Monday, May 25, 2026

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#BandarAbbas Received messages about explosion sounds heard: Bandar Abbas three loud sounds came, now bomb sounds are coming. Bandar Abbas 23:40 right now at 23:40 the sound of three intense explosions came in Bandar Abbas. It was near the fighter base or the airport I think. Hello Vahid jan Bandar Abbas the sound of releasing blocked funds is coming. Bandar Abbas 23:40 three intense explosions haji 23:40 three intense explosions east of Bandar Abbas exactly explosion sound it was 40 days of war. Hello right now Bandar Abbas sound of two explosions came. Bandar Abbas around 23:40 minute towards the airport sound of three explosions came. Greetings Vahid jan Bandar Abbas 11:42 three hitting sounds came. Bandar Abbas, 11:40 intense explosion sound and tremor we heard three consecutive explosion sounds Bandar Abbas. Bandar Abbas 11:40 pm June 4th explosion sound Bandar Abbas 5 times explosion sound we are towards the air base it was relatively intense air defense towards Bandar Abbas airport activated 23:45. Update: Iranian media reported Monday evening hearing explosion sounds in Bandar Abbas and simultaneously in the Persian Gulf around Sirik and Jask. The deputy governor of Hormozgan announced the source of the explosion sound is under investigation. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister, announced on Monday that he has ordered new attacks on southern Lebanon in an attempt to "crush" Hezbollah. Hours later, news agencies reported several intense Israeli strikes on the region. Netanyahu announced in a video published on Telegram that he has called for "accelerating" the Israeli army's attacks. He also accused Hezbollah of targeting Israeli forces with drones. The order for increased attacks on Lebanon comes simultaneously with demands from two extremist ministers in the Israeli cabinet who on the same day called for intensifying attacks on southern Lebanon as well as the capital, Beirut. Israel's attack on this region occurs while on the other side, Tehran and Washington are negotiating about ending the war in Lebanon, among other issues. Iran's government has demanded an end to the war in Lebanon in every round of its recent negotiations with America. The mutual attacks between Israel and Hezbollah are taking place while the two sides have nominally been in a ceasefire for more than a month. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Al Jazeera reported, citing an informed source, that Qatar's mediation has led to reaching an understanding between America and the Islamic Republic regarding Iran's frozen assets. The source added that given the high importance of this issue for Iran, there is a high probability that an agreement between America and the Islamic Republic will be announced tomorrow. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Hours after the news broke about the approval of the decision to restore internet to people's homes, several media outlets inside the country are saying that Masoud Pezeshkian, the President, has officially implemented this resolution. Media in Iran had reported on Monday about the approval of a "new and important" resolution regarding reconnecting the country's internet to international internet at the "Special Headquarters for Organizing Cyberspace" - a resolution that required final approval from Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's President, for implementation. According to CITNA, the IT news platform, based on this resolution, public internet must be "restored to the state before January 2025." @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Al Arabiya, citing informed sources, reported that a draft of an initial and final memorandum of understanding between the US and the Islamic Republic is under review; an agreement that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, extending the ceasefire, and reducing some restrictions against Iran. According to Al Arabiya's report, the draft agreement states that the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened without charging fees to ships, and mine-clearing operations will also be conducted. The report also says that under this agreement, the Islamic Republic will be allowed to sell and export oil. Al Arabiya added that the draft agreement includes a 60-day ceasefire extension with the possibility of further renewal. According to this report, the US has also committed to reducing restrictions on Iran's southern ports. Al Arabiya sources said that part of Iran's frozen assets will also be released based on a specific mechanism. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, in a message referring to "the military field, the diplomatic field, and the mobilized people present in the streets" wrote: There will be no retreat. He emphasized: We need unity and solidarity more than ever before so that the Americans and Israelis become disappointed. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Donald Trump, the US President, announced on Monday in his latest social media post that while there has been "good" progress in negotiations with Iran, he has called on all countries involved in these negotiations to immediately join the Abraham Accords after reaching an agreement with Iran. The Abraham Accord or Accords was a plan that Donald Trump initiated during his first term to work toward normalizing relations between Arabs and Israel, and he successfully encouraged several countries including Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates to participate. Now the US President has linked the agreement process with the Islamic Republic to this plan and according to him, has presented this "mandatory requirement" to other Persian Gulf Arab countries as well as Turkey to urgently and simultaneously join the Abraham Accords. @VahidHeadline Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that the Islamic Republic joining the Abraham Accords could become a "historic event." He added that in conversations with leaders of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain, he emphasized that all these countries need to simultaneously sign the Abraham Accords to normalize relations with Israel. Trump wrote: "The countries we're talking about are Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (which is already a member), Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain (which is already a member). There may be one or two countries that have reasons for not doing this and that will be accepted, but most of them should be ready, willing, and able to make this agreement with Iran into something much more historic than it would otherwise be." @VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Reuters and France news agencies, citing an informed official, have reported on the unexpected trip of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Abbas Araghchi, Iran's senior negotiators, to Doha. According to these reports, Iran's Parliament Speaker and Foreign Minister have traveled to Doha for talks with Qatar's Prime Minister. Reuters wrote that these discussions are mainly about Iran's "Strait of Hormuz and enriched uranium stockpiles." Iranian media had reported that Abdolnasser Hemmati, Governor of Iran's Central Bank, traveled to Qatar to "review the release of blocked assets and in line with the economic commission of negotiations." A delegation from Qatar had traveled to Iran last week. One of Iran's demands in negotiations with America is the release of its blocked financial resources. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Donald Trump, the US President, said in a message on the Truth Social network that any potential agreement with Iran will either be "great and meaningful" or there will be no agreement at all. In this message, Mr. Trump harshly criticized his critics among Democrats and some Republicans, saying they know "nothing" about his potential agreement with Iran and are even commenting on issues that, according to him, "haven't been negotiated yet." Trump emphasized that his intended agreement with Iran would be "the exact opposite" of the JCPOA nuclear deal - an agreement he once again called a "disaster" and accused Barack Obama's administration of opening a "direct and clear path" for Iran toward nuclear weapons. At the end of his message, he wrote: "I don't make such deals." @VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Iranian media have reported the approval of a "new and important" resolution regarding the reconnection of the country's internet to international internet at the "Special Headquarters for Organizing Cyberspace"; a resolution that still requires final approval from Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's President, for implementation. Fars News Agency reported on Monday, May 25th, that the fourth meeting of this headquarters was held under the chairmanship of Mohammad Reza Aref, First Vice President, where "important resolutions" regarding connection to international internet were approved. Fars quoted a source saying that "establishing international internet connection" was approved with 9 votes in favor and 3 against, and has been sent to the President's office for confirmation. Tasnim News Agency also published a similar report stating that the resolutions from this meeting will be communicated to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology for implementation after final presidential approval. Meanwhile, Citna, a specialized media outlet covering communications and information technology, quoted "an informed source" reporting that Monday morning's meeting approved "returning internet to its pre-January 2025 status," and if approved by Masoud Pezeshkian, it will be communicated to the Ministry of Communications for implementation. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Iran says the foreign minister's trip to New York to participate in the Security Council meeting has been "canceled." Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, cited "visa problems" as the reason Abbas Araghchi's trip did not take place. Mr. Baghaei had said Wednesday of last week regarding Mr. Araghchi's attendance at this meeting: "This trip to New York might happen and of course it might not happen either, because it's not yet certain. The reason is that a visa must be issued and we might also have other priorities." China, as the rotating president of the Security Council, will hold a high-level open debate on Tuesday, May 26th with the theme "Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-centered International System." This session will be chaired by Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and China's Foreign Minister. China described this meeting as an "opportunity" for solidarity and consensus among member countries to "reaffirm their firm commitment to upholding the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and revive the central role of this organization in the international system." @VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Iranian media, citing "Hossein Kermanpour," head of the Ministry of Health's public relations center, reported that the injuries sustained by "Mojtaba Khamenei," the leader of the Islamic Republic, during recent attacks were "superficial" and did not cause serious problems for him. Kermanpour said the leader of the Islamic Republic only suffered injuries to his face, head, and legs, and these injuries "did not result in amputation or any particular discomfort." He also claimed that when Khamenei was transferred to the hospital, doctors asked him to break his fast, but he continued fasting until iftar time. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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On Tuesday, May 16, 2024, "Jana Sadui," a 19-year-old woman, mother of two children from Tarimish village in Qatur district of Khoy county, was murdered by her husband. According to informed sources, after inflicting fatal blows, the woman's husband attempted to make the incident appear as a "suicide." However, the results of forensic medical examinations and contradictions in the narratives and statements made have revealed the dimensions of this murder and the attempt at staging the scene. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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US Secretary of State said on Monday, May 25th, that Washington will give diplomacy "every opportunity for success" in its ongoing negotiations with Iran. Marco Rubio, who is currently in India, told reporters that negotiations with Iran continue to be "making progress" and expressed cautious optimism about a potential agreement to reopen key shipping routes and resume nuclear talks. He had previously mentioned the possibility of reaching an agreement with Iran by the end of Sunday, and said: "We all need to be sure that either we will reach a good agreement, or we will be forced to deal with this issue in a different way. Our preference is to have a good agreement." Donald Trump, the US President, also assured on Sunday evening in his second message about the negotiation process with Iran that any potential agreement with Iran will be "good and proper," but no one knows about its content. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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The "Mizan" news agency, the media outlet of the Islamic Republic's judiciary, announced that the death sentence of "Abbas Akbari Feizabadi," one of the defendants in the January 2024 protests case in "Naein" county, Isfahan, was carried out on Monday morning, May 25, 2024. "Mizan" has claimed that Abbas Akbari was one of the "armed leaders" of the protests in Naein and had fired at security forces during the attack on the governor's office and some government centers in the city. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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CBS: Mojtaba Khamenei is hiding in an unknown location with limited access to the outside world. Machine translation: Intelligence from U.S. security agencies indicates that Iran's Supreme Leader is essentially hiding in an unknown location, has limited access to the outside world, and communication with him is only possible through a complex network of messengers; this was stated by American officials familiar with the matter. According to these sources, Iranian officials who have authorization to cooperate with the Trump administration have faced difficulties in establishing communication within their own government structure; an issue that has been one of the main reasons for delays in clarifying details of a potential agreement with Iran and previous agreements. Two American officials said when the U.S. sends proposal details, the difficulty of accessing the Supreme Leader sometimes causes long delays before receiving a response from America. The White House spokesperson declined to comment on information regarding the Supreme Leader's location or Iran's communication methods. A senior administration official said Sunday that the Supreme Leader has agreed with the general framework of the current draft agreement, and Donald Trump, the U.S. President, wrote on Truth Social that he expects a final response to be announced within the next few days. Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, who was wounded in American and Israeli attacks during Operation "Righteous Fury," has taken very strict measures to prevent attacks similar to those that led to the killing of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Ali Khamenei ruled Iran from 1989 until February 28. Mojtaba Khamenei has not been officially seen or heard in public since before the war began. One official said intelligence obtained by U.S. and Israeli agencies from inside Iran's government has made it possible to identify and eliminate a large portion of Iran's senior leadership during the war. Sources said currently most Iranian leaders don't see daylight, staying in heavily fortified shelters for weeks and avoiding speaking with each other except in absolutely necessary cases. One official said: "Watching them try to figure out how to talk to each other is almost like watching a sitcom. They're completely fed up." The strictest precautionary measures have been taken by the Supreme Leader. By design of this mechanism, even high-ranking officials of Iran's government don't know where he is and have no way to contact him directly. Instead, messages are transmitted through a network of messengers created with the goal of keeping the Supreme Leader's location hidden. One official said: "That's why you see some saying: 'The Supreme Leader has agreed with the framework' or 'We're waiting for a response about the final points of the agreement.' Any information that reaches him is already outdated and his responses come with significant delays." The Supreme Leader has communicated with his subordinates in general terms and has given them direction about what topics they can negotiate on and what topics should not be raised. cbsnews 📡 @VahidOnline

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A U.S. official told Fox News that Washington has not yet reached a final agreement with Tehran and no deal will be signed today or tomorrow. The official, emphasizing that America will not surrender to the opposing side's demands, added that President Donald Trump's inclination and decision is to give negotiators another 5 to 7 days to finalize the agreement. According to this report, a framework agreement with Iran was 95% complete by Sunday, and although both sides have agreed on the general terms regarding Tehran's nuclear stockpiles and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, negotiators continue to haggle over details and the "precise language" of this memorandum of understanding. @ VahidOOnLine Tasnim, the news agency affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards, reported on Sunday citing "an informed official": "We have no optimism toward America whatsoever, and the exchange of messages through Pakistani intermediaries is constantly conducted with mistrust toward the American government in mind." Tasnim continued quoting this source: "No final understanding has been reached so far and challenges remain in some clauses, but even if a preliminary understanding occurs, it does not mean Iran's view of America will change or that this government's commitment to fulfilling obligations can be trusted. The Americans have a very bad track record in negotiations that reinforces and solidifies mistrust. So even if an understanding is reached, Iran will monitor America's actions throughout the post-announcement process, and if America violates the agreement at that stage, Iran will maintain its leverage to confront it." Tasnim had previously reported on "American sabotage" in agreement clauses, including the release of Iran's blocked assets, writing: "The possibility of the understanding falling through still exists." @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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The government news agency Tasnim announced on Sunday evening, May 24th, citing the Revolutionary Court of Tehran, that the initial verdict in the case known as "Ekbatan Kids" has been issued, sentencing four of the "main defendants" to death on charges of "corruption on earth." According to Tasnim's report, the charges against 9 defendants in this case, who were arrested following the killing of government supporter Basij member "Arman Aliverdi," include "inflicting knife wounds, disturbing public order, widespread disruption of national security, assembly and conspiracy to commit crimes against domestic security, distributing Molotov cocktails, throwing stones at Arman Aliverdi, beating Arman Aliverdi, and propaganda activities against the system." Based on this report, the Revolutionary Court of Tehran sentenced the first through fourth defendants to death on charges of "corruption on earth," while defendants five through nine were sentenced to one to five years in prison and additional punishments. @VahidOOnLine Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court of Tehran, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, sentenced four defendants in the "Ekbatan neighborhood" case to death on charges of "corruption on earth"; this comes while the criminal court had previously announced that the attribution of murder to the defendants was not definitively proven and there was no possibility of issuing a retribution sentence. Mizan news agency, affiliated with the judiciary of the Islamic Republic, attempted to justify this verdict in a Sunday report. According to this report, the case was handled by two parallel authorities; the criminal court dealt with murder charges while the Revolutionary Court handled security charges including corruption on earth. Mizan claimed that after both the forensic medical commission and the police intelligence department declared it impossible to identify the person who delivered the fatal blow to Arman Aliverdi, the criminal court acquitted three defendants of complicity in murder and sentenced three others to pay blood money and imprisonment. But in the parallel track, the Revolutionary Court sentenced the same defendants to death on charges of corruption on earth. According to HRANA news agency, Milad Armoon, Navid Najaran, Mehdi Imani, and Seyed Mohammad Mehdi Hosseini are the four individuals who received death sentences. The four other defendants in this case - Amir Mohammad Khoshaghabal, Alireza Barmarzpour Nak, Alireza Kafaei, and Hossein Nemati - were each sentenced to five years in prison, two years imprisonment for propaganda against the system, two years ban from online activities, and two years ban from residing in Tehran and Alborz provinces. @VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline