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IRGC navy declared Strait closed after hitting vessel on unauthorized route. US officials confirmed strikes on key Iranian gas and nuclear related sites.

Iran just dared Trump and got hit back hard on their energy crown jewels. Closing Hormuz is suicide for their economy but they did it anyway. 🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 BREAKING: Strikes are reportedly hitting Asaluyeh and Bushehr right now. -U.S. airstrikes are reported against Asaluyeh in southern Iran, with additional strikes in Bushehr -Asaluyeh is the onshore …

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Iranian banks hit by cyber attack after US releases funds

Iran’s state-owned banking technology provider says that cyberattacks disrupted card-based banking services at Bank Melli, Bank Saderat and Bank Tejarat. This prompted a temporary suspension of all card-related operations at the three banks to prevent further unauthorized access, the company tells state TV, with cybersecurity teams working to restore normal operations. The company’s public relations …

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California water systems hit by Iranian hackers in terrifying threat to drinking supply

An Iranian hacker group is claiming it infiltrated water systems serving several California cities in an apparent act of retaliation against the United States — though cybersecurity experts are casting doubt on whether the hackers can actually do any damage. The group, known as Handala, alleged Thursday that it breached systems tied to Bakersfield, Visalia …

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Iranian regime newspaper calls any US deal a temporary pause before war. Iranian analysts say a Trump Iran deal may not last more than two months.

Iran USA update by Iranian news paper Iranian newspaper Khorasan said any potential agreement between Tehran and Washington would merely postpone, not resolve, the broader conflict between the two countries. In an editorial, the paper argued that a deal at this stage should be viewed only as a mechanism to halt the current hostilities rather …

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Trump — ‘We will soon take Kharg Island and assume total control over Iranian oil and gas.’ ‘Just like we did with Venezuela.’

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116731447139970106 US WEIGHS KHARG ISLAND OPTION AS ENDGAME SCENARIO US officials have considered capturing Kharg Island or destroying its energy infrastructure as a potential “endgame” option against Iran, according to CNN. The plan, seen as highly risky and previously shelved, is believed to… — *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) June 11, 2026 – TRUMP: THERE WILL BE …

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America Cuts Off Water For 31,550 Iranian Citizens

The population of the Central District in Sirik County was 31,550 inhabitants in 7,631 households according to the 2016 census. BREAKING: US strikes have now hit two drinking water tanks in Sirik, southern Iran, cutting off all drinking water in the district, per IRIB. Iran has warned 2 hours ago it will immediately place all …

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IRGC flat-out declares no peace until Israel is destroyed.

IRGC flat-out says no peace until Israel is wiped out. Calls Trump’s whole vision “killing, murder and terror.” Launched ballistic missile at Kuwait + drone swarm at Hormuz right after ceasefire. All intercepted but the message landed: they’re still swinging. US just sanctioned Iran’s new Hormuz toll scam as straight IRGC terror finance. Trump says …

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U.S. military conducts ‘self-defense’ strikes against Iranian facilities.

While the immediate trigger for tonight’s “self-defense” strikes was the confirmed deployment of naval mines, intelligence sources suggest the escalation was driven by a broader set of provocations that pushed the Pentagon to act… Pentagon insiders indicate the decision to strike wasn’t just about the mines, but a cumulative response to “aggressive posturing” by the …

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Iran threatens to slap licensing fees on undersea cables in Strait of Hormuz —  Google Microsoft Meta and Amazon targeted for cash and Iranian law compliance

Tehran eyes exclusive repair rights for its firms on critical internet backbone… Proposal floats amid sanctions as Iran tests choke point power over Big Tech… Bold move 🇮🇷💞🎖: Iran wants to charge IT giants for undersea internet cablesTehran says companies like Google, Microsoft,Meta, &Amazon must comply with Iranian law and pay licensing fees for laying …

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U.S. Navy disables Iranian tankers in strait

U.S. forces fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers on Friday after they reportedly attempted to breach a naval blockade of Iranian ports. The escalation follows an overnight exchange of fire between U.S. destroyers and Iranian Revolutionary Guard units in the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported a fresh barrage of …

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Ceasefire hangs by a thread: U.S. Navy intercepts Iranian strike in Hormuz

U.S. Central Command confirms the interception of multiple Iranian projectiles targeting three Navy vessels… The exchange follows a tense 24 hours of “mixed messages” from the White House regarding the 14-point peace memo… President Trump insists the ceasefire is “still holding” despite the flare-up, but warns of “a lot of pain” if Tehran stalls… UAE …

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Iranian media accuses Axios reporter Barak Ravid of straight market manipulation

*Walter Bloomberg @DeItaone IRANIAN MEDIA ACCUSES AXIOS REPORTER OF MARKET MANIPULATION Iranian media accused Barak Ravid of spreading false reports after he claimed Iran and the U.S. were nearing a deal. The report briefly pushed oil prices sharply lower, reversing gains tied to the conflict, before prices recovered following denials from Iranian officials. The article …

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Air Force refueler declares mayday while flying Iranian waters

US KC-135 tanker screams emergency over Persian Gulf right off Iran. JUST IN🇮🇷🇺🇸🇮🇶🔥 An American KC-135 refuelling aircraft — affiliated with the U.S. Air Force has declared an emergency while flying over the Persian gulf off Iran. 🚨has Iran Started a electronic warfare or jamming against US and Israel? pic.twitter.com/VkAYjsCD3T — RKM (@rkmtimes) May 5, …

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New footage from Fujairah tonight after Iranian strikes. This is the terminal the world rerouted its oil through when Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. The bypass route. The backup plan. It’s on fire.

🚨🇦🇪🇮🇷 New footage from Fujairah tonight after Iranian strikes This is the terminal the world rerouted its oil through when Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. The bypass route. The backup plan. It's on fire. https://t.co/bdVrfYpFDF pic.twitter.com/LFqQGKBfyv — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 4, 2026

The U.S. eliminated six Iranian small boats attempting to interfere with commercial shipping. Iran fires on U.S. warships in Hormuz. Ceasefire in danger

The U.S. eliminated six Iranian small boats attempting to interfere with commercial shipping – CENTCOM Commander Adm Brad Cooper — Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) May 4, 2026 Right now CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper is on a call with journalists. He says 15,000 U.S. service members are involved in the Project Freedom effort to help commercial …

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Pentagon Releases Video Of Marines Landing On Iranian Ship

DONALD Trump’s elite commandos blasted and seized an Iranian cargo ship as it failed to slip past his Strait of Hormuz blockade – with the regime vowing swift revenge. Dramatic night vision footage of the capture shows American helicopters surrounding the stricken vessel as hardened Marines rappel onto its deck. Read more: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/38868281/us-troops-seize-iranian-ship-strait-of-hormuz/

Update: Iranian Military takes command and control of the government in Tehran! Hardliners are now in control. Chance of a negotiated deal have dropped like a rock!!

It was inevitable the IRGC would wholly take control. Negotiations haven't gone well because the moderate faction in Iran keeps getting over ruled by these Islamic fundamentalists. Unfortunately for the people of Iran it will mean the streets will be dangerous with even more… pic.twitter.com/nIX91vabqE — Tumbawumba (@_Tumbawumba) April 20, 2026

Listen | Centcom audio warnings to Iranian crew to vacate engine room before firing.

TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. forces operating in the Arabian Sea enforced naval blockade measures against an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, April 19. Guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) intercepted M/V Touska as it transited the north Arabian Sea at 17 knots enroute to Bandar Abbas, Iran. American forces issued …

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U.S. NAVY SEIZES IRANIAN CARGO SHIP. ‘Iranian crew refused to listen, so our Navy blew a hole in their engine room. U.S. Marines now have full custody of the ship.’

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116433000897070863 President Donald Trump said on Sunday that US forces intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman and took custody of the vessel after its crew ignored orders to stop. “Today, an Iranian-flagged cargo ship named TOUSKA … tried to get past our Naval Blockade, and it did not go well for …

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Glam Iranian woman living (high life) in Los Angeles arrested as international arms dealer. She was arrested at airport, trying to flee.

NEW: Feds arrest an Iranian woman last night at LAX right before she was about to get on a flight to Turkey. Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering Iranian bombs, weapons, drones and ammunition to Sedan. Mafi, who lives in LA, allegedly brokered "millions of rounds of… pic.twitter.com/MQtbwCmRl1 — Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) April 19, 2026 …

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Does this sound like de-escalation? Iranian launchers ready to sink all US warships: leader’s advisor… Top US general Caine: US forces are ready to resume at a moment’s notice.

IRANIAN LAUNCHERS READY TO SINK ALL US WARSHIPS: LEADER'S ADVISOR – PRESSTV — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) April 16, 2026 Top US General Caine: US forces are ready to resume at a moment's notice — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) April 16, 2026 BREAKING: Iran will shift all schools nationwide to virtual learning starting April 21, one day before …

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The US threatens to sanction Chinese banks for buying Iranian oil

🇺🇸🇨🇳🇮🇷 The US threatens to sanction Chinese banks for buying Iranian oil pic.twitter.com/WAxW3wrbKn — Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) April 15, 2026 NOW – Scott Bessent: "Two Chinese banks received letters from the U.S. Treasury… If we can prove that there is Iranian money flowing through your accounts then we are willing to put on secondary …

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Iran offers to halt enrichment for 5 years, U.S. wants 20 years. Russia offers to accept Iranian uranium.

U.S. Is Negotiating an Iran Deal That Would Buy Time, Again The United States proposed a 20-year “suspension” of all nuclear activity, even as President Trump demands assurances that Iran can never build a nuclear weapon. Just before Vice President JD Vance left Islamabad early Sunday morning, he described Iran and the United States as …

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Iranian delegation felt ‘threatened’ — Changed travel plans on the way home, believing plane might get shot down. Iranian passenger plane destroyed in US strikes on Mashhad International Airport

A member of Iran’s delegation to talks with the US in Pakistan said the team felt seriously threatened while returning to Tehran, claiming their plane diverted to Mashhad before members traveled onward by train, car and bus. In an interview with Al-Mayadeen English, Mohammad Marandi said the talks ended abruptly after what he described as …

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