Category: politics
Iran judiciary warns enemy crimes will be punished
TEHRAN — Iran’s Judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir has warned that crimes committed against nations and Islamic movements will not go unanswered, saying those responsible will ultimately be held accountable.
Iran sets six conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN —Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr has set out six conditions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway will remain closed until the United States changes its hostile conduct toward Iran.
Deputy health minister: Evidence points to phosphorus bombing in Lamerd
TEHRAN – Deputy Health Minister for Research and Technology Shahin Akhoundzadeh has said that there is evidence suggesting the use of phosphorus bombing of Lamerd in Fars province on the first day of the joint US-Israeli war on Iran that began on February 28.
Hormuz reopening depends on US, Iran says
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said negotiations between Iran and Oman on arrangements for managing the Strait of Hormuz are nearing an agreement, while stressing that reopening the strategic waterway remains contingent on the United States addressing its violations of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.
We will stand firm behind Leader’s decision on war
TEHRAN – Regarding decision on war and peace, Iranian President Masoud says: “Whether we should fight or not, the military commanders know better than you or me. They know their own capabilities. The Leader will make the decision, and whatever decision he makes, we will stand firm to the end.”
Hormuz to remain closed until US meets Iran’s demands
TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US changes its behavior and meets a set of Iranian demands.
Iran defensive capabilities owed to resistance of its people
TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Denouncing the United States as a criminal and colonialist regime, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that Iran’s security and defensive capabilities depend on steadfastness and resistance of its noble people.
Agreement with Oman does not mean reopening Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi clarified today that ongoing negotiations in Oman regarding transit through the Strait of Hormuz do not signify a full reopening of the strategic waterway.
Caspian Sea convention to have no impact on sea delimitation
TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy foreign minister for the legal and international affairs says the ratification and entry into force of the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea will have no impact on the delimitation of the seabed.
Reopening Hormuz unrelated to talks btw Iran, Oman: IRGC spox
TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – IRGC Spokesperson Brigadier General Mohebbi emphasized that reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is subject to the specific mechanisms and conditions of Iran and is entirely unrelated to the negotiations between Iran and Oman.