Iran
Explosion Reported on Qeshm Island, Iran
Iranian state-owned Mehr News Agency reports an explosion on Qeshm Island in Hormozgan Province.
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Iran
Trump Says Pope Should Be Told Chicago Mayor Is 'Useless' and Iran Cannot Have Nuclear Weapons
President Donald J. Trump posted that someone should explain to the Pope that the mayor of Chicago is "useless" and that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.
Regional
Jet activity over Baghdad
Reports of persistent jet activity over Baghdad, Iraq, as of late May 2026.
Iran
Iran's Diplomatic Push in Qatar Fails as Tehran Denied Full Cash Access
Iran’s parliamentary speaker sought $12 billion in cash during talks in Qatar, but Qatari officials rejected the demand and only agreed to release half the amount under strict restrictions.
Iran
Internet Disruption Reported in Iran, Fars News and Regime Websites Affected
Users in Iran are reporting internet disruptions, with even Fars News and government websites barely accessible.
Iran
Reported UAV Wreckage Found on Qeshm Island, Iran
A video reportedly shows the wreckage of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on Qeshm Island in Iran’s Hormozgan Province, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB.
Satire
Ali Hashem Is Barak Ravid, but the Al Jazeera Version
A tweet draws a satirical parallel between Al Jazeera journalist Ali Hashem and Israeli journalist Barak Ravid.
Blog
Sh1n.org Now Offers Posts in English, Hebrew, Persian, Arabic and Spanish
Shin shares that his website Sh1n.org provides translations of all his posts in five languages, linking to a recent article on U.S. Treasury sanctions against an Iran-based procurement network.
Iran
U.S. Treasury Targets Iran-Linked Procurement Network That Impersonated American Businesses
The U.S. Treasury Department’s 'Economic Fury' campaign has sanctioned an Iran-based network that impersonated U.S. companies to illegally acquire restricted military goods, including encryption technology and spectrum analyzers, for Iran’s Ministry of Defense.
Iran
Anti-Aircraft Activity Reported on Qeshm Island; Iranian Lieutenant Killed
Intense anti-aircraft activity was reported on Qeshm Island, Iran, with state media confirming the incident and a source claiming an Iranian lieutenant was killed by shrapnel.
Iran
Tasnim News: No Final Agreement Between Iran and U.S., Dismisses Trump’s Statements
IRGC-owned Tasnim News Agency reports no final deal has been reached with the United States, rejects President Trump’s claims about lifting the naval blockade and nuclear discussions, and insists blocked assets must be clarified before any preliminary agreement.
Iran
Fars News Refutes Trump's Iran Deal Claims as 'Mixture of Truth and Falsehood'
IRGC-owned Fars News Agency rejected President Trump's claims about an Iran deal, accusing him of distorting key provisions and omitting conditions such as a $12 billion blocked asset payment and a Lebanon ceasefire.
Iran
Trump Announces Iran Must Never Have Nuclear Weapon, Open Strait of Hormuz; Lifts Naval Blockade
President Trump declared Iran must never have a nuclear weapon, immediately open the Strait of Hormuz without tolls, and remove water mines, while lifting the US naval blockade and planning to unearth and destroy enriched nuclear material in coordination with Tehran and the IAEA.
Iran
Iran's Parliament Speaker Rejects Diplomacy, Emphasizes Missiles and War Preparedness in US Talks
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf insists concessions come through missiles, not dialogue, as US VP JD Vance notes progress in nuclear talks but disputes remain over enrichment.
Iran
CENTCOM Denies Iranian State TV's Claim of Downing U.S. Aircraft
U.S. Central Command refutes Iran's state TV claim that Iranian forces shot down a U.S. aircraft near Bushehr, confirming all air assets are safe.
Blog
He Who Does Not Mow the Lawn, the Lawn Mows Him!
A proverbial reminder that neglecting maintenance leads to being overwhelmed.
Iran
Missile Launch Reported from Jam, Iran; Air Defense Engages Hostile UAV
A missile launch was reported from Jam missile city in Bushehr Province, Iran, with state media attributing a subsequent blast to air defense engaging a hostile UAV, and IRGC's Fars confirming the launch.
Satire
I'm just sitting and watching and laughing at my timeline :))
A lighthearted comment about enjoying one's social media timeline.
Satire
Iran and US Agree That They Haven't Agreed on the Agreement
A satirical post claims Iran and the US have agreed that they haven't agreed on an agreement, and on that, they agree.
Israel/IDF
Reported Video of Building Targeted in Israeli Strike on IRGC Missile Chief in Beirut
A video reportedly shows the building in Beirut where Ali al-Husni, head of the IRGC-backed Imam Hussein Division's missile forces, was targeted by an Israeli airstrike, with geolocation confirming the location.
Iran
PMF 19th Brigade Commander Odai Mohsen Jabbar al Halfi Killed in Maysan, Iraq
A commander of the Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) 19th Brigade was killed in Maysan governorate, Iraq.
Iran
Kuwait Condemns Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks on Its Territory
Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwaiti territory, calling them a serious escalation and a direct threat to civilians and vital facilities.
Iran
IRGC-Backed Militia Commander Killed in Iraq's Maysan Governorate
A commander of the IRGC-backed Hashed Sha'abi (PMU/PMF) was killed in Maysan, Iraq.
Israel/IDF
IDF Strike in Beirut Targets Iranian Militia Missile Chief
The IDF carried out a strike in Shuwayfat, south of Beirut, reportedly targeting Ali al-Husni, head of the missile force in the Iranian-backed Imam Hossein Division operating alongside Hezbollah.
