Stories from Tehran · Iran

Oil and defense stock futures saw a increase hours before Donald Trump's public announcement regarding Iran. Bloomberg and Bangkok Post independently flagged these anomalous trading activities.

There has been an exchange involving drones between Iran and the US military, with Iranian news agents reporting the downfall of drones targeting American forces. The Israeli and United States militaries have engaged in an exchange of drones. The exchange is part of ongoing military cooperation and intelligence sharing. This collaboration aims to enhance joint capabilities and intelligence sharing. The purpose of this exchange is to enhance interoperability and share technological advancements. The broadcast did not specify the purpose or context of this exchange. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. This incident occurred near an oil refinery, which caught fire.

Iran Human Rights President Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam warned that the Iranian regime is exploiting international focus on regional conflicts to intensify domestic repression. The regime's actions are occurring while international attention is diverted.

Iran is facing widespread condemnation for its attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain. Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran.

Mohammadreza Khani, an 18-year-old member of Iran's national youth MMA team, was shot twice by live fire from security forces. The incident was broadcast live.

Reports indicate that Iran's economy has been severely impacted by ongoing conflict, leading to widespread poverty among its citizens.

The Iranian government has approved projects for cryptocurrency circulation.

Iran stated it will defend its territorial integrity and national sovereignty. The country also said it will use all capabilities to counter aggression. The statement was made by a new postholder leading a regional hub.

Questions are being raised about the lack of visual evidence, such as pictures or videos, of two American F-15 pilots allegedly rescued over Iran. The source provided a link to a news article discussing US strikes in Iran.

The commander of Iran's Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, signaled that the Bab el-Mandeb strait could mirror the Strait of Hormuz.