Famous last words

The political branch of Hamas has agreed to disarm, the military branch (Al-Qassam) will very likely object to it, either openly or in practice.

Also there still is no official statement by Hamas.

It’s also important that if Hamas does disarm, the weapons will likely be handed over to the new Palestinian administration, which will basically have a lot of former Hamas members in it.

— 🇮🇷/🇵🇸 NOTE: The report by Barak Ravid on Axios about the IRGC advising Hamas not to disarm in Gaza is completely made up

The piece is written in a way that makes it appear there is a drift between Iran and Hamas.

Yes, the IRGC may have advised something — but there is no such thing as ‘Hamas chose not to listen’. The group is independent, it does not take Iranian orders, and it takes its own political decisions.

Iran has always supported Hamas, will continue to do so, and supports any action it considers best for the Palestinian people, as the Foreign Ministry has repeatedly stated.

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—❗️🇮🇷 BREAKING: Ballistic missile launches from Iran

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2 ballistics at least

Launched from Yazd, central Iran, so probably headed for the Gulf regimes.

Why no siren yet

I suspect it was either a test launch or mass hallucination by Iraqi channels.

—❗️🇮🇷/🇺🇸 NEW: The IRGC announces it targeted a convoy of tankers being escorted by the U.S. Navy through the Strait of Hormuz

Two of the violating tankers were struck, and four others turned around immediately. The convoy attempted to use the illegal route near Omani waters this morning.

The IRGC says Iran continues to exercise full authority over the Strait of Hormuz, and that no vessel may pass without permission from the Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

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I wonder if Trump will do anything.

He said ‘one bridge or powerplant’ for every ship Iran strikes in the SoH.

My bet is, he won’t do shit.

That’s an invasion. The Spanish government must take strong measures against this plot, which is most likely backed by the Zionist-affiliated Morrocan government.

This is not about borders, land, or history; it’s about the people that live there and have lived there for hundreds of years now. Their lives are being uprooted, their families threatened, and their stores looted. Unacceptable.

—❗️🇮🇷/🇰🇼 NEW: Kuwait says it dealt with an Iranian drone attack this morning, no sirens were activated

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—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷 NEW: President Trump will convene with senior members of the administration, the national security team, and military leaders today at Camp David to discuss Iran

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— 🇲🇦/🇪🇸 NEW: Moroccan authorities are deliberately urging Moroccans to pour into the Spanish city of Ceuta

Thousands are being transported by trucks across the border.

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—❗️🇮🇱/🇵🇸 BREAKING: In a statement, Hamas confirms it agrees with the second phase of the ceasefire framework, but emphasises it will only give up ‘heavy weapons’ (rockets, ATGMs etc.), and it is contingent upon a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, reconstruction, and the cessation of all forms of aggression

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—❗️🇮🇱/🇵🇸 Hamas full statement on disarmament:

‘Hamas and the Palestinian factions have dealt responsibly and positively with the negotiation process and the mediators' proposals to complete the implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.

This was done with a national consensus among the Palestinian factions, reflecting a spirit of partnership and responsibility, stemming from our commitment to protecting our people, meeting their humanitarian needs, and safeguarding their national rights.

The occupation's commitment to halting the killing and ending its aggression is the fundamental prerequisite and the first step towards its implementation. This includes establishing a framework and timetable for what has been agreed upon. It is emphasized that the implementation of the second phase of the agreement is contingent upon the occupation's commitment to implementing all the provisions of the first phase.

The inclusion of the issue of heavy weapons within the framework of the agreement is linked to and conditional upon a complete cessation of all forms of aggression, withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, achieving recovery, the entry of the Administrative Committee, the deployment of international protection forces, the disbanding of armed gangs and militias formed by the occupation, reconstruction, guaranteeing the right to self-determination, the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, and the protection of citizens' rights.

Hamas and the Palestinian factions extend their greetings and appreciation to our steadfast people in the Gaza Strip, and affirm their commitment to continuing to work together on this path for the sake of our people and to safeguard their rights.‘

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—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷 President Trump: ‘We will continue to carry out strong attacks against Iran. In the end, they’ll have no choice but to back down.’

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