An Iranian official says the city of Visian in western Iran was struck twice during earlier U.S. airstrikes. The city lies roughly 200 miles (320 km) inland from the Persian Gulf. - IRNA
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Gas Leak Explosion Hits Ahvaz Building
IRAN: Ahvaz Fire Department: Tonight's explosion was caused by a city gas leak in a two-story residential building in the Haseirabad district of Ahvaz. - IRNA
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Economy
Iran to Use Frozen Funds for Goods
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister: it has been decided in meeting with Qatar that part of the $6 bln in frozen funds would be used to purchase goods based on iran's needs - IRNA
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Iran Says Final Agreement Talks Not Started
Iran says talks on a final agreement have not started, per IRNA.
Economy
Iran Seeks Release of $6B in Qatar
Iran's President Pezeshkian called for the release of $6 billion of the $12 billion in Iranian assets held in Qatar, according to IRNA.
Global
Iran Russia Sign Helicopter Deal
Iran and Russia signed an MOU for 20 new helicopters for Iran's air support fleet. IRNA
Global
Iran Details US-Iran MOU Terms
Iranian state media details the US-Iran MOU. According to IRNA and Iranian outlets:
▪️No agreement on the nuclear issue in the current MOU. Iran makes no new nuclear commitment.
▪️Nuclear discussions will take place within 60 days of sign...
Iranian state media details the US-Iran MOU. According to IRNA and Iranian outlets:
▪️No agreement on the nuclear issue in the current MOU. Iran makes no new nuclear commitment.
▪️Nuclear discussions will take place within 60 days of signing.
▪️Iran’s right to enrich uranium and retain its enriched material will be pushed for inclusion in the final agreement.
▪️The text contains no “extension of the ceasefire.” Iranian media describes a permanent and immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon.
▪️Some frozen Iranian assets will be released immediately upon signing, the rest gradually during negotiations.
▪️Iran makes no commitment to hand over management of the Strait of Hormuz. The strait’s future will be settled regionally between Tehran and Oman.
▪️The compensation mechanism will be determined during the 60-day negotiations.
▪️During the 60 days, the removal of US sanctions and cancellation of related international decisions will be examined.
▪️The negotiations will focus on only three issues: the civilian nuclear program, removal of unilateral US sanctions, and compensation. Iran’s missile capabilities will not be discussed.
Note: this is Tehran’s account of the deal. It conflicts with US reporting on several points.
Global
Iran Says No Nuclear Deal Reached
No agreement on the nuclear file has been reached in the current memorandum, according to Iran's IRNA.
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Iran Proposes Joint Hormuz Control
Tehran now framing the Strait of Hormuz as a regional issue to be jointly administered with Oman through dialogue, per IRNA.
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Iran Says Framework Text Near Done
NOW: IRNA: Iran’s Foreign Ministry says a framework text is nearing completion.
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Explosions Reported in Iraq's Erbil
NOW: Reports of multiple powerful explosions in Iraq’s Erbil province as U.S. fighter jets conduct heavy patrols over the area, according to IRNA.
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Evacuations at Iran Mahshahr Complex
Emergency evacuations underway at Iran's Mahshahr petrochemical complex, tens of thousands of workers ordered out following an Israeli strike.
- IRNA
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IRGC Says Israel Struck Iran With Missiles
The IRGC said that Israel used air-launched ballistic missiles to strike targets inside Iran. According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, the attacks targeted locations on Iranian territory.
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Iran Closes Western Airspace
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IRNA: Iran has shut down its western airspace to civilian flights.
Leaders
Hezbollah Pledges Ceasefire Adherence
Hezbollah: We will adhere to the ceasefire if Israel stops aggression and withdraws - IRNA
Economy
Iran South Pars Gas Platforms Resume
IRNA: 3 offshore platforms at Iran’s South Pars gas field have resumed production.
Economy
Iran Plans Environmental Fees in Hormuz
Iran says it won't levy tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, instead charging "environmental protection" fees.
- IRNA
Global
Iran Proposes Talks Focused on War
IRAN’S IRNA: UNDER THE PROPOSED FRAMEWORK, TALKS WOULD CENTER ON ENDING THE WAR.
(Apparently no talks about nuclear weapons)
Signals
Iran Assures Ships Ports Open at Hormuz
Iran sent a message to commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, saying its ports remain fully operational and ready to provide maritime services and support.
- IRNA
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Iran FM Araghchi Departs Pakistan for Moscow
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi has left Pakistan for Moscow after consultations in Islamabad. - IRNA
Leaders
Iran Judiciary Chief Rejects Compromise
Iran's Judiciary Chief: "Iran will not compromise on its legitimate demands and policies." - IRNA
Global
Iran Denies Second Talks in Islamabad
NOW: According to IRNA, claims of a second round of talks in Islamabad are inaccurate.
Global
Iran Rejects Second Round of US Talks
IRAN’S IRNA: Iran rejected participating in a second round of talks with the U.S.
Always games.
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Iran Talks Continue Despite Disputes
IRNA: Despite serious disagreements in negotiations, talks continue intensively through text message exchanges.
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Tehran Air Defenses Activated by UAVs
IRNA News Agency: The reason the air defense systems were activated tonight in Tehran is because of UAVs of unknown origin.