Iran cannot be coerced into surrender through war: Pezeshkian at UNGA

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the 81st UN General Assembly on Wednesday that war has been “imposed” on the Islamic Republic, declaring that Iran has never initiated a conflict but will never stop defending itself from aggression.

Source: US claims on southern Hormuz oil route a ploy to manipulate energy prices

August 19 marks anniversary of US-led coup in Iran in 1953

Iran warns Trump over ‘delusion’ of claiming Strait of Hormuz as US territory

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has slammed US President Donald Trump over his claim to the Strait of Hormuz, warning that his “delusion” of portraying the strategic waterway as “new US Territory” will either be corrected or Tehran will set him straight.

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.

Iran vows to use all available means to defend rights, national security amid US violations

The Foreign Ministry has vowed that Iran will use all means at its disposal to exercise its inherent right of self-defense in the face of the United States’ ongoing violations against the country.

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.

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.