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USAF United States Air Force - Middle East Activity (Coronet): 17 February - 1129z. There are currently 36x F-16s and 12x F-22s on the move, or about to depart towards the Middle East. 12x F-16s each from Aviano and Spangdahlem in Europe, and 12x from McEntire Joint National Guard Base. F-22 Raptors as TREND 51 flight have departed Langley Air Force Base with ROMA tankers on Coronet East 033

Iranian judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir: We have released hundreds of protest participants who were not involved in acts of violence.

The second round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States will begin at around 9 a.m. Geneva time at the Omani embassy in Switzerland, Iranian state television IRIB reported

POTUS intends to remain “indirectly involved” in tomorrow’s talks with Iran, per Axios, which frames the talks as a “make or break” moment. U.S. officials expect “tangible concessions.” Military activity continues as well. The IRGCN is exercising, & Ford CSG makes for CENTCOM

Semi-official news channels in telegram say Iran national security council has ordered data centers to get prepared for plausible upcoming internet blackout

Israeli media: The cabinet, in its reduced capacity, is meeting to discuss the latest developments on the Iranian scene.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have conducted a drill named "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz", to test the readiness of the guards' naval units to protect the waterway, the semi-official Tasnim news agency said on Monday. "Intelligently utilizing the geopolitical advantages of the Islamic Republic in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman are among the main objectives of this exercise," Tasnim said.Iran's civil defence organisation held a chemical defence drill in the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone on Monday to strengthen preparedness for potential chemical incidents in the energy hub located in southern Iran

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi will join tomorrow the talks between the US-Iran in order to assist with the technical issues of any deal

Planespotting video sent shows F-35A VALKYRIE 04–06 (19-5473 / 19-5475 / 19-5484) heading to Jordan, supported by KC-135R “LAGER 11” (59-1475)

Iran's drone mothership spotted TODAY at 27.0871, 56.2005. Shahid Bagheri UAV carrier was launched in February 2025

6 U.S. Air Force KC-135R/T "Stratotankers" departed the UK earlier to support the movement of 18 U.S. Air Force F-35A "Lightning IIs" of the 48th Fighter Wing from RAF Lakenheath across Europe towards the Middle East

Security forces have arrested 13 citizens, including 8 teenagers under 17, in connection with the protests across Tehran, Karaj, Tabriz, Yasuj and Sarakhs. Some detainees remain in legal limbo, with reports of denied medical care

Iran’s security forces raided the village of Chenar in Hamedan province, and arrested hundreds of residents on Monday. According to Iran International, the raid was carried out using dozens of armored vehicles, minibuses and vans. Four heavy machine guns (DShK) were stationed on the rooftops of houses.

Israeli producer of 'Tehran' TV series found dead in Athens hotel, police officials say -Reuters News

US Secretary of State: Reaching a deal with Iran is not easy because its rulers are radical clerics.

Araghchi meets with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: The issue of lifting sanctions is inseparable from any diplomatic channels for us.

MORE & Multiple U.S. Air Force KC-135 and KC-46 refueling tankers were tracked overnight moving northeast across the U.S., likely preparing for transatlantic flights to Europe. Since January 15, at least 163 U.S. C-17 and C-5 heavy airlift flights have moved from the U.S

A deal with Iran must include dismantling its nuclear infrastructure, not just stopping the enrichment process, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday

Netanyahu: "Trump thinks that, given the fact that the Iranians feel they missed out on a deal the last time, this time they actually want one. I'm very skeptical. I told him that the Iranians lie."

Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday, days before a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington

"If we feel that this is an existential threat, we will respond accordingly," Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran's deputy foreign minister told BBC

Iranian media: The Iranian negotiating team will meet with Grossi on Monday.

Axios, citing an Iranian journalist: Witkoff's emails included a proposal that Iran halt enrichment for a period of 3-5 years, with the possibility that it might then be able to enrich at a very low level.

Araghchi: Our friends in the region have proven more effective and provided clearer support than Europe, which stands on the sidelines and lacks real tools of influence.

Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani: The fact-finding committee regarding the protests is collecting documents and listening to testimonies. We will publish its report after completing the legal procedures.

Trump: It would be great if we could settle the Iran issue once and for all.

Trump on Iran: We don't want any enrichment

Trump, when asked about regime change in Iran: That might be the best thing that could happen, apparently.

Trump: I believe the negotiations with Iran will succeed, and if they don't, it will be a bad day for them.