Iran known as a powerful, respected country; enemy targets symbols of its strength: President

President Masoud Pezeshkian says, despite the difficulties facing Iran, the country is regarded worldwide as a powerful and highly respected country, while warning that the nation’s adversaries seek to undermine the symbols of its strength.

Seyyed Hassan Khomeini visits home of Seyyed Hadi Khamenei to offer condolences

Seyyed Hassan Khomeini visited the home of Seyyed Hadi Khamenei to offer his condolences to him and his family following the martyrdom of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Baghaei: US targeting of civilian sites in Iran constitutes war crimes

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says US attacks on residential and civilian areas in the cities of Qeshm, Minab, and Lamerd constitute war crimes, vowing that Tehran will use all available international mechanisms to hold perpetrators accountable.

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No Hormuz passage for those taking payouts from Iran’s frozen assets

Iran has warned countries and international companies that receiving any compensation payment from Iran’s assets frozen abroad will mean they will be completely cut off from transit in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran continues to exert ‘decisive control’ over Strait of Hormuz: Report

Iran continues to exert “decisive” control over the Strait of Hormuz, a report says, citing Iranian forces’ most recent successful confrontation against six trespassing vessels.

Violating oil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine: Report

An oil tanker has exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after it deviated from a shipping route designated by Iranian authorities, according to Iranian media, as the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) intercepted six vessels for attempting illegal transit through the strategic waterway.

At UN, Iran defends retaliation, urges Security Council to end US aggression

Iran has told the UN Security Council that all of its actions are defensive and in line with international law, while vowing to continue defending its sovereignty, territorial integrity and national interests against the ongoing US aggression.