What to know about Iran’s strike on Israel: TASS

Advisor to the IRGC chief says the Iranian retaliation will continue as long as necessary

TEHRAN - Iran launched missiles at Israel on Friday evening in response to the Israeli operation against the Iranian nuclear program at dawn on Friday.

Iran proposes strategic plans to enhance tech ties along Silk Road

TEHRAN – Addressing the 2nd Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange, Hossein Afshin, the Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, has proposed six strategic plans to boost technological ties along the Silk Road.

Iran penetrates Israel with drones after five waves of missile strikes pummel occupied territories

TEHRAN - Iran’s Army confirmed that several Arash kamikaze drones successfully penetrated the occupied territories and struck their targets, following at least five rounds of ballistic missile attacks that rained down on Israeli sites across occupied Palestine, leaving massive trails of destruction in their wake.  

Uruguay urges de-escalation amid growing Iran-Israel war

TEHRAN - Uruguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over the escalating military tensions between Iran and Israel, warning that the worsening situation would further destabilize an already fragile Middle East.

Israel’s aggression leaves no room for Iran-US dialogue: Iran Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei declared that Israel’s recent acts of aggression have made dialogue meaningless, asserting to the United States that it makes no sense for Washington to profess a willingness to negotiate while enabling a "genocidal regime" to attack Iran’s territorial integrity.

US Ambassador to Israel describes ‘rough’ night amid Iranian retaliatory strikes 

TEHRAN – US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee reported a tense and difficult night as Iran launched missile attacks targeting Israel, saying he was forced to seek shelter five times throughout the night.

China condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, warns of 'red line' breach

TEHRAN – China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has strongly criticized Israel for the violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a dangerous escalation in the region.

Air raid sirens sound in occupied territories as Iran launches new wave of retaliatory strikes

TEHRAN  – Air raid sirens were activated in occupied territories on early hours of Saturday, according to local news sources, signaling a potential incoming attack or security threat.

Footage shows massive destruction in Israel after two rounds of Iranian missile attacks

TEHRAN- The occupied territories have sustained extensive damage captured on film after Iran launched ballistic missile salvos in response to Israeli strikes that killed civilians, military officials, and scientists in Tehran and targeted nuclear sites and military bases across Iran.

US hands 'stained with blood' of Iranian martyrs, envoy declares at emergency UNSC session 

TEHRAN — In an urgent address to the UN Security Council on Friday, Iran’s Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani condemned the Israeli regime’s "premeditated military aggression" against sovereign Iranian territory, revealing damning evidence of U.S. complicity in overnight attacks that reportedly martyred over 100 Iranians, including nuclear scientists and military personnel. 

'Strategic sites' hit as new wave of Iranian ballistic missiles reach Israel

TEHRAN - New volleys of Iranian ballistic missiles reached Israeli-occupied territories early Saturday morning, following initial launches hours earlier. Reports suggest Israelis were caught off gaurd as they believed Iran had wrapped up its retaliatory operation dubbed Operation True Promise 3.

Air defenses over Tehran intercept MAVs

TEHRAN - Air defense systems were activated over central and western Tehran late Friday night, intercepting what eyewitnesses and unofficial reports identify as MAVs (Micro Aerial Vehicles) operated by Israel.

US diplomacy served as cover for Israeli surprise attack on Iran: WSJ

Talks seen as a way to keep the peace gave Israel the opportunity to attack Iran

U.S. negotiations with Iran aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear program ended up being the perfect cover for a surprise Israeli attack, The Wall Street Journal said in a commentary on Friday.

Uruguayan Muslim Women's Organisation condemns Israeli attacks on Iran

The Fatima Zahra Muslim Women's Organisation of Uruguay has issued a statement strongly condemning Israel's recent military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, calling the attack a violation of international law and an addition to the Netanyahu regime's crimes against humanity.

Iranian stock market analyst killed in Israeli airstrike

TEHRAN – Sina Soleimani, a well-regarded and educated figure in Iran’s stock market community, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on urban areas late last night.

Iran downs two Israeli jets, captures one pilot as tensions simmer

TEHRAN -  Iran's air defenses intercepted two F-35 Israeli fighter jets violating its airspace on Friday, downing both aircrafts and capturing one pilot after she ejected and parachuted into Iranian territory, according to an Iranian Army official speaking on national television.

IRGC launches "True Promise 3" operation against Israeli military targets

TEHRAN- In response to an Israeli aggression on Iranian territory that resulted in the martyrdom of senior military commanders, prominent scientists, and innocent civilians—including children—the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it has launched a large-scale retaliatory operation, codenamed "True Promise 3," targeting multiple Israeli military and air bases. 

Iranian journalist Farshteh Bagheri martyred in Israeli missile strike on Iran 

TEHRAN – Farshteh Bagheri, a journalist with the Holy Defense News Agency and daughter of Iran’s senior military commander Major General Mohammad Bagheri, was martyred in the early hours of Friday as a result of Israeli missile strikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities.

Iranian poet Parniya Abbasi among civilians killed in Israeli strikes on Tehran

TEHRAN- Parniya Abbasi, a rising voice in Iran’s contemporary poetry scene, was martyred along with her family during last night’s Israeli airstrikes on Tehran. The 24-year-old poet, whose works had been featured in prominent literary publications, is being mourned by Iran’s cultural community as a symbol of lost promise and creativity.

Iran hits Israel with ballistic missiles, intelligence shows high success rate

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) launched multiple waves of ballistic missiles at the occupied territories Friday night, after Israel killed dozens of civilians, military officials, and nuclear scientists in earlier strikes across Iran.

Major General Hatami appointed new Army Chief of Iran

TEHRAN – Major General Amir Hatami has been appointed Commander of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran by order of Commander-in-Chief Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. 

Iranian cyclist Najmeh Shams killed in Israeli strike on Tehran

TEHRAN – Najmeh Shams, an Iranian cyclist, was killed in a recent Israeli attack on residential areas in Tehran.

Iranian padel athlete Mansour martyred  in Israeli agression 

TEHRAN- Parsa Mansour, a prominent member of Iran’s national padel team, was killed in the early hours of Friday during a series of coordinated Israeli strikes on Tehran and several other cities, which also claimed the lives of military commanders, scientists, and civilians.

Leader: Iran’s Armed Forces will leave Israel "helpless"

TEHRAN - In a televised program on Friday night, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran’s Armed Forces will leave Israel "helpless".

Pezeshkian to Putin: Israeli attacks will receive appropriate response

TEHRAN - In a telephone conversation on Friday evening, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed recent Israeli attacks, with both leaders condemning the actions as clear violations of international law.

IRGC Aerospace Force official martyred in Israeli strikes

TEHRAN - General Davood Sheikhian, commander of the air defense system of the IRGC Aerospace Force, was martyred in Israeli strikes on Iran at dawn time on Friday.

Iran nuclear chief: Natanz attack caused surface damage, no casualties 

TEHRAN – The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, confirmed today that Tel Aviv's Friday attack on the Shahid Ahmadi-Roshan nuclear facility in Natanz caused only surface-level damage, with no loss of life or concerning radiation leaks.