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.

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.

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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.

Violating oil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine: Report

An oil tanker has exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after it deviated from a shipping route designated by Iranian authorities, according to Iranian media, as the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) intercepted six vessels for attempting illegal transit through the strategic waterway.

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.

Iran’s top human rights body slams US strikes on civilian infrastructure, urges UN action

Iran’s High Council for Human Rights has strongly condemned recent US attacks on the country’s civilian infrastructure, public facilities, and critical transportation networks, saying the strikes caused civilian casualties and extensive damage to essential services across several provinces, particularly in southern Iran.

Iran calls on UNSC to halt US aggression, reaffirms right to self-defense

Iran has called on the United Nations Security Council to take immediate measures to halt US military aggression against the country, saying it reserves the right under international law to take all necessary steps to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national interests if the UN fails to act.