IranSatellite Imagery Shows IRGC Missile Facility at Mashhad Intact on August 16
Satellite imagery from August 16, 2026, shows both entrances to the IRGC Aerospace Force underground missile facility in Mashhad undamaged.
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IranTreasury designates 10 in Hizballah cash smuggling network
The U.S. Treasury designated 10 individuals in a Hizballah cash smuggling network that moved up to hundreds of millions of dollars through commercial flights, and re-designated Hizballah for acting under IRGC-QF direction.
IranBefore and After Satellite Images Show Strike on Iranian Air Defense CRC Near Karaj
Satellite imagery reveals damage to Iran's Air Defense Control and Reporting Center near Karaj following a strike during the 39-day war.
IranIranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf En Route to Baghdad
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is traveling to Baghdad, Iraq.
IranTwo Iranian ballistic missiles targeting maritime navigation fell into the sea, UAE MoD says
The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that two Iranian ballistic missiles fell into the sea while targeting maritime navigation, and the country is ready to counter any threats.
IranTwo Iranian Ballistic Missiles Fall into Sea Near UAE
Two ballistic missiles launched from Iran fell into the sea outside the UAE's territorial waters on 18 August 2026, the UAE Ministry of Defence announced.
IranTrump: No Talks with Iran, Naval Blockade Remains in Full Force
President Donald J. Trump stated there are no talks scheduled with Iran, the naval blockade remains in full effect, the Strait of Hormuz is open, and all water mines have been cleared.
IranTrump: U.S. Will Not Seek Iran MoU Extension
President Donald Trump declares that the United States is not seeking an extension of the Iran Memorandum of Understanding.
IranIran’s Parliament Approves Framework of 33-Article “Countering Infiltration” Proposal
Iran’s Majles approved the general framework of a 33-article Countering Infiltration proposal imposing prison terms and bans for unauthorized foreign contacts, funding, and media/scientific cooperation.
IranTrump: Iran Cannot Have Nuclear Weapon
President Donald Trump declares that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon.
IranSeveral Tehran Petrol Stations Close Due to Fuel Shortages
Multiple petrol stations in Tehran, including in Niavaran and Tajrish, have reportedly closed due to fuel shortages.
IranIranian army commander announces bounties for killing or capturing US forces
Iranian army commander Amir Hatami announced bounties of $30,000 or 5 billion tomans for killing or capturing US forces.
IranSmoke pillar observed in southern Tehran; fire nature unknown
A smoke pillar was spotted in southern Tehran, Iran, with the cause of the fire currently unknown.
IranIraq Oil Exports Reach 2M Barrels/Day for First Time Since Hormuz Tensions
Iraq's oil minister reports that crude exports have reached 2 million barrels per day since early August, the first such volume since the start of Strait of Hormuz tensions.
IranRumors of 29-Fold Petrol Price Hike in Iran Spark Fears of Unrest
Unconfirmed reports suggest Iran may raise petrol prices from 3,000 to 87,200 tomans per liter, a 29-fold increase that could reignite widespread protests.
IranIRGC Launches Missile from Sirik Toward Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC launched a missile from Sirik, Hormozgan Province, toward the Strait of Hormuz at 21:55 local time on August 12, 2026.
IranTrump Says U.S. Controls Strait of Hormuz, Blockade 'Wall of Steel'
President Trump declared total U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz, called the naval blockade "A WALL OF STEEL," and dismissed Iran's military, economic, and political situation.
IranIran's Rezaei Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure Until US Ends 'War and Siege'
Mohsen Rezaei of Iran's National Security Council threatened that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States ends its war and siege, releases frozen Iranian assets, and regional wars conclude.
IranTrump: Iran Must Be Responsible for Damages and Deaths in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza
President Donald J. Trump declared that Iran should be held accountable for the damages and death caused to the people of Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza in the context of Iran negotiations.
IranTrump: Iran Must Pay Compensation for USS Cole, Protester Deaths, and Past Conflicts
President Trump responded to Iran’s compensation requests by demanding Iran compensate the U.S. for victims of roadside bombs, the USS Cole attack, and regime killings of protesters.
IranMabkhout Mohsen Al-Shaddadi Killed in Fighting with Iran-Backed Houthis in Marib
The head of the Public Works and Roads Office in Ragwan District, Marib, was killed during clashes with Iran-backed Houthis on the governorate's northern front.
IranCENTCOM: Over 20 Warships Enforce Iran Blockade; 55 Vessels Redirected
As of August 9, U.S. Central Command reports over 20 warships are enforcing the blockade against Iran, redirecting 55 commercial vessels, disabling two, and boarding two.
IranMojtaba Khamenei Appoints IRGC Veteran Mohsen Rezaei to Iran’s Top Security Body
Mojtaba Khamenei appointed Mohsen Rezaei to Iran's Supreme National Security Council, with President Pezeshkian also naming him council secretary, in a reshuffle that concentrates security policy in veteran IRGC hands.
IranImages of Iran’s Dey Month Massacre to Be Released After Seven Months
An Iranian Twitter user announces plans to publish uncensored images of the Dey month massacre, saying the crime's scale was obscured by an internet shutdown and international distraction.