Ebrahim Zolfaghari commentary

Iran has reportedly locked down sections of its highly enriched uranium stockpile, blocking tunnel access points and reinforcing surrounding areas with defensive measures. The move has made the material far more difficult to access, potentially complicating any future efforts to recover, inspect, or neutralize it.

Abbas Araghchi is playing hardball. 🇺🇸 Trump: “No tolls in Hormuz.” 🇮🇷 Araghchi: “Services won’t be free. Fees will be part of the agreement.” A clear sign of how far apart Washington and Tehran remain.

🇷🇺 President Putin says Russia has successfully launched its own satellite internet service, similar to Starlink, and is now increasing the number of satellites in its orbital network.

🇨🇳 China accuses the 🇺🇸 US of using “national security” concerns as a justification to curb, pressure, and limit the operations of Chinese firms.

A helicopter incident in China left passengers violently tossed inside the aircraft after its tail reportedly failed.

🇲🇽🇮🇷 The hotel where Iran’s national team is staying in Mexico displayed the Iranian flag earlier today. 🇮🇷⚽

🇺🇸 Under Obama’s Iran agreement: No transit charges in the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions remained, foreign investment stayed restricted, and concerns over Iran’s nuclear activities persisted. 🇺🇸 Under Trump’s Iran agreement: Iran secures greater control over the Strait, sanctions are removed, global investment flows back, and nuclear weapons development is halted for two decades. Many supporters say it’s a landmark diplomatic achievement. 🤣

🇮🇷 Iranian media reports that President Trump has approved the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian funds, though the decision has reportedly not been announced publicly.

🇮🇷 Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi says the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iran’s control and that ships transiting the route may be required to pay service charges. He also rejected descriptions of the strait as an international waterway.

🇺🇸 Washington has reportedly greenlit the release of $10 billion in Iranian funds through 🇦🇪 the UAE. The first $3 billion tranche has already been transferred, with the total package potentially increasing to $20 billion if 🇮🇷 Tehran ceases its military actions.

🇮🇷 Iran’s Foreign Minister says the proposed agreement includes issues related to the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s blocked funds, transit charges for the waterway, and an Israeli exit from Lebanon. He stressed that without these conditions being fulfilled, discussions on a permanent deal will not continue.

The U.S. military reportedly prepared plans for a ground invasion of Iran to seize its highly enriched uranium stockpile, but President Trump later paused the operation.

🇦🇪 The United Arab Emirates has reportedly released and handed over $10 billion in frozen assets to 🇮🇷 Iran, a move that could have major economic and geopolitical implications across the region.

Scenes released by the Islamic Resistance from an operation conducted on 08–09/06/2026, featuring a rocket barrage aimed at concentrations of Israeli military vehicles and troops in Bayyada, Rashaf, and the area surrounding Shagif Castle in southern Lebanon.

🇮🇷 Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi says prospects for an agreement with the 🇺🇸 US and 🇮🇱 Israel to bring the war to an end are stronger than ever. He called on the media to refrain from speculation, stating that official details will be announced publicly in due course.

🇮🇷 Tehran has pushed back against Trump’s assertions of a nuclear deal, insisting that Iran’s nuclear program remains unaffected by the proposed terms. Iranian officials also outlined their conditions: ending the conflict in Lebanon, unfreezing $24 billion in Iranian funds, providing $300 billion in reparations, lifting all sanctions and restrictions, and acknowledging Iran’s authority over the Strait of Hormuz.

🇺🇸🇮🇷 According to Axios, the proposed U.S.-Iran agreement could be officially named the “Islamabad Agreement,” reflecting the key mediation role played by Pakistan in bringing both sides closer to a potential deal. If finalized, the accord would mark a major diplomatic breakthrough after months of negotiations and regional tensions.

🇮🇱 Netanyahu: Iran will not acquire nuclear weapons while I am in office. He says there is complete coordination with President Trump on the matter and vows to keep blocking Iran’s nuclear ambitions, which he describes as a direct threat to Israel.

Iran’s underground missile cities reportedly stunned both the U.S. and Israel during the war. Despite weeks of airstrikes around Yazd, the heavily fortified facilities remained intact, with Iran continuing missile launches until the final moments before the ceasefire.

🇮🇷 Iran has brushed aside reports of an upcoming agreement or direct talks with the 🇺🇸 United States. Officials in Tehran say speculation about a deal being signed in Switzerland or plans for face-to-face negotiations is unfounded and reflects Washington’s hopes rather than reality.