IranMisleading Proof of Life Video for Mojtaba Khamenei
A fact-check reveals that footage presented as rare proof of life for Mojtaba Khamenei is recycled, undated classroom video likely months or years old.
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IranThree-person militia cell arrested in Babil, Iraq; advanced drones seized
Iraqi security forces arrested a 3-person cell of armed militias in Babil, south of Baghdad, seizing advanced drones that local reports link to the IRGC-backed Islamic Resistance in Iraq and were intended for attacks outside the country.
IranCENTCOM: U.S. Navy Reroutes 53 Commercial Vessels, Disables 2, Boards 2 Enforcing Iran Blockade
CENTCOM reports that the U.S. Navy has rerouted 53 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded two while enforcing a blockade against Iran, with over 30 ships permitted for humanitarian aid.
IranCENTCOM: 53 Commercial Vessels Redirected, 2 Disabled, 2 Boarded in Iran Blockade
CENTCOM reports that as of August 8, 2026, 53 commercial vessels have been redirected, 2 disabled, and 2 boarded while enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran, with nearly 35 ships allowed through for humanitarian aid.
IranIRGC Media Shows U.S. Army MQ-1C Wreckage with Sayyad-2/3 SAM TEL in Background
Imagery released by IRGC-affiliated media depicts a relatively intact U.S. Army MQ-1C airframe with a Sayyad-2/3 surface-to-air missile transporter erector launcher visible in the background.
IranIRGC-Backed Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada Leader Announces 'Pause in Response Decision'
Abu Ala al-Walai, leader of the IRGC-backed Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, announced a pause in the group's response to Saudi-American strikes on their positions, stating that reconsideration of timing, scale, and nature remains on the table.
IranOFAC Dismantles Key Nodes of Iran’s Rahbar Currency Network in Eighth 2026 Sanctions Action
OFAC targeted Shahr Bank’s UAE exchange house fronts and global shell company infrastructure, designating over a dozen individuals and entities facilitating hundreds of millions in illicit transactions under the Economic Fury maximum pressure campaign.
IranOFAC Designates IRGC Crypto Laundering Network Under 'Economic Fury' Campaign
The U.S. Treasury sanctions Siavash Kayvanpour and a web of digital asset exchanges, including Shelbit and Aban Tether, for facilitating billions in IRGC money laundering.
IranIranian State News Shares 'Countdown for Revenge' Poster Threatening Trump and Netanyahu
An Iranian regime-affiliated Telegram channel posted a propaganda poster captioned "Countdown for Revenge," directly threatening U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
IranIranian MP Threatens Permanent Closure of Strait of Hormuz Over US Pressure on Oman
Iranian MP Majid Doustali warns that Iran will never reopen the Strait of Hormuz if US pressure on Oman continues.
IranU.S. Marine Corps Aviation Aboard USS Boxer Enforces Iran Blockade
CENTCOM reports U.S. Marine Corps aviation assets aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) are supporting the blockade against Iran, having redirected 49 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 as of August 6, 2026.
Iran18 Wounded in Explosion at Shams Abad Industrial City South of Tehran
An explosion at the Shams Abad Industrial City south of Tehran has wounded at least 18 people, with the cause still unknown and no official confirmation.
IranIRGC General Threatens to Target US Aircraft Carriers in Strait of Hormuz
IRGC Maj. Gen. Mohsen Rezaei warns Iran will not permit any route other than its own in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to fire on US aircraft carriers.
IranTrump Accuses Iran of 'Duplicity,' Asserts US Naval Blockade Controls Strait of Hormuz
President Donald J. Trump issued a statement calling Iranian leadership 'unbelievably duplicitous' for publicly denying talks while meetings are scheduled, and declared that the US Navy's 'Wall of Steel' blockade completely controls the Strait of Hormuz, vowing Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.
IranTrump Accuses Iran of Duplicity, Declares Total US Naval Blockade in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump accuses Iranian leadership of duplicity, claims the US Navy completely controls the Strait of Hormuz with a "Wall of Steel" blockade, and demands Iran never have a nuclear weapon.
IranTrump: Deal on Strait of Hormuz Coming, Denuclearization to Follow
President Trump reportedly said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz is coming, followed by a denuclearization agreement with Iran.
IranF-35C Launches from USS Abraham Lincoln During Iran Blockade
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35C launched from the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on August 2 as CENTCOM's blockade against Iran redirected 35 vessels, disabled two, and boarded two.
IranIRGC-Owned Fars News Denies Strait of Hormuz Reopening Agreement
Iran's Fars News, citing informed sources, denied any deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating the waterway remains blocked except via IRGC Navy-designated route.
IranMBS Urges Trump to De-escalate and Refrain from Iran Strikes; Saudi Arabia Previously Denied Basing for Operation Project Freedom
Saudi Crown Prince MBS spoke with President Trump, urging de-escalation and no strikes on Iran, Axios reports; Saudi Arabia had refused basing support for Operation Project Freedom in May over similar concerns.
IranIRGC Preparing for Guerrilla Warfare? Government Buildings in Hormozgan Evacuated, Receiving Ammunition
Unconfirmed reports from Iran's Hormozgan province describe government buildings evacuating personnel and receiving ammunition, prompting speculation about IRGC guerrilla warfare preparations.
IranIran Hangs 20-Year-Old Arvin Khairkhah for Role in January Anti-Regime Protests
Iran's Islamic regime executed 20-year-old Arvin Khairkhah for participating in the January anti-regime protests that reportedly left 40,000 dead.
IranGovernment Buildings Evacuated in Hormozgan Province, Iran
Personnel were ordered to evacuate government buildings in Hormozgan Province, Iran, today.
IranExplosion in Shaabad, Eslam Abad-e Gharb, Kermanshah Province, Iran
An explosion was reported in the Shaabad area of Eslam Abad-e Gharb, Kermanshah Province, Iran.
IranU.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk Prepped for Flight Aboard USS Michael Murphy Supporting Iran Blockade
A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter is readied for operations aboard USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) as part of the U.S. blockade against Iran, with CENTCOM reporting redirected, disabled, boarded, and humanitarian-aid-permitted vessels as of July 31.