“Tehran’s foreign ministry, however, declared Monday that no date has yet been set for the next round of talks and vowed the Islamic Republic will not consider temporarily suspending uranium enrichment, as the US is demanding.”  See “Report: Netanyahu-Trump phone call on Iran was marked by heated disagreements,” Times of Israel, 5-27-25.

“Iran Update,” ISW Press, 5-27-25.

“Judge ‘assassinated’ in southern Iran: Judiciary,” AFP, Al Arabiya, 5-27-25.

“Iran Takes Trump’s Negotiators for a Ride,” WSJ, 5-27-25.

No, this isn’t a blog about Russia and Ukraine.  But the story below reminds us that Iran sold many drones to Russia.  “Russia launches record 355 drones at Ukraine; 6 killed, 24 injured over past 24 hours,” Kyiv Independent, 5-26-25.

“Iran-US nuclear talks: key points of contention,”, AFP, Hindustan Times, 5-24-25.

“Iran executed young man on false Israel spying charges,” Iran International, 5-24-25.  Amnesty International has documented so many confessions in Iran generated by torture.

“Iranian film, It was Just an Accident, wins Palme D’Or at Cannes festival,” Al Jazeera, 5-24-25.  “An Iranian thriller film that explores corruption and state violence in the country has won the Palme d’Or, the coveted top prize at the Cannes Film Festival. ‘It Was Just an Accident’, directed by dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, was crowned at the world-famous festival on Saturday.”  He is a marked man.

“Iran deports over 300 migrant children, their families in sweeping crackdown on child labor,” AMU, 5-24-25.

“The Post reports from Iran for the first time in 10 years,” WPost, 5-24-25.  Watch, this may be short-lived.

“Exclusive: Iran-Iraq-Israel prisoner swap ‘nearing’ execution,” Amwaj, 5-24-25.

“US, Iran say they’re moving closer to nuclear deal after fifth round of talks,” The Hill, 5-23-25.

“Iran-US nuclear talks end with no agreement but ‘possibility of progress’,” Guardian, 5-23-25.  Remember, this is what the ISI wants, stringing out the negotiations just like they’ve strung out the issue of nuclear weapons over several years now.  Every day they are closer and closer.

Good news.  And also encouraging since Iran’s multi-year effort to control Syria continues to unravel.  “Iran-backed Palestinian terror groups said to leave Syria under pressure from Sharaa,” AFP, Times of Israel, 5-23-25.  “Flight of pro-Assad factions comes amid Trump’s demand that new regime crack down on Palestinian terrorism as a condition for sanctions relief.”

Absolutely correct.  “The development of nuclear weapons would provide Iranian authorities more leverage to intensify their efforts to repress the fundamental rights of Iranian citizens. Therefore, the international community must consider how the emergence of a nuclear-armed Iran could affect the rights of Iranian women.”  See “Gender, Nuclear Weapons and Repression: The Complex Case of Iran,” Fair Observer, 5-23-25.

“Iran Update, May 23, 2025,” ISW, 5-23-25.

“Iranian Regime Executed 159 People in One Month, Marking Bloodiest Period in Years,” NCRI, 5-23-25.

“Iran says it may take ‘special measures’ to defend nuclear sites from Israel,” AP, 5-22-25.

“Iran’s supreme leader rejects US stance on uranium enrichment,” AP, 5-20-25.  The U.S. doesn’t want Iran to enrich because of how far Iran has taken enrichment from just for energy production to the heights of weapons levels.  Wonder if the Ayatollah will talk about that?

“Iran’s Khamenei doubts US nuclear talks will lead to agreement,” BBC, 5-20-25.

“Iran Update, May 19, 2025,” ISW Press, 5-19-25.

“Shin Bet arrests Yavne resident who spied on Naftali Bennett for Iran,” JPost, 5-18-25.

“Iran foreign minister vows nuclear enrichment will continue ‘with or without a deal’,” Fox, 5-18-25.

“Trump Envoy Says Iran Must Give Up Nuclear Enrichment Capability,” NYT, 5-18-25.

“Hamas document shows Oct. 7 attack aimed at derailing Saudi normalization – report,” Times of Israel, 5-28-25.  Similar, “Hamas Wanted to Torpedo Israel-Saudi Deal With Oct. 7 Attacks, Documents Reveal,” WSJ, 5-18-25.  And remember a key element in this WSJ story.  “The Journal, citing senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah, has reported that another meeting connected to the attack took place on Oct. 2 that year, this one in Beirut involving representatives of Hamas and Iranian security officials. Iran approved the planned attack, those people said. … Senior officials from Iran and Hezbollah had been discussing attack options with Hamas since the summer of 2021. Iran also gave Hamas weapons, financing and training over a long period, including combat training in the weeks before Oct. 7, according to intelligence officials from several countries.”

This has happened repeatedly, against the reporters and facilities of Iran International.  The Leader and the Regime must fear this news outlet.  “Alleged Iranian spies charged with targeting UK-based journalists,” BBC, 5-17-25.

“Iran’s Khamenei launches blistering attack on Trump after Middle East visit,” Fox, 5-17-25.  Quote of the Day, Pres. Trump, “While you have been constructing the world’s tallest skyscrapers in Jeddah and Dubai, Tehran’s 1979 landmarks are collapsing into rubble.”

“Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with the U.S., shrugging off Trump’s threats,” NBC, AP, 5-17-25.

“Iran says no new nuclear proposal, disputing Trump: ‘Confusing and contradictory’ messaging,” The Hill, 5-16-25.

“Iran, Europe meet in Istanbul for nuclear talks as sanctions loom,” AFP, 5-16-25.