Trump walks back threat of strikes on Iran’s power plants in apparent move to calm oil markets

Iran says US president lying about negotiations being in process

TEHRAN — U.S. President Donald Trump, who had issued Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to allow all ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz or face bombing of its power plants, walked back his threats before the two-day window closed. In a post on social media, he announced that he had postponed his plans by five days.

IRGC says its ready to respond to any threat at same level

TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has stated that it is prepared to respond to any threat at a level that ensures deterrence, according to a statement issued by its public relations office.

Iran, at UN, accuses Jordan of aiding US attacks and vows to hold it to account

TEHRAN — Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has formally protested Jordan’s role in facilitating American and Israeli military aggression against Iran, accusing Amman of allowing the use of its territory and airspace for attacks that violate international law.

Bases serving as launchpad for attacks on Iranian islands ‘crushed’, says IRGC Navy commander

TEHRAN- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps' Navy announced that the IRGC Navy has destroyed facilities at Al Minhad and Ali Al Salem air bases, including hangars and fuel depots used by U.S. and Israeli aircraft, with a massive barrage of ballistic missiles and strike drones.

Iran did not issue any warning to evacuate Doha

TEHRAN- A well-informed source told Tasnim that Iran has not issued any warning telling people to leave Doha or target Qatari media outlets.

Iran intercepts another enemy fighter jet

TEHRAN- Iran’s air defense units have announced that they shot down another enemy fighter jet, this time in the country’s southern skies.

Power plant maintenance operations continuing without interruption across country

TEHRAN- The Deputy of Production Operation of the Thermal Power Plant Holding Company stated that despite the current critical conditions resulting from the imposed war, the determined and commendable resolve of the staff and their enthusiastic participation in carrying out their duties have ensured that no disruption or stoppage occurs in the effective execution of readiness enhancement programs and maintenance of power plant units across the country.

Head of Tajikistan Cinema Organization expresses support for Iran in war against enemies

TEHRAN – On the occasion of Nowruz, the Persian New Year celebrated in Iran and several other countries, the head of Tajikistan Cinema Organization has emphasized that the 6,000-year history of Iran’s civilization cannot be erased, and this is impossible.

Tehran national parks in good condition despite war

TEHRAN – Sorkheh Hesar and Khojir national parks, in east of Tehran, are in good condition despite the ongoing war and attacks by the U.S. and the Zionist regime against the country’s natural environment, an official with Tehran Province’s Office of the Department of Environment has said.

Emergency social services of Welfare Organization to war-affected people

TEHRAN – The Welfare Organization has provided a wide range of emergency social services such as counselling, raising money, providing emergency accommodations, and rebuilding damaged houses since the beginning of the U.S.-Israeli imposed war on February 28.

Iran targets an F-16 in its skies, bringing the number of intercepted enemy aircraft to six

TEHRAN – Iran’s air defense units successfully detected and intercepted an Israeli F-16 fighter jet in the early hours of Saturday, a day after they hit and damaged an American F-35 warplane.