Iran warns of decisive response to any new attack

TEHRAN — Iran has issued one of its strongest warnings in recent weeks, declaring that any new military action by the United States or Israel would trigger a "decisive and proportionate" response from its Armed Forces, while insisting it will continue ‘legitimate defensive operations’ against ongoing American aggression.

How Iran's unyielding stance exposed President Trump's TACO pattern

TEHRAN - The ongoing conflict between Iran and the US has once again cast a spotlight on President Donald Trump’s distinct pattern of foreign policy, widely known as the TACO phenomenon—short for "Trump Always Chickens Out".

By Garsha Vazirian

For many Arbaeen pilgrims, every step honors martyred Ayatollah Khamenei

He described the ‘magnetic attraction’ that drew the first pilgrim to visit Karbala on Arbaeen; now his own martyrdom has fused with that gravity

TEHRAN — The architects of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran expected paralysis. They calculated that assassinating the Leader of the Islamic Revolution would fracture the Resistance. They were fluent in the sterile language of decapitation. They were blind to the mechanics of martyrdom. Look at the road from Najaf to Karbala. This is the first Arbaeen since American and Israeli warplanes ignited the current war. The pilgrims did not scatter.

US general's warning underscores Iran's strategic success

TEHRAN - The institutional admission by General Alexus Grynkewich, commander of US European Command, published by The Washington Post, marks a momentous turning point in the US-Israeli war on Iran that initially began on February 28.

Iran’s red line holds: Trump forced into humiliating retreat

TEHRAN — US President Donald Trump has cancelled declared military strikes on Iranian energy assets, retreating from earlier threats after Tehran promised a devastating response and key regional powers urged an immediate pause.

Neither threat nor attack will force Iran to retreat or surrender

Sobh-e-No presented its view on America’s need to accept Iran’s conditions and exit the current crisis. Iran’s position regarding the Strait of Hormuz crisis is clear and non-negotiable: “Accepting Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait is the condition for a ceasefire and any kind of agreement.” This condition is not a maximalist demand but arises from on-the-ground realities and the provisions of the Islamabad memorandum, which had previously been agreed upon through Pakistan’s mediation.

Seven fortresses, one strategy: How the Alamut defensive network worked

TEHRAN - When the name Alamut is mentioned, many people picture a castle standing atop a towering cliff. However, what has now been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List as “Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications” is far more than a single fortress. It is a complex network of seven mountain strongholds that, between the 11th and 13th centuries CE, formed one of the most advanced defensive systems of medieval Iran through the combined use of geography, architecture, water management and spatial organization.

'Shiraz historical district restoration should rely on AI, future studies'

TEHRAN – The director-general of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Fars province has called for the use of artificial intelligence, advanced technologies and future-oriented approaches in the preservation and revitalization of Shiraz’s historic urban fabric.

Mahalat: Discover 'the Netherlands of Iran'

Nestled in Iran’s Markazi province, Mahalat is a charming city celebrated for its mild climate, natural beauty, and rich historical heritage. Known nationwide as the City of Flowers and Plants and often referred to as the “Netherlands of Iran,” Mahalat has become one of the country’s most distinctive travel destinations, attracting visitors with its colorful landscapes, ancient monuments, therapeutic hot springs, and thriving horticultural industry.

Oil prices no longer react to war rhetoric, but to real supply cuts

Hamshahri analyzed the current oil market and wrote: The oil market, during the recent US–Iran conflict, once again revealed an important reality: war itself does not determine oil prices.

Martyred Iranian Air Force pilot laid to rest in Shiraz

TEHRAN — The body of Brigadier General Majid Kazemi, a brave Iranian Air Force pilot who was martyred during a military mission against US bases, was buried in the city of Shiraz. Many people from all parts of society came to pay their respects to the fallen hero.

By Garsha Vazirian

The letter that tore the mask off US occupation of Jordan

TEHRAN — Hundreds of Jordanian public figures have finally said what the kingdom’s rulers desperately hoped would remain unspoken. They publicly named the price of foreign military entanglement.

CNN: Trump seeks an exit ramp from the Iran war

TEHRAN - President Donald Trump once again intensified military threats against Iran, vowing to continue strikes. Speaking during his cabinet meeting on Friday, Trump told reporters that Washington will be hitting Iran “very hard” when asked what he expects over the next four weeks. “At some point, they’re going to say we just can’t take it anymore,” he said.

Guardian: US military abandons wounded troops after Iran strike 

TEHRAN — Mounting evidence of structural disarray and internal cover-ups within the United States military apparatus has surfaced following detailed disclosures surrounding the aftermath of an Iranian retaliatory precision strike during the US-Israeli war that began on February 28. According to a report published by The Guardian, congressional lawmakers in Washington are demanding urgent answers from War Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding severe medical neglect of wounded American personnel and systematic manipulation of official casualty figures.

By Mahmoud M. Ravi-Nejad

US writhes, but Hormuz survives—in Iranian hands

TEHRAN — Iran significantly intensified its military posture across the Persian Gulf on Friday, announcing a series of coordinated military and maritime actions that underscored its determination to tighten control over the Strait of Hormuz while expanding retaliatory strikes against US military facilities in the region.