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☄️ Trump: America's effort to liberate ships in the Strait of Hormuz will begin Monday morning Countries from around the world, almost all of which have no involvement whatsoever in the Middle East dispute - a dispute that is now openly and violently unfolding before everyone's eyes - have asked the United States whether we can help free their ships; ships that have become trapped in the Strait of Hormuz in an affair to which they have absolutely no connection. They are simply neutral and innocent observers. For the good of Iran, the Middle East, and the United States, we have told these countries that we will safely guide their ships through these restricted waterways so they can freely and properly continue their activities. I emphasize again, these ships belong to regions of the world that are in no way involved in what is currently happening in the Middle East. I have told my representatives to inform them that we will do our utmost to safely extract the ships and their crews from the strait. In all cases, they have said they will not return until this region becomes safe for shipping and other activities. This process, called "Operation Freedom," will begin Monday morning Middle East time. I am fully aware that my representatives are conducting very positive discussions with the country of Iran, and these discussions could lead to a very positive outcome for everyone. The movement of these ships is being carried out solely to free people, companies, and countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong; they have become victims of circumstances. This is a humanitarian action by the United States, Middle Eastern countries, and especially the country of Iran. Many of these ships are facing shortages of food and other essential items needed to keep large crews healthy and hygienic on deck. I believe this action can have a great impact in showing good faith from all those who have been heavily involved in war in recent months. If this humanitarian process is disrupted in any way, unfortunately that disruption must be dealt with decisively. Thank you for your attention to this matter! Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America realDonaldTrump 📡 @VahidOnline

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The government news agency Fars reported on Sunday evening, May 3rd, that Tehran's 14-article proposal to Washington does not include "a 15-year halt to enrichment or the liberation of the Strait of Hormuz." Fars, rejecting Al Jazeera's recent report about the contents of Iran's proposal to America, wrote citing "what Fars correspondent has heard" that items such as a 15-year halt to enrichment, determining the fate of 60% uranium, and gradual liberation of the Strait of Hormuz relate to twenty days ago, and since then "America has updated its proposal 3 more times." This report is being published while earlier, Donald Trump had announced that Iran's proposal was "unacceptable." Meanwhile, Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced on Sunday evening that a new proposal had been received from the American side and stated that Tehran is reviewing Washington's new proposal. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Donald Trump, President of the United States, announced on Sunday in an exclusive interview with Israel's Kan news network: The Iranians want to make a deal, but I am not satisfied with what they have proposed. In the proposal presented by the Iranians, there are things I cannot agree with. The American President also expressed satisfaction with the results of Iran's naval blockade, stating that Washington does not intend to retreat at this stage, as such action could mean a major victory for Tehran. Meanwhile, Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for the Islamic Republic's Foreign Ministry, told IRIB news network that America's response to Tehran's "14-point" proposal has been received and said this response is currently under review. @VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Al Jazeera news network says it has learned details of Iran's proposal to the US for resuming negotiations and ending the war. Iran and the US have not yet officially responded to this report. Al Jazeera, citing sources, wrote that Iran's proposal includes three main phases, with the first phase including the following: ▪️ Converting the ceasefire into a complete end to war within "thirty days" ▪️ Creating an international body to guarantee non-return to war ▪️ Ending war throughout the region and mutual commitment by Iran and the US not to attack each other ▪️ This non-aggression commitment includes Iran's regional allies as well as Israel ▪️ Gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran takes responsibility for mine clearance and does not oppose US assistance in this task ▪️ Gradual lifting of the blockade on Iranian ports in a manner consistent with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and withdrawal of American forces from Iranian coasts and end of combat posture According to Al Jazeera sources, in Iran's proposal, nuclear negotiations are postponed to the second phase, which includes the following: ▪️ Complete halt of uranium enrichment for maximum 15 years and afterward possibility of 3.6% enrichment without stockpiling ▪️ Rejection of any dismantling of infrastructure or destruction of Iran's nuclear facilities According to Al Jazeera's report, Iran's proposal regarding high-enriched uranium stockpiles considers options such as sending it abroad or reducing enrichment levels. The necessity of a clear mechanism for lifting sanctions in exchange for nuclear measures is also emphasized. Sources told Al Jazeera that according to Iran's proposal, lifting sanctions and gradual release of frozen assets will be determined according to a specific timeline. In the third phase of the agreement, Tehran proposes entering strategic dialogue with Arab and regional countries to create a security system that encompasses the entire region. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, said on Sunday that the United States is "strangling" Iran's government through an "economic blockade" that began simultaneously with military operations. In an interview with Fox News, referring to his department's initiative to complete America's "Epic Wrath" operation against Iran, he said: "This process began with President Trump's order last March to apply maximum pressure, and three weeks ago the President ordered me at the Treasury Department to begin implementing 'Economic Wrath.'" Mr. Bessent added: "We are strangling this government and they are unable to pay their soldiers' salaries. This is a real economic blockade and all government sectors are involved in it." This comes as America's naval blockade against Iranian ports continues, with the U.S. military saying that so far 49 commercial ships have changed course following the establishment of this blockade. Meanwhile, negotiations between Iran and the United States are ongoing with Pakistan's mediation, and Iran has submitted a new plan to reach a war-ending agreement that has met with a cold response from the U.S. President. The U.S. Treasury Secretary emphasized in his Fox News interview that the department is implementing economic measures "against anyone who tries to transfer money to Iran to help the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps." He added: "They are a corrupt institution. They have stolen from the Iranian people for years. They have assets outside the country. We have identified them. We will continue this work and preserve these assets for the Iranian people on the other side of this conflict." The U.S. Treasury Department on Sunday, while imposing new sanctions on Tehran, warned shipping companies and sailors that paying "tolls" to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, regardless of payment method, puts them at risk of U.S. sanctions. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Rasoul Falahati, the Friday prayer leader of Rasht, said: "The Quran clearly emphasizes the necessity of hijab. You unveiled women, shame on you! If these people decide, they will bring doom upon the days of the unveiled." He added: "O husband and brother, where has your honor gone that you bring your wife and sister out in this condition?" Falahati continued: "Unveiling in this filthy state is no longer tolerable. If the people decide, you can no longer leave your homes. This is opposition to the system, the Quran, and God." @VahidOOnLine The Friday prayer leader of Rasht, while threatening women who do not observe mandatory hijab, addressed those present at government rallies: "These women (without mandatory hijab), if they come to the streets, they are not sympathetic to you. If they are Muslim, they must observe the explicit command of the Quran, which is hijab. Death to those who oppose the Quran." In another part of this speech, while calling the "fathers, husbands, and brothers" of women who do not observe mandatory hijab "without honor," he said: "The hearts of these veiled women and girls are filled with hatred and concern about you unveiled ones." @VahidHeadline Longer version: 7 minutes, 26 megabytes 📡 @VahidOnline

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'Marzieh Mohebi, Attorney at Law' wrote in a tweet: Today in Mashhad they hanged Mohammad Reza Miri, a 21-year-old worker, and Mehdi Rasouli, a 25-year-old worker - children of the January revolution! The Revolutionary Court had deceived their families into staying silent. They said the case was with the pardon commission. But today at ten in the morning, they summoned them to the cemetery. To see their children. ... marziemohebi 📡 @VahidOnline

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🔴 They were not just teachers; they were narrators of kindness, wisdom and hope. On #Teacher_Day, we remember four teachers whose lives ended with violence during the January 2025 protests, but their voices, their words and the trace of their presence remain. @IranRights

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The dollar price on Sunday in Iran's free market crossed the 188,000 toman threshold, setting a new record. Websites that track the unofficial dollar rate in Iran displayed the currency's price at up to 188,400 tomans. This figure then dropped slightly and settled around the 188,000 toman mark. The euro exchange rate, the European Union's currency unit, also crossed the 220,000 toman threshold on the same day. In response to the recent currency price increases, the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic issued a statement saying that "panic buying" could "create serious risk of losses for buyers." The statement promised that the Central Bank will use the tools at its disposal "at the appropriate time." @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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The IRGC Intelligence Organization announced on Sunday, May 3rd, in a statement that was also broadcast on the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, that "Trump must choose between an impossible operation or a bad deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran." This statement refers to what it describes as Iran's "ultimatum" regarding the blockade to the Pentagon, the "change in tone" of China, Russia and Europe toward Washington, "Trump's passive letter to Congress" and "acceptance of Iran's negotiation terms," saying: These "mean only one thing. The decision-making space for America has become limited." @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Data from internet monitoring organization NetBlocks shows that the widespread internet outage in Iran has entered its sixty-fifth day; a situation that has heightened concerns about human rights violations. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Mizan News Agency, affiliated with the judiciary of the Islamic Republic, reported on Sunday, May 3rd, the execution of another death sentence. Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, a political prisoner who had been detained since 2022 following the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests in Urmia, was executed on Sunday. Human rights organizations have stated in various reports that the Islamic Republic government uses the death penalty to create fear in society. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Trump's post, machine translation: I will soon review a plan that Iran has just sent us, but I don't think it will be acceptable; because they still haven't paid enough for what they have brought upon humanity and the world over the past 47 years. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President Donald J. Trump realDonaldTrump 📡 @VahidOnline

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Fars, the news agency affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards, wrote on Friday citing "informed sources": "While it appears that the exchange of messages between Iran and the US continues through Pakistan as an intermediary, Tehran has presented its 14-point response containing Iran's key points for ending the war to the Pakistani side." The report continued: "This response was prepared in reaction to Washington's 9-point proposal, and through it Tehran, in addition to emphasizing its red lines, has proposed a clear roadmap for ending the imposed war." Fars added: "This mediated message transmission took place after going through the usual decision-making processes in the relevant system institutions and obtaining necessary approvals." @ VahidOOnLine Tasnim news agency, affiliated with the Guards, wrote: "Tehran's 14-point proposal to Washington includes guarantees of non-military aggression, withdrawal of US forces from the region, lifting the naval blockade, release of blocked assets, payment of reparations, lifting of sanctions, ending war on all fronts including Lebanon, and a new mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz." This Guards-affiliated media added: "Washington has requested a two-month ceasefire, but Tehran has emphasized that the matter must be determined within 30 days." Tasnim added that this proposal was presented to America with a focus on "ending the war" and Tehran is awaiting America's official response. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Reports from Iran indicate a significant surge in the dollar price in the free market and new records being set in the devaluation of Iran's currency. Currency exchange websites announced on Saturday, May 2nd, that the US dollar price in Iran's free market exceeded 183,000 tomans. The dollar has crossed the 180,000 toman threshold while on Wednesday, April 29th, the US dollar price in Iran's free market was announced at around 171,000 tomans. This is considered the highest recorded dollar price in Iran. Meanwhile, the euro price reached 215,000 tomans, and the pound also crossed 249,000 tomans. The price of the "Emami" gold coin also reached 207 million tomans. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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The execution sentences of Nasser Bakarzadeh, a Kurdish political prisoner, and Yaqoub Karimpour, a Turkish citizen and follower of the Yarsani faith, who had previously been sentenced to death on charges of "espionage for Israel," were carried out at Urmia Central Prison. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Donald Trump on Friday during a speech in Florida, taking a hardline stance against the Iranian regime, emphasized the necessity of reaching a comprehensive and final agreement. Criticizing weak diplomatic approaches, he stated: "We are not going to leave this job half-finished only to face the same problems again three years from now" and explicitly declared that he is only seeking a solution that completely eradicates the threats. Trump, stating that "we will finish this job properly and principled," noted that if pressures had been applied correctly, this confrontation would have ended in America's favor by now, and emphasized that he will not allow an incomplete agreement to give the Iranian regime an opportunity to rebuild. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Reuters news agency, in an investigative report, examined the operations of the "Nobitex" cryptocurrency exchange, as the largest crypto platform in Iran, and wrote that this exchange, which has become one of the key tools for circumventing international sanctions, belongs to the sons of Mohammad Baqer Kharrazi. On June 18, while the 12-day war between Israel and the Islamic Republic was ongoing, the "Predatory Sparrow" group, attributed to Israel, announced the hacking of the "Nobitex" exchange. Prior to this, some customers of this exchange had reported receiving messages on messaging platforms such as trading applications and Telegram, warning them to withdraw their assets from the Nobitex exchange. According to Reuters, this company was founded in 2018 by two brothers, Ali and Mohammad Kharrazi; individuals who belong to one of the most influential families of the Islamic Republic but have used the substitute family name "Aghamir" for their activities. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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According to American media reports, the White House announced in a letter to Congress that hostilities with the Islamic Republic have "ended." This position practically allows Trump to bypass the legal deadline of early May for obtaining congressional authorization to continue the war. On Friday evening, Donald Trump said he would not seek formal permission from Congress to continue the war with the Islamic Republic. @VahidOOnLine Before sending this letter: Today, Friday, marks sixty days since Donald Trump, the US President, officially informed Congress about attacks against Iran. The US and Israel began their attacks on Iran on February 28th, and two days later, on March 2nd, Donald Trump formally notified Congress. Under US law, the president is required to "end any use of US armed forces" within 60 days of such notification - unless Congress authorizes its continuation. Mr. Hegseth was answering senators' questions on Thursday. In response to senators' questions, he said: "We are currently in a ceasefire and our understanding is that the 60-day clock stops during the ceasefire." Democratic Senator Tim Kaine responded: "I don't believe the law supports that position. I think the 60 days might end tomorrow and this will create an important legal question for the administration." @VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Scott Besent, US Treasury Secretary, wrote in a post on social media platform X: "It's very hard for rats in the sewer to understand what's happening in the outside world. A little light for Iran's leaders who are truly sitting in darkness: 1. The United States has complete control of the Strait of Hormuz. 2. [In Iran] there is a shortage of foreign currency, meaning US dollars. 3. [In Iran] food and gasoline rationing is in place. 4. The entire international community has turned against Iran. 5. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will continue until freedom of navigation is restored as it was before February 27." The US Treasury Department also issued a warning today stating that any person or company, whether American or foreign, that pays Iran "tolls" for passage through the Strait of Hormuz risks violating US sanctions against Iran. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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The IRGC of Zanjan Province announced that on Friday, May 1st, 14 members of the Ansar al-Mahdi IRGC demolition battalion were killed and two were injured while neutralizing unexploded ordnance from recent attacks. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Donald Trump, the US President, said on Friday that he is not satisfied with Tehran's latest proposal to end the war and stated that there are two options regarding Iran: agreement or severe bombing. Speaking to reporters on the White House lawn, he said: "There are options. Do we want to go and bomb the hell out of them and finish their job forever? Or do we want to try to make a deal? These are the options." Trump also confirmed that on Thursday he received an updated report on military options from US Central Command, CENTCOM. He said he prefers not to resume the bombing campaign and explained: "Humanly, I prefer not to do this. But this is the same option: Do we want to go in hard and completely destroy them or do we want to do something else?" The US President also expressed doubt about Tehran's ability to accept an agreement, saying: "They want to reach a deal, but I'm not satisfied with it." He continued to emphasize that he is currently "not satisfied with what they have proposed." His reference was to a proposal that Iranian media announced was delivered to Pakistan as a mediator in the negotiations on Thursday evening. The US President did not explain what in Iran's new proposal is unacceptable to him and went on to suggest that Tehran officials may never reach a negotiated solution to end the war. Trump, referring to "severe differences" among Iran's leaders, said: "They have made progress, but I'm not sure they will ever reach a conclusion." He added: "The leadership (of Iran) is very uncoordinated. It has two to three groups, maybe even four, and it's very scattered leadership. However, they all want to reach an agreement, but everything is messed up for them." The US President also mentioned that negotiations with Tehran are ongoing via "telephone." He said: "We are currently doing all the negotiation work by phone. They have made progress, but I'm not sure if they will ever get there." @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced separately on Friday that it is placing three Iranian foreign exchange bureaus and their associated shell companies on the sanctions list as part of the department's continued efforts to disrupt the Iranian government's financial arteries. The office says Iranian exchange bureaus facilitate billions of dollars in currency transactions annually, and since Iran primarily settles its oil sales in yuan, China's currency, these exchange bureaus play a "vital role" in converting oil revenues into currencies that are more usable for Iran's military forces and its partners and proxy forces. Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, in a statement called Iran the "head of the snake of global terrorism" and said the department is "acting forcefully" in line with Donald Trump's directives to "cut off the financial arteries of Iran's military forces." @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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A conversation between three Iranian sisters about their brothers who were killed when there was no "war" in Iran! lazy_haniye sister of Sina Kazemi: sh_i_i_i sister of Siavash Farokhi: Ferijan69 sister of Ahmad Khosravani: Ahmad19101404 📡 @VahidOnline

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"Hesam Alaedin," a 40-year-old citizen and father of two children, lost his life due to beating by security agents on charges of "owning Starlink satellite internet." His body was buried on Wednesday, May 9, 2024, under security measures and with restrictions on media coverage. Reports indicate that Hesam Alaedin, a relative of the owner of Alaedin Passage, was arrested about two weeks ago and agents took him to his home for inspection. During the search, after discovering Starlink satellite internet equipment and his resistance, agents severely beat him, resulting in his death on the spot. According to informed sources, security agencies concealed news of his death after this incident and transferred his body to an unknown location. His body was handed over to the family several days later for burial after obtaining a commitment from the family not to publicize the matter. @VahidHeadline He went to the hospital to follow up on his brother Hamid Alaedin's condition, who had been shot, but some of his electronic devices were confiscated, and when he went a week later to retrieve and follow up on his belongings, he was arrested and taken to his home for interrogation and search. He was severely beaten at his home with various instruments, and according to received reports, he lost his life on the spot, but news of his death was kept hidden while he was reported as a living prisoner. Hesam Alaedin is a relative of Ahmad Alaedin, one of the owners of the famous Alaedin Passage in Tehran. IranIntl 📡 @VahidOnline

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The Islamic Republic News Agency, IRNA, reported on Friday, May 1st that Iran delivered its latest negotiation proposal text to Pakistan on Thursday evening, with Pakistan acting as a mediator in negotiations with the United States. @ VahidHeadline Pakistani officials announced that Tehran's fresh response to Washington's conditions for reaching a peace agreement has been delivered to American officials. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Worker layoffs, which had intensified in the final months of 1404 due to economic conditions, have taken on broader dimensions with the start of 1405 amid wartime conditions, severed commercial ties, and deepening economic crisis. In Rasht alone, at least 2,000 workers have become unemployed over the past one to two months, and nationwide, the elimination of approximately 135,000 jobs, the exit of nearly one million people from the labor market, and the registration of at least 191,000 unemployment insurance claims are signs of worsening employment crisis and pressure on workers' livelihoods. @VahidHeadline According to Etemad newspaper's report, shortages and severe price increases have emerged in the market for diapers and powdered milk—considered essential goods for infants. Based on this report, the price of domestically produced powdered milk has reached at least 350,000 tomans, and the price of each can of foreign powdered milk fluctuates between two to four million tomans. Additionally, many powdered milk brands have become rare or scarce. A seller at a pharmacy in eastern Tehran, speaking with Etemad, cited hoarding and the change in payment method from checks to cash as factors in price increases. In the diaper market, prices have increased between 70 to 100 percent; such that the price of a 20-piece pack of domestically produced diapers has risen from 104,000 tomans in Bahman month to 200,000 tomans. Other types of diapers, especially foreign and higher-quality products, are priced between 400,000 to one million tomans, and one type of 50-piece Turkish-made diaper is priced at approximately 3,375,000 tomans. @VahidOOnLine Alireza Mahjoub, Secretary-General of the Workers' House, a labor organization close to the official structure of the Islamic Republic, warned about the formation of a "new wave" of workforce reduction and layoffs on the occasion of International Workers' Day. Mahjoub said the received news about workforce reductions has been "beyond expectations" and it's still unclear to what extent the effects of unemployment from this situation will put pressure on the working community. @VahidOOnLine Alireza Mahjoub, Secretary-General of the Workers' House, on Friday, May 11th, coinciding with Workers' Day, warned about a new wave of workforce reduction, worker layoffs, and increased unemployment in a television program, referring to the country's special conditions. Mahjoub said: Based on reports we have, this year we will face a new wave of workforce reduction or layoffs. In another part of this conversation, Mahjoub reported the direct unemployment of 130,000 workers and the indirect loss of 600,000 job opportunities in the recent war, saying: "Large industrial units (steel and petrochemicals) and small industries dependent on them have suffered damage and been forced to reduce their workforce." During the American and Israeli attacks on Iran, some of Iran's major industries, including steel factories and petrochemical complexes, were targeted. @VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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The Deputy for International Communications of the Islamic Republic's Leadership Office says Mojtaba Khamenei "despite the injuries he sustained, is now in complete health." Mohsen Qomi called the comments about Mojtaba Khamenei's health condition "enemy tactics for spreading rumors" and said: "The enemy wants to force us into reactions by spreading rumors about his health, and advance their conspiracies through these reactions." He claimed his absence in any form, including audio or video messages, is "only for the sake of preserving his life." In explaining the situation of the Islamic Republic's new leader, Mohsen Qomi also says that despite "the injuries he sustained, he is in complete health and is busy managing affairs, personally handling negotiation and field matters, and recently gave instructions to the negotiating team." The claim of "complete health" comes while The New York Times reported on April 23rd, citing four Iranian officials, that Mojtaba Khamenei is still under treatment and awaiting to receive a prosthetic for one of his legs and plastic surgery to repair severe facial damage from burns. @VahidHeadline, @VahidOnLine Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for the Islamic Republic's Foreign Ministry, without naming Donald Trump, criticized referencing his tweets to judge the Foreign Ministry's performance and said that in current sensitive conditions "we should not attack each other." Baghaei said it's not pleasant that the words of someone who "has a history of lying" and whose goal is "to disrupt our society" easily become the basis for judging the Foreign Ministry's performance. He added that the other party who "injects false information" on social networks doesn't want the good of the Islamic Republic and acts with purpose. @VahidOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations responded to protest letters from six Arab countries regarding the attacks in a letter to the UN Secretary-General and President of the Security Council. Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia recently sent protest letters to the UN Security Council, accusing Iran of violating their territory and calling for condemnation of this country's attacks. Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, in his letter written in response to this protest action, stated that these countries "participated in aggression against Iran by providing military bases stationed on their soil from which fire and airstrikes against Iran were carried out." Amir Saeed Iravani called Iran's attacks on regional countries a "legitimate right of self-defense" and a "response to aggression," warning that countries that, according to him, "participated in aggression against Iran or allowed the use of their bases, airspace, territorial waters, and soil for attacks on Iran, are responsible and must be held accountable." @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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The Revolutionary Court of Shiraz has sentenced four protesters arrested during the December demonstrations to death. The Committee for Monitoring Detainees reported that Hamidreza Fathi, Abdolreza Fathi, Saeed Zarei Kordsholi, and Hamidreza Sabetrai are the four individuals who were arrested in connection with protests in Marvdasht and sentenced to death by Branch 1 of the Shiraz Revolutionary Court headed by Judge Seyyed Mahmoud Sadati. Earlier, reports had emerged about the torture of defendants in this case. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Donald Trump, the US President, said Thursday, April 30, 2025 at the White House: "Iran's government is very eager to reach an agreement. I don't want to get too into details, but if such a thing happens, they must not have nuclear weapons, believe it or not." Trump, referring to the Islamic Republic's military capability, added: "Their navy is gone, their air force is gone, and virtually every type of their equipment has been destroyed." He said about 82% of drone factories and nearly 90% of missile factories have been shut down, and many missiles have also been destroyed. The US President also spoke about the B-2 bomber attack, saying: "If we didn't have that B-2 bomber and didn't take action, we wouldn't have completely destroyed their nuclear capability." He added this action prevented the Islamic Republic from achieving nuclear weapons and this attack should have been carried out years ago. Trump, referring to the Islamic Republic's leadership situation, said: "Their first-tier leaders are gone, their second-tier leaders are also gone, and now we're dealing with third-tier leaders." He described the Islamic Republic's current situation as "very bad" and added that many leaders along with the army have been eliminated. Regarding the negotiation process, he said: "No one except myself and a few others knows exactly what the negotiations are about." Trump emphasized that Iran's government desperately wants an agreement, but considered the unclear leadership structure a problem. The US President also spoke about Iran's football team's presence in America and FIFA president's comments, saying: "Let them play well. Do whatever you want. They probably have a good team too." Trump said: "If Iran has nuclear weapons and uses them, then the whole world will be completely different. Then it's not just about paying a little more for gasoline. Gas and oil prices will drop quickly, as soon as the war ends." Donald Trump, the US President, announced that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons and the United States doesn't need help from other countries for potential action. He said from day one Iran was "finished" and if necessary, America is completely ready to act. Trump, criticizing some European countries, said: "Italy has provided us no help and Spain has been completely disgraceful." He added that America helped these countries on the Ukraine issue, while according to him, Ukraine has no direct connection to America. The US President also criticized Germany, saying the country faces immigration, energy, and Ukraine problems. He added that a German official criticized him for how he deals with Iran, but when asked whether Iran should have nuclear weapons, gave a negative answer. Trump emphasized: "For this world, for our country, and certainly for Israel, the Middle East and Europe, Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons." He added that the US military has severely weakened the Islamic Republic. The US President also said: "Iran has killed 42,000 people in the past two months—protesters. They killed that wrestler, they killed his teammates too. He was a world wrestling champion, a great wrestler, he had extraordinary talent. They killed him because he protested. He wasn't wrestling, but had spoken against the government and that's why they killed him. They executed him and his friends." Speaking about Islamic Republic officials, he said: "These are a violent and harsh group. But we have severely weakened them and their economy is in catastrophic condition. We have to see how long they can last. We'll see." Trump added: "We can fly directly through the middle of Tehran without being shot at, because they have no air defense. They have nothing. They're trying to figure out what's happening. But I'm going to negotiate, and they're forcing you to negotiate from a position of weakness, not strength. But the difference is it doesn't matter to me. And everyone knows the facts. We're destroying that country." @VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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South #Tehran 23:11 Received messages about hearing air defense activity sounds: Hello, air defense just activated toward Javadiyeh at 23:11 Tehran District 19 air defense and explosion sounds at 23:13 air defense toward Brianak 23:11 continuous air defense sounds in Nazi Abad Vahid here toward Monirieh two explosion sounds and several air defense shots came. Thursday, 10 Ordibehesht, 23:10 East Tehran air defense sounds at 23:12 23:13 toward Felah air defense sounds came air defense sounds south Tehran 23:10 tenth Ordibehesht hello south Tehran 22:12 first an explosion sound came then 22:13 air defense activity explosion sounds Nazi Abad 23:14 Thursday 11:12 toward Nazi Abad air defense sounds heard hello Nazi Abad 11:13 explosion sounds and air defense activity coming south Tehran toward south Tehran air defense sounds heard Vahid now Thursday night 23:10 explosion sounds heard in Tehran and then air defense started working I'm in south Tehran I heard it don't know where it was probably city center air defense sounds District 16 23:10 several times air defense sounds 13 Aban neighborhood Shahr-e Rey 23:10 today Thursday hello Vahid 23:12 Tehran explosion sounds came toward south Tehran and air defense worked 23:11 anti-aircraft south Tehran fired continuously twice again at 23:25 23:25 again air defense south Tehran again now 23:24 air defense Bustan-e Velayat District 19 started working. 23:25 again air defense sounds south Tehran 23:24 again explosion and shooting sounds, Monirieh. Mofteh Tehran again air defense sounds 23:25 again air defense central Tehran Bustan-e Velayat intense air defense sounds coming 23:25 explosion and air defense Nazi Abad 11:25, Piroozi. Again continuous shooting sounds air defense Vahid right now Haft Chenar seven explosions hello Vahid continuous air defense sounds and explosion Nazi Abad 11:25 sound still hasn't stopped 23:25 Thursday explosion-like sounds and then air defense sounds west Tehran 23:25 again anti-aircraft south and southwest hello dear Vahid. 23:23 Si Metri G one big explosion I think (?) and then two minutes air defense. Hello Vahid 11:25 Satarkhan air defense sounds coming right now Nazi Abad explosion sounds and ambulance and fire department 11:24 again air defense and explosion sounds coming Ali Abad Khazaneh Ali Abad south Tehran 22:12 explosion sounds came then air defense worked a bit now fire department and ambulance sounds coming many District 14 Tehran twice air defense sounds came hello dear Vahid, 23:25, Tehran, Sadeghiyeh district air defense sounds can be heard Fatemi air defense sounds 23:26 south Tehran 22:24 one explosion sound came 22:25 third explosion sound came with some air defense working in between hello we're south Tehran Khani Abad air defense sounds coming like this again air defense sounds coming 23:25 we're toward 13 Aban Shahr-e Rey sounds coming back to back like thunder the sound echoes in the air continuously for two minutes at ten-second intervals Update: 23:40 many similar messages from central and east Tehran Update: Tasnim News Agency affiliated with IRGC claimed early Friday 11 Ordibehesht that following explosion sounds heard in south Tehran, air defense activated from around 23:20 Thursday night in some parts of the city and these sounds were heard in west, east, central and south Tehran. Based on this report, air defense was activated to counter small drones and reconnaissance UAVs and this situation continued for about 20 minutes. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Smaller audio file "Call from the mother of the eternally remembered Mehdi Kabuk from Tehran; They didn't mention my son's name anywhere. Eternally remembered Mehdi Kabuk, 31 years old, programmer and composer, was targeted and killed by gunfire on January 8th in the Chaharrah Rashid area of Tehran." @VahidOOnLine Many people were moved by hearing these words and there have been many reactions since yesterday. Update: Received message: From Mehdi Kabuk's GitHub github.com/mahdikbk/pakhshesh-kon 📡 @VahidOnline

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Media in Iran have reported the death of Abdullah Movahed, one of Iran's prominent and decorated freestyle wrestling figures. According to these reports, this former wrestling champion passed away on Wednesday evening, April 29, 2025, due to a heart attack in America. Abdullah Movahed, who was born on March 19 in Babolsar, was considered one of Iran's and the world's wrestling prodigies and with six world and Olympic gold medals, was one of the most decorated wrestlers in Iran's history. He is also enshrined in the World Wrestling Hall of Fame and is among the few wrestlers who maintained world championship titles for several consecutive years. Before entering wrestling, Movahed was active in sports such as swimming and volleyball, and then in Tehran, under the supervision of prominent wrestling coaches, he quickly reached the top level of this sport. His brilliance began in the mid-1960s and continued with winning the 1968 Mexico City Olympic gold medal and several world championship titles. He was a contemporary of Gholamreza Takhti and is known as one of the most technical wrestlers in Iran's history. Abdullah Movahed immigrated to America after his championship career ended. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Keir Starmer, Britain's Prime Minister, on Thursday, April 30th, accused Iran of attempting to "harm British Jews." According to a statement from the British Prime Minister's office, he said: "We need stronger powers to counter the sinister threat from countries like Iran, because we know they want to harm British Jews." The British Prime Minister's remarks came one day after a knife attacker assaulted two Jewish men on a street in north London. Mr. Starmer did not provide further details about how Iran is involved in harming Jews in this country. Since the war between America and Israel with Iran, the number of attacks on Jews and their places has increased in Britain. British officials had previously said that "hostile" countries intend to carry out attacks in this country through their proxy groups. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Israel's Defense Minister said on Thursday that his country may soon be forced to take military action again to ensure that the Islamic Republic "does not once again become a threat to Israel." Yisrael Katz, according to a statement from his office, said during a military ceremony: "Donald Trump, the President of the United States, in coordination with (Benjamin) Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister, is leading the efforts to achieve the goals of this campaign to ensure that Iran does not again become a threat to Israel, the United States, and the free world in the future." He added: "We support this effort and provide the necessary backing, but we may soon be forced to act again to ensure these goals are achieved." @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Donald Trump wrote on the Truth Social platform: "The German Chancellor should focus more than anything on ending the Russia-Ukraine war and interfere less in the affairs of those who are eliminating the nuclear threat of the Islamic Republic; an action that he says makes the world, including Germany, safer." @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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The Islamic Republic's judiciary, continuing its execution of political prisoners and protesters arrested during the January 2025 protests, executed Sassan Azadvar, a 21-year-old athlete from Isfahan, on Thursday, April 30th. His alleged charges included "collaborating with enemies" and "creating unrest in the country." On the same day, the head of the Islamic Republic's judiciary announced that Iran's government will not heed international calls to halt executions. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Friedrich Merz, Germany's Chancellor, said on Thursday that Iran cannot take the entire world hostage by blocking the Strait of Hormuz. During a visit to a military training center, Mr. Merz called on Iran to "come to the negotiating table and stop stalling for time." He said he worked to increase sanctions pressure on Iran at the recent European Council meeting in Cyprus and added that Iran's military program must end and no more attacks should be carried out against Israel or regional partners. The German Chancellor's recent statements come after criticism from Donald Trump, the US President, following Merz's remarks about Iran. In his new statements, Mr. Merz emphasized the importance of "reliable transatlantic partnership" without referring to Trump's comments and said: "In these particularly turbulent times, we follow a clear compass. This compass continues to point toward a united NATO and a reliable transatlantic partnership." He said Berlin is "in close and reliable contact with its partners, including and especially with Washington" regarding the consequences of the war in the Middle East. @VahidHeadline 🔄 Update: Donald Trump wrote on the Truth Social network: "Germany's Chancellor should focus more than anything on ending the Russia-Ukraine war and interfere less in the affairs of those who are in the process of eliminating the nuclear threat of the Islamic Republic; an action that he says makes the world, including Germany, safer." @VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Iranian domestic media reported on Thursday, April 30th, citing Iran's Statistics Center, that inflation has increased by 73.5 percent compared to the same period in 2025. According to the Statistics Center's announcement, in Farvardin of this year, the country's household consumer price index increased by 5 percent compared to the previous month, 73.5 percent compared to Ordibehesht of the previous year, and 53.7 percent in the 12-month period ending in the current month compared to the same period of the previous year. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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According to an Axios report citing two informed sources, US President Donald Trump is set to receive a briefing on Thursday about new plans for possible military action against the Iranian regime from CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper. Cooper had also presented a similar report to Trump on February 26, two days before the US and Israel began the war against Iran. One source close to Trump said that same meeting was influential in his decision to enter the war. According to three informed sources, CENTCOM has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" attacks against the Iranian regime. Another plan expected to be presented to Trump focuses on controlling part of the Strait of Hormuz to reopen it to commercial shipping. One source said such operations could also include ground forces. Another option that has been raised before and may be reviewed in this meeting is special forces operations to secure and control Iran's high-enriched uranium stockpiles. Trump told Axios on Wednesday that he considers a naval blockade against Iran "somewhat more effective than bombing." Two sources told Axios that Trump currently sees this blockade as his main leverage tool, but if Iran continues to refuse to surrender, he will also consider military action. US military planners are also considering the possibility of retaliatory military action by the Iranian regime against American forces in the region in response to this blockade. According to sources, US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Keen is also expected to attend Thursday's meeting. The White House has not responded to requests for comment. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Donald Trump, President of the United States, Wednesday night on his Truth Social account, reposted a post with an image of the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Sea of Oman that had "Trump Strait" written on it - in this image the names Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman are mentioned. Mr. Trump said in early April in a speech about Operation Epic Fury: The Islamic Republic must open the route of "Trump Strait." Mr. Trump added: "First I said 'Trump Strait,' I meant the Strait of Hormuz. Sorry, that was a very bad mistake. Fake news will say I said this accidentally; nothing about me is accidental." @ VahidHeadline Update: Donald Trump posted a message writing: Harvard Harris polling shows strong majority support President Trump's action to stop Iran's nuclear program. @ VahidOOnLine The President of the United States posted an image of himself writing: "The storm is coming; nothing can stop what is coming." @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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East Tehran 4:10 AM - Received messages about hearing air defense activity sounds: Tehranpars 4:10 minutes explosion sound came. Hello 4:11 AM Hakimiyeh sky explosion sound burst [air defense] just now Tehran Piroozi air defense sound came 4:11 AM I'm in east Tehran air defense sound is coming. Hello 4:11 minutes toward Narmak an air defense sound came strongly. Hello Vahid we heard it too now 4:11 Tehranpars I heard explosion sound from Piroozi near Ibn Sina metro. 4:10 AM morning. It was a continuous sound. Intense air defense sound east Tehran Tehranpars 4:11 air defense east 4:10 AM Tehranpars 4:10 minutes intense air defense firing in Tehranpars I'm in Mohallati now explosion sound came again but from farther away 4:15 I woke up from sleep with continuous air defense sound east Tehran east Tehran also just now a sound came I didn't understand if it was air defense or not just now east Tehran air defense sound came 4:11 minutes air defense sound Piroozi Tehran behind Sorkhe Hesar mountains (east Tehran) 4:12 AM continuous about five seconds explosion sounds came one after another. 📡 @VahidOnline

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#Tehran 3:33 AM - Received messages: Sound of two heavy explosions just came from north Tehran-Sohanak area. 3:32 AM Qeytarieh. Right now sound of two explosions came, two sounds came from Lavisan direction, I'm not sure what it was but it echoed. Sound of several explosions came, hasn't anyone reported this to you? Sound of explosion, two from Shahrak-e Mahallati northeast Tehran. We're on the Aqdasieh side, I woke up to the sound, 2 explosion sounds at 3:30 AM. Mr. Vahid, we heard two explosion sounds ten seconds apart, we're in Shahrak-e Mahallati. Hello dear Vahid, three explosion sounds came from the mini-city area 🔄 Update: 3:45 AM - Another explosion sound was heard again in the same vicinity. 📡 @VahidOnline

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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, wrote in a sarcastic message responding to Trump's statements claiming Iran's oil pipelines would reach an explosion point in three more days due to oil storage tanks being full: "Three days have passed and no wells have exploded. We can continue this for even 30 days and even broadcast the wells live here. This is the same type of 'low-quality advice' that the US government receives from people like Bassett; people who simultaneously push forward siege theories and have driven oil prices to over $120; next destination: $140." @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Donald Trump, the US President, emphasized on Wednesday regarding the impact of the naval blockade against Iran that Iran must "surrender." Speaking with reporters in the Oval Office of the White House during a meeting with Artemis 2 mission astronauts, when asked how long he was prepared to maintain this blockade, he said: "This blockade is an extremely smart move." Once again referring to the destruction of Iran's military capabilities including the elimination of Iran's naval and air forces, he said: "Now they must accept defeat and say 'we surrender.' That's all they need to do." @ VahidHeadline Donald Trump during his conversation with reporters in the White House Oval Office, referring to the negotiation process with the Islamic Republic, mentioned a change in his diplomatic approach and criticized lengthy trips and traditional diplomacy, saying: "No more 18-hour flights for every press conference; we now handle many matters by phone, which is much more efficient." Trump, stating that "the Iranians have come a long way," emphasized that the main question is whether they are willing to come forward enough to meet America's expectations or not. He once again insisted on Washington's red line and added: "Until they agree not to acquire nuclear weapons, there will be no deal." @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Donald Trump, the President of the United States, on the sidelines of a meeting with NASA astronauts at the White House, said that Vladimir Putin offered to help Washington manage Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles during a phone call on Wednesday, April 29th. Donald Trump, on the sidelines of the "Artemis 2" astronauts' reception ceremony at the White House, referred to details of his phone conversation with Vladimir Putin and announced the Russian president's desire to play a role in the Iran file. Trump, describing this conversation as "very good," stated: "He wants to help and participate in the enrichment issue, but I told him before you help me, I want to end your war (in Ukraine)." Trump continued by emphasizing that the United States will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons and claimed that a large portion of Iran's military capabilities, including the navy, air force, and defense systems, have been weakened or destroyed. He also claimed that about 80 percent of infrastructure related to missile production has been eliminated and if no agreement is reached, the remainder will also be targeted. The US President added that in his conversation with Putin, the issue of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons was agreed upon by both sides, and a proposal regarding establishing a ceasefire in the Ukraine war was also discussed, which according to him, might be met with Russian approval. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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FIFA, in an unprecedented move, has given the Afghan women's football team in exile permission to participate in official international matches representing Afghanistan. Khalida Popal, former captain of Afghanistan's national football team, said regarding this matter that this action will turn them into a "symbol of resistance." Afghanistan has not played in any official international competition since December 2018. The Taliban's return to power in 2021 led to restrictions on women's rights, including the ban on women's sports, which forced many players to seek asylum abroad. FIFA's previous regulations prevented the organization from legally recognizing a team unless it was approved by its member federation - in this case, the Afghanistan Football Federation. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Canadian border police prevented the entry of Mehdi Taj, head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation, Hedayat Mombini, federation secretary, and their companions to Vancouver to participate in the FIFA congress, and sent them back to Iran. The government website "Varzesh Se" confirmed this news on Wednesday, April 29th, writing that these individuals, despite having received travel permits to Canada (not visas), were forced to return to Iran after a long wait due to the immigration police's decision and rejection of their visa applications. The executive board of the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation also did not attend the annual meeting of the Asian Football Confederation in Vancouver on Tuesday, April 28th. When reading the list of attendees, the Asian Confederation's Secretary-General announced the reason for the Islamic Republic representatives' absence as "visa problems." According to domestic media reports, the Islamic Republic football representatives began a "long and exhausting" journey from Saturday to reach Vancouver in western Canada, traveling overland from Iran's northwestern borders to Van, Turkey, then heading to Istanbul, and from there taking a long flight to Vancouver; but Canadian border police denied them entry to the country. Mehdi Taj, head of the Islamic Republic Football Federation, is considered unauthorized for entry under Canadian immigration laws due to his executive background with the Revolutionary Guards, which Canada considers a terrorist group. Nevertheless, the Canadian government had issued him a temporary residence permit to enter Vancouver under "strict conditions" to participate in the FIFA congress on Thursday, April 30th, 2025. This action by Mark Carney's Liberal government faced widespread protests from Iranian residents of Canada as well as opposition from the Conservative Party. Canada has listed the Revolutionary Guards as a "terrorist" organization since June 2024. The 76th annual congress of FIFA will be held on Thursday, April 30th, hosted by Vancouver, Canada. This congress is expected to review the latest developments regarding the 2026 World Cup with less than 45 days remaining until this important event. Vancouver is one of the host cities for World Cup matches. The 2026 Football World Cup will begin on June 11th, jointly hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, and the Islamic Republic of Iran national team's matches are scheduled to be held in the western American cities of Seattle and Los Angeles. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Yuri Ushakov, Kremlin aide, announced on Wednesday, April 29th, a 1.5-hour phone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, describing the atmosphere of the call as "friendly and business-like." In this consultation, Putin, while condemning the recent assassination attempt on Trump's life, declared his support for Trump's decision to extend the ceasefire with the Islamic Republic and presented ideas for resolving Tehran's nuclear program issue. In another part of this conversation, Trump expressed hope that an agreement to end the Ukraine conflicts is near. Putin also proposed establishing a ceasefire in Ukraine coinciding with "Victory Day" celebrations in May, which was met with a positive response from Trump. The Russian president described Ukraine's military actions as "terrorist methods" during this call. Beyond security issues, the leaders of the two major powers also exchanged views on potential economic projects and energy cooperation. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline