Friday, September 4, 2026

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The United States, along with Britain, France, and Germany, is seeking to have the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors adopt a resolution next week that would report the Islamic Republic’s nuclear file to the United Nations Security Council for the first time in 20 years. Reuters reported on Friday, 13 Shahrivar, citing diplomats and a draft resolution, that the four countries are consulting with other members of the IAEA’s 35-member Board of Governors to secure its adoption. Negotiations over the final text are continuing, and the draft has not yet been formally submitted to the Board. According to a draft seen by Reuters, the Board of Governors would ask the IAEA director general to send the new resolution and previous resolutions related to the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program to IAEA member states, the Security Council, and the UN General Assembly. The proposed text also once again calls on the Islamic Republic to “immediately” address its violations of its safeguards agreement and take the steps the IAEA and its Board of Governors deem necessary, so that the director general can provide the necessary assurances about the correctness and completeness of Iran’s nuclear declarations. The move by the United States, Britain, France, and Germany follows a resolution adopted by the Board of Governors on 22 Khordad 1404. That resolution found the Islamic Republic in breach of its nonproliferation obligations because it had not fully cooperated with the IAEA’s investigation into traces of uranium found at undeclared sites. One day after the resolution was adopted, on 23 Khordad 1404, Israel began strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, and the United States later joined the operation. According to Reuters, Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities were destroyed or severely damaged in the attacks. Since the attacks, the Islamic Republic has not allowed IAEA inspectors to return to the bombed facilities or verify the status of its remaining stockpile of enriched uranium. Over the past year, the Board of Governors has adopted two other resolutions calling on Iran’s government to declare its stockpile of enriched uranium and grant inspectors full access to verify it. The International Atomic Energy Agency estimates that, before the strikes on its nuclear facilities, the Islamic Republic had 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent. Under the IAEA’s criteria, if further enriched, this amount could provide enough fissile material for about 10 nuclear weapons. The agency has described the Islamic Republic’s 60-percent enrichment as “a matter of serious concern.” The Islamic Republic says it has no intention of producing nuclear weapons and considers its nuclear activities peaceful. As a member of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, Iran has the right to peaceful use of nuclear technology, including uranium enrichment; however, the IAEA says the Islamic Republic is the only government without nuclear weapons to have enriched uranium to 60 percent. Reuters has reported that in recent years, every time the United States, Britain, France, and Germany have submitted a draft resolution on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program to the Board of Governors, it has been adopted. However, Security Council action against the Islamic Republic may face obstacles: Russia and China, considered allies of Iran’s government, are permanent members of the Security Council and hold veto power. @ VahidHeadline The Islamic Republic’s mission to the United Nations in Vienna said the move by the United States, Britain, France, and Germany was evidence of the “complete failure of the illusion of the snapback mechanism.” The mission added that this move would bring these countries “no benefit.” @ VahidOnLive 📡 @VahidOnline

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Al Arabiya reported Friday evening that missiles launched by Iran were intercepted in northern Jordan. The outlet published images of the interception of Iranian missiles in northern Jordan. Hours before the report, some Telegram channels close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had announced that missiles were launched from Isfahan, Kerman, and Kermanshah. @VahidOnLive Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday, 13 Shahrivar, that the country is not a party to the conflict and that an attack on Qatari territory cannot be justified. The ministry added that the success of Qatar’s armed forces in intercepting attacks by the Islamic Republic does not lessen the danger posed by those attacks. The Qatari Foreign Ministry also wrote in the statement that it was “regrettable” that, despite the attack on Ras Laffan being officially documented, the occurrence of the attack was being questioned. @VahidOnLive 📡 @VahidOnline

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The United States has sanctioned a bank based in Turkey and two of its affiliates for facilitating the transfer of tens of millions of dollars for the IRGC’s Quds Force and giving the Islamic Republic access to the international banking system. The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Friday, 13 Shahrivar, that Golden Global Bank and its two subsidiaries, Golden Global Varlik Kiralama and Golden Global Portfoy Yonetimi, had been added to the sanctions list as part of “Economic Exclusion.” All three entities are based in Turkey. The Treasury Department also said on its official account on the social media platform X that the action was part of “Economic Exclusion” and aimed at cutting off the Islamic Republic’s “financial lifelines” in Turkey. According to the department, Golden Global Bank and its affiliates facilitated tens of millions of dollars in transactions for the IRGC’s Quds Force and provided the Islamic Republic with significant access to correspondent banking services—access that enables the international movement of the Iranian government’s funds. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, referring to President Trump’s administration campaign to cut off the Islamic Republic’s financial resources, said financial institutions continue to learn that the United States is serious about enforcing “Economic Exclusion.” He added that the United States hopes it will not need to sanction more banks, but that this depends on the international community quickly ending its support for the Iranian government. Bessent also stressed that the United States, together with its allies and partners, will continue taking action against the Islamic Republic’s financial networks. According to the U.S. Treasury Department, Golden Global Bank was established to facilitate the transfer of the Islamic Republic’s oil revenues from China to Turkey—revenues that could then be converted into cash and gold after arriving in Turkey. The Treasury Department says the bank also knowingly offered to provide correspondent banking services to Iranian financial institutions, thereby enabling transactions through accounts controlled by the IRGC’s Quds Force and its affiliated networks. The Treasury Department’s notice also referred to the network of Turkish businessman Sitki Ayan. The United States sanctioned the network in 1401 for its role in transferring hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue from oil sales linked to the IRGC’s Quds Force. @ VahidHeadline U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote on social media platform X on Friday, 13 Shahrivar, that since the U.S. blockade was reinstated, no shipment of Iranian crude oil has been able to successfully pass through the Strait of Hormuz and reach China. He added that crude oil is piling up on ships trapped inside the strait, and it is not possible to replace the exported stockpiles. Bessent wrote: “Iran’s vital export route is being cut off; oil is stranded, storage capacity is limited, and revenues are falling rapidly.” @ VahidOnLive 📡 @VahidOnline

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Trump’s post, machine translation: The radical left’s crazies, stupid Democrats, and communists would rather see us lose the Iran war than see President Donald J. Trump win it for America. In other words, they’d rather see us lose than win! These are very sick people suffering from severe TDS, sometimes referred to as “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” President Donald J. Trump realDonaldTrump 📡 @VahidOnline

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Diesel prices in the U.S. hit a new record, rising to more than $5.50 per gallon. The American Automobile Association announced on Friday, 13 Shahrivar, that diesel currently costs $5.85 per gallon, compared with $3.71 a year ago. One gallon is about 3.8 liters. The association attributed the price increase to disruptions in fuel transportation caused by the U.S. war with Iran. Diesel is a vital fuel used in road transport, agriculture, and construction, and there are fears that its sharp rise in price will drive up inflation. Regular gasoline in the U.S. also costs $4.15 per gallon. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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The Financial Times reported on Friday, 13 Shahrivar, that the dispute between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran is increasingly focused on the future of the Strait of Hormuz. The Donald Trump administration has rejected a return to the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, while Tehran is seeking to revive the agreement as a basis for easing tensions and resuming oil shipments through the strait. According to the report, diplomatic efforts to bring the parties back to the Islamabad memorandum—which called for a halt to military action, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and launching broader negotiations—have met with opposition from Washington. The United States is now seeking a new, more comprehensive agreement that would cover Iran’s nuclear program as well as the status of the strait. In response, Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that his country is ready to honor its commitments as soon as the United States returns to its obligations under the interim agreement. Washington, however, is counting on leverage on the ground. By bolstering its military presence, clearing mines and establishing safe routes, it is trying to show that Iran can no longer use the Strait of Hormuz as leverage over energy markets. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Messages I received yesterday: ▪️ The PTE language test has been canceled for residents of Iran. ▪️ The Pearson Institute has also canceled all its exams for residents of Iran. They suddenly posted an announcement on their website this morning. The best-known ones among Iranians are the Australian Medical Council exam, the Oman Ministry of Health exam, and the PTE English test. ▪️ A group of us doctors were trying to immigrate to Australia, and our exam cost $3,000. Now it’s been canceled without any real explanation. Some friends had booked hotels and flights to go to India. They messaged them, and now they’re saying it’s not possible unless you provide a residence card from another country. News: British company Pearson, which administers the English-language PTE and AMC (Australian Medical Council) exams, announced in a statement that it is canceling exams for candidates residing in Iran because of new U.S. sanctions against Iran. Earlier, on 7 Shahrivar 1405, several other providers of foreign-language proficiency tests, including Duolingo and TOEFL, announced that these exams would no longer be administered in Iran. In a notice about canceling the PTE exam, Pearson stated: “Following the suspension of ‘General License G’ by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, from 12:00 a.m. on September 8, 2026, Eastern Time, until further notice, we will be unable to schedule or administer exams for candidates residing in Iran unless they can provide proof that their primary residence is outside Iran.” The notice continued: “Exams currently scheduled for candidates affected by this restriction will be canceled. We apologize for the difficulties this has caused.” The plans of many students seeking to move abroad for further study in European countries, the United States, North America, and Australia will be affected by these measures. @VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Messages received: They’re firing missiles from Isfahan right now. One says: “Hi dear Vahid, they launched a missile from Isfahan at 7:12 (from the direction of [....] in Isfahan). Just now, a missile went up from [...] in Isfahan.” At 19:13: “They fired a missile just now from [...] in Isfahan.” At 19:12: “From [...] in Isfahan, I think it was [...]. A ballistic missile was launched and headed toward [...]. They just fired a missile from Isfahan; it made a terrifying sound.” “Sir, a missile was just launched from the direction of Isfahan.” 📡 @VahidOnline

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The New York Post reported on Thursday, 12 Shahrivar, citing a senior regional official, that Oman had rejected the Islamic Republic’s proposal to jointly collect service fees from commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The official said Muscat had not even agreed to the voluntary collection of environmental and security service fees from ships. A U.S. official also told the New York Post that the terms of the proposed revenue-sharing agreement between the Islamic Republic and Oman had not been finalized. The remarks came after Hossein Mohebi, a spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, had earlier said that Tehran and Muscat had reached an agreement on the matter. Reuters reported on 7 Mordad that Oman had presented the Islamic Republic with a plan backed by Gulf countries, under which the Strait of Hormuz would be managed regionally and shipping companies could voluntarily pay fees to cover navigation, environmental protection, and search-and-rescue operations. Oman had previously opposed mandatory fees for ships passing through the waterway. @VahidOnLive 📡 @VahidOnline

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U.S. President Donald Trump told GB News: “They had three sites, and maybe now they have Mount Kolang Gazla too, but we have cameras over all these areas. We know who goes in and who comes out.” He went on to discuss U.S. intelligence capabilities: “We can even read people’s names from space. They can’t even move around without us noticing. We know exactly what’s going on, and we’re completely confident about it.” @VahidOOnLine said: “We have complete control of the Strait of Hormuz. Every night, we destroy 30 to 40 of their boats and target their radars.” He also said Iran’s economy is “collapsing,” adding: “Inflation could reach 300 percent, their money has become almost worthless, and the exchange rate against the dollar is around two million to one—and it’s getting worse every day. They’re really in a very bad situation.” @VahidOOnLine said: “By preventing Iran from going nuclear, I also saved Europe and Britain. ‘I’m saving your country from this threat too, because if Iran had nuclear weapons, it would be more likely to use them in Europe than in America, since it has missiles capable of reaching Europe, but not America.’” He also said Iran had been only “two to four weeks” away from acquiring nuclear weapons, and that U.S. strikes had stopped the process. @VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s answers to reporters’ questions about Iran, identified and translated by machine from the subtitle transcript: https://telegra.ph/vance-09-03-3 A machine-generated summary of that lengthy transcript: 1️⃣ Vance: “The only reason we don’t have a global energy crisis is President Trump’s leadership” ▪️ “The reason gas prices are so high right now is that the Iranians are firing on commercial shipping.” ▪️ “Just yesterday, we got about 15 million barrels out of the Strait of Hormuz.” ▪️ “The Iranians are realizing that their control over the Strait of Hormuz has effectively been lost, and that leverage is becoming less valuable by the day.” ▪️ “My advice to the Iranians is to stop acting like lunatics and stop firing on commercial shipping.” ▪️ On the attack on a wedding ceremony: “In this specific case, I don’t think we have information that proves it one way or the other.” ▪️ “The United States never targets civilians in war.” ▪️ “We’re looking into it.” 2️⃣ Vance on Iran: “Economic, military, diplomatic, and covert pressure—all of it is on the table” ▪️ “We also have a lot of additional tools at our disposal. The president is using some of them, and not using others.” ▪️ “Anything that could happen is on the table: economic pressure, military pressure, diplomatic pressure, covert pressure.” ▪️ “The Iranians are behaving like terrorists in the Strait of Hormuz.” ▪️ On the possibility of supporting Iran’s opposition: “Of course, I’m not going to talk about that.” 3️⃣ Vance: “The United States is the only country that can guarantee control of the Strait of Hormuz” ▪️ “We are the only country in the world that can guarantee control of the Strait of Hormuz.” ▪️ “The Iranians would like zero million barrels to leave the Strait of Hormuz. Last night, 15 million barrels left the Strait of Hormuz—and that’s because of the United States of America.” ▪️ “If we don’t do it, nobody else will.” ▪️ “Our message to the Iranians is simple: You need to stop firing on commercial shipping.” ▪️ “We are not talking to them, and we will not talk to them unless they stop firing on commercial shipping.” 4️⃣ Vance: “We are not setting an artificial deadline to end the conflict with Iran” ▪️ “Again, I wouldn’t call it a war.” ▪️ “Major combat operations lasted about six weeks.” ▪️ “With Operation Midnight Hammer, we destroyed their nuclear facilities.” ▪️ “With Epic Fury, we destroyed their defense industrial base for producing weapons, as well as a large part of their conventional military capability.” ▪️ “We are not setting an artificial deadline.” ▪️ “It would be irresponsible to lay out our strategy and timeline for a country like Iran.” 5️⃣ Vance: “Iran’s ability to disrupt the daily lives of Americans is very limited” ▪️ “We are very confident that the homeland is secure.” ▪️ “The Iranians will try to do a lot of things they aren’t capable of doing.” ▪️ “If you consider Iran’s ability to disrupt the daily lives of Americans, I think it’s very limited.” ▪️ “It’s not zero, but it’s very limited.” ▪️ “I would be much more worried about cyberattacks from other actors.” 6️⃣ Vance: “China has responded positively to some U.S. requests regarding Iran” ▪️ “We have definitely had several conversations with the Chinese.” ▪️ “I think the Chinese have responded positively to some of our requests.” ▪️ On whether Trump and Xi spoke directly: “I actually don’t know whether the president has spoken directly with Xi.” 7️⃣ Vance: “Countries are secretly helping the United States punish Iran” ▪️ “I think the People’s Republic of China has certainly behaved much more responsibly than the Iranians.” ▪️ “If you look at Turkey, Azerbaijan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and many of the Arab countries of the Gulf [Persian Gulf]… there are a lot of countries.” ▪️ “Sometimes they aren’t willing to say so publicly, but behind the scenes they’re doing a lot of good things to help us make sure the Iranians pay a price for firing on commercial shipping.” ▪️ “This also deprives them of the economic resources they need to rebuild their nuclear program.” ▪️ “So far, we haven’t seen them try to do that.” ▪️ “All of this is aimed at making sure Iran does not become a nuclear-armed power.” 📡 @VahidOnline