The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman lashed out at US President Donald Trump for downplaying recent American attacks on Iranian oil tankers, saying provocative actions and attempts to justify them cannot conceal Washington’s disgraceful conduct.
The United States imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies for allegedly supplying weapons and drone components to Iran's Armed Forces.
President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the Iranian national youth weightlifting team on their remarkable victory at the 2026 IWF World Junior Championships in Egypt, praising the athletes for their determination, talent, and spirit of perseverance.
Iran says its oil production and exports continued without disruption during the 40 days of the US-Israeli aggression, while officials explore new revenue streams tied to tighter control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations condemned recent US military actions against Iranian oil tankers and coastal locations near the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Washington’s actions violate the ceasefire agreement and threaten regional and international security.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said recent US violations of the ceasefire and provocative actions in the Persian Gulf have increased suspicions about Washington’s motives and seriousness in pursuing diplomacy.
Clashes in the Persian Gulf have been stopped for now but there is a possibility of their resumption if the US causes trouble for the Iranian vessels, a military source told Tasnim.
The foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan discussed the latest regional developments and the importance of diplomacy in a telephone conversation.
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations called on UN member states to reject a joint US-Bahrain draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, describing the text as “deeply flawed, one-sided, and politically motivated.”
Informed sources told Tasnim that three US destroyers near the Strait of Hormuz came under attack by the Iranian Navy on Thursday night.
A spokesman said the US violated a ceasefire on Thursday night by targeting two Iranian oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz and carrying out aerial attacks on civilian areas in southern Iran, adding that Iranian Armed Forces retaliated against US military vessels in the region.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi dismissed reported US intelligence assessments about Iran’s missile capabilities, asserting that the country’s missile inventory and launcher capacity are stronger than before and stressing Tehran’s full readiness to defend the Iranian people.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned aggressive attacks by the “terrorist US military” against two Iranian oil tankers near the port of Jask and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as assaults on several coastal areas overlooking the strategic waterway.
The Iranian Navy has seized a violating oil tanker identified as OCEAN KOI for attempting to disrupt Iran’s oil exports, the Army announced on Friday.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has emphasized that “negotiations” is not “disputation”; nor is it “dictation, deception, extortion, or coercion.”
Former Iranian foreign minister, Javad Zarif, slammed the Donald Trump administration’s silence over the Zionist regime’s nuclear weapons arsenal, which he called “the gravest threat to peace in the Middle East and the world.”
The Iranian foreign minister has said that Iran hopes China to play a constructive role in advancing peace and end to war in the region, stressing that Iran backs China’s role in restoration of peace and security in the region.
Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that the enemy seeks to force Iran into submission by naval blockade while Iranian nation has proven it will not give in to economic pressures.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi commended China for its condemnation of the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran and for Beijing’s responsible approach in opposing violations of international law and efforts to exploit the UN Security Council.
The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia discussed the latest regional developments in a telephone conversation on Wednesday, calling for regional cooperation to prevent an escalation of tensions.
Airlines are preparing to slash millions of seats from this month’s schedule, as the Middle East conflict and soaring jet fuel prices drive up costs ahead of the industry’s busiest travel season.
Oil minister said rebuilding damaged oil industry facilities is a priority and is now progressing well.
