Explosions reported near Bandar Abbas. - Mehr News
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Explosions Reported Near Qeshm Island
Iran: At least 3 explosions were reported south of Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. The blasts may be linked to maritime traffic management operations. - Mehr
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$24B Frozen Assets Released per Mehr
$24 Billion in frozen assets released according to Mehr News Agency
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Iran Publishes Alleged MOU Clauses
Iranian Mehr News Agency has published the supposed 14 clauses of the MOU
$12 billion of Iran's frozen funds to be released before negotiations begin, with another $12 billion during the 60-day final negotiation window.
Oil and petrochemi...
Iranian Mehr News Agency has published the supposed 14 clauses of the MOU
$12 billion of Iran's frozen funds to be released before negotiations begin, with another $12 billion during the 60-day final negotiation window.
Oil and petrochemical sanctions suspended.
Full naval blockade lifted within 30 days.
The U.S. commits to non-interference in Iranian affairs, withdrawal of forces from around Iran, and no new sanctions or force deployments during negotiations.
An immediate ceasefire is required on all fronts, including Lebanon.
The Strait of Hormuz reopens within 30 days under Iranian arrangements.
Iran reaffirms its NPT commitment not to produce nuclear weapons.
A 60-day window is set to negotiate a final deal covering nuclear issues and full sanctions removal.
The U.S. and allies must also present reconstruction plans worth at least $300 billion.
Iran's missile program and support for resistance groups are removed from the agenda entirely.
No final negotiations begin until the $12 billion is released, oil sanctions are suspended, and the blockade is lifted.
A supervisory mechanism will oversee implementation, with any final agreement approved by UN Security Council resolution.
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Iran Media: US Pledges $300B Rebuild
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Reported U.S.-Iran Draft MOU Details
Iran’s Mehr, citing a source close to Iran’s negotiating team, claims a proposed U.S.-Iran draft MOU includes:
• Immediate and permanent ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon
• U.S. commitment not to interfere in Iran’s internal affa...
Iran’s Mehr, citing a source close to Iran’s negotiating team, claims a proposed U.S.-Iran draft MOU includes:
• Immediate and permanent ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon
• U.S. commitment not to interfere in Iran’s internal affairs
• Maritime blockade lifted within 30 days
• U.S. forces to withdraw from areas around Iran
• Strait of Hormuz reopened within 30 days under Iranian arrangements
• Suspension of sanctions on Iranian oil and petrochemical exports
• Full access to Iranian financial assets
• 60 days of negotiations toward a final nuclear agreement
• $24 billion in frozen Iranian funds to be released, with half before talks begin
• Missile program and support for resistance groups excluded from negotiations
• Final agreement to be endorsed by the UN Security Council
• Draft still pending review and approval by Iranian authorities
(Again, this an Iranian report, and not confirmed by the U.S.)
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Iran Reports Proposed MOU With U.S.
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Iran’s Mehr: The proposed memorandum of understanding with the U.S. reportedly includes lifting sanctions, ending the naval blockade, and the withdrawal of U.S. forces positioned around Iran.
(Iranian report, not confirmed by U.S. yet)
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Clashes Reported Between Iran, US at Sea
NOW: Mehr: Clashes reported between Iranian and U.S. forces at sea.
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Air Defenses Active Over Mohr, Iran
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Mehr News reports air defense systems are active over the city of Mohr in Iran’s Fars Province.
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Explosions Reported Near Qeshm Island
NOW: Mehr: Reports of explosions in the vicinity of Qeshm Island.
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Iranian Army on Full Alert Over Trump
An Iranian lawmaker says the country's army is on full alert over Trump's threat. - Mehr
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Iran Seals Strait of Hormuz, Warns
Tehran says it has sealed off the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb. A source linked to Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf told state media the regime's next move is targeting oil and energy infrastructure in U.S.-allied Gulf states, framing it as retaliation for the Israeli strike on Mahshahr's petrochemical complex.
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Drone Shot Down Over Tehran
Iranian report: Drone shot down over Tehran by Iranian air defenses, Mehr reports.
Global
Pakistan Interior Minister Visits Tehran
Pakistan's Interior Minister is expected in Tehran today for a new round of talks, according to Iran's Mehr News Agency.
Global
Iran Delays Draft Proposal to U.S.
Iran's draft proposal for a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. has not yet been sent to mediators and is still under internal discussion in Tehran, according to a source cited by semi-official Mehr News. The source said the delay stems from Iran's distrust of American commitment, with Tehran seeking to secure concrete guarantees based on past experience.
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Iran-U.S. Talks Active, No Deal Yet
No deal finalized between Iran and the U.S., talks still active. Tehran insists foreign pressure will not shape its decisions. - Mehr
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Explosions Reported on Qeshm Island
Iranian media Mehr reports explosions on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz and at 2 other locations.
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Fire at Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport
A fire broke out at the customs building at Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran. The cause is unknown, according to semi-official Mehr news.
Operations
IRGC to Destroy Seized Munitions in Qom
Iran's IRGC says it will destroy captured American and Israeli munitions in Qom province within hours. - Mehr News Agency
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Nine Earthquakes Hit Eastern Tehran
Eastern Tehran hit by nine earthquakes overnight. - Mehr News Agency
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Airstrike Hits Naval Base in Minab Iran
Irans Mehr News Agency reports that a naval base in Minab, southern Iran, was struck in an airstrike.
Global
Iran Doubts US Deal Prospects
IRGC-affiliated Mehr News Agency, citing official statements: The possibility of reaching an agreement with the United States under current conditions is "far removed from reality."
Signals
Iran Agency Urges War Economy Shift
Iran's state-affiliated Mehr news agency is calling for a shift to a war economy, citing Nazi Germany as inspiration. The piece urges Iran to adopt psychological warfare tactics modeled on Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels.
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Iran Says No Date Set for Talks
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says no specific date has been set for talks yet. - Mehr News Agency
