Bumehen; we are in Damavand.
    At 3:06 AM,
    it startled everyone awake.
    Three explosions at 3:06 were heard from Bumehen or Pardis.

    At 3:09 AM, two more explosion sounds were heard in Pardis.

    Pardis has had about five explosion sounds.

    At 2:30, several explosion sounds, both far and near, were heard in Pardis; just five minutes ago, it was the same... We quickly checked all the Telegram and satellite channels, and no one has said anything.
    The sounds were very loud.

    🔄 Update:
    At 3:43 AM, the same sound came again, very close and intense.

    Pardis just now heard an explosion sound again.

    At 3:43 AM, there were 2 more sounds of defense or explosions in Phase 3 of Pardis.

    At 3:42 AM, the same sound came again 4 times; we have never heard this type of sound before; maybe the defense is hitting a target.

    At 3:42 PM,
    the explosion sound was heard again in Pardis.

    🔄 Third time:
    In Phase 3 of Pardis at 4:16 AM on Thursday, there was one explosion sound; I am sure this was an explosion sound, unlike the previous ones that were unclear.

    Just now at 4:17, there were two sounds of defense in Pardis.
    At 4:19, the sound came again twice.

    At 4:16 AM on Thursday, there was again one explosion sound in Pardis.

    In Phase 1 of Pardis at 4:16, there was again an explosion sound that sounded more like a cannonball launch.

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  13. 22 Apr 2026, 20:55·

    Caroline Levitt, the White House spokesperson, stated that there is a battle between extremists and moderates in Iran, and the President of the United States will continue the ceasefire "until these individuals' responses unify."

    She reminded that economic operations and the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continue, and the ban on ships entering Iranian ports has "suffocated" the country's economy to the point where Iran is even unable to pay its employees.

    In response to whether the U.S. knows who it is negotiating with, she said, "Of course we know who we are negotiating with, as our negotiating team has sat face-to-face and talked with these individuals, but as I mentioned, there are many disagreements within the Iranian government."

    Ms. Levitt emphasized that the U.S. has defined its red lines and that the ultimate control of the situation lies with Donald Trump.

    The White House spokesperson stated that not only has Iran's military capability been severely weakened and diminished, but with the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, they are also facing financial and economic defeat.

    She also responded to a question about the "campaign mocking the President of the United States" in Iranian media by warning the media not to take what they hear from Iran seriously, as the language used by Iran in negotiations with the U.S. is very different from what they use in their own media.
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  14. 22 Apr 2026, 17:53·

    Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly and head of the Islamic Republic's negotiating team, wrote in his message on the social media platform X on the second of Ordibehesht:

    "A complete ceasefire only makes sense if it is not violated by a maritime blockade and the hostage-taking of the world's economy, and if the warmongering of the Zionists is halted on all fronts; reopening the Strait of Hormuz is not possible with a blatant violation of the ceasefire." He added: "They did not achieve their goals through military aggression, and they will not succeed through bullying either. The only way is to accept the rights of the Iranian people."

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced that he has extended the temporary ceasefire with Iran, but the maritime blockade will continue. In a statement, he said that this decision was made following requests from Pakistani officials, including Asim Munir and Shahbaz Sharif, to give Tehran the opportunity to present a unified proposal.
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  15. 22 Apr 2026, 17:19·

    Replying to message #74917

    Trump's post machine translation:
    This is very good news! I have just been informed that eight protesting women who were supposed to be executed tonight in Iran will no longer be killed. Four of them will be released immediately, and the other four will be sentenced to one month in prison. I greatly appreciate that Iran and its leaders, as the President of the United States, respected my request and halted the planned executions. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

    — Donald J. Trump
    realDonaldTrump
    (The news that was published yesterday about the 8 executions had no credible source. It seems that some of them had already been released, and only the name Beeta Hemmati was mentioned as someone at risk of execution.)
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  16. 22 Apr 2026, 16:03·

    Scott Basset, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, announced on Wednesday that the sanctions exemption for oil at sea belonging to Russia and Iran has been extended for 30 days. He stated that this decision was made following requests from about 10 countries vulnerable to oil shortages due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

    Basset added that the Treasury Department was able to free up more than 250 million barrels of oil at sea by granting sanctions exemptions and noted that without this action, prices would have risen.

    At the same time, Mahmoud Nabavian, a member of parliament and part of the Islamic Republic's delegation to Pakistan, said: "During the war, our oil sales increased significantly; we have now sold all the oil at sea at double the price, and we currently have not a drop of oil left at sea."
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  17. 22 Apr 2026, 16:01·

    The White House stated in a statement to Fox News that the extension of the ceasefire by Donald Trump will be very limited and is only intended for a period of 3 to 5 days.

    A Fox News reporter reported on Wednesday, April 21, that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is alert to any delays in the negotiations in Islamabad and has issued a warning.
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    Two sources familiar with the matter told CNN that the U.S. President intends to give Iran a limited timeframe to present a unified proposal.
    These sources added that the U.S. government does not want to extend the ceasefire indefinitely and also does not wish to give Iran the opportunity to prolong the negotiations.
    According to these sources, Trump has been cautious about extending the initial ceasefire beyond the Wednesday deadline. He wants a final agreement to be reached as soon as possible.
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  18. 22 Apr 2026, 14:37·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, told the New York Post on Wednesday, April 21, that a second round of negotiations with Iran may take place on Friday in Pakistan.

    The newspaper reported that Pakistani sources have mentioned "positive efforts" for mediation between Iran and the U.S. and stated that the negotiations are likely to occur in the "next 36 to 72 hours."

    The newspaper noted that they asked the U.S. President about the accuracy of this information, and he responded via text message: "Maybe! President DJT."

    Meanwhile, the Tasnim news agency, close to the Revolutionary Guard, reported that "so far, there has been no change in Iran's plan to not participate in the negotiations."
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  19. 22 Apr 2026, 14:36·

    According to three American officials in a conversation with Axios, Donald Trump has given a short opportunity to the conflicting factions in Iran to reach a cohesive counterproposal; otherwise, the ceasefire he extended on Tuesday will come to an end.

    An informed American source said, "Trump is willing to give the ceasefire another 3 to 5 days so that the Iranians can sort out their internal situation; however, this deadline is not going to be unlimited."

    Trump's negotiators believe that reaching an agreement to end the war and resolve what remains of Iran's nuclear program is still possible. However, they are concerned that no one in Tehran has the "full authority" to respond positively to the agreement.

    Reports indicate that Mojtaba Khamenei, the new leader of the Islamic Republic, has very limited communications, and the commanders of the Revolutionary Guards, who currently hold control of the country, have significantly disagreed with civilian negotiators over the upcoming strategy.
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  20. 22 Apr 2026, 14:35·

    Lufthansa Airlines is canceling some European routes and 20,000 planned short-haul flights until October in an effort to save jet fuel.

    According to the Wall Street Journal, this German group announced on Tuesday that the canceled flights will primarily be operated by several of its regional airlines, resulting in a 1% reduction in its passenger capacity.

    This action comes in response to tensions in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which will leave airlines facing a jet fuel shortage.

    Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the European Union's Commissioner for Transport, warned on Tuesday, April 20, that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz would have disastrous consequences for the world and Europe. Speaking at a special European Council summit in Brussels, this senior EU official raised concerns about the jet fuel shortage for passenger aircraft and called for finding alternative ways to ensure independence and diversify energy sources for the 27 European countries.
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  21. 22 Apr 2026, 14:34·

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced on Wednesday, April 21, that it had seized "two violating vessels" that allegedly intended to "secretly exit" the Strait of Hormuz.

    According to the force's statement, the ships "MSC-Francesca," belonging to "Israel," and "Apaminoudis" were stopped on the grounds that they intended to exit the Strait of Hormuz "without permission" and "by committing repeated violations and manipulating navigation assistance systems, jeopardizing maritime security" in a "secretive" manner.

    The IRGC Navy stated that these vessels have been transferred to Iranian territorial waters for inspection of their cargo and documents.

    This announcement comes on a day when, according to maritime sources, three container ships were targeted by gunfire. The IRGC has closed the Strait of Hormuz to ships and tankers since March 1, and after briefly reopening it for one day following a ceasefire in the conflict with the U.S. and Israel, it closed it again after negotiations between the parties failed and a maritime blockade of Iranian ports began.
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  22. 22 Apr 2026, 05:55·

    Scott Basset, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, referring to the United States' decision to continue the maritime blockade against the Islamic Republic, stated that in the coming days, the storage facilities on Khark Island will be filled, and Iran's fragile oil wells will be shut down.

    Basset added that limiting the Islamic Republic's maritime trade directly targets the main revenue streams of the government, and the U.S. Treasury will continue to apply maximum pressure through the "Economic Fury" campaign to systematically weaken Tehran's ability to produce, transport, and restore financial resources.

    He also emphasized that any individual or vessel facilitating these flows through clandestine trade and financing will be subject to U.S. sanctions, and Washington will continue to block assets that he claims have been "stolen by a corrupt leadership in the name of the Iranian people."
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  23. 22 Apr 2026, 05:50·

    The judiciary of the Islamic Republic announced that in the early hours of Wednesday, April 21, it executed an employee of one of the "sensitive organizations of the country," named Mehdi Farid, who was active in the field of "passive defense," on charges of "espionage" for Israel.

    Previously, human rights organizations had identified him as a former employee of the Atomic Energy Organization, who was arrested in the winter of 2022 and initially transferred to Greater Tehran Prison and later to Evin Prison.

    It has been reported that Mehdi Farid worked at the same location (Amirabad site in Tehran) where Rouhollah Vadi, the nuclear scientist who was executed recently, was also employed.
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    He was arrested in the winter of 2022 and initially sentenced to 10 years in prison, but in another court, he received a death sentence; a ruling that was carried out after being confirmed by the Supreme Court.
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  24. 22 Apr 2026, 04:05·

    Trump's post, machine translation:
    Iran is financially collapsing! They want the Strait of Hormuz to open immediately — they are in desperate need of cash! They are losing $500 million a day. Military and police forces are complaining that their salaries are not being paid. Help!
    realDonaldTrump

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  25. 22 Apr 2026, 01:18·

    Trump's post translation machine:
    Iran does not want the Strait of Hormuz to be closed; they want this strait to remain open so they can earn $500 million a day (so if this route is closed, they lose that amount!). They only say they want the strait closed because I have it completely surrounded (I have it closed!) and therefore they just want to "save face."

    Four days ago, people came to me and said, "Sir, Iran wants to open the strait immediately." But if we do that, there will never be an agreement with Iran again, unless we blow up the rest of their country, including their leaders!

    President Donald J. Trump
    realDonaldTrump

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  26. 21 Apr 2026, 23:45·

    Trump: The Strait of Hormuz is under U.S. control, and ships are not allowed to go to Iranian ports.

    Trump's post, machine translation:
    The Wall Street Journal has lost its way!

    An idiot on the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal named Eliot Kaufman recently wrote a piece titled: "The Iranians have assumed Trump is a simpleton." Really? For 47 years, they have killed our people and many others and have taken advantage of every U.S. president except me — and what did I deliver to them? A devastated and shattered country!

    All their navy has gone to the bottom of the sea, their air force is gone, their air defense and radars have been destroyed, their nuclear labs and stockpiles were completely obliterated by our big B-2 bombers on a dark night in June, their leaders have been killed, including General Soleimani; that evil genius of theirs who destroyed many lives with his beloved roadside bombs. The Strait of Hormuz is blockaded and completely under U.S. control, and no ship is allowed to go to Iranian ports — they say they are losing $500 million a day because of this. Their country has become an economic disaster hanging by a thread.

    Barack Hussein Obama sent $1.7 billion in cash "green" on a Boeing 757 to their leaders and gave them hundreds of billions more to help them on their path to obtaining a nuclear bomb. Other presidents did nothing to stop them; a stain on the presidency!

    But despite all this, now a fool on the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal writes about me as if I’ve been taken for a ride and was a "sucker." Iran certainly does not have such an impression! No one else thinks that way either. I guess Rupert Murdoch told him to write it this way because the Wall Street Journal has lost its way; it is no longer essential reading, just another failed political publication!

    President Donald J. Trump
    realDonaldTrump

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  27. 21 Apr 2026, 20:14·

    ☄️ Trump: For now, I am extending the ceasefire, the blockade will continue.

    Trump's post machine translation:
    Statement by President Donald J. Trump:
    Given the fact that the Iranian government is seriously collapsing and destabilizing — which was, of course, not unexpected — and at the request of General Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, we have been asked to halt the attack on Iran until their leaders and representatives can reach a unified and coherent proposal.

    Therefore, I have instructed the military to continue the blockade and remain in a state of full readiness in all other aspects; thus, I am extending the ceasefire until they present their proposal and the discussions reach a conclusion — in whatever form that may take.
    President Donald J. Trump
    realDonaldTrump

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  28. 21 Apr 2026, 19:49·

    The Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported on Tuesday evening that the negotiating team of the Islamic Republic has informed the American side through a Pakistani intermediary that it will not be present in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Wednesday and that there is currently no prospect of participating in the negotiations.
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  29. 21 Apr 2026, 14:49·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, stated in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, April 20, that Washington is in a "very powerful position" to reach an agreement with Iran. He noted that Iran "has no choice but to participate in the talks" and added that the military capability of the country has been severely weakened. Trump also described the current situation as a kind of "indirect regime change."

    The U.S. President further referred to the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the United States has control over the situation and that the status of this passage will not change until a final agreement is reached. Trump also called the maritime blockade against Iran a "great success" and emphasized that these actions have strengthened the U.S. position in negotiations.
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    In part of his interview with CNBC, Donald Trump emphasized that with the elimination of the first-tier leaders of the Islamic Republic, the regime has changed. He said, "We have removed their leaders. These new leaders are much more rational. This is actually a regime change, whatever name you want to call it. This is not something I intended to do, but I did it indirectly."

    Trump also stressed that although the absence of previous leaders and the decentralization of decision-making in the Islamic Republic have made negotiations a bit more complicated, they "have no choice but to send their representatives."
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    Trump: Iran can become a powerful and "legitimate" country if an agreement is reached
    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, April 20, that Iran could become a "powerful and even great" country if an agreement is reached. He described the people of Iran as "incredible," but noted that the country has been under the leadership of individuals who have taken a "hardline and negative" approach.

    Trump emphasized that if Iran changes its course and adopts "reason and logic," it can improve its position on the global stage. The U.S. President also stated that the goal of this process is to turn Iran into a "legitimate" country, not one that operates on "fear and violence," as he put it.
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    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, in an interview with CNBC, referred to the seizure of a ship carrying suspicious cargo destined for Iran, describing it as a "gift from China." Trump expressed surprise at this cargo, saying, "I thought I had an understanding with President Xi, but this is what war is."

    On Tuesday, April 20, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that its forces had seized the tanker "MT Tiffany," which is on the list of U.S. sanctions. According to U.S. officials, this operation took place within the area of responsibility of the U.S. command in the Indian and Pacific Oceans and is part of Washington's campaign to intercept ships accused of materially supporting Iran.
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  30. 21 Apr 2026, 13:46·

    Smoke and the sound of explosions in #Kish
    According to previous announcements from government sources, today in Kish they are detonating 'unexploded ordnance' left over from the attacks, and it is probably related to that.

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