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Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, wrote on the social media platform X: "No meeting between Iran and America has been planned. The views and considerations of the Islamic Republic of Iran are being conveyed to the Pakistani side." The Islamic Republic's broadcasting also reported that Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, has no plans to meet with America in Pakistan. This report states that Islamabad can act as a "communication bridge" for "conveying Iran's views on ending the conflict." This comes while the White House had earlier announced it would send Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, as they claim the Iranians have sought "face-to-face" dialogue. Additionally, ABC News reported, citing a senior Pakistani government official, that American and Iranian delegations will meet separately with Pakistani officials tomorrow, and if negotiations progress, a direct meeting between the two sides might be held on Sunday. @VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Caroline Leavitt, White House spokesperson, confirmed on Friday that Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's special envoy, and Jared Kushner, the US President's son-in-law and advisor, will travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran. She announced to reporters that the US representatives will depart Saturday morning. ❗️ According to Leavitt, "The Iranians, as the President had requested of them, made contact and requested this face-to-face dialogue." She added: "Therefore, the President is sending Witkoff and Kushner to hear their perspectives. We hope this dialogue will be constructive and help advance progress toward reaching an agreement." The White House spokesperson added: "Donald Trump has clearly outlined his red lines throughout this process. He showed flexibility in extending the ceasefire. So Steve and Jared are going to see what the Iranian side has to say." Hours earlier, CNN news network and Reuters news agency had announced that these two Trump advisors are going to Pakistan to negotiate with Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Keir Starmer, Britain's Prime Minister, announced that his government will present a bill in the upcoming parliamentary session, which begins in a few weeks, to place the Revolutionary Guards on the list of banned organizations. Starmer told the Jewish Chronicle on Friday, May 24th, during a visit to a synagogue that had been targeted in an attack, that he is "very concerned" about the increasing use of proxy forces by the Iranian government. @ VahidOOnLine The British government intends to pass new legislation that would enable placing the Guards on the list of terrorist groups. This decision comes after mounting pressure on the British government to take a tougher stance against threats linked to the Islamic Republic. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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A video has been released from nighttime gatherings of government supporters where one of the performers present sang the song "Ey Iran Iran" in English. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Two American government officials told CNN that Donald Trump is sending his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, along with Jared Kushner to Pakistan to participate in negotiations with Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic. This report was published while the Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic also announced Araghchi's trip to Islamabad; however, Ismail Baghaei, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, stated the purpose of this trip as "bilateral meetings with senior officials of Pakistan, Oman and Russia." According to CNN sources, JD Vance, the US Vice President, currently has no plans to attend this meeting; because Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, will not participate in these negotiations. White House officials in their internal assessments consider Ghalibaf as the head of Iran's delegation and JD Vance's main counterpart. However, these sources added that if the negotiations progress, the Vice President will be ready to travel to Islamabad. Also, a team of JD Vance's staff and advisors are present in Pakistan and will participate in the dialogue process. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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The New York Times says four Iranian officials told the publication that Mojtaba Khamenei is still undergoing treatment and awaiting a prosthetic for one of his legs and plastic surgery to repair severe facial injuries. In this report published on Thursday, May 3rd, it states that one of Mojtaba Khamenei's legs "has been operated on three times and is awaiting an artificial limb. He has also had surgery on one of his hands and is gradually recovering its functionality. His face and lips have been severely burned, making it difficult for him to speak and will ultimately require plastic surgery." @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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The Islamic Republic government news agency, IRNA, has reported that Abbas Araghchi will begin a periodic trip to Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow starting Friday evening, April 4th. The purpose of the Islamic Republic's Foreign Minister's trip has been stated as "bilateral consultations, discussion and dialogue about current developments in the region." Meanwhile, Reuters news agency reported, citing three Pakistani sources, that peace talks between Iran and the United States may soon resume in Pakistan. A Pakistani government source told Reuters that Abbas Araghchi is expected to "arrive in Islamabad on Friday evening." According to this report, two of these sources who are members of the Pakistani government have said that "an American logistical and security team has already been deployed for possible negotiations [in this country]." @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of Defense, said that the naval blockade of the Islamic Republic continues and could be indefinite, therefore Iran must make a decision and take advantage of the opportunity for an agreement. According to Mr. Hegseth, President Trump emphasizes in all private meetings that America is in no rush for a deal, only continuing the blockade and will fire on mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Defense Secretary also stated that America doesn't need the Strait of Hormuz, so the ball is in the Islamic Republic's court. @VahidHeadline Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of Defense, said Friday, April 24th at a press conference that Iran's government is in a position where it must agree to a "rational choice" at the negotiating table and emphasized that time is not on Tehran's side. The U.S. Defense Secretary added that Iran has a "historic opportunity" to reach a serious agreement and stressed that now the ball is in the Islamic Republic's court. He also warned that the naval blockade against Iran will continue "for as long as necessary" and added: "So far, 34 ships have been turned back from the Strait of Hormuz by the U.S. Navy." Hegseth continued saying this shouldn't be America's fight alone and Washington's allies must also play a greater role. Criticizing Western allies, he added that Europe and Asia have benefited from American protection for decades and "the era of free riding" has ended. The U.S. Defense Secretary also emphasized that Europe needs the Strait of Hormuz more than the United States and said the relationship with America as an ally is "a two-way street." @VahidHeadline Pete Hegseth, U.S. Defense Secretary said: "The Islamic Republic's military forces have become pirates and have no control over the situation." He added: "The Islamic Republic's forces have killed thousands of their own people." Pete Hegseth added: "This is a war that the Islamic Republic has waged against us for 47 years and Donald Trump has been the only president who has had the resolve to act decisively against it." @VahidOOnLine Hegseth said: Choose rationally at the negotiating table. All they need to do is meaningfully and verifiably abandon nuclear weapons development, otherwise they can witness the collapse of their regime's fragile economic situation under the relentless pressure of American power. @VahidOOnLine Pete Hegseth, U.S. Defense Secretary, during his remarks today at the Pentagon used a fabricated term instead of Persian Gulf. This is not the first time Pete Hegseth has used a fabricated term instead of Persian Gulf. @VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Arab foreign ministers on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in an extraordinary virtual meeting at Bahrain's request, examined the Islamic Republic's threats to close the Strait of Hormuz and disrupt international shipping, and at the end of this session, by issuing a joint statement, held Iran responsible for damages resulting from the recent crisis. This meeting was held within the framework of the Arab League Council at the foreign minister level and, according to Arab officials, was organized with the aim of examining "Iran's attacks against Arab countries, Tehran's commitments under international law, and ways to end the regional crisis." In the final statement released early Wednesday morning, Arab foreign ministers emphasized that any Iranian action to prevent the free passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz or Bab al-Mandab is a clear violation of international law and a direct threat to global energy security and trade. The statement said that the Islamic Republic bears "full international responsibility" for financial damages, economic losses, and harm resulting from its actions and must pay complete compensation for these damages in accordance with international law. The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Minister, regarding this statement, emphasized that regional governments that have in any way - whether through facilitating access, providing bases, logistical or intelligence support - placed their territory and facilities at the disposal of American and Israeli military actions against Iran "have international responsibility for the consequences of these actions and must be held accountable." Esmail Baghaei called the recent Arab countries' statement "completely rejected." Ahmad Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, however, said on the sidelines of this meeting that Arab countries "will never become Iran's hostage for regional score-settling" and emphasized that freedom of navigation in international waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz, is a guaranteed right under international law and Tehran cannot take control of it. Arab foreign ministers also asked the UN Security Council to take action to maintain regional security and guarantee freedom of navigation, and requested Arab and regional institutions to create a mechanism for recording damages, assessing losses, and legally pursuing compensation from Iran. This is the third extraordinary meeting of Arab foreign ministers since the beginning of the recent crisis with Iran; a meeting that represents increased political pressure from Arab countries on Tehran alongside Western economic pressures. @VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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The United States Central Command announced that the aircraft carrier "George H.W. Bush" has entered this command's area of operations in the Indian Ocean. The presence of the U.S. fleet in CENTCOM's area of command is in support of Operation "Iron Swords" and the naval blockade of Iranian ports. Currently, the aircraft carriers "Abraham Lincoln" is stationed in the northern Arabian Sea and "Gerald R. Ford" in the Red Sea. Meanwhile, the amphibious group "Tripoli" is also present in the Arabian Sea, and several destroyers and other warships are stationed in the Red Sea and Sea of Oman. The "George Bush" carrier group is also part of this military formation, strengthening America's presence in the region. @VahidHeadline Hours after announcing the deployment of aircraft carrier "George H.W. Bush" in the Indian Ocean, the U.S. Central Command headquarters announced on Friday, April 24th, that for the first time in recent decades, three aircraft carriers are operating simultaneously in the Middle East. According to CENTCOM's announcement, the aircraft carriers USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), and USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), accompanied by their carrier air wings, are currently present in this center's operational area in the Middle East. According to this report, these three carriers hold more than 200 aircraft and 15,000 sailors and marines. @VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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NetBlocks, the international organization monitoring internet status worldwide, announced on Friday, April 24th in its latest update that internet in Iran has been cut off for more than 1,320 hours, and on the fifty-sixth day, there is still no possibility of connecting to international internet. This international organization, referring to the internet shutdown in Iran, wrote: "While reports of executions are concerning, the world's longest recorded internet outage continues." NetBlocks had previously announced that this is the most severe and longest restriction of users' access to international internet by a government that has ever taken place. Coinciding with the forty-ninth day of internet shutdown in Iran, Fazlollah Ranjbar, a member of the Social Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, on Friday deemed connecting it for the public as not in the "interest" and said: "Perhaps it may not be in the interest for internet to be accessible in such circumstances, and perhaps it might somehow provide grounds for other issues." @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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The Committee for Monitoring the Status of Detainees announced that it has learned the death sentences of Ehsan Hoseinipour Hasarlu, Matin Mohammadi, and Erfan Amiri - three citizens aged 17 and 18 who were arrested during the protests in January 2025 - have been "confirmed by the Supreme Court of the country and sent for execution." Ehsan Hoseinipour Hasarlu, Matin Mohammadi, and Erfan Amiri were arrested in connection with the case related to the burning of Pakdasht Mosque. In this case, they faced charges in Tehran's Revolutionary Court including "action against internal security," "assembly and conspiracy against national security," "participation in the murder of two people," "deliberate arson of Seyed al-Shohada Mosque in Pakdasht," and "destruction of public property." @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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The US Secretary of State says that no American official has told Iranian athletes they cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup competitions. Marco Rubio says: "What they cannot bring with them is a group of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps terrorists pretending to be journalists or sports coaches." These competitions will begin on June 11th and will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline