International law protects sovereignty. It was never meant to be a shield for permanent aggression. If a government systematically exports violence and destabilization, it cannot expect the same moral deference as states that abide by the rules. Terje Helland expert on Geopolitics.Efforts to remove the Iranian regime are justified.8:52AM 1 March 2026.
The meeting allowed for an updated assessment of the security situation for our compatriots present in the region, which has been the subject, since this morning, of constant monitoring and assistance by the Crisis Unit and on which Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reported.
I also shared the assessments gathered in the afternoon from the numerous telephone contacts I had with some European partners, starting with Chancellor Merz and Prime Minister Starmer, as well as with the King of Bahrain, the Emir of Kuwait, the President of the United Arab Emirates, the Emir of Qatar, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. I am in contact with the Sultan of Oman and the King of Jordan. This evening and tomorrow, further contacts will take place with our partners in the scheduled meetings at the level of Foreign Ministers within both the G7 and the European Union.
To the Gulf leaders, I expressed the closeness of the Italian Government and the condemnation of the unjustifiable attacks suffered by their Nations. The Government, as in the past, will continue to engage with European, regional, and international partners for a solution in favor of the stability of the Region and at the same time has renewed its closeness to the Iranian civilian population which, with courage, in recent weeks has demanded respect for its civil and political rights, suffering violent and unjustifiable repression. 9:43AM 1 March 2026
It is hard to fathom a people so desperate for justice, so hungry for freedom, that they are cheering military strikes on their own soil as the price of liberation. At the same time, it is deeply frustrating to watch voices on social media in the United States dismiss this as nothing more than a war for the military‑industrial complex or for Israel, as if the fact that others may benefit from the downfall of this regime somehow cancels out the urgency of the threat it poses to our own national security.
Let me be very clear: America did not start a war with the Islamic Republic. The regime declared war on us in 1979, when militants stormed our embassy in Tehran, seized American diplomats, and held 52 of them hostage for 444 days. Since then, the regime and its proxies have targeted our service members, our diplomats, and our partners across the region through terrorism, rocket and drone attacks, and assassination plots.
They have built and directed a vast network of militias and terrorist organizations that have attacked U.S. forces and allies in Lebanon, Iraq, the Persian Gulf, and beyond, and they continue to explore options for asymmetric attacks, including the potential use of covert operatives and sleeper cells right here against Americans at home and abroad. This has been the regime’s established playbook for nearly 50 years; it's just that most American presidents decided to ignore or in some cases, fuel, this threat. So no, President Trump did not “start” a war with Iran’s regime. Together with Prime Minister Netanyahu, he made the difficult and consequential decision to confront and, ultimately, end it. And yes, the Iranian people, the broader Middle East, and we Americans will be safer for generations for it.10AM 1 March 2026.
I had Trump Derangement Syndrome in 2016. I understand it. Now I accept that there are things I don’t like about him, while realising he is exactly what we need. 12:16PM 1 March 2026.
Kateryna Lisunova on X: "🚨IRANIAN WEAPONS, IRANIAN TECHNOLOGY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO KILLING THOUSANDS OF INNOCENT UKRAINIANS - You couldn’t say it better than Latvia’s Ambassador to the UN, Ms. Pavļuta-Deslandes, who said today at the UNSC: "Beyond the Middle East, Iran has directly supported Russia's https://t.co/Z0iriA36Z7" / X Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine. More than 50 000 of the same Iranian Shahed drones, - now striking numerous countries in the Middle East, - have been transferred by Iran to Russia. Iranian weapons, Iranian technology have contributed to killing thousands of innocent Ukrainians, and like Russia in Ukraine, Iran is now bringing terror to innocent civilians in the Gulf countries. Latvia stands with the brave people of Iran, brave people that have endured so much, decades of brutality and repression", - Pavļuta-Deslandes said on Sat., Feb. 28, 2026.12:47PM 1 March 2026.
We will not tolerate powerful missiles targeting the American people. Those missiles will be destroyed, along with Iran’s missile production. The Iranian navy will be destroyed. And, as President Trump has said his entire life, Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.
The United States did not start this conflict, but we will finish it. If you kill or threaten Americans anywhere in the world — as Iran has — then we will hunt you down, and we will kill you. Our warriors are the best in the world, and they are fully unleashed to achieve our objectives. May God’s providence protect them in this vital mission. 12:48PM 1 March 2026
Undoubtedly, the grave consequences of this unforgivable crime shall fall directly upon the criminal U.S. regime and the occupying Zionist regime, who bear full responsibility for all resulting repercussions.
The proud nation of Iran, as always, will continue its noble path with strength, resilience, and determination. No disruption shall be permitted in the ongoing affairs of the country. The pure blood of the martyrs will only strengthen the resolve of the Iranian people in defending their independence, dignity, and lofty ideals.
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India calls upon independent and freedom-seeking governments around the world to strongly condemn this blatant crime and to refrain from remaining silent in the face of lawlessness and aggression.
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
New Delhi 2026/03/01 6:30PM 1 March 2026.
28 February 2026
However, despite the arrival of this assistance, the final victory will still be achieved by us. It is we, the people of Iran, who will finish this task in this final battle. The time to return to the streets is approaching.
Now that the Islamic Republic is collapsing, my message to the country’s military, law enforcement, and security forces is clear:
You have sworn an oath to protect Iran and the Iranian nation, not the Islamic Republic and its leaders. Your duty is to defend the people, not to defend a regime that has taken our homeland hostage through repression and crime. Join the nation and help ensure a stable and secure transition. Otherwise, you will sink with Khamenei’s ship and his crumbling regime.
And my message to the President of the United States, President Trump, is this:
The honorable people of Iran, despite the brutal repression and killings carried out by this regime, stood bravely for nearly two months. I now ask you to exercise the utmost possible caution to preserve the lives of civilians and my compatriots. The people of Iran are your natural allies and the allies of the free world, and they will not forget your assistance during the most difficult period of Iran’s contemporary history.
And to you, my dear compatriots in Iran:
In these sensitive hours and days, more than ever we must remain focused on our ultimate goal: reclaiming Iran.
I ask you, for now, to remain in your homes and remain calm and safe. Stay alert and ready to return to the streets for the final action at the appropriate time, which I will communicate to you.
Follow my messages through social media and satellite media. If disruptions occur in the internet and satellite broadcasts, I will remain in contact with you via radio.
We are very close to final victory. I hope to be with you as soon as possible so that together we may reclaim Iran and rebuild it.
Long live Iran. Reza Pahlavi 9:44PM 28 February 2026.
Our Government has sanctioned more than 200 Iranian-linked individuals, including more than 100 linked to the IRGC.
With international partners, including the United States and the G7, we have called for the Iranian regime to uphold the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Iran’s citizens.
These calls have gone unheeded. Instead, the regime has instigated a brutal crackdown on its own people leaving thousands of Iranian civilians dead. A regime that relies on the repression and murder of its own people to retain power is without legitimacy.
It has long been recognised that Iran’s nuclear program is a threat to global peace and security. The international community has been clear that the Iranian regime can never beallowed to develop a nuclear weapon. The United Nations Security Council has reimposed sanctions on Iran for failing to comply with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the International Atomic Energy Agency Board has formally declared Iran in non-compliance with its non-proliferation safeguards obligations.
We support the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent Iran continuing to threaten international peace and security.
Australian officials are closely monitoring this evolving situation. We continue
to advise Australians do not travel to Iran and leave Iran as soon as possible, if it is safe to do so. Our ability to provide consular assistance in Iran is extremely limited.
Given our concerns around security in the region, we have also upgraded Australia’s travel advice for Israel and Lebanon to Do Not Travel. Australians should leave now if it is safe to do so.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has activated its Crisis Centre to provide consular support to Australians in the region. Australians requiring urgent consular assistance can contact the Consular Emergency Centre 24/7 on 1300 555 135 in Australia or +61 2 6261 3305 from outside Australia. 10:34PM 28 Feb 2026.
The European Union has adopted extensive sanctions in response to the actions of Iran’s murderous regime and the Revolutionary Guards and has consistently promoted diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing the nuclear and ballistic programmes through a negotiated solution.
In close coordination with EU Member States, we will take all necessary steps to ensure that EU citizens in the region can count on our full support. We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, to protect civilians, and to fully respect international law. 11:24PM 28 Feb 2026.
ANI on X: "#WATCH | Hyderabad: On Iran-Israel conflict, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi says, "If the Prime Minister's aircraft was in the air and such an attack had taken place, who would have been responsible? The Prime Minister should tell the country whether Netanyahu had informed him that https://t.co/mE3Rl1KKuD" / X informed him that Israel was going to attack Iran. If he had, then the Prime Minister should have immediately ended his visit and returned to the country... If Israel did not inform us that it was attacking Iran in collaboration with the US, then Israel has deceived us... They have used the Prime Minister's visit to attack Iran and hide the massacre of Palestinians in Gaza. This will send the message that India is with Israel, not with Iran. What is India gaining from this attack?"11:38PM 28 Feb 2026.
CHINA MFA Spokesperson 中国外交部发言人 on X: "The attack and killing of Iran’s supreme leader is a grave violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security. It tramples on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and basic norms in international relations. China firmly opposes and strongly condemns it. We urge for an https://t.co/zKYJxslH3S" / X condemns it. We urge for an immediate stop to the military operations, no further escalation of the tense situation and joint effort to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East and the world at large. 11:55PM 1 March 2026
China pulse 🇨🇳 on X: "CHINA: "The US is a war addict. Throughout its over 240-year history, it has been at war for all but 16 years. The US has 800 overseas military bases in over 80 countries and regions. The US is the main cause of international disorder, global turbulence, and regional https://t.co/0iwS8mqds0" / X global turbulence, and regional instability."11:57 PM 28 Feb 2026.
12 February 2026
Iran in India on X: "His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi, Honorable Prime Minister of India, in a message conveying his most sincere greetings and congratulations on the occasion of the Forty-Seventh Anniversary of the Victory of the Islamic Revolution, extended his warm wishes, as well as those of the https://t.co/3F7TRQ9ck0" / X as well as those of the people of India, to President Pezeshkian and the people of Iran. He emphasized that relations between the two countries are inherently rooted in the deep civilizational, historical, linguistic, and cultural bonds shared by our nations.
The Honorable Prime Minister of India, underscoring the strong people-to-people ties between the two countries, further stated: We share a robust relationship between our peoples, and I am confident that the enduring bond between Iran and India will continue to grow stronger in the years ahead. 6:23AM 12 Feb 2026.30 January 2025
Who allowed certain powers to decide on every part on this earth? Why is media silent on certain issues and rhetoric on certain issues? EU, USA and Common Wealth countries are challenging Russia, China, India and other Asian, Arab and African countries. Kaja Kallas on X: "Iran’s security forces are responsible for mass killings. Today, we are imposing new sanctions on those directly responsible for the violent crackdown on protests that has killed thousands. I also expect that Foreign Ministers will take a political decision for the EU to https://t.co/P6Rj1bM3HR" / X 9:54PM 29 January 2025.
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Ankit Kumar Avasthi on X: "ईरान के परमाणु केंद्रों पर हमले के बाद राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप ने चेतावनी दी है : या तो शांति होगी, या ईरान के लिए भयानक त्रासदी... उन्होंने यह भी कहा ...आज रात सबसे मुश्किल और संभवतः सबसे घातक लक्ष्य पर हमला किया गया है, लेकिन अभी भी कई अन्य निशाने बाकी हैं... https://t.co/PIuO2dZQUm" / X
Glenn Diesen on X: "Bush ran on a peace platform against nation-building, Obama promised "change", Biden would "bring the adults back", and Trump would get the US out of the forever wars in the Middle East. They all started wars... It does not matter who you vote for, when they do not work for you. https://t.co/YZZ4pkRxGp" / X
ANI on X: "#WATCH | Delhi | "Iran now understands that America is serious. Once America finds its prey, the way it does in Iraq, even if the prey is not at fault, the hunter will do what it does; President Trump will keep doing this... It's a warning for Iran and its supporters, like China https://t.co/WyrUUNjqzo" / X 2:42PM 22 June 2025
ANI on X: "#WATCH | Washington DC | "...Any attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz right now will be met with probably unbelievable force from the United States. Now that this has started, it's not that difficult to imagine the French or the Brits coming in to clear the lanes... I see the https://t.co/wX7VLDHrSd" / X I see the Iranians as being absolutely suicidal if they go down this route, and I do get a sense that we could be at a pivotal moment here. It doesn't mean that Iran won't try to attack, but I think asymmetrically is much more likely than through conventional means.., "says Jonathan Schanzer, a former US Treasury official and terror finance analyst, when asked about the impact if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in the wake of the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.3:32PM 22 June 2025
Iran's Reply on X: "Iran: ▪️ The enemy is under the delusion that it has damaged our nuclear installations — but we had already uncovered its conspiracies back in March! ▪️ We had timely moved all strategic materials to secure locations. Uranium is still fully under our control; the enemy is https://t.co/NHoiNcXiCC" / X is striking at mere smoke!
This war is not a surprise for us — it was anticipated! We were ready, we are ready — and we will deliver a response that history will remember! “We had already sharpened our swords (prepared for war) — now the time has come to draw them from their sheaths!” This is the land of revolution… here, every strike is calculated, and every blow is delivered with faith! 4:35PM 22 June 2025
ANI on X: "#WATCH | Srinagar | "...If they think that Iran will abandon its ambition, they are in a misconception. Iran remembers Karbala, and it thinks that it is the second Karbala. They will get their necks chopped off, but they won't bow down," says National Conference chief Farooq https://t.co/TY3THoR8yi" / X Abdullah on the US strikes on Iran's 3 nuclear facilities and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.He says, "...They want a regime change there (in Iran) - will things be better after a regime change? America and Israel have a long-standing view that they won't let Iran build a nuclear weapon, but if they think that Iran will abandon its ambition, they are in a misconception..." 6:18PM 22 June 2025ANI on X: "#WATCH | Srinagar | "I am disappointed that the Muslim world is silent. Today, Iran is in this condition, but tomorrow, it will be them who will be destroyed by the US. If they won't wake up today, they must wait for their turn, "says National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on https://t.co/pLvbEcWWha" / X on the US strikes on Iran's 3 nuclear facilities and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. 6:26PM 22 June 2025
Oxomiya Jiyori 🇮🇳 on X: "The U.S. has begun demolishing Iran — but before that, remember these bold claims: 🗣️ “If Gaza is attacked, the entire Islamic world will unite and destroy Israel!” 😄 🔻 Well, that didn’t age well. 🗣️ “Don’t even touch Lebanon!” 🔻 Israel reduced much of it to rubble. 🗣️ “If https://t.co/2cNGVUeutE" / X “If anything is done to Iran, Pakistan will launch a nuclear strike!” 
Meanwhile, Pakistan is dancing for dollars with its begging bowl in hand. This is the reality of the so-called Ummah and Muslim Brotherhood — nothing more than slaves to American interests, despite all the loud slogans. 6:29PM 22 June 2025
Press Trust of India on X: "VIDEO | As US strikes Iran's nuclear facilities, PDP leader Iltija Mufti (@IltijaMufti_) says, "Everybody is silent, India's stand has been pro-Palestine, today India is not neutral, they are being pro-Isreal, we know what Israel has been doing in Palestine in last 1-5 years, https://t.co/dYqAp3GACr" / X 1-5 years, it's highly condemnable. America also attacked Iran, Iran is the only country who is fighting the cause of Palestine, it's extremely condemnable." 7:21 PM 22 June 2025
Ankit Kumar Avasthi on X: "ईरान के तीन परमाणु ठिकानों पर अमेरिका के हमलों के बाद, अंतरराष्ट्रीय परमाणु ऊर्जा एजेंसी (IAEA) ने स्पष्ट किया है कि अभी तक किसी भी जगह से रेडिएशन स्तर में कोई वृद्धि दर्ज नहीं की गई है। IAEA ने कहा है कि वह स्थिति का मूल्यांकन करना जारी रखेगी और जैसे-जैसे और जानकारी उपलब्ध होती https://t.co/JlaiVuzFMJ" / X 8:36PM 22 June 2025.
Zlatti71 on X: "❗️US still communicates with us through negotiating channels - Araghchi "Although the negotiations were suspended due to US aggression, we still receive messages from the Americans through different channels, in particular from Oman, and there are also other countries that https://t.co/Ore21BSoWk" / X 10:32PM 22 June 2025
Curtis Houck on X: "CNN's Fareed Zakaria on Trump bombing Iran: " It is extraordinary. I think trump has managed to do something that he, to be fair to him, had always marked out, which was he did not want Iran to have a nuclear program, but what's clear is in the last few weeks, he shifted ground https://t.co/4lWVRc0AcM" / X he shifted ground on two issues. The first was he had started out in a position which was Iran can have some enrichment, just has to be monitored, things like that. He moved to what was essentially the Israeli position, which was zero enrichment, and he and he outlined that in the middle of about two weeks ago, the second is that he seemed to have lost faith that the Iranians were negotiating in, in earnest and he got -- he seems to have gotten frustrated because I think this was not his first option. His first option was a deal with the Iranians, but the maximalist condition he placed was zero enrichment was was one the Iranians didn't seem willing to go to and he was I think he thought the Iranians were not negotiating earnestly, so the result is you have you have this extraordinary move, which almost certainly has destroyed almost all of Iran's enrichment. The question, however, is you still need diplomacy. You still need a political solution, because the Iranians can rebuild." 12:55PM 22 June 2025
21 June 2025
Richard on X: "Here we go again, Vice President JD Vance scrambling to justify bombing Iran, twisting "America First" into a hollow excuse for yet another reckless war. Let’s cut the crap: this isn’t about defending America, it’s about keeping the tired, blood-soaked Neo-Con playbook alive. https://t.co/wzeFs3fbGv" / X Trump promised to "drain the swamp" , not dive headfirst into the same disastrous foreign entanglements. Bombing Iran would be the ultimate betrayal of that promise,and proof that the swamp drained him instead.....6:33PM 21 June 2025
20 June 2025
Rajat Sharma on X: "Iran ने Israel पर हमले तो किए हैं. कई शहर तबाह तो किए हैं. लेकिन experts का कहना है कि इन हमलों से Israel को ज़्यादा फर्क नहीं पड़ेगा. Iran इस बात पर संतोष तो कर सकता है कि उसकी missiles Tel Aviv में आग बरसा रही हैं. Iran को इस बात का भी संतोष होगा कि उसने Israel के Iron Dome https://t.co/mMwDVxL7Oe" / X Israel के Iron Dome Defence System को कई बार नाकाम कर दिया. लेकिन दूसरी तरफ Iran पर Israel के हमले precise और controlled हैं. Israel एक-एक करके Iran की nuclear facilities को तबाह कर रहा है. उसका latest attack Arak nuclear facility पर है जहां Iran का heavy water nuclear reactor था. Israel ने Iran की top military leadership को दो-दो बार खत्म कर दिया है. अब Iran की military की command, third line leadership के हाथ में है. Iran की missiles का stock अब धीरे-धीरे कम होता जा रहा है. फिलहाल बाहर से Iran को कोई support नहीं मिल रहा. जबकि Israel के साथ America पूरी तरह खड़ा हुआ है. Defence और attack दोनों के लिए America का support है. Iran ऊपर से चाहे कुछ भी कहे, अंदर से वो चाहता है कि ये जंग बंद हो. ज़ाहिर है ये आत्मसम्मान की कीमत पर तो नहीं किया जा सकता. लेकिन Iran यूरोपीय देशों से बातचीत के लिए तैयार है. ये काफी बड़ा संकेत है. लेकिन Geneva में होने वाली बातचीत में Israel का कोई खास interest दिखाई नहीं देता. Israel का Iran के skies पर कब्ज़ा है. वो जब चाहे, जहां चाहे attack कर सकता है. इसीलिए वो इस लड़ाई को अंजाम तक पहुंचाना चाहता है. Israel का पहला target है Iran की परमाणु बम बनाने की क्षमता को खत्म करना. दूसरा निशाना है Iran में regime change करना. अब Israel के निशाने पर Iran के सबसे बड़े leader खामेनेई हैं. लेकिन खामेनेई को खत्म करने से Iran को कोई खास फर्क नहीं पड़ेगा. खामेनेई का बेटा उनकी जगह ले सकता है. मतलब ये कि अगर खामेनेई को कुछ हुआ तो Israel का Iran के regime change करने का purpose पूरा नहीं होगा. Israel को अब इंतज़ार है कि America इस जंग में कब और कैसे entry लेता है. 4:57AM 20 June 2025.
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Iran Freedom on X: "More Video 1-March 8, 2025: #2025RallyForAFreeIran in #WashingtonDC, where thousands of Iranians marched for a #FreeIran2025! #NCRIAIternative #WomanResistanceFreedom #Iran #InternationalWomensDay https://t.co/57qYiuT6Kp" / X
19 January 2025
Visegrád 24 on X: "BREAKING: 2 judges on the Supreme Court of Iran, have just been shot and killed. Ali Razini & Mohammad Moghiseh were killed in front of the Supreme Court building in Tehran by a guard who had enough of the Islamist dictatorship Both judges were hardliners, known as “hangmen” https://t.co/b5LAHxmF2N" / X
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