Tag: Politics
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.
US bombing of Hiroshima, Nagasaki dire crime against humanity
TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the US bombing of two cities in Japan, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, is the greatest crimes against humanity that will go down in the history and must be condemned.
Foreign forces must leave region: Senior adviser to Leader
TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has emphasized that the foreign forces must leave the region.
Why is it high time for US to withdraw from West Asia?
TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Considering the US decline on the international stage, especially after 12- and 40-day wars against Iran, it became clear that the US cannot bring about peace for regional countries and should be expelled from West Asia ASAP.
Oil prices climb due to uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Oil prices climbed sharply through Friday after starting the day under pressure, as traders continued to react to uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations involving Iran and Oman.