Hormuz security cannot return to normal amid US blockade, economic war: Iran

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says security would not return to the Strait of Hormuz as long as the United States continues its naval blockade and economic war against the country, rejecting US President Donald Trump’s claim that the strategic waterway has returned to normal.

Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume with US but still trying diplomacy: Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to resume the war with the United States while keeping the door open to diplomacy.

Minister: Iran has bypassed US naval blockade to keep oil deliveries flowing

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.

Persian Gulf security must come from within the region, not outside: Iran deputy FM

A senior Iranian diplomat says security in the Persian Gulf region must be built from within the region, with all regional countries participating in its provision.

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.