NOTE: The IRGC has not yet issued any official statement on tonight’s U.S. strikes; circulating statements are false.

🇮🇷🇺🇸| The IRGC issued a statement after US attacked Sirik, southern Iran:

Following the Zionist regime’s violation of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon, a few hours ago the treaty-breaking American regime also, as always, violated its commitments.

Under various pretexts related to the movement of a violating ship through an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormoz, it launched an air attack on the coasts of Iran.

In response to this aggression, the IRGC-Navy struck the US Army positions in the region.

According to Clause 5 of the Islamabad MoU, the arrangements for controlling passage and traffic in the Strait of Hormuz are under the authority of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

However, America, by provoking various sides, sought to violate this commitment, and the necessary response was given. From now on, it will be the same. If the aggression is repeated, our response will be broader than this.

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It’s best if I don’t make any comment

— 🇮🇷/🇪🇬 NEW: After a late disallowed goal in the 93th minute, Iran drew 1-1 against Egypt and placed 6th in third place rankings

If things remain this way, Iran will qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup.

One of these three things needs to happen for Iran to advance:

– Ghana beats Croatia.

– Algeria vs Austria does not end in a draw.

– Uzbekistan doesn’t lose to Congo.

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—❗️🇮🇷/🇴🇲 NEW: Iran struck another oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

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—❗️🇮🇷 BREAKING: Iran’s Assembly of Experts has issued an unprecedented and important statement in support of the Supreme Leader, Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei

In a critical letter to government officials, signed by 62 out of 86 members of the country’s highest clerical body, the Assembly calls upon the negotiators to respect the Leader’s red lines. The statement is as follows:

1. We urge that, considering the experiences of past damaging negotiations, the negotiators will be extremely careful of the tricks of the deceitful and evil enemy and pay attention to the fact that observing the Leader’s red lines is a religious obligation and violating them is not permissible under any circumstances.

2. We emphasize the need to pursue revenge for the martyrdom of our dear Leader, and that Trump and Netanyahu must face justice by any means necessary.

3. Any breach of the MoU must be responded to immediately. Therefore, considering the continuation of ceasefire breaches by the Zionist regime in Lebanon, and the failure to withdraw from the occupied territories, the opening of the Strait of Hormuz is contrary to the obligations of the officials and is considered a major strategic mistake, and will only embolden the enemy to continue its breach of the agreement.

4. We remind you again that according to the obligatory guidance of the Supreme Leader, the country's nuclear rights should not be discussed nor disputed, and should be completely excluded from the negotiations.

5. Establishing management over the Strait of Hormuz, receiving compensation for war damages, the release of frozen assets, lifting all sanctions, and the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the region are inviolable demands of the Supreme Leader and the people, and they must be pursued. Any negligence in this regard will be met with a fierce reaction of the nation.

6. Officials should avoid any statements that cause the enemy to become more arrogant and makes the country appear weak and helpless. Especially since the resistance of our self-sacrificing warriors has driven the arrogant America to despair, no statements should be made that suggests the country’s weakness or helplessness.

7. Everyone, especially the esteemed government officials, knows that in the system of Wilayat Al-Faqih (Guardianship of the Jurist), the opinion and perspective of the Leader is the final word, and when informed of his definitive opinion, no official can or should act contrary to his opinion.

8. Based on all evidence, the enemy is merely seeking an opportunity to deploy additional forces and buy time for some matters, including the upcoming Midterm elections. After that, there will be a high probability of a new attack, and the issues raised in the MoU should be resolved within the stipulated 30-day and 60-day deadlines.

9. We ask the dear nation to continue their steadfast presence on the streets, and while preserving sacred unity and avoiding any action that disrupts this unity, they should not pay attention to the divisive words of some ignorant people who seek to limit this divine mission. The presence of the people is essential and decisive as long as the Supreme Leader deems it necessary.

10. The Asssembly of Experts, as humble servants and part of the people, will remain with the esteemed Leadership and the entire nation, while wishing success to the respected government officials, awaiting the fulfillment of the conditions and promises, and will fulfill their religious duty when necessary.

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— In other words: The overwhelming majority of the Assembly of Experts, 62 out of 86 members, are extremely critical of the negotiators and the current MoU talks.

The Assembly of Experts is the most important clerical and religious body in Iran, which is directly responsible for selecting the Supreme Leader. Although they don’t have legislative power, their word means a lot.

Such a statement in support of the Supreme Leader is unprecedented and will put a huge amount of pressure on Pezeshkian, Araqchi, Qalibaf and other officials within the current government.

If they don’t respect the Leader’s guidance, they will be in trouble.

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— 🇮🇷 NEW: After the statement of the Assembly of Experts, massive crowds entered the streets to express support for Iran’s Supreme Leader, the Armed Forces, and the resistance in Lebanon

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— 🇮🇷 NEW: John Cena will travel to Shiraz, Iran

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—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷 BREAKING: U.S. airstrikes near Sirik, southern Iran

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This will keep happening every night btw if our ‘response’ is 2 drones towards Bahrain like last night.

—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷 NEW: U.S. Central Command confirms the attack on Iran, saying it was in response to the attack on a commercial vessel

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—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷 NEW: A U.S. official tells Fox News the strikes on Iran are ‘larger than last night’

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—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷 NEW: Two strikes also took place on Qeshm Island

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— No, it was offside (unfortunately), and we don’t need the approval of people like you.

A lowly and amateurish attempt at driving a wedge between two Muslim countries and brotherly societies.

I would rather lose to Egypt 1000 times than get affirmation from an Israeli.

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—❗️🇮🇷/🇰🇼/🇺🇸 BREAKING: Sirens in Kuwait

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—❗️🇮🇷/🇧🇭 NEW: Alerts also sounded in Bahrain half an hour ago

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—❗️🇮🇷/🇰🇼/🇺🇸 BREAKING: Initial reports of at least two impacts in Kuwait

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