Saturday, August 1, 2026

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Image from Trump’s post: “Trump is destroying the value of Iran’s currency” As tensions rise in the region and reports emerge about the possibility of the United States resuming attacks on the Islamic Republic, U.S. President Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social highlighting the falling value of the rial and rising inflation in Iran. Titled “Trump is destroying the value of Iran’s currency,” the image says Iran is facing severe inflation and that the value of one dollar has risen from around 90,000 tomans to 190,000 tomans. Trump made no further explanation or comment about the image. @VahidOOnLine On Saturday evening, 10 Mordad, U.S. President Donald Trump posted AI-generated images on Truth Social showing him dressed for battle in the American Revolutionary War. Another post showed the Islamic Republic’s naval fleet sunk during his presidency. In one of the fabricated images, Trump is depicted wearing the uniform of American Revolutionary War commanders amid the smoke and flames of battle. Another image, titled “159 Iranian Ships,” shows Iran’s military vessels afloat during the terms of previous U.S. presidents, while during Trump’s term, all of them have sunk to the bottom of the sea. These images come as various media outlets, including Israel’s Channel 12, have reported the possibility of a large-scale U.S. military attack on Iran. @VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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At dawn on Saturday, 10 Mordad 1405, the death sentence of Arvin Khairkhahan, who was arrested during the Dey 1404 protests, was carried out at Shahrud Prison. The young protester had previously been sentenced to death by Branch One of the Shahrud Revolutionary Court on the charge of “moharebeh” (waging war against God). According to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the news outlet of the Human Rights Activists in Iran organization, Arvin Khairkhahan’s execution was carried out at around 4 a.m. today. A source close to the prisoner’s family, confirming the news to HRANA, said prison officials had not yet handed over his body to his relatives. The source said the family had been told to come at 3 a.m. tomorrow to collect the body, and that the burial ceremony must be held at 5 a.m. Arvin Khairkhahan was arrested during the Dey 1404 protests and subsequently sentenced to death by Branch One of the Shahrud Revolutionary Court on the charge of “moharebeh.” The sentence was upheld without change by the appeals court and the Supreme Court after an appeal. So far, no precise details have been published about the time and manner of his arrest, the specific allegations against him, the interrogation process, his access to a lawyer of his choice, or the evidence the court relied on in issuing the death sentence. HRANA reported that Arvin Khairkhahan was 19 years and six months old when his death sentence was carried out. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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The mother of Ali Manouchehrabadi, who was killed during the Dey 1404 protests, celebrated her birthday at her son’s grave and honored his memory in a video posted on Instagram. Ali Manouchehrabadi, a 25-year-old Kurdish man from Kermanshah, was shot and killed during the Dey 1404 protests near the Third Tehranpars Square. He was the cousin of Meysam Koraniyan, another person killed during the popular protests in Kermanshah. @VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Kuwaiti Army account, machine translation: Kuwait’s air defense systems are engaging hostile drone attacks following Iran’s criminal aggression. Army General Headquarters announces that any sounds of explosions are caused by the air defense systems intercepting hostile attacks. Everyone is urged to follow the security and safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities. KuwaitArmyGHQ 📡 @VahidOnline

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The UK Maritime Trade Operations organization reported a maritime incident northeast of Khasab, Oman, near an oil tanker. Hours earlier, it was also reported that an oil tanker 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, in Oman's Musandam region, was struck by an unidentified projectile and went out of control after its engine room was damaged. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Parliament, said: “On the first day of the war, 9 Esfand, we found out an hour after the bombing that our leader had been killed. By the time we managed to gather the heads of the branches of government and Larijani arrived, it was eight o’clock at night. We decided then to announce the leader’s death the following morning. After the meeting, we quickly dispersed.” He added: “Later, we decided to announce the leader’s death at dawn and tell people to take to the streets.” Ghalibaf says he was certain Khamenei had died within that first hour, even though Islamic Republic officials denied Khamenei’s death until dawn the next day, claiming that he was in the command room directing the war. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency announced that a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile about 11 nautical miles (more than 20 kilometers) northeast of Lima, in Oman’s Musandam Governorate. After its engine room was damaged, the vessel lost control. @VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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♦️ U.S. and European officials familiar with the matter told NBC that Russia is sharing valuable electronic and satellite intelligence with Iran, helping Tehran in its ongoing war with the United States. According to the officials, Russian satellite tracking and signals intelligence could enable Iran to target U.S. forces more accurately in air strikes, strengthen its air defenses against U.S. attacks, and disrupt the performance of U.S.-made weapons. @VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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“Trump has ordered a fresh attack on Iran” The Wall Street Journal: WASHINGTON — U.S. officials said President Donald Trump has ordered a fresh attack on Iran aimed at forcing Tehran to surrender. The attack could begin as soon as this weekend and last for several days. ... WSJ Axios: Trump is considering strikes on Iranian energy targets in the coming days Machine translation: President Donald Trump is seriously considering carrying out strikes on energy targets in Iran in the coming days, but has not yet given the final order to proceed, a U.S. official told Axios on Friday. Why it matters: The goal of a new U.S. bombing campaign against energy and infrastructure targets in Iran would be to try to force the Iranians to accept U.S. terms in ongoing ceasefire negotiations. ▪️ The attacks could involve the Israeli military for the first time in several weeks, and such an escalation would likely lead to Iranian missile strikes on Israel. ▪️ CBS News and The Wall Street Journal were the first outlets to report on the possible attacks. What they’re saying: Trump alluded to a possible attack at the start of Friday’s cabinet meeting, saying: “Well, we’re going to hit them very hard and, you know, at some point they’ll finally say, ‘We just can’t take it anymore.’” ▪️ He added that the more attacks the United States carries out, the weaker the Iranians become, “and then they’ll just start to crumble.” ▪️ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Axios: “As President Trump said at today’s cabinet meeting, the United States will prevail, and Iran will not obtain a nuclear weapon during his presidency.” Axios 📡 @VahidOnline

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“U.S. and Israel Prepare to Bomb Energy-Related Targets in Iran” CBS, citing sources (machine translation): WASHINGTON — Several sources told CBS News that the United States and Israel are planning one of their most intense bombing campaigns yet against energy infrastructure targets in Iran, with strikes potentially taking place over the weekend. There had been discussions about trying to end the operation before financial markets reopened on Monday, amid concerns about the impact of the bombings on the U.S. and global economies. But no firm timeline had been set for ending the operation. Several U.S. sources said the Israelis had been briefed and were coordinating with the United States. The sources said the president had not yet given the final order to begin the attacks. An Israeli government spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. A joint operation would mean Israel returning to combat operations, which it had halted during the U.S.-mediated ceasefire. Iran has not targeted Israel since the understanding fell apart and the United States resumed combat operations in early July. According to sources who were briefed later, the military strike plan was discussed Friday at a meeting of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet at Camp David. One source said some White House aides focused on political issues strongly opposed the plan. When reporters were in the room, Mr. Trump said, “We’re going to hit them very hard. At some point, they’re going to say, ‘We can’t take it anymore.’” Asked by reporters about reviving diplomacy, he said, “I think we just want to win.” Two sources said energy infrastructure, including power plants and refineries, would likely be targeted. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement to CBS News: “As President Trump said at his Cabinet meeting today, the United States will win, and Iran will not obtain a nuclear weapon during his presidency.” Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s chief spokesperson, said the Pentagon would not comment on targets until the president had made his final decision. Parnell said in a statement: “The Department of War is fully prepared and ready for operations, and can carry out the president’s orders at any moment.” A former U.S. military official told CBS that the benefit of striking energy infrastructure would be to affect the Iranian military’s ability to provide services and effectively run the country. A senior Israeli official said that when Mr. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met earlier this week, Netanyahu briefed him on three options for the war, one of which involved military strikes focused on land supply routes. Netanyahu also met with U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth. A U.S. official said the United States had already struck dual-use bridges during the conflict—bridges used by both military personnel and civilians. On Friday, senior U.S. officials held discussions about cutting power across Tehran, but no decision had been made by Friday afternoon. Last week, Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social that for every attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, he would bomb and destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant. This is breaking news and will be updated. cbsnews 📡 @VahidOnline