Stories from Iran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced plans to establish a new management system for the Persian Gulf and Hormuz Strait. The announcement was made on April 30 via social media platform X and other local media outlets.

President Trump is reportedly considering potential options regarding the blockade. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reiterated on Thursday that Iran considers its nuclear and missile technologies to be national capital and is prepared to protect them like its borders.

Attacks on steel factories in Iran have caused production to drop and halted the manufacturing of industrial sheets. The Ayatollah stated that blocking the Strait of Hormuz will bring the Gulf region back under control and end the misuse of the waterway by enemies. is pursuing a new international coalition to normalize operations, deviating from President Trump's previous support for independent European solutions. Traders interpreted these comments as a potential total blockade of the Hormuz Strait. This interpretation triggered panic buying on the oil exchange. While current prices are around 70-80, a complete blockade could cause substantial shifts beyond current market projections. The discussion noted that beneficiaries and losers of these price jumps are currently being assessed. Market volatility continues as traders monitor supply risks.

Iranian authorities are refusing to temporarily suspend the sentence of a political activist to allow for specialized medical care, according to the Narges Foundation.

The President may choose to use renewed escalation in the conflict to break the current deadlock. Some analysts suggest this could involve rapid and powerful strikes targeting Tehran to declare victory.

Two prisoners have died in unknown locations, according to a report from Radio Farda. The report indicated that signs of torture were present on the bodies. The report also noted that detainees were moved to undisclosed locations. There are indications that the deaths may be linked to torture. No information regarding the specific locations of the prisoners has been released. The report noted that the individuals were transferred to undisclosed sites without any notification regarding their status. Among the deceased was Nesri Nasu, a human rights commissioner. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights noted that the detainees were held in undisclosed sites.

New developments in Iranian nuclear and missile capabilities are being treated as a national asset. The Navy typically aims for six to seven month deployments, but current circumstances have extended this period.

2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner Nargis Mohamed is facing a risk of death, according to a statement from the Narges Foundation. Mohamed was arrested in December after criticizing the Iranian government. She suffered a heart attack in March. The foundation reported she has lost 19 kilograms. The source noted that prisoners are being held in isolation in closed cells without telephone access to prevent contact with the outside world. This weight loss occurred despite medical recommendations. The announcement was released at 12:03 Brasília time. The Narges Foundation reported that activist Narges Mohammadi has lost 19 kilograms and suffers from constant chest pain following a March heart attack. Her blood pressure remains at dangerous levels and is unresponsive to medication. Iranian authorities have refused requests to suspend her sentence for specialized medical treatment.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that halting what he described as provocative American statements and actions is a prerequisite for any trust-building process between the two sides. The Iranian leader said that the Iranian guide and the region would secure the Gulf against perceived enemy violations of maritime practices. Pezeshkian also asserted that Iran and Tehran will secure the Gulf region against what he termed enemy violations of maritime practices. President Pezeshkian stated on April 30 that the US and Israel must bear responsibility for the unsafe security situation in the Persian Gulf. Iranian President Pezeshkian issued a statement on Persian Gulf Day asserting that the US and Israel are responsible for regional insecurity.

He referenced the year 1622 in relation to the region. The comments were made during a period involving messages regarding Persian Gulf National Day. The source did not provide specific details on the context of the 1622 reference.