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Day 135 is the day the hardline press stopped asking whether the ceasefire had collapsed and simply declared it dead. Vatan-e Emrooz's masthead reads 'Full-Scale War' and states that the Islamabad memorandum (the 17 June framework) 'has effectively been set aside'; Nobonyad and Kayhan tell readers…
Day 134 reads as the day the ceasefire visibly cracked. After a night of two-way strikes, Shargh asks on its banner whether this is 'The Start of the Fourth Imposed War?' and Etemad calls the Strait 'at Boiling Point' following a heavy exchange of fire between Iran and America. The single…
Day 133 shows the confrontation widening from a single-chokepoint standoff into a two-sided maritime-siege contest. The day's defining artifact is Vatan-e Emrooz's full-page 'Now, Yemen,' printed over an image of crowds boarding an Iranian Mahan Air jet on a Yemeni runway: nearly every hardline…
Day 132 is dominated by a single death and a single chokepoint. The sudden death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, one of Washington's most prominent Iran hawks and a close ally of Netanyahu, has been seized across the Iranian press as apparent proof that the successor Leader's vengeance threat is…
Day 131 turns on two developments the monitor has been waiting for. First, and of the highest significance, the successor Leader has broken his silence: for the first time since his father's assassination on 28 February, Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a public message, and it dominates the…
Day 130 closes the arc the monitor has followed since the assassination: the martyred Leader of the Revolution, named on the government fronts as Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was interred at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, ending an unprecedented multi-city, multi-nation funeral. All eight Persian fronts…
Day 128 sharpens the split the monitor has tracked since the burial began. On paper it is still the funeral, and it has crossed a border: all eight Persian fronts and the English carry-over are locked on the Iraqi leg of the rites, the millions-strong Najaf and Karbala procession that Kayhan…
Day 127 splits in two. On paper it is still the funeral: all eight Persian fronts and the English carry-over are locked on the Qom rites, Ayatollah Javadi Amoli's tearful prayer at Jamkaran, and a vengeance liturgy that Hamshahri prints as the blood-cry 'Ya la-Tharat al-Khamenei' and Kayhan tops…
Day 126 catches the funeral at its hinge. Monday's three-day Tehran procession (15 Tir / 6 July) closed with the fronts converging on a single claim, that it was the largest funeral in history, and on a single instruction for how to read it: not as grief but as a verdict. Farhikhtegan calls the…
Day 123 is the day the four-month-deferred funeral of Ali Khamenei finally fills every front page. The six Persian fronts that reached the kiosk (several dailies appear to have skipped editions for the declared Tehran holiday) are a single choreography in different registers: Kayhan's 'Khamenei…
The Iranian press on 11 Tir 1405 (2 July 2026), Day 121, is consumed by the eve of the martyred former Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral: the largest state mobilization since the war began. The machinery is now fully visible in print: 150,000 police on alert (Kayhan), the Red Crescent staged for 4…
The Iranian press on 10 Tir 1405 (1 July 2026), Day 120, is dominated by a single, unifying event: the state farewell and funeral rites for the martyred former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, staged as a national and cross-border act of mobilization. Hamshahri's full-bleed cover, the day's strongest…
The Iranian press on 9 Tir 1405 (30 June 2026), Day 119, carries forward the post-war 'accountability and revenge' line set in motion by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's Judiciary Week directive, but sharpens it from a legal-prosecution message into an explicit threat of retribution. Hamshahri's…
The Iranian press on 8 Tir 1405 (29 June 2026) speaks with a single organizing voice: a Judiciary Week message from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordering the prosecution of US and Israeli officials for war crimes committed during the 2026 war. The message is carried, paraphrased or printed in…
Today's papers tell two stories at once: a confident, almost celebratory one about Iran having permanently rewritten the rules in the Strait of Hormuz, and a quieter, more anxious one about insults flying at the president, a war bill nobody quite knows how to pay, and a Gulf-Arab
Our Bahraini compatriots are awaiting the first step," Kayhan's editor declared this week, and after a war Iran already fought on Bahraini soil, that's not a threat to dismiss
Iran has made explicit, in both rhetoric and now in formal military order: Hezbollah's survival in Lebanon is not a side issue to the Islamabad MoU - it is the trigger mechanism built into its core, and the Strait of Hormuz is the lever Tehran has chosen to enforce it.
Tehran's most dangerous weapon is not a missile - it is a message, and it is aimed directly at Trump's base.
As Tehran strikes U.S. and Israeli strategic sites, the regime faces deepening regional isolation and a critical dependence on China and Russia to survive its most profound internal and external challenge
Tehran executes a high-stakes "Chicken Maneuver," betting that aggressive maritime threats and strategic resolve will force Washington into a favorable, "deal-oriented" retreat. Despite claims of victory over January’s "fitna," renewed university protests and President Trump’s li
Circulating claim of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani issuing or threatening a jihad fatwa in defense of Khamene- unsubstantiated
Iran’s leadership is framing Netanyahu’s U.S. talks—especially meetings with Trump—as a deliberate pressure play, while signaling an effort to drive a wedge between Washington and Jerusalem. In parallel, Tehran pairs renewed confrontation messaging (missiles/retaliation threats)
Iran is pairing Muscat-centered diplomacy with region-wide mediation to avert a strike, while warning that any U.S. action will trigger a costly, theater-wide response and showcasing deterrence capabilities
The Iranian leadership is signaling a “maximum deterrence” posture in response to “maximum pressure.”
Unmasking the survival strategy behind Iran's latest wave of blunt threats. While missiles are simulated in the Gulf, a diplomatic "Chicken Game" is unfolding in Ankara to redraw the map of the Middle East.
Iran is framing the EU’s IRGC terrorist designation as grounds for reciprocal legal and operational retaliation, including threats to the Strait of Hormuz and suspension of key security cooperation. As U.S. forces surge into the region, Tehran is compressing decision-time and sig
Tehran is openly defying Washington with “fingers on the trigger” deterrence messaging and retaliatory threats that increasingly implicate Israel. Simultaneously, it is escalating repression—executions, forced-confession narratives, and sustained internet disruption—to crush prot
Zarif’s Foreign Affairs essay calls for change; conservatives reply with mockery, citing JCPOA betrayal
Tehran’s Arbaeen message fuses Karbala sacrifice with calls to eliminate Israel and expel U.S. influence.
Iran refuses Hezbollah disarmament, viewing its weapons as vital for Lebanon’s defense and regional anti-Israel strategy.
Khamenei frames the war as advancing the Resistance Front’s mission to dismantle and ultimately eliminate Israel.
Houthi Missiles, Iranian Signatures: A Rising Threat to Israel, the U.S., and Global Trade Routes
Iran faces global condemnation for terrorism and hostage diplomacy, yet remains unlikely to change its strategy.
Iran’s “Internal Debate” Is a Strategic Illusion Aimed at Preserving the Regime’s Revolutionary Trajectory
Iran attempts to rebuild its air defenses under constraints, relying on domestic systems amid absent Russian suppor
How Tehran’s centrifuge advances, strategic timing, and diplomatic brinkmanship are reshaping the JCPOA endgame
Iran, frustrated by Russian inaction, pivots toward China to secure military, economic, and nuclear advancement
Eternal Karbala narrative drives Iranian resistance, nuclear persistence, and proxy support despite military setbacks
TIranian clerics declare Trump and Netanyahu moharebs, urging Muslims worldwide to resist threats against Khamenei
Iran blames Israel for abducting four diplomats in 1982, and demands international action to uncover their fate.
Kayhan: Iran Declares War on the U.S. and Israel, Targets Trump and Netanyahu by Name
Iran’s top Hamas liaison Izadi assassinated
IRGC Declaration Summarizing the 12-Day War: Expelling America from the Region and Destroying the Zionist Regime"
Diplomacy, solidarity, and strategic restraint: Iran’s survival hinges on averting escalation and safeguarding its regime.
Iran may rebuild and accelerate its secret nuclear program, posing long-term threats without sustained pressure
Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran spark Bahrain Shia protests, risking Gulf instability, American interests
Iran's FM launches global diplomatic campaign seeking international pressure to halt Israeli strikes degrading missile capabilities
IS sees Israel-Iran war as opportunity for jihad, urges Sunnis to exploit chaos, attack Jews.
Shiite clerics shield Khamenei, warning the U.S. of unified retaliation.
System Under Siege: Can the Islamic Republic Survive the Dual Pressure?
Existential Crossroads: Retaliate or Risk Regime Collapse
Signals from Tehran: Iran Opens Door to Diplomacy Amid Escalating Conflict
Ultra-hardline concerns about the current government's regional foreign policy
Iran and Hezbollah frame their struggle against Israel not just as political but as part of a divine, messianic mission
The Bavar-373 threatens modern non-stealth aircraft, though its effectiveness against advanced stealth technology remains debated.
Iran has emerged as a pivotal player in the proliferation of advanced missile technologies to both state and non-state actors.
Iran has refrained from directly responding to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh so far, reflecting a strategic calculus
Russia " constantly acts unfriendly and incessantly twists the knife in our flesh."
JCPOA Reloaded? Zarif : I'll continue to serve
pawns in a larger strategic game
Iranian drones and various range missiles, are finding their way into conflict zones and war hotspots around the world
As Hardliners push for severe revenge, president Urges Caution
IRGCNhas recently upgraded its arsenal with advanced missile systems, drones, and electronic warfare equipment/
Iran and China Inaugurate Strategic Rail Corridor to Bolster Economic Ties Amid Sanctions
The election of Masoud Pezeshkian may result in superficial changes that the West will exploit to continue its appeasement policy
Iran developing nuclear weapons cannot be ruled out.
Khamenei frames the war in Gaza as a broader struggle with Israel
"We must proceed on the same path we started. Or let it be a new Karbala."
Iran effectively utilizes Israeli media to portray Israel as weak and tarnishing its international reputation
The demise of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in a helicopter crash has sent shockwaves...
Ayatollah Khamenei: Al-Aqsa Storm Marks the Dawn of a New Era in West Asia, Free from U.S. Dominance
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Aircraft Carrier Redirects After Iranian Naval Challenge
Houthi acting as Iran's proxy, have increased threats to international shipping in the Red Sea
Comparing Hamas's ceasefire agreement with Israel to former Iran's nuclear negotiation team approach.
IAEA report reveals Iran's alarming nuclear potential
Lessons from 2006 Lebanon War to Gaza's Present war
Iran will continue to bolster its military capabilities, particularly its missile power.
Steps into the Hypersonic Missiles Era
IRGC QF Commander : "We'll do everything it takes to support Hamas"
Tehran's strategy aims to capitalize on the crisis for propaganda without escalating into a broader conflict.
Houthi Rebels Claim Responsibility for Missile and Drone Strikes on Israel
Iran's Ambitious Plan: From Gaza Ceasefire to Jerusalem Liberation
On October 7th, during its attack on Israel, Hamas used multi-rotor drones to target Israeli tanks, gun towers, and checkpoints.
"Iran's Supply of Deadly ATGMs Fuels Regional ConflictS
Recent attacks by Iran's proxies in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen indicate that Iran has given the green light to its proxies to target U.S. and...
validate reports of Iran's constant contributions to Hamas's arsenal
The expiration of sanctions on Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs poses a heightened threat to regional stability. Iran can...
Iran's proxies "ready to engage Israel"
Our rockets and specialized units stand ready to target US interests.
Irony of War: Seized Iranian Ammo to Bolster Ukraine's Stand Against Russia
U.S. Condemns Iran’s Laser Attack on Marine Corps Helicopter
OFAC-sanctioned entities and individuals involved in procuring sensitive parts for Iran’s UAV program
Iran’s Nour-3 Satellite: A Leap in Communication or a Step Towards Enhanced Missile Capability?
Heroic Flexibility in Action: Iran’s Green Light for Negotiation Raises Questions
focused on addressing Syria's security challenges
Iran presents Arash- "the world's longest-range suicide drone"
The Implications of the Iran-Russia Defense Alliance
"Iran intercepted and deterred multiple foreign aircraft."
Khamenei's directive to arm the West Bank discussed
Syria's Critical Position in Iran's Regional Security Strategy
Elevates INSTC's Significance Amid BRICS Engagement
Iran's Proxy-Driven Narco-Terrorism Targets Arab Israelis
pushing for Emulation of Hezbollah Tactics
Commitment to asymmetrical warfare to counter more powerful adversaries
Iran Warns of Retaliation Over Seized Oil Unloading in Texas
Without the IRGC, there would be no country.
A Tale of Naivety
Cites Qatar's Expansive Production as a Contributing Factor
Second Lebanon War as evidence of "divine intervention."
Iran's Proliferation of Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) Elevates Regional Tensions
U.S. Navy enhances its presence in response to Iran's aggressive actions, while Iran maintains its defiant posture
Female Iranian Chess Prodigy Granted Spanish Citizenship
Iran's Expanding Maritime and Aerial Capabilities
"Gaza" UAV- "a nightmares of America and Israel"
Russian technicians working on the Space Launch program in Iran
In a recent interview with the Fararu website the former chief of the Iranian parliament's national security and foreign policy committee...
In Retaliation for Bloody Friday, Jaish alAdl attacked a police station.
IRGCN continues to harass maritime traffic in the Persian Gulf
Iran supports any request for the Palestinian resistance
HIMARS or Fath 360?
Iran Asserts Dominance in Caspian Sea with New Destroyer
Direct flight between Tehran and Cairo?
World without America and Zionism
Concerns about Malley's conduct
No Nuclear Deal On Table With Iran
Simorgh is nothing more than a Ukrainian An-140.
Iran and Saudi Arabia towards joint production?
Leader:Unity against US and Zionism
Notorious chief police force to visit Russia
EU calls on Iran to end executions
$2.7 billion of Iran's frozen assets in Iraq released
The CTC Sentinel, a biweekly publication of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Counterterrorism Center (CTC), which...
Iran has strongly criticized (June 25) France for using an inaccurate name for the Persian Gulf in a recent tweet, urging the French...
During a phone conversation on June 24, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov discussed...
The commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, said that the next version of the hypersonic Fatah...
Iran's Proliferation of Drones Raises Global Security Concerns
Iranian Minister of Oil, Javad Owji, highlighted during a cabinet session (June 21) the fruitful contracts signed in the petroleum...
Khamenei: "I believe the West Bank should be armed just like Gaza"
Iran's Solution to Europe's Gas Problems
The Commander of the Iranian Navy (IRIN), Admiral Shahram Irani, announced the successful completion of the formation and structuring of...
Iran released footage of "Breathtaking moments" of the IRGC air defense command post successfully intercepting and downing an American...
African nations hold a significant position in Iran's foreign policy
Iran, Saudi Arabia: Where did Qassem Soleimani go?
Haj Qassem Suleiman's missiles besiege Israel
JCPOA Revival Expected IN Vienna, third country
Direct negotiations with the United States yielded some results
Iran's focus Shifts Eastward
Iran bargains with the US for concessions in unproductive talks.
Iran's political campaign to distance Gulf countries from Israel
Iran challenges the United States in its backyard
On June 11, Iran's Foreign Minister Hussein Amir-Abdollahian and Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al...
If we had wanted to build nuclear weapons, we would have done so
IAEA expressed deep concern over the presence of nuclear material at undisclosed sites in Iran
Appeasement does not lead to peace
Iran's miscalculations could severely damage its nuclear program and critical infrastructure.
Neglecting allies while trying to revive the JCPOA is a recipe for regional instability and global terrorism
Iran Harnesses Extraterritorial Refineries for Oil Processing
Some elements in Baku have blundered in establishing diplomatic ties with the illegal Zionist entity
Despite the recent decision to renew diplomatic relations, Iran and Saudi Arabia remain strategic rivals
Opposing forces, namely Arrogance, Zionism, and aggressive powers, remain the same.
According to Seyed Hamid Hosseini, a member of the Iranian Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Products Exporters Union (OPEX), Iran is making...
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, strongly criticized Israel ("Zionist regime") for its "unsuccessful attempts" to forge...
"Iran's Naval Commander Warns: Persian Gulf Security is Solely in Regional Hands, No Need for US and Foreign Presence" ; UAE its...