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"I am not a traitor to my homeland... Long live the Islamic Republic... We will stand by the Supreme Leader until the end... This flag will not fall to the storm... They will take the fall of this country to their graves... The dignity of this nation is not for sale, the path of resistance continues..." Promoting "patriotism" in the "Islamic Republic country" with imported citizens from Oman, Senegal, Ghana, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Tanzania, Mali 📡 @VahidOnline

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The official White House account on social media platform X posted on Wednesday, May 20th, sharing a photo of US President Donald Trump with images below it showing "America's enemies neutralized by President Donald J. Trump." The post featured images of Ali Khamenei, the killed leader of the Islamic Republic, Nicolas Maduro, the arrested leader of Venezuela, Raul Castro, former leader of Cuba, and Abu Bilal al-Manuki from ISIS leadership, whose image was replaced with the ISIS flag. The White House wrote on Castro's image that charges have been filed against him. On Maduro's image, it stated he has been arrested. And on the images of Ali Khamenei and Abu Bilal al-Manuki, it wrote that they were "killed." The official White House account added: "Justice will be served." @VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Israel Hayom newspaper, citing "informed sources," reported that Wednesday's meeting on April 30th at the White House regarding Iran was accompanied by severe disagreements among senior U.S. administration officials, but the American president ultimately, contrary to the views of the Defense Secretary and Secretary of State, and in line with JD Vance's perspective and his special envoys, approved continuing negotiations with the Islamic Republic. The right-wing newspaper wrote that the assessment of Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, and Pete Hegseth, U.S. Defense Secretary, was that at this stage, without applying significant pressure, including threats of attack and intensifying economic sanctions, no concessions could be extracted from the Islamic Republic. In contrast, Vance believed Tehran's latest proposal was a sign of flexibility and could provide the groundwork for moving toward a preliminary agreement. Informed sources from this meeting told Israel Hayom that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's special envoys, also supported Vance's position in this discussion. They had previously spoken with leaders of Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia before this meeting. According to this media outlet, tensions in the meeting intensified when Trump criticized Vance and the envoys, accusing them that their approach to the Islamic Republic allows it to buy time and damage the image of the United States and the presidency. Vance responded firmly that the administration should seek to end this military campaign, bring soldiers home, reduce oil prices, and focus on America's domestic problems - a response that surprised those present. Israel Hayom continued this report by referring to Trump's conversations with regional leaders and, citing two sources, wrote that leaders of Israel and the United Arab Emirates, while emphasizing the need to protect their sensitive facilities against possible attacks by the Islamic Republic, support taking "hardline policies" against the Islamic Republic. In contrast, leaders of Saudi Arabia and Qatar prefer to avoid returning to conflicts. The newspaper also quoted an American official regarding Trump's phone call with the Israeli Prime Minister, writing that Netanyahu expressed frustration with the Islamic Republic's behavior and Tehran's possible stalling tactics, while Trump emphasized the complexity of the situation and the difficulties ahead. However, the American president once again said he is committed to eliminating the nuclear threat from Iran's government. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Donald Trump, the US President, said Wednesday evening that he is willing to wait "a few days" for Iran's response to Washington's proposal regarding a war-ending agreement, but warned that the response must be "100 percent correct." After speaking to military students, he told reporters that if Iran's response is not right, escalating tensions will happen quickly, adding: "We are ready to move forward. We must receive 100 percent correct and good answers." Trump announced that America is currently dealing with "very good" people from the Iranian side who have "talent and mental power" - people who, according to him, have replaced Iran's previous leaders. These statements came hours after Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced that Tehran is reviewing America's new proposed plan. This plan reached Islamic Republic officials through Islamabad, coinciding with Pakistan's Interior Minister's visit to Tehran. @VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Axios reported exclusively that Donald Trump, in a lengthy and "difficult" phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu, informed him of mediators' efforts to draft a "memorandum of understanding." According to this plan, the United States and the Islamic Republic would formally end the war by signing this agreement and begin a 30-day period for negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. According to two Axios sources, this proposal has faced strong opposition from the Israeli Prime Minister, and the two leaders have serious disagreements about the path forward. An American official described Netanyahu's condition after this call as "very angry and agitated." Axios, citing its sources, wrote that Israel's ambassador in Washington has also informed American lawmakers of Netanyahu's serious concerns from this conversation; however, the embassy spokesperson denied this matter. One source, referring to Netanyahu's perpetual skepticism toward negotiation processes, said: "Bibi is always worried." The White House and the Israeli Prime Minister's office have refrained from commenting on this matter. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Donald Trump, President of the United States, said on Wednesday, May 20th, emphasizing that Iran's naval and air forces have been destroyed, that now the only question is whether America will return to finish the job or whether the Islamic Republic will come to sign a document (agreement). Trump, who was speaking at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremony, said: "They have lost everything; their navy is destroyed, their air force is gone, and they have lost almost everything. Now the only question is whether we move forward to finish the job, or whether they will sign a document? We'll have to see what happens." @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Oil prices fell more than five percent on Wednesday, April 30th, following Donald Trump's optimistic statements about negotiations with the Islamic Republic. Brent crude reached $105.70 as traders reacted to signs indicating Washington and Tehran are moving closer to an agreement that could prevent a new round of attacks and reduce concerns about long-term supply disruptions in the Middle East. Trump said negotiations with the Islamic Republic are in the "final stages," but warned that if Tehran does not agree to a peace deal, the US might carry out further attacks. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan wrote that Riyadh appreciates the US President's decision to give another chance to negotiations with the Islamic Republic in order to reach an agreement that would end the war and restore security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to the situation before February 28, 2025. He also praised Pakistan's ongoing mediation efforts in this regard and wrote on X that Saudi Arabia hopes the Islamic Republic will use this opportunity to prevent the "dangerous consequences of escalating tensions" and immediately respond to efforts to advance negotiations. Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister added that the goal of these efforts is to reach a comprehensive agreement that achieves lasting peace in the region and the world. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran's Parliament, said that "the overt and covert activities of the enemy show that alongside economic and political pressures, they have not abandoned their military objectives and are seeking a new round of war and fresh adventurism." He made these statements in his third audio message, and referring to one month having passed since the ceasefire, he considered the political atmosphere surrounding Donald Trump, President of the United States, as one of the factors influencing his decisions regarding Iran. In this message, Ghalibaf emphasized the continuation of economic and political pressures, saying that the goal of these pressures is to force Iran to retreat, but according to his claim, the country's military structure has used the opportunity of this one-month ceasefire period to rebuild its operational capacity. In another part of this 12-minute audio message, Iran's Parliament Speaker criticized some political currents, accusing them of "ignoring security conditions" and focusing excessively on criticizing the government, saying that raising these criticisms could harm national unity. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Donald Trump, the US President, spoke with reporters at the airport before leaving Washington for Connecticut, outlining the situation regarding the confrontation with Iran and the options on the table. Referring to Iran's domestic situation, he claimed: "There is a lot of anger in Iran right now because people are living in very bad conditions. There is unrest and turmoil there that we have never seen before; we'll have to see what happens." When asked by a reporter about the possibility of a "limited deal to extend the ceasefire," Trump said: "We're giving this chance a try. I'm in no hurry; although the midterm elections are coming up, ideally I'd prefer fewer people to be killed rather than many." The US President also expressed doubt about Tehran officials' intentions, saying: "I wonder whether they really want what's best for their own people or not; their behavior shows they're not thinking about their people, when they should be considering the good of the entire region." @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Islamic Republic's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said on Wednesday, May 20th regarding speculations about Abbas Araghchi's trip to New York: "Iran's Foreign Minister has been invited to participate in the UN Security Council meeting on international peace and security, but his attendance is not yet confirmed." According to the Islamic Republic's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, "This meeting will be held under China's rotating presidency of the Security Council on May 25th, but given the Foreign Minister's busy work schedule," a final decision about the trip has not yet been made." These statements came after Ali Khezrian, a member of the Parliament's National Security Commission, had criticized the possibility of Araghchi's trip to New York for negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz in a television program. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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The Judiciary News Agency reported that Rashid Mazaheri, former goalkeeper of Iran's national football team and Esteghlal Tehran, "was arrested while attempting to illegally exit Iran through the western borders." Mizan claimed in this report that Rashid Mazaheri "intended to leave the country by changing his appearance and bribing border guards." The judiciary has not specified when this former Iranian national team player was arrested. After the massacre of protesters on January 8-9, Rashid Mazaheri released a video on February 24, holding Ali Khamenei responsible for the killing of protesters. After that video was published, no news about his condition was released for a long time. Mizan News Agency reported that Mazaheri is being held in the "general ward of prison" and is set to be tried on charges of "bribing a government official," "propaganda activities against national security during wartime conditions," and "attempting to cross the border illegally." @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Amid disruptions to official trade routes and pressure on industrial supply chains, Iran's Trade Promotion Organization has declared the import of certain petrochemical and polymer raw materials through authorized border porterage and sailor procedures legal. This decision shows that the raw material supply crisis in downstream industries has reached a stage where the government has resorted to border and unconventional routes to compensate for shortages. But this decision raises serious questions. Polymer and petrochemical raw materials are not simple consumer goods; their import requires high volumes, quality control, standards, origin tracking, insurance, specialized transportation, and regular commercial settlement. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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The Revolutionary Guards issued a statement threatening that if the US and Israel restart war against Iran, the war "will be extended beyond the region." The statement, referring to threats by Donald Trump and Israeli officials for renewed attacks on Iran, stated: "If aggression against Iran is repeated, the regional war that was promised will this time be extended beyond the region, and our crushing blows will bring you to your knees in places you cannot imagine." Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, also responded to threatening remarks by Donald Trump, the US President, about the possibility of resuming military attacks on Iran, writing on X network: "With the lessons we have learned and the knowledge we have gained, rest assured that a return to the battlefield will be accompanied by far more surprises." @VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Iranian media reported on Wednesday, May 20th, that Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan's Interior Minister, has arrived in Tehran. He had also traveled to Iran on May 16th. ISNA news agency announced that the program and objectives of this senior Pakistani official's visit to Iran are "unclear." Tasnim news agency also reported that Mr. Naqvi met with Iran's Interior Minister upon his arrival in Tehran. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Media in Iran report the execution of the murderer of Elaheh Hosseinnajad, whose body was found in early Khordad last year in the deserts around Tehran. On the afternoon of the 4th of Khordad 1404, 24-year-old Elaheh Hosseinnajad left the beauty salon where she worked to go to her home in Islamshahr, but disappeared. When her family filed a complaint, investigations by the criminal team showed that Elaheh had gotten into a passing car at Azadi Square. The search for Elaheh finally yielded results after 11 days with the arrest of the driver named Bahman, 37 years old, and his confession to murdering Elaheh. Her body was found in the deserts around Tehran. The defendant was also sentenced to death after trial. This murder caused great controversy about women's safety in Iran, and for a long time, media outlets published various materials about it. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Human rights media reported that Tehran Criminal Court, after re-examining the Ekbatan Township case, sentenced three detained protesters in this case to blood money and five years in prison, and acquitted three other protesters of the charge of participating in "premeditated murder." The death sentences of these six individuals had previously been overturned by the Supreme Court of the country. The HRANA website reported on Wednesday, May 20th, that Branch 13 of Tehran Province Criminal Court One convicted Milad Armoun, Alireza Kafaei, and Amir Mohammad Khoshaqbal for the charge of "participating in premeditated murder" of Arman Aliverdi, a member of the Basij forces. Each of them has been sentenced to pay an equal share of the full blood money of a human being and five years in prison. According to HRANA's report, Navid Najaran, Hossein Nemati, and Alireza Barmarzpournak, three other defendants in this case, were acquitted of the charge of participating in premeditated murder due to "lack of evidence proving they struck a specific area of Aliverdi's body." This verdict was issued on February 4th of last year and was communicated to these individuals' lawyers on Tuesday, May 19th. These six protesting citizens had been sentenced to death by the same branch in November 2024. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Machine translation of New York Times headline: The primary goal of the war was to bring the former hardline president to power as Iran's leader News sections of the article: According to American officials, Israel's attack designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran was part of efforts for regime change and bringing him to power. Several days after Israeli attacks in the early days of the war killed Iran's leader and other senior officials, President Trump publicly stated it would be better for "someone from within" Iran to take control of the country. It has now become clear that the United States and Israel entered this conflict with a specific and very surprising figure in mind: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran's former president known for his hardline, anti-Israeli and anti-American views. But according to American officials informed about this matter, this bold plan formulated by the Israelis and consulted on with Mr. Ahmadinejad quickly faced failure. American officials and one of Mr. Ahmadinejad's associates announced that he was injured on the first day of the war due to an Israeli attack on his Tehran home - which was designed to free him from house arrest. They said he survived the attack, but after this life-threatening danger, became discouraged and disappointed with the regime change plan. He has not been seen in public since then and his current location and condition are unknown. ... How Mr. Ahmadinejad was recruited to participate in this plan remains shrouded in ambiguity. ... A spokesman for Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence agency, declined to comment on this matter. ... American officials said this attack - carried out by the Israeli Air Force - was conducted to kill the guards watching Mr. Ahmadinejad and as part of a plan to free him from house arrest. The attack did not cause much damage to Mr. Ahmadinejad's house, which was located at the end of a dead-end alley. But the security post at the entrance of the alley was hit. Satellite images show that building was destroyed. In the days following, official news agencies clarified that he survived, but his "protectors" - who were actually members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and simultaneously responsible for protecting and keeping him under house arrest - were killed. An article in The Atlantic magazine in March, citing unknown sources close to Mr. Ahmadinejad, wrote that the former president was freed from government confinement after the attack on his home; the article described that event as "essentially a prison break operation." After that article was published, one of Mr. Ahmadinejad's associates confirmed to The New York Times that Mr. Ahmadinejad viewed this attack as an attempt to free him. This informed person said Americans considered Mr. Ahmadinejad someone who could lead Iran and had the ability to manage "Iran's political, social and military situation." This informed person stated that Mr. Ahmadinejad could play a "very important role" in Iran in the near future and noted that the United States saw him similar to Delcy Rodriguez; someone who took power after Mr. Maduro's arrest by American forces in Venezuela and has had close cooperation with the Trump administration since then. ... In recent years Mr. Ahmadinejad has made trips abroad from Iran that have fueled speculation. According to Newlines magazine reports, he traveled to Guatemala in 2023 and to Hungary in 2024 and 2025. Both countries have close relations with Israel. Viktor Orban, Hungary's Prime Minister at that time, has close relations with Mr. Netanyahu. During these trips to Hungary, Mr. Ahmadinejad gave speeches at a university affiliated with Mr. Orban. He returned from Budapest just days before Israeli attacks on Iran began last June. When that war erupted, he had a minimal public presence and only published a few statements on social media. His relative silence about the war with a country that Mr. Ahmadinejad had long considered Iran's main enemy drew attention from many on Iranian social networks. ... nytimes 📡 @VahidOnline

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Trump said in a speech at the White House that Iran will not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. They cannot have nuclear weapons. We cannot tolerate such a thing and we will not tolerate it. He said we destroyed their navy. Their air force is gone. Their air defense systems are gone. All the equipment they used for war is gone. Almost everything is gone. Trump added: I don't want to say their leaders are gone, because saying that isn't very pleasant, but that's the reality. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline