Smart use of Hormuz Strait

The Iran newspaper analyzed the increasingly complex regional environment and argued that careful strategic judgment is essential. According to the paper, the convergence of multiple crises, including the Gaza war, tensions in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Iran-Israel rivalry, the US military presence, and competition among regional powers, has made security in West Asia more fragile than ever. One of the clearest examples of this fragile balance is the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran sets out defense modernization plans as officials stress deterrence and domestic arms productio

TEHRAN — Iran is seeking to accelerate the modernization of its armed forces, expand domestic weapons production and strengthen its defense-industrial infrastructure, according to plans presented by defense minister nominee Mehrdad Akhlaqi, as senior military officials stress the importance of deterrence and preparedness amid continued tensions with the United States and Israel.

Oman says talks with Iran on Strait of Hormuz concluded

TEHRAN- Oman's Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that its negotiations with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz have concluded, though the implementation of understandings and the full resumption of maritime transport through the waterway depend on the outcome of broader Tehran-Washington talks. 

IRGC Navy Commander:

US carriers dare not approach Hormuz, we are waiting to sink them

TEHRAN – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy says American warships have withdrawn to hundreds of kilometers from the Strait of Hormuz out of vulnerability, warning that Iranian forces are counting the moments for them to come within range.

US claims do not match what we see on the ground: Baqaei

TEHRAN— Iran has dismissed US assertions that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has returned to normal, saying Washington’s continued naval blockade and economic sanctions are incompatible with restoring security to the strategic waterway.

Iran pledges stronger deterrence, asserts sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz 

TEHRAN— Iranian military officials have reaffirmed the country’s determination to strengthen its defense capabilities, protect its maritime interests and oppose efforts to restore a US-dominated security order in West Asia, arguing that regional stability must be based on national sovereignty and cooperation among neighboring countries.

Paying tolls to Iran

In a commentary, Kayhan challenged Trump’s claims about the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that the reality on the ground differs from Washington’s narrative. The newspaper cited reports from Western media suggesting that vessels crossing the strategic waterway continue to pay various fees to Iran in exchange for safe passage.

Super oil tanker catches fire after hitting sea mine in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN_ The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that a super oil tanker carrying crude oil caught fire after hitting a sea mine while attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz through an unauthorized route.

Iran’s seven conditions remain non-negotiable under seven-day proposal, says MP

TEHRAN — Hassan Qashqavi, spokesman for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said Iran’s seven conditions under its seven-day proposal remain unchanged, stressing that they were set by the country’s highest authorities and cannot be revised or abandoned at lower levels of decision-making.

IRGC reports fire aboard LPG carrier in Strait of Hormuz, warns against unauthorized transit

TEHRAN— Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has reported that a large, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier caught fire after being struck while attempting to navigate an unauthorized route south of the Strait of Hormuz, as senior Iranian military commanders reiterated that the strategic waterway remains under Iranian control and warned against foreign interference.

Formation of new regional arrangements

Sobh-e-No examined the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq in an interview with Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s former ambassador Iraq. He argued that the departure of American forces represents a strategic defeat for the United States on three levels: domestic Iraqi politics, the regional balance of power, and the international arena.

​​​​​​​What is Iran's 7-Day plan to reopen the Hormuz?

TEHRAN - It is not a final peace treaty. It is a one-week, step-by-step starter deal.

Qalibaf: Iran ready to spring new surprises on adversaries

TEHRAN — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that Iran will continue to confront its adversaries with new surprises while pursuing military and diplomatic strategies in parallel, saying the United States has grown frustrated by the Iranian nation’s steadfast resistance.

Keyhan: Strait of Hormuz exposes America's economic problems

In a note, Keyhan argued that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz has directly affected the US economy by driving up inflation and fuel prices. The newspaper said President Trump and his administration are working hard to prevent Republicans from losing the November midterm elections, which it says have become closely tied to the conflict with Iran and its economic consequences.

Iran vows stronger response to military attack

Araghchi says Iran remains ready for a diplomatic solution to US conflict

TEHRAN — Iran is ready for a diplomatic solution to its conflict with the US, but if Washington again chooses a military course, Tehran is more prepared than before to defend itself and will deliver a stronger response, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday.

What do gas prices in America reveal?

In an editorial, Kayhan discussed gasoline prices in the United States and the fuel challenge that could follow the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Araghchi’s diplomacy in NY puts war, Hormuz and nuclear rights at center of Iran’s UN outreach

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has concluded an intensive round of diplomatic consultations in New York, using the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly to press Iran’s positions on the war, the Strait of Hormuz, the nuclear issue, international law and the continuation of diplomacy.

Report: Eight US Marines wounded in Iranian strike near Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN — An Iranian anti-ship cruise missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz has left at least eight US Marines wounded, exposing the mounting operational vulnerabilities of the American military presence in West Asia and puncturing Washington’s carefully curated narrative of naval dominance in the Persian Gulf.

IRGC reaffirms commitment to resistance path on Nasrallah martyrdom anniversary

TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the path of late Hezbollah Secretary General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, saying his legacy continues to strengthen the regional resistance front and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

Leader: The enemy dares not venture beyond Arabian Sea — and soon will be driven from there

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued a message on Monday saying that due to the painful blows that the enemy has suffered at the hands of Iranian armed forces and the guardians of the Strait of Hormuz, it has sought refuge in the Arabian Sea and it will soon be expelled from there.  

Iran fires on vessels traversing unauthorized routes in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN – Iranian naval forces have fired warning shots at several foreign vessels attempting to breach designated maritime transit lanes in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.