Stories from Tehran · Iran

Iran's Judicial Chief, Ejei, stated on April 28 that the assets of collaborators within and outside enemy territory should be confiscated. Judicial Chief Ejei specified that assets of collaborators located both domestically and abroad should be seized where permitted by law. The order targets those cooperating with hostile forces. Ejei noted that any cooperation with enemy forces must be prosecuted and punished. The announcement was reported by CRI News Radio. Iran's foreign ministry has condemned the United States for the seizure of Iranian-linked tankers. The ministry characterized the action as 'piracy and armed robbery' and demanded accountability for the behavior. Iran, through its ambassador to the United Nations, has accused the United States of violating the truce.

Political philosopher Rami Khalifa stated that Iran's actions constitute a violation of international law and existing agreements. He noted that the targeting of energy, food, and other essential resources is a breach of international standards. Khalifa suggested that the responsibility for addressing these violations lies with the United States. The discussion occurred following comments from US representative Mike Woods regarding the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Iranian media reports that authorities are examining captured equipment, including guided bomb systems, bunker-buster bombs, advanced drones, and guided missiles, for reverse engineering activities. The goal is to make these munitions reusable to potentially target the United States and Israel with their own weaponry. Efforts to locate unexploded ordnance continue across several regions in Iran. According to Iranian press, efforts are ongoing to locate unexploded munitions in several regions of the country. Iranians have been without internet access for more than 50 consecutive days since the start of the war with Iran. Experts link the blackout to fears that targets could be located through signals intelligence following the death of the former supreme leader. Iran has been utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) containing numerous Western-made components.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended a naval blockade maintained by Central Command for over 15 days against ports in Tehran. Rubio stated in an interview that the blockade targets Iranian transport rather than general maritime shipping. The action occurs amid uncertainty regarding the future of peace negotiations with Tehran.

Analysts suggest that a failure in US-Iran negotiations could lead to an uncontrolled regional explosion. Such a scenario could result in the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The United States is reportedly attempting to maintain a balance between applying pressure and preventing a total rupture with Iran. While Donald Trump has made statements suggesting he has time, analysts indicate that Iran is playing a long-term strategy. Iran is described as playing a long-term strategic game despite recent comments from Donald Trump. Analysts suggest Iran is playing a long-term game, utilizing its experience in low-intensity crisis environments to stall progress. The current deadlock stems from both sides wanting to end the conflict only on their own specific terms. The source noted that countries like China are closely monitoring regional developments.

Tehran proposed new conditions to Washington for a phased peace agreement. The tension stems from Starmer's reluctance to allow the US to use British air bases for attacks on Iran and his refusal to participate in actions regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Iranians believe the Trump administration is targeting their nuclear program and that Trump is seeking an exit from the conflict to avoid political embarrassment. Economic experts stated that the blockade's impact on the Iranian economy and citizens is clear and cannot be fully bypassed by existing plans. This follows recent comments by President Masoud Pezeshkian regarding the blockade's aims. The inability to export oil is expected to create economic problems for Iran in the coming period. The source suggested the blockade may be intended by the US and Israel to turn Iranian public opinion against its ruler.

Iran has maintained its status on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) blacklist.

A programming error on the Bakiye registration website reportedly caused the number of registered voters to appear higher than reality. While the Islamic Republic claimed over 30 million registrants, a source stated the actual number is less than 4 million. The discrepancy is being described by some as an attempt to manufacture voter turnout. The error was reportedly identified by a technology news outlet. The discrepancy is attributed to a software error discovered in the system. Alom Technology reports a programming error on the election website may have falsely inflated participant numbers from under 4 million to over 30 million. A report from Roznamagareh Almo Technology suggests a programming error on a website may have inflated Iranian election registration numbers.

Analysts suggest the conflict with Iran has entered a phase described as a comprehensive war. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated that the era of maximum pressure on Iran's nuclear program has ended, suggesting a shift in international management of the file. The source noted that Iran is unlikely to approach political proposals regarding the reduction of missile ranges to a level that would not target Israel. This follows a 60-day period of diplomatic observation. Iran has requested guarantees from the United Nations Security Council to ensure peace in the Gulf. The request involves 90 countries, including Greece, according to the source. US media reports indicate Trump doubts the sincerity of Tehran's intentions.

The New York Times reported that both Iran and the United States are facing a strategic impasse regarding potential conflict and negotiations. Iranian officials reportedly believe they can endure economic hardship longer than US President Trump. The report notes that while a full-scale war may be avoided, no permanent solution has been reached, mirroring the unresolved state following the Israel-Iran conflict in April. Iranian media has characterized this situation as a period of strategic uncertainty. The report notes that while both sides have stepped back from the costs of total war, they have not moved beyond the logic of power and pressure. This situation is described as potentially more dangerous than a short-term conflict. The analysis draws parallels to the Israel-Iran war in April.