A directive from Iran's Supreme National Security Council orders media outlets not to publish details on civilian infrastructure damage, the scale of destruction, or service disruptions, citing "wartime conditions." Reports must avoid causing public fear or highlighting the enemy's success. For damage and outages, outlets are told to use vague phrases like "under review and troubleshooting."
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Fire Erupts at Imam Reza Shrine
WILD: A major fire erupted inside Mashhad’s Imam Reza Shrine complex, where Irans supreme leader Ali Khamenei was buried.
Iranian authorities say the blaze began at an asphalt workshop at the complex. - Iran International
Strike Hits Military HQ Near Bushehr
Iran International: Ehsan Jahanian, deputy governor of Bushehr Province:
“Military headquarters on the outskirts of Bushehr city was struck by a projectile.”
Pakistan PM to Attend Khamenei Funeral
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry: PM Shahbaz Sharif will attend Khamenei's funeral. - Iran International
Tehran Protesters Question Talks
Hardline protesters in Tehran say Iran's negotiating team is acting without Mojtaba Khamenei's approval, pointing to his silence on the talks. One protester's sign noted he issued a message about a tree for Nature Day but has said nothing about endorsing negotiations.
- Iran International
Explosion Reported in Ahvaz, Iran
Witness reports suggest a loud explosion was heard in Iran’s southern city of Ahvaz, according to Iran International.
Iran Loses Contact With Khamenei
Iran's leadership has lost contact with supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei since last night, according to Iran International. Yesterday's retaliatory strikes on Israel following the IDF's Dahiya attack were launched without coordination with Khamenei's office, relying instead on pre-prepared military protocols. The speed of Iran's response exceeded what the normal messaging process with Khamenei would have permitted.
Iran President Reportedly Submits Resignation
Unconfirmed reports from Iran International claim Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has submitted a resignation request in a sharply worded letter addressed to Mojtaba Khamenei.
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Lebanon Accuses Iran of Dragging It Into War
Lebanon formally complained to the United Nations, accusing Iran and the IRGC of dragging it into war against the government's wishes, according to Iran International.
Iran Historian Threatens Journalists
An Iranian regime historian called for the assassination of opposition journalists on state TV, saying hosts at Manoto TV and Iran International "must understand that their lives are not safe" and that "their killing is sanctioned."
Iran President Clashes With IRGC
Iranian Report: Iranian President Pezeshkian was furious with IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi over the attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, UAE, and Oman, which were carried out without the government's knowledge. Pezeshkian called for an urgent meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to stop the escalation, calling the attacks "madness" and "total irresponsibility" that could lead to irreversible consequences.
- Iran International.
Iran Warns Protests May Resume Soon
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, led by Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, reportedly warned that anti regime protests could resume within days as the economy deteriorates. Officials said economic pressure is the main trigger.
The assessment...
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, led by Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, reportedly warned that anti regime protests could resume within days as the economy deteriorates. Officials said economic pressure is the main trigger.
The assessment claimed Iran may only withstand another 6 to 8 weeks of a U.S. naval blockade. By the end of spring, up to 2 million private sector jobs could be lost. Security officials reportedly concluded unrest is inevitable, with only the timing uncertain. - Iran International
Iran Lawmaker Doubts US Negotiation Progress
Iran International: Iran lawmaker: Iran has no hopes for a breakthrough in negotiations with the U.S.
Iran Talks Collapse in Islamabad
Internal divisions within Iran’s negotiating team led to the collapse of talks in Islamabad, with the delegation ordered to return to Tehran on April 11, following instructions from a senior security official. - Iran International
Iran Executions Hit Record High
Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, the highest annual figure since 1989 and a 68% increase over 2024's 975 executions. - Iran International, citing human rights organizations
Iran Leadership Split Over US Talk Delegation
Iran International, citing sources, reports a sharp internal dispute in Iran’s leadership over the makeup and authority of its delegation ahead of U.S. talks in Islamabad.
Children on Military Vehicle in Qom
IRAN: A photo circulating from Iran International shows children riding on a military vehicle in Qom, with one seated behind a mounted machine gun wearing IRGC attire.
Sharif University Damage After Strikes
Iran International published footage and documentation showing damage at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran following airstrikes, and reported that the university’s Electronics Research Center was hit and suffered structural damage.
Israeli Commandos Rescued U.S. F-15E WSO
Iran International reports that an Israeli official revealed to them that two Israeli commando units, Shaldag and Sayeret Matkal, were involved in the mission to recover the American F-15E Weapons Systems Officer (WSO).
Bank Sepah Network Hit by Disruption
Major disruption hits Bank Sepah’s network, a key Iranian military-linked lender, Iran International reports.
The bank has longstanding ties to Iran’s armed forces and IRGC.
IRGC Losses Exceed 4,770 Since War
Iran International sources say that at least 4,770 members of the IRGC, Basij and police have been killed in attacks by Israel and the United States since the start of the war, with another 20,880 reported wounded.
Armed Security Forces at Shiraz Checkpoint
Footage from Iran International shows Iranian regime security forces armed at a checkpoint in Shiraz, southern Iran.
Iranian Missile Falls Near Karaj
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Footage shared with Iran International appears to show a missile launched by the Islamic Republic falling near Karaj, with onlookers seen laughing and mocking the failure.
Tehran Rehab Center Head Arrested
The head of a Tehran rehabilitation center for orphaned girls with disabilities was arrested after resisting IRGC demands to house 50 personnel at the Hamdaman institute, sources tell Iran International. She was reportedly assaulted before being detained, and her current whereabouts and condition remain unknown.
Tehran Forces Change Uniforms to Evade Strikes
Security forces spotted changing uniforms in Tehran to evade Israeli airstrikes targeting security positions. - Iran International.