FM Zarif questions US presence in Persian Gulf waters
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif once again questioned the presence of US forces in the Persian Gulf waters. In a tweet…
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Iran FM Zarif warns US about any fireworks to backfire badly
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif warned US President Donald Trump against playing with fire, and said that any fireworks will backfire badly.…
Iran in full military readiness but will never initiate war, says Leader’s advisor
A military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution says the country’s armed forces enjoy ‘operational readiness’ but will not start…
US full exit from region, Iran’s ultimate revenge for Gen. Soleimani assassination: Judiciary chief
Iran’s Judiciary Chief Ibrahim Raisie said on Friday that the full withdrawal of American forces from the region as well as bringing…
Iran calls on UNSC to compel US to end destabilizing measures in Persian Gulf
The United Nations Security Council and the international community should compel the United States to end destabilizing measures in the Persian Gulf…
US responsible for consequences of any possible adventurism: Iran to Kuwait
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the United States would be held responsible for the consequences of any possible adventurism…
Iranian President Rouhani vows to cut US legs off region
ranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Iran would cut the US legs off the region in retaliation for last year’s…
US responsible for consequences of any adventurism in region: Iran FM to Qatar
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif referred to the suspicious moves of the US in the Persian Gulf, saying Washington would be…
In veiled warning to Iran, US tells Persian Gulf mariners to stay clear of its warships
Reuters – In an alert that appeared aimed squarely at Iran, the U.S. Navy issued a warning on Tuesday to mariners in…
Iran blasts US illegal deployment in region
FNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi rapped the US for illegal presence in the region, saying that Washington should…
Trump’s dangerously wrong about destroying Iranian speedboats
Bloomberg | James Stavridis: Trump’s tweet about destroying them for harassment risks turning a tense situation into a war. President Donald Trump…
IRGC Navy warned US to leave drill area, will pursue them: Commander
Press TV – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy chief has said a recent incident with US forces in the Persian…
‘It’s the Persian Gulf, not Gulf of NY’: Rouhani schools US as Iranian military tells America to prepare for ‘HARDER SLAP’
RT – American forces will get a heavy response if they cause trouble in a gulf that is historically linked to Persia,…
‘Not the New York Gulf’: US-Iran war of words heats up
Al-Monitor – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said today that the Persian Gulf belongs to Iran and not the United States in the…
US fails to take lessons from Vietnam War fiasco
Press TV – Thursday marks the 45th anniversary of the end of US war on Vietnam, which brought embarrassment and shame for…
‘Iran will target US bases with missiles if it faces security threat: Senior official
Press TV – A senior Iranian official has warned that the country will launch missile strikes on American bases in the region if…
Iran says Persian Gulf always ‘Persian’ Gulf, Not ‘Washington’ Gulf
MNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in his Wednesday remarks in cabinet meeting, addressed the US saying that “this gulf’s name is…
Iranian General dismisses Trump’s threat, warns US of hard slap in face
Tasnim – A senior spokesman for the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces shrugged off the US president’s recent comments about…
US interventions undermine regional peace, stability: President Rouhani
Press TV – Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says US’ interventionist moves undermine security and stability in the West Asia region, especially in…
Any US provocation, illegal move against Iran will be dealt with firmly: Armed Forces
Press TV – The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says the presence of the United States and its allies in…
Russia calls for restraint amid US-Iran tensions
MNA – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Saturday that Moscow is concerned by the US threats to Iran amid…
‘Trump only wants to look strong & raise oil prices by threatening to shoot at Iranian gunboats’
RT – Neither Washington nor Tehran are looking for war, and Trump ordering the US Navy to destroy “harassing” Iranian vessels was…
Oil rebounds after Trump signals fresh Iran tensions
The Wall Street Journal | David Hodari and Caitlin Ostroff: The recent fall in the value of oil has reverberated across energy…
Iran’s coverage: Iran Naval forces have orders to target US vessels if harassed: IRGC chief cmdr.
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Guards chief: US warships will be destroyed if threaten Iran’s interests in…
US forces have no business in PG 7,000 miles away from home: Zarif
Tasnim – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reminded Washington that American forces “have no business 7,000 miles away from home” and…
Iran says won’t give in to intimidation after US threat of naval action
Press TV – Tehran’s mission to the United Nations repeats the country’s firm resolve to protect its sovereignty against any act of…
Trump retweets praise from fake anti-Iran account run by MKO: The Intercept
Press TV – US President Donald Trump has retweeted a post in praise of his belligerent anti-Iran policy from a fake account apparently…
Iran summons Swiss envoy over US provocative acts in Persian Gulf
IRNA – Iran has summoned Swiss Ambassador to Tehran Markus Leitner over US’ forces harassing and provocative acts in the Persian Gulf,…
Iran’s defense minister blasts ‘aggressive’ US presence in Persian Gulf
Press TV – Iran’s defense minister has dismissed US reports of harassment by Iranian vessels as “baseless” and said the “illegal and aggressive” American presence in…
Trump to US Army: Shoot any, all Iranian gunboats if they harass American ships
MNA – In a tweet on Wednesday, US President Trump announced that he has instructed the American navy to shoot down all…
American forces presence in region ‘illegal, provocative’: Foreign Ministry
MNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry reacted to the recent confrontation between IRGC and US forces in the Persian Gulf, condemning US illegal…
Zarif says US Navy can’t find its way around Iran waters
MNA – As an annual reminder, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thu. republished his tweet in two years ago with…
Iran says ‘illegal’ US presence in Persian Gulf causes insecurity – IRNA
Reuters – Iran’s defence minister on Friday dismissed U.S. reports of harassment by Iranian vessels as “baseless” and said the “illegal and…
No security possible at expanse of others’ security, says Zarif
MNA – Iranian Foreign Minister pointed to the importance of cooperation among regional states to establish sustainable peace and stability in the…
Iranian navy commander: US presence in Persian Gulf theatrical
Tasnim – Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi described the US military presence in the Persian Gulf as “theatrical”…
US, foreign powers’ presence in Persian Gulf cannot undermine Iran’s security
MNA –The commander of Iranian Army’s Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi says that the presence of the naval forces of the US…
Iran Zarif: US arms sales make Persian Gulf into ‘tinderbox ready to blow up
Aljazeera – Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned against an arms race in the Middle East, saying recent…
US presence in Persian Gulf ‘just for show’: Khanzadi
MNA – Commander of the Iranian Army’s Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that the presence of US naval fleet in the…
US presence in Persian Gulf source of insecurity: Iran cmdr.
The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says the United States’ military presence in the Persian Gulf is a…