IRGC Navy Says 4 Tankers Hit in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said four vessels were hit and caught fire in the Persian Gulf after being detected transferring oil cargo between ships, while three other vessels suffered incidents and fires after striking mines west of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Academics Pledge to Defend Homeland by Forming Human Chain on Hormuz Island (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - University professors and academic figures from across Iran formed a human chain along the Persian Gulf coast of Hormuz Island, declaring their support for those defending the Strait of Hormuz and their readiness to protect the country’s territorial integrity.
Iran Ready to Give Diplomacy Another Chance If US Shows Sincerity: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran is prepared to give diplomacy another chance if the US demonstrates a sincere willingness to build trust and reach a just solution, warning that another US military action would lead to an even greater strategic failure.
Qalibaf Meets Leader to Discuss Latest Developments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei to discuss the latest developments in the country.
Iran Urges UN to Condemn US Blockade
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran called on the UN to condemn the US maritime blockade against the Iranian people, demand an immediate end to American aggression, and hold Washington accountable for the violations of international law.
US Behavior, Not Iran’s Religious Beliefs, Impedes Rational Negotiations: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson rejected attempts to blame Iran’s religious beliefs for the lack of progress in negotiations with the US, saying Washington’s failure to honor diplomatic commitments and reliance on pressure and unilateral demands are impeding an agreement.
Iran’s President Rules Out Dialogue through Threats, Pressure
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need for an end to sanctions and threats against the country, describing dialogue through threats and pressure as meaningless.
Spokesman Condemns US for Fueling Regional Chaos, Blaming Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei condemned the United States for fueling regional chaos through its military aggression while blaming Iran over insecurity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
If the US Is Sincere, It Must Meet Iran’s Conditions, FM Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized that if the United States fulfills Iran’s conditions, everything will be resolved.
Undersea Internet Cables in Strait of Hormuz Could Be Targeted If Iran Is Attacked: IRGC Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander warned that any attack on Iranian infrastructure could trigger retaliation against undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz and other assets linked to the United States and its allies.
Musk’s SpaceX Pledge to Millions of US Children Could Deliver Political Gains for Trump
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Elon Musk’s proposed $10.7bn stock giveaway to US children raises questions about the tax advantages available to billionaires who donate appreciated shares and the broader benefits that could accrue to Musk’s business interests and President Donald Trump’s political agenda.
US Must Take Steps to Build Trust before Talks: Iran’s SNSC Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) underlined the need for the United States to take steps to build trust before any talks.
Three Rounds of Talks with US Led to War against Iran, FM Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s top diplomat said Tehran has held three rounds of negotiations with Washington so far and in each instance, the talks ultimately led to war against Iran.
Armed Terrorists Neutralized in Clashes with Iranian Police in Khash
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Police forces killed an armed assailant in a gunfight near the Sarhad gas station in Khash, southeastern Iran, after responding to reports of suspicious activity, while two other armed individuals fled and remain the subject of a police manhunt.
US Measures against Cuba Criminal, Illegal: Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry denounced the United States’ illegal actions against Cuba, saying Washington’s sanctions and attempts to intimidate Cuban officials and public figures violate international laws.
Iran’s Human Rights Body Urges Italy to Investigate Police Conduct during Protests
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The High Council for Human Rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran has called on Italy to uphold its international obligations to protect freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, urging an investigation into police conduct during recent demonstrations in several Italian cities.
Iraq’s PMU Destroys Three Underground Terrorist Hideouts in Anbar
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) have destroyed three underground hideouts used by Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) militants in the western Anbar province, following intelligence reports that the group’s remnants were planning to evade Iraqi security forces, security sources said.
Israeli Regime Faces Growing Diplomatic Isolation amid Genocide in Gaza
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank and continued attacks on Palestinians have fueled international condemnation, with a poll showing growing Israeli anxiety over possible sanctions and diplomatic isolation.
