Russia and China veto UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz amid US threats

TEHRAN - Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Tuesday that sought to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, hours before a US-imposed deadline for Iran to allow transit or face attacks on its infrastructure. The heavily watered-down measure, which passed with 11 votes in favor, two against, and two abstentions, had removed any language authorizing offensive action, limiting it to “defensive means necessary” for securing navigation. Even in its weakened form, the resolution was blocked by Moscow and Beijing, underscoring growing opposition to US and Israeli aggression against Iran.

Iran, at U.N., accuses U.S. and Israel of ‘Unprecedented Barbarism’ in attacks on universities

TEHRAN- Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has accused the United States and Israel of committing “unprecedented barbarism” by deliberately targeting Iranian universities and scientific institutions, calling the strikes war crimes that no amount of threats or military pressure can extinguish.

Iran’s FM holds Talks with his counterparts from Egypt, Pakistan, and Austria 

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls late Saturday with his counterparts from Egypt, Pakistan, and Austria to discuss the ongoing US–Israeli military campaign against Iran and its regional repercussions.

Iran accuses US, Israel of ‘state terrorism’ over infrastructure attacks

TEHRAN- In a letter addressed to the UN Secretary-General and Security Council on Sunday, Iran’s Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani condemned recent US and Israeli strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure as “war crimes” and “a blatant act of state terrorism.”

Oman, Iran discuss options to safeguard Strait of Hormuz transit

TEHRAN- Senior diplomats from Oman and Iran met Saturday to explore ways to ensure the “smooth and safe passage” of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Former Trump advisor says president is in ‘panic mode’ after Iran downs two US jets

TEHRAN- Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has said President Donald Trump is “probably back in a panic mode” after Iran shot down two U.S. military planes on Friday.

Qatar and Italy urge de-escalation as energy security concerns mount

TEHRAN- Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Giorgia Meloni called for restraint and renewed diplomatic engagement on Saturday, warning that escalating tensions in West Asia risk disrupting global energy flows and supply chains.

Pezeshkian reaffirms Iran’s right to self-defense

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has underscored Tehran’s firm determination to defend itself against ongoing military aggression during separate phone calls with the presidents of Azerbaijan and Finland.

UNSC draft scales back as Bahrain drops authorization for offensive force

TEHRAN- A draft resolution proposed by Bahrain to the United Nations Security Council has been scaled back, removing language that could authorize offensive military action, following pressure from China and Russia and objections from France.

Over 100 legal experts warn US strikes on Iran may breach international law

TEHRAN- More than 100 U.S.-based international law experts have issued a stark warning that recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran violate the United Nations Charter and may amount to war crimes, citing both the initiation and conduct of the conflict.

Pezeshkian to Americans: Iran has never started a war

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has addressed the American public in a detailed letter, urging them to look beyond political narratives and reassess their understanding of Iran’s history and intentions. In the message released on Wednesday, he emphasized that Iran has never initiated a war in its modern history and has consistently avoided aggression, expansionism, and domination.

US miscalculations and global energy fallout of Iran war

Failed assumptions and strategic blunders

TEHRAN - The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, launched on February 28, began with what analysts now describe as profound strategic miscalculations. Washington operated under the delusional belief that a decapitation strike, targeting Iran's Leader and top officials, would trigger an immediate collapse of the Iranian government, enabling the U.S. to "pick the next leader of Iran," as President Donald Trump himself stated.

Leader lauds Hezbollah chief’s wisdom, reaffirms Iran’s support for resistance

TEHRAN - The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, has expressed his appreciation to religious scholars and figures in Iran and abroad for their messages of condolence following the martyrdom of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

China and Pakistan unveil five-point plan to de-escalate Persian Gulf crisis

TEHRAN- China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a five-point initiative aimed at restoring stability in the Persian Gulf and the broader West Asia, urging an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomacy as regional tensions intensify.

Lavrov says ‘old world order’ is crumbling, urges end to war on Iran

TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said the global system is undergoing a profound transformation, warning of a “teardown” of the “old world order” amid intensifying competition for international leadership.

Tehran urges UN to hold Ukraine accountable over ‘unfounded’ claims, its role in Iran aggression

TEHRAN - In a letter dated March 30 to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Security Council President Michael G. Waltz, Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, firmly rejected “baseless” and “politically motivated” allegations made by Ukraine during a recent Security Council session.

IRGC aerospace chief vows “painful” strikes on enemy strategic industries

TEHRAN-- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force has said Iran’s retaliatory operations targeting U.S.-linked and Israeli strategic industries are underway, describing the attacks as “painful” and a response to attacks on Iran’s infrastructure.

Leader honors IRGC Navy chief, calls his martyrdom a ‘proud testament’ to maritime resistance

TEHRAN – The new Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, on Monday paid tribute to the martyred commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy, Alireza Tangsiri, describing his assassination as a symbol of national resilience and maritime strength.

IRGC confirms assassination of Navy commander

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the assassination of its Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, stating that he succumbed to injuries sustained in the ongoing Israeli-U.S. military operations against Iran.

Iran’s minister says no shortage of essential goods

TEHRAN — Iran’s minister of cooperatives, labor, and social welfare said Saturday that the country is not facing shortages of essential goods, despite unrelenting U.S.-Israeli bombing of civilian infrastructure over the past month.

‘An assassination of truth’: Araghchi condemns Israel’s killing of Lebanese journalists

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a statement on Monday, mourning Israel’s murder of three journalists working for Lebanese television networks, describing the Israeli airstrike that killed them as a deliberate act of “terrorism” and an attempt to “assassinate the truth.”

Yemen launches second missile wave targeting Israel

TEHRAN — Yemen’s armed forces have carried out a large-scale military operation using cruise missiles and drones against vital and military targets in southern occupied Palestine, the spokesman for the Yemeni military said on Saturday.

Yemen enters direct war against US and Israel, fires missiles at occupied territories

TEHRAN - Yemen's armed forces have officially entered direct military conflict against the United States and Israel, announcing a formal intervention in support of Iran and the broader Axis of Resistance.

Iranian strikes kill or wound over 500 US troops hiding in UAE

TEHRAN — Iran’s military announced on Saturday that its forces have killed or wounded more than 500 American soldiers in strikes targeting two U.S. hideouts in Dubai.