Iran warns states against assisting US-Israeli aggression, says they will bear full responsibility

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has warned that any country providing direct or indirect support for US aggression against Iran, including military and logistical assistance or the deployment of naval forces, will be considered a participant in the aggression and held fully responsible for its consequences.

Iran’s top generals reaffirm devastating response to any aggression

TEHRAN – Senior Iranian military commanders have warned that any act of aggression against the country, however limited, would trigger an immediate and devastating response, as the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) highlighted Iran’s growing missile capabilities, including the deployment of missiles carrying two-ton warheads over distances of up to 1,500 kilometers.

The enemy’s plan must be foiled

In an article, Kayhan examined what it described as the enemy’s objective in spreading reports about the possible resumption of war. The newspaper argued that preserving the current situation is not in Iran’s interest and warned that officials should remain fully alert because the continuation of existing conditions could bring adversaries closer to their goals.

VP says confrontation with adversaries will continue, whether peace is achieved or not

TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has stressed that the country must press ahead with the development of advanced science and technology regardless of political and security conditions, saying that confrontation with adversaries will continue whether peace is achieved or not.

Rezaei: US must accept Iran’s seven conditions before any negotiations

TEHRAN – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei has ruled out negotiations with the United States unless Washington takes concrete steps to meet Tehran’s seven conditions, while dismissing reports of imaginary talks and a possible meeting with US Vice President JD Vance in Doha.

MP: Betting on change in US behavior is a strategic miscalculation

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian lawmaker has warned against expecting the United States to change its approach toward Iran, saying that offering concessions in the hope of ending Washington’s hostility would be a serious strategic miscalculation that could inflict lasting damage on the country’s national interests.

Two oil tankers catch fire after explosions in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN – Two oil tankers attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz in violation of designated maritime rules were hit by powerful explosions and caught fire after being intercepted, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced on Tuesday.

The end of the myth of America’s invincibility

In an article, Javan argued that one of the most significant strategic consequences of Iran’s resistance to sustained US pressure, threats, and intervention has been the weakening of the perception that America is unbeatable. For decades, the US sought to project an image of unrivaled power based on its military, economic, and technological advantages. According to the paper, this image gradually became a central pillar of American global influence and psychological deterrence.

Pezeshkian: Leader has ordered end to ‘neither war nor peace’ situation

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian said the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, has ordered officials to bring an end to the current state of “neither war nor peace,” stressing that Iran remains ready for negotiations but will not bow to coercion or intimidation.

Tehran will not back down from its positions

Kayhan examined remarks by Robert Pape, a prominent American political scientist. Pape argued that NATO has moved away from its previous operational role and that the attack on Iran has exposed growing rifts between the United States and its European allies. His comments came amid renewed warnings from the US president about the possibility of resuming military action against Iran after the country’s midterm elections.

Iran holds trial in lawsuit filed by 100 victims of US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – An Iranian court has held a hearing in a lawsuit filed by 100 victims of the US-Israeli wars of aggression against Iran, seeking compensation for material, moral and punitive damages arising from crimes committed against the Iranian people.

By Ehsan Etesam

Washington and Tel Aviv: A rift, not a rupture

TEHRAN -- A bipartisan revolt against unconditional support for Tel Aviv is emerging in Washington, as the Iran war and the midterm elections expose the political costs of the US-Israeli alliance.

Iran inflicted a strategic defeat on Trump on the battlefield and at the ballot box, SNSC chief says

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Major General Mohsen Rezaei has described the outcome of the US midterm elections as a major strategic setback for President Donald Trump, saying the Iranian nation had already dealt Washington significant defeats on the battlefield and in the Strait of Hormuz before delivering a political blow at home.

Baqaei: Attacking Iran brings defeat, not victory

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has warned US officials that their military aggression against Iran has exposed the failure of Washington’s strategic calculations, stressing that further hostility will only bring more serious consequences for the United States.

Iran protests IMO’s biased reports on maritime security

TEHRAN – Iran has criticized 'biased and incomplete reporting' by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on the maritime security crisis, stressing that the protection of seafarers must be impartial and that the hardships facing Iranian crews should not be overlooked.

Iran's scientists develop ‘surprise weapons’ for possible new war: official

TEHRAN – Iran’s Defense Ministry scientists have developed new weapons with surprise capabilities in preparation for any potential future conflict, a senior defense official said on Wednesday.

By Ehsan Etesam

After the midterms, Republicans face a choice: Trump, or a future beyond him?

TEHRAN - The political earthquake of November 3 has changed the balance of power in Washington and exposed the growing costs of Donald Trump's political and foreign-policy choices. For Republicans, the defeat is more than the loss of congressional seats. It raises a question that the party has spent years avoiding: can it have a political future beyond Trump, his policies and an increasingly contentious relationship with Israel?

Leader’s message on Students’ Day and Fight against Global Arrogance:

US hegemony crumbling; Iran will never surrender

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has said that the United States has suffered an irreversible decline in both its military capabilities and international soft power, stating that recent developments in the Persian Gulf have exposed the limits of American power and accelerated the erosion of its global hegemony.

Shadow of Hormuz Strait on US midterm elections

Kayhan argued that issues related to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz have become a significant factor in the American midterm elections. According to the newspaper, the elections are taking place at a time when economic concerns linked to regional tensions are attracting considerable public attention in the United States. Based on polling trends, the paper suggested that Democrats are likely to secure a majority in the House of Representatives.

US has failed to achieve its goals against Iran: VP

TEHRAN – The United States has failed to achieve any of its objectives against Iran, even through direct military aggression, First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref said on Tuesday.

Iran asserts control over Strait of Hormuz, outlines vision for regional security

TEHRAN — Iran has emerged as a new global power center through its control over the Strait of Hormuz, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Ali Abdollahi said, describing the strategic waterway as a key source of the country’s influence and a factor reshaping the global balance of power.