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Worsening Conditions for Political Prisoners in Iran After Israeli Strike on Evin Prison

Jubin Katiraie
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Worsening Conditions for Political Prisoners in Iran After Israeli Strike on Evin Prison

Concerns have escalated over the condition of political prisoners formerly held in Evin Prison after their transfer to Qarchak Varamin, Greater Tehran, and Ghezel Hesar prisons in Karaj. Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist currently imprisoned, described the situation as “critical” in a phone call with his brother.

On Wednesday, June 18, the family of political prisoner Ali Younesi reported that he had been forcibly and abruptly transferred from Evin Prison to an undisclosed location. Younesi, born in March 2001, is a computer science student at Sharif University of Technology and the recipient of a gold medal at the 2018 International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) held in Beijing, China.

Eleven Days of Silence on Political Prisoners Abducted From Iran’s Evin Prison

In March 2020, he was arrested along with Amir Hossein Moradi, another elite student at Sharif University. A Revolutionary Court sentenced both of them to 16 years in prison on charges of “destruction and arson of public property, assembly and collusion against national security, and propaganda against the regime.” Both are supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK).

There has also been no news about political prisoner Arghavan Fallahi following her transfer from Evin to Qarchak Varamin prison. Arghavan, a supporter of the PMOI/MEK, has been imprisoned since the 2022 protests.

Mohammadreza Valizadeh, quoting his brother Reza Valizadeh—an Iranian-American journalist who was arrested after returning to Iran in early March following 15 years abroad—has expressed concern about the mass transfer of prisoners without adherence to basic standards such as separation based on charges, proper living conditions, access to essential services, and the right to contact family members.

Dire Conditions in Qarchak Women’s Prison: Inmates Endure Cold, Illness, and Deprivation

In his message, the journalist’s brother described the dire and deplorable conditions of political prisoners, including Reza himself, in Greater Tehran Prison. Quoting his brother, he said: “Prisoners were transferred under harsh conditions, shackled together with shared handcuffs and leg irons from Evin Prison to Greater Tehran Prison, and the living quarters they have been placed in—previously used for housing methadone-addicted inmates—are extremely unsanitary and contaminated.”

Two areas of Evin Prison were reportedly targeted by Israeli military strikes on Monday, June 23.

Following the release of initial reports on the deteriorating conditions of prisoners, it was announced that they would be transferred to Qarchak Varamin, Greater Tehran, and Ghezel Hesar prisons.

HRANA, the news agency affiliated with the Human Rights Activists in Iran, also reported on the poor conditions of these prisoners and wrote: “Following the mass transfer of male political prisoners from Evin Prison, more than 70 individuals have been moved to quarantine unit 3 of Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj. These individuals are facing a severe shortage of basic necessities and restrictions on contact with their families.”

HRANA also reported on the condition of female political prisoners: “Many of these women were suddenly and forcibly transferred to Qarchak Varamin Prison. At first, they were held in a small and unsanitary quarantine area and later moved to a gymnasium lacking any facilities, including beds. After some time, the prisoners were returned to the quarantine ward, where they now remain in conditions that do not observe the principle of separating prisoners based on charges, nor even minimal living standards.”

The sanitary conditions in Qarchak and Greater Tehran prisons have been reported as extremely poor. Relatives of one of the transferred female prisoners told HRANA: “In the gymnasium and quarantine ward of this prison, there are only two toilets and one shower for dozens of prisoners. The quarantine area is very small and unhygienic, and during the hot summer weather, using the outdoor yard is practically impossible.”

Food quality and access to clean water in Qarchak and Greater Tehran prisons have also been described as critical. Female prisoners in Qarchak Varamin and a large number of transferred prisoners in Greater Tehran Prison have also been deprived of access to medical services.

Bloody Day for Tehran Stock Exchange After 12-Day War: Billions of Rials Exit Market

Mehdi Hosseini
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Bloody Day for Tehran Stock Exchange After 12-Day War: Billions of Rials Exit Market

Tehran’s stock exchange opened with a sharp crash on the first day of trading following the 12-day war between Israel and Iran’s regime. More than 99% of listed stocks fell, triggering an unprecedented sell-off of 350 trillion rials (approximately $407 million).

By the end of trading on Saturday, June 28, the sell-off — or capital flight — in Iran’s stock market had exceeded 350 trillion rials (around $407 million).

The main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange dropped by 62,503 points — a 2.1% decline — closing at 2,922,101.

The equal-weight index also fell by 15,522 points, settling at 908,163.

Tehran’s stock market, long sensitive to political and security developments, appears to have entered a deeper phase of distrust and anxiety.

Iran’s stock market has repeatedly dropped in response to the regime’s foreign policy adventurism.

In past incidents such as the so-called “True Promise” military operations and the death of Ebrahim Raisi, the stock exchange organization reduced the daily trading limits to prevent major crashes.

In Iran’s stock market, the daily price limit restricts how much a stock can rise or fall in a single day. The standard limit is 5%.

99% of Market in the Red

The stock market reopened Saturday after a 9-day closure due to the war, and within the first 90 minutes, signs of severe crisis emerged as more than 99% of stocks traded in negative territory.

The main index fell nearly 1%, dropping to 2,957,000.

The equal-weight index dropped by 3,800 points and was on the verge of falling below the 920,000 mark.

During the first 90 minutes, total trades exceeded 20 trillion rials (about $23.25 million), with real investor outflows accounting for roughly 12 trillion rials (around $14 million).

The state-run newspaper EghtesadNews described the current state of the stock market as a “full-blown crisis” and wrote that Tehran’s exchange had endured one of its bitterest trading days.

The state-run daily EghtesadOnline also noted that the end of military clashes did not restore calm but instead deepened uncertainties, as market participants remained skeptical about the ceasefire and anticipated renewed conflict in their analysis.

The massive sell queues, absence of buyers, widespread cash outflows, and the overall red market are all signs that analysts describe as “the beginning of a psychological and structural crisis.”

Amid these developments, the Stock Exchange Organization’s market oversight director announced the activation of the Market Stabilization Fund, stating it has begun support purchases using available resources and that the process will continue.

He added that the activities of market makers and institutional investors are being closely monitored, though no structural changes are currently planned for the market.

Iranian Regime Officials Threaten to Cut Ties with IAEA at Funeral for IRGC Commanders

Sia Rajabi
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Iranian Regime Officials Threaten to Cut Ties with IAEA at Funeral for IRGC Commanders

Iranian regime officials emphasized cutting ties with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during the funeral of key figures behind Iran’s nuclear program and military commanders killed in Israeli attacks.

Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the regime’s judiciary chief, said during the ceremony on Saturday, June 28: “Naturally, cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency must be suspended.”

He accused the agency of “collaborating with the enemy” and added that Iran’s regime cannot continue its relationship with the IAEA “as before” under the current circumstances.

Hamid-Reza Haji Babaee, deputy speaker of the regime’s Majlis (Parliament), also criticized Rafael Grossi, the IAEA Director General, over his stance on Iran’s nuclear file, stating: “We will no longer allow Grossi’s presence or the installation of agency cameras at nuclear facilities.”

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He implicitly accused the agency of spying for Israel and added: “We saw our facility data in documents obtained from Israel.”

Following U.S. strikes on Iran’s regime nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, Iranian officials have intensified their rhetoric against the IAEA and Grossi personally.

On June 24, the IAEA Director General sent a letter to Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s regime foreign minister, requesting access to inspect the regime’s nuclear facilities.

U.S. President Donald Trump also stressed on June 27 that either the IAEA or the United States must be granted access to inspect Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Ali Nikzad, another deputy speaker of the regime’s Majlis, called Grossi a “liar” at the funeral and threatened: “He will certainly pay for what he has done.”

Ebrahim Azizi, head of the regime Majlis’s National Security Committee, stated: “Majlis has approved that until the security of nuclear centers is ensured and the right to enrichment is recognized, the government will refrain from cooperating with the IAEA.”

Mojtaba Zonnour, a member of the regime Majlis’s National Security Committee, also attacked the agency at the ceremony, saying that Grossi had “betrayed us and the NPT.”

MP Hamid Rasaee also declared that the agency’s director general and inspectors would no longer be allowed into Iran.

Saeed Jalili, a member of the Expediency Council, echoed the same stance, asserting: “The suspension of cooperation with the agency was necessary.”

In recent days, speculation has grown over the fate of Iran’s regime’s enriched uranium stockpiles following the U.S. attacks.

Olli Heinonen, former deputy director general of the IAEA, warned in an interview that unless the agency verifies the storage location of these materials, the threat will remain serious.

Iran’s regime possesses around 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, and it remains unclear where it is stored. If further enriched to 90%, this amount would be sufficient to produce 10 nuclear bombs.

Eleven Days of Silence on Political Prisoners Abducted From Iran’s Evin Prison

Esmaeil Mohades
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Eleven Days of Silence on Political Prisoners Abducted From Iran’s Evin Prison

Eleven days have passed with no information about Ali Younesi, the imprisoned elite student who was abducted from Evin Prison, or about other detainees.

Amid the ongoing wave of repression in Iran’s prisons, Aida Younesi, sister of Ali Younesi — the imprisoned elite and top student from Sharif University — reported that there has been absolutely no news from her brother for eleven days.

Eleven days ago, Ali Younesi was abducted from the kitchen of Ward 4 in Evin Prison by intelligence agents, and since then, no information has been available about his condition or whereabouts.

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According to Aida Younesi, intelligence agents told some of Ali’s cellmates that he had been temporarily transferred for “interrogation” and would return soon. However, nearly two weeks have passed with no news, and his family remains in complete distress.

She emphasized:
“This complete silence is unbearable. Where is Ali?”

At the same time as Ali Younesi’s abduction, many political prisoners — including Aida Younesi’s father — were transferred to the Greater Tehran Prison. According to families and human rights sources, conditions there are even worse than in Evin: shortages of water, food, and medicine, lack of phone access, and forced transfers without personal belongings.

Aida Younesi described this situation as a continuation of the Iranian regime’s crimes, stating that even after external attacks, the regime has intensified its internal war against the people and its opponents.

The “WhereIsOurPrisoner” campaign, now widely followed on social media, has become a symbol of protest by the families of prisoners who — amid repression and censorship — are forced to endure the disappearance of their loved ones with no answers.

Arghavan Fallahi, a political prisoner and supporter of the
Arghavan Fallahi, a political prisoner and supporter of the

While other female political prisoners held in Evin Prison were transferred to Qarchak Prison following the explosion and attack on June 23, no information has yet been released about Arghavan Fallahi, a political prisoner and supporter of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK). Concerns over her well-being have increased.

Arghavan, her brother Ardavan, and their father Nasrollah Fallahi were arrested in November 2022 and faced severe charges of “moharebeh” (waging war against God) and “corruption on earth” through their support for the PMOI/MEK.

Iman Afshari, the head of Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court, sentenced them and another co-defendant to eleven years in prison.

 

Iranian Regime’s Oil Exports to China Surge Sharply in June

Hoshang Amiri
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Iranian Regime’s Oil Exports to China Surge Sharply in June

Amid rising demand in China, Iran’s oil exports to the country hit a new record in June. According to a Reuters report, orders for oil shipments—particularly from China’s independent refineries—saw a significant increase.

According to data from the maritime tracking firm Vortexa, from June 1 to June 20, 2025, China imported more than 1.8 million barrels of Iranian crude oil per day on average.

Data analytics company Kpler also reported that Iranian crude oil and condensate exports to China reached 1.46 million barrels per day as of June 27, a sharp increase from approximately one million barrels per day in May.

Iranian Oil Shipments Stranded at Sea Without Buyers

On June 25, U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking at the close of the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, stated that the United States does not intend to seize Iran’s oil resources. He added that while maximum pressure on the regime will continue, he does not aim to halt Iran’s oil exports.

Impact of Delivery Delays and Political Signals

The surge in China’s imports of Iranian oil in June largely reflects the export spike from Iran during May.

In May, Iran’s oil loadings reached the rare level of 1.83 million barrels per day.

Given that it typically takes several weeks for Iranian oil to reach China, the bulk of those shipments were delivered in June.

Most of Iran’s oil is purchased by small refineries in northeastern China known as “teapots.”

These refineries rely on cheap oil for profitability and sell their products domestically in local currency, shielding them from secondary sanctions.

Kpler had previously reported that as U.S. pressure intensified, China refrained from placing new orders for Iranian crude oil, and even small private refineries stopped making new purchases.

The U.S. Sanctions Iranian Oil Transport, Purchase, And Processing Network

Some analysts believe the rise in Iran’s oil exports to China may reflect market expectations of potential easing of U.S. sanctions by the Trump administration.

Nevertheless, all official U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil remain in place, and no formal changes have been announced.

Energy analysts say the real market impact of these statements may be limited, as Iran’s oil production and export capacity continues to face structural constraints.

High Exports, Limited Growth: Warning in Confidential Oil Ministry Report

Despite the recent export surge, serious doubts remain about Iran’s ability to sustain high levels of oil exports.

According to a confidential report from Iran’s Oil Ministry, even if sanctions are completely lifted, Iran’s daily export capacity will remain severely limited.

The report, citing Kpler data, states that in the first half of 2025, Iran exported an average of 1.4 million barrels per day of crude and condensate to China—12% less than the same period last year.

According to the report, aging oil fields, rising domestic consumption, and lack of investment are among the main obstacles to expanding Iran’s export capacity.

Meanwhile, Iran’s floating oil storage—unsold shipments held on tankers at sea—has reached around 40 million barrels, signaling the regime’s difficulty in offloading its stockpiles.

Argentina Orders Trial in Absentia for Iranian Regime Officials over 1994 AMIA Bombing

Sia Rajabi
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Argentina Orders Trial in Absentia for Iranian Regime Officials over 1994 AMIA Bombing

An Argentine judge has ordered that ten individuals—including several senior officials of Iran’s regime and a number of Hezbollah members—stand trial in absentia for their alleged involvement in the 1994 bombing of the Jewish community center (AMIA) in Buenos Aires.

According to the ruling issued on Thursday, June 26, Ali Fallahian (former Minister of Intelligence), Ali Akbar Velayati (former Foreign Minister), Hadi Soleimanpour (former Iranian regime ambassador to Argentina), Mohsen Rezaei (former commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps), and several staff members of the Iranian regime’s embassy in Buenos Aires will be tried.

In March 2024, Argentina’s judiciary officially declared Iran’s regime and Hezbollah responsible for the AMIA bombing.

In April 2024, the Argentine government requested Interpol to arrest Ahmad Vahidi, the former commander of the IRGC Quds Force and then interior minister in Ebrahim Raisi’s government, due to his role in the AMIA bombing.

Officials of Iran’s regime have so far denied any involvement in this deadly attack.

The bombing at the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association (AMIA) center nearly three decades ago left 85 people dead and more than 150 injured.

Previously, in March, Argentina’s Clarin newspaper reported that Sebastián Basso, the prosecutor in the case, had asked the judge to issue an arrest warrant for Ali Khamenei, the leader of Iran’s regime, for his alleged role in the AMIA bombing.

Basso believes that Khamenei “issued a fatwa” for the execution of the attack and is considered one of Hezbollah’s main sponsors.

Support from Iran’s Regime, Execution by Hezbollah

Reuters reported on June 26 that among the suspects in the Buenos Aires Jewish center bombing case are several Lebanese and Colombian nationals accused of having ties to Hezbollah.

Argentina’s judiciary has identified the suspects—some of whom have been wanted since 2003—as fugitives from justice.

The Argentine judiciary believes the attack was carried out by Hezbollah with backing from Iran’s regime.

In February 2025, a law was passed in Argentina allowing judges to try suspects in absentia if they have been fugitives for an extended period.

The judge handling the AMIA case has cited this law to approve the trial in absentia of the Iranian regime officials and Hezbollah members.

The former prosecutor in the case, Judge Alberto Nisman, was shot dead in his home the night before a major exposé he was preparing against Iran’s regime.

Alberto Nisman, a martyr of people of Iran and Argentina

The Iranian Resistance, which first exposed the Iranian regime’s criminal role in the AMIA case in Washington in 1994 and has presented extensive evidence over the past 30 years, strongly welcomes the trial of the regime’s leaders and commanders.

 

Iran’s Regime Lays Groundwork for Expanded Executions

Esmaeil Mohades
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Iran’s Regime Lays Groundwork for Expanded Executions

The Iranian regime’s Majlis (parliament) has passed a bill to intensify punishments related to espionage charges, coinciding with the arrest of more than 500 people accused of collaborating with Israel and about 300 others for their activity on social media platforms. These developments point to an increasingly repressive political environment in Iran.

This trend has raised fears about the possible onset of a new wave of executions.

Following Israel’s strikes on Iranian regime military and nuclear facilities on June 13, at least six individuals have been executed on charges of collaboration with Israel.

Repeated warnings by regime officials to citizens about cooperation with “hostile governments,” coupled with the hasty passage of legislation imposing harsher penalties for espionage-related charges, have heightened concerns that the regime is preparing to issue and carry out severe sentences, including executions, under the pretext of national security.

What Does the Bill on “Tougher Punishments for Collaborators with Hostile Foreign States” Say?

The bill titled “Intensifying Punishment for Collaborators with Hostile Foreign States,” whose double-urgency status was approved just four days after the start of the twelve-day conflict between Israel and Iran’s regime, was passed by Majlis in under a week.

For the bill to become law, it must be approved by the Guardian Council. While its full text has not yet been officially released, comments from lawmakers who support it indicate that it will impose far stricter restrictions on civil society activists and citizen-journalists.

Ebrahim Azizi, a former commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) who now chairs the regime Majlis’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said about the bill: “In this bill, any collaboration in conducting media and propaganda activities—including sending videos or images to hostile or foreign networks that weaken public morale or cause division—is considered a threat to national security and will be met with severe judicial action.”

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Meanwhile, citizen reports indicate that Iran’s judiciary’s Department of Social Affairs and Crime Prevention has sent SMS warnings stating that “following or joining pages affiliated with the Zionist regime” constitutes a “prosecutable offense.”

On Monday, June 23, Alireza Salimi, spokesperson for the Iranian regime Majlis’s presidium, stated in an interview with the media that under the new law, any activity deemed as “practical action benefiting the Zionist regime, hostile governments such as the United States, or any of their affiliates that undermines national security and interests” constitutes corruption on Earth and is “subject to the punishment stipulated in Article 286 of the Islamic Penal Code.”

Under this legal provision, such charges can result in a death sentence.

According to Salimi, “manufacturing, assembling components, supplying, transporting, trading, carrying, storing, importing into the country, or using any kind of firearms, melee weapons, chemical or unconventional weapons—whether traditional or modern—that have the capacity to kill or incite fear and terror” will carry the death penalty.

Six Executions in the Final Seven Days of the Conflict

Just three days after the start of Israel’s attack, Esmail Fekri was executed on charges of spying for Israel. Media outlets affiliated with the IRGC claimed that he intended to provide classified information—including sensitive locations and data related to specific individuals—to Mossad officers in exchange for money.

On June 22, another individual named Majid Mosayebi was executed in Isfahan on charges similar to those attributed to Esmail Fekri.

On June 24, Mohammad Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh was executed on charges of membership in a cyber network allegedly directed by Mossad. One day later, reports emerged that three Kurdish border couriers (kulbars) were executed in Urmia Central Prison on charges of transporting equipment allegedly used in the assassination of nuclear scientists.

Iran’s regime can arrest anyone on charges of espionage and sentence them to death without a fair trial. These court proceedings often last only a few minutes, and defendants are denied access to legal counsel.

In Amnesty International’s latest statement, the Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa said that Iranian regime officials’ calls for the swift prosecution and execution of detainees accused of collaborating with Israel show that the government is using the death penalty as a tool to intimidate and control the population.

 

Iran-Linked Hackers Intensify Attacks on U.S. Financial and Military Infrastructure

Jubin Katiraie
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Iran-Linked Hackers Intensify Attacks on U.S. Financial and Military Infrastructure

The cyberattacks by hacker groups affiliated with Iran’s regime have escalated following U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. American banks, military contractors, and oil companies have been targeted in recent days.

In a report, the Associated Press quoted cybersecurity experts saying that although the growing cyberattacks by Iran-backed hackers have not yet caused widespread disruption to U.S. critical infrastructure or its economy, the situation could quickly change if the ceasefire collapses.

The report, published on Wednesday, June 25, warned about the possibility of an emerging digital war against the United States by independent hacker groups supporting Iran’s regime.

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According to Arnie Bellini, a tech entrepreneur and investor, U.S. attacks could even encourage Iran, Russia, China, and North Korea to invest further in cyber warfare.

He pointed out that hacking operations are far cheaper than warfare involving bullets, military aircraft, or nuclear weapons, saying: ”

“America may be militarily dominant,” he said, “but its reliance on digital technology poses a vulnerability.”

U.S. federal officials have stated that they are currently on high alert to counter increasing efforts by hackers attempting to infiltrate US networks.

On Tuesday, June 24, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) instructed all organizations that manage critical infrastructure—such as water systems, pipelines, or power plants—to remain fully vigilant.

According to the Associated Press, not all hacker groups involved in these attacks are working with Iran’s military or intelligence agencies—some operate entirely independently.

The cybersecurity company Trustwave has so far identified over 60 hacker groups that support the Iranian regime.

Possible shift in objectives of hacker groups supporting Iran’s regime

Iran’s regime and its allies—particularly Russia—have in recent years attempted to influence U.S. domestic politics and harm Israel through cyberattacks.

Between 2011 and 2013, a series of cyberattacks under the name “Operation Ababil” targeted the websites of more than 40 American banks—including Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan—causing temporary disruptions to online banking services.

Groups such as Charming Kitten, Phosphorus, and APT33—believed to be connected to Iranian regime security agencies—have repeatedly targeted U.S. critical infrastructure.

Jake Williams, a former analyst with the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and now vice president of research and development at Hunter Strategy, told the Associated Press:

“It’s fairly certain that these limited resources are being used for intelligence collection to understand what Israel or the U.S. might be planning next, rather than performing destructive attacks against U.S. commercial organizations.”

Intelligence agencies, including the CIA, the National Security Agency (NSA), and others have also faced staff reductions.

Ziv Mador, vice president of security research at SpiderLabs, an Israel-based firm, told the Associated Press:

“The Israel-Iran conflict shows the value of investments in cybersecurity and cyber offense, Mador said. He said Israel’s strikes on Iran, which included attacks on nuclear scientists, required sophisticated cyberespionage that allowed Israel to track its targets.”

Bellini also said that expanding U.S. cyber capabilities requires investment not only in technology but also in public education, to ensure that devices and networks are properly protected.

“It’s Wile E. Coyote vs. the Road Runner,” Bellini said. “It will go back and forth, and it will never end.”

Iranian Regime Parliament Approves Suspension of Cooperation With IAEA

Mehdi Hosseini
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Iranian Regime Parliament Approves Suspension of Cooperation With IAEA

Alireza Salimi, spokesperson for the presidium of the Iranian regime’s Majlis (parliament), stated that the lawmakers approved both the general outline and specific details of a bill that suspends the regime’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

He said, according to the parliamentary resolution, IAEA inspectors are not allowed to enter the country for inspections unless the security of nuclear facilities and the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear activities are guaranteed — a condition subject to the approval of the Supreme National Security Council.

The bill was passed while Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the IAEA, has called for the immediate resumption of nuclear verification activities in Iran.

Alireza Salimi further stated: “Majlis has introduced penalties for those who allow IAEA inspectors to enter the country. The legislation applies to both safeguards-related and non-safeguards cooperation.”

Day 13 – Ceasefire Endures While Iran Faces Fallout and Diplomatic Pressure

Meanwhile, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian regime’s parliament, stated that the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran will suspend its cooperation with the IAEA until there is a “guarantee of the security of nuclear facilities.”

Majlis members approved both the general and specific aspects of a bill that suspends the Iranian regime government’s cooperation with the IAEA.

Ghalibaf went on to say that the Iranian regime will accelerate its nuclear program.

Regime officials have increasingly emphasized the continuation and advancement of Iran’s nuclear program following the ceasefire in the conflict with Israel.

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the IAEA, announced that following U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the location of approximately 400 kilograms of the regime’s enriched uranium is unknown.

In an interview with Fox News, Grossi added that Iran claims to have relocated the material for protective measures, but the agency has no knowledge of its precise whereabouts.

He emphasized that the Natanz facility has sustained serious damage, and Isfahan has also been hit, but direct inspection has not yet been possible.

Grossi called for the immediate resumption of the agency’s monitoring activities and added that his responsibility is to track every gram of uranium in Iran.

Responding to U.S. officials’ claims that Iran’s efforts to acquire a nuclear weapon have failed, Grossi said that possessing 60% enriched uranium alone is not sufficient, but more importantly, “we must know where this material is.”

Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian regime’s foreign minister, stated: “No one in Iran will abandon the nuclear program.”

He added: “We have shown for years that we are committed to the NPT [Non-Proliferation Treaty], but the treaty failed to protect our program.”

Iran’s foreign minister further stated: “Iran’s acceptance of the ceasefire was aimed at maintaining moral and ethical superiority. This decision is based on the formation of a new approach in Iran’s foreign policy, grounded in regional and Islamic values.”

 

Day 13 – Ceasefire Endures While Iran Faces Fallout and Diplomatic Pressure

Sia Rajabi
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Day 13 – Ceasefire Endures While Iran Faces Fallout and Diplomatic Pressure
Fallout from war escalates internally for Iran as international scrutiny on nuclear program and regional diplomacy deepens.

Post-War Crackdown & Domestic Turmoil

Following the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, reports have emerged of a widespread wave of arrests and internal repression within the Islamic Republic. According to the state-affiliated Tasnim News Agency, authorities in Kermanshah province have detained at least 115 individuals accused of “disturbing security” during recent days. Additional arrests were reported by the Revolutionary Guard Corps in Hamedan and Hormozgan, with local police in Fars province reporting 53 detainees and Gilan province 36. In Zarand, 11 people were arrested for “propaganda against the system.”

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A report from the regime-linked outlet Farda News highlighted a growing wave of desertion and disobedience within the ranks of the military and security forces. Many soldiers and officers are reportedly refusing to report for duty, declining to follow orders, or going into hiding. In response, Iran’s General Staff has issued new directives permitting commanders to use “the harshest possible measures” to suppress desertion and reassert control.

Arrests for Alleged Espionage & Drone Use

Fars News Agency, aligned with the IRGC, reported the arrest of over 700 individuals during the 12-day war. These arrests reportedly occurred in provinces including Kermanshah, Isfahan, Khuzestan, Fars, and Lorestan. The charges range from guiding drones and controlling micro-drones, to photographing military installations and leaking intelligence to Israel. The report also stated that more than 10,000 micro-drones were seized in Tehran alone. Opposition groups have warned that the regime is using these arrests as a pretext to suppress dissent in the post-war climate.

Security and Military Status

As of today, there have been no new missile or airstrikes reported between Iran’s regime and Israel since the ceasefire declaration. However, tensions remain high. Regime President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran would respect the ceasefire as long as Israel does the same, and expressed readiness to resolve issues with the U.S. under international frameworks.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump, attending the NATO summit in the Netherlands, made headlines again on Truth Social, stating that Iran’s nuclear sites were completely destroyed, and dismissing contrary intelligence reports as falsehoods spread by media outlets like CNN and The New York Times.

U.S. Policy & Strategic Posture

Despite critical reporting by U.S. media suggesting that Iran’s nuclear capability was only set back by a few months, the White House continues to claim total success. Intelligence sources cited in the New York Times and CNN suggest that key underground components survived, and that Tehran’s program could be rebuilt. However, Trump and the White House Press Secretary have rejected these claims, reaffirming that the attack on Iran’s nuclear sites—including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—was decisive.

U.S. CENTCOM Deputy Commander Brad Cooper warned that Iran still retains considerable tactical capability, despite the destruction inflicted during the conflict.

Nuclear Diplomacy and the IAEA

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), called on Iran to resume full cooperation and inspections, emphasizing that diplomatic resolution is only possible with transparency. Grossi revealed that inspectors were in Iran during the Israeli attacks and are prepared to return, pending Iran’s approval. He confirmed that Iran has over 400 kg of 60% enriched uranium, enough to potentially build multiple nuclear weapons if further enriched.

A report by The Telegraph added that Iran had likely relocated many advanced centrifuges and a substantial amount of enriched uranium prior to the strikes. The intelligence suggests that Iran may still possess the core infrastructure needed for a weapons program.

Targeting Fordow: Deep Facility Under Scrutiny

Sky News revealed new details about the Fordow site, claiming that tunnels beneath the facility were mapped using intelligence stolen from Iran. The report states that U.S. B-2 bombers targeted these tunnels, believed to house uranium enrichment infrastructure. Satellite imagery showed at least six bomb impacts, but the full extent of damage remains unknown, even to Tehran.

Regional & Global Diplomacy

Steve Witkoff, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, revealed that Iran had been in indirect talks with the U.S. throughout the war, seeking a diplomatic resolution contingent on Israel halting attacks.

In a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Iranian regime President Pezeshkian emphasized Iran’s desire for regional unity and reiterated that Iran has no demands beyond its legal rights. He welcomed mediation and stressed Tehran’s belief that the U.S. and Israel seek to divide the Muslim world.

NATO leaders, meeting in the Netherlands, have devoted substantial time to the Iran-Israel conflict, despite the summit’s prior focus on Eastern Europe and defense budgets.

In Jerusalem, the U.S. Embassy announced it would resume full operations starting June 25, signaling a return to normal diplomatic functions amid the ceasefire.

Casualty & Damage Update (As of June 25, 2025)

Iran’s Regime
• 606 killed (including 107 in past 24 hours)
• 5,332 injured (1,342 in past 24 hours)
• Most deaths due to structural collapse
• Among the dead: 44 women, including 2 pregnant women
• Reports confirm the death of Alireza Lotfi, Deputy Chief of FARAJA intelligence unit

Israel
• 28 killed by Iranian drones and missile strikes
• Over 3,000 civilians wounded or psychologically affected
• 3,238 hospitalized, with 23 critical injuries
• Estimated 9,000+ displaced due to residential destruction
• Iran launched approx. 550 ballistic missiles and 1,000 drones, most of which were intercepted

War Ends, Narratives Begin

Both governments have begun shaping public narratives of victory. In a Tuesday night video, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed a “historic victory” over Iran, crediting Trump’s intervention and asserting that Israel would not allow Iran to rebuild its nuclear infrastructure.

Iran, meanwhile, has shifted to portraying itself as the resilient victim of Western aggression, while cracking down on internal dissent and working to rebuild its military and nuclear infrastructure under intensified international scrutiny.

 

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