News covering military tensions involving Iran, regional proxy conflicts, nuclear program developments, and Iran's role in Middle East security.
President Masoud Pezeshkian declared Iran is in a full-scale war with the US as new sanctions loom, acknowledging severe economic problems including inflation. He defended a recent memorandum signed by President Trump that set a deadline for ending hostilities, aiming to move beyond a state of neither war nor peace.
President Donald Trump's economic isolation strategy against Iran, involving new sanctions and a naval blockade, risks provoking Iranian military retaliation across the Gulf. Security chief Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran would strike supporting nations in a "seismic manner," specifically targeting oil routes outside the Strait of Hormuz and commercial interests.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei warned of "seismic" retaliation against nations joining the US economic war on Iran. This follows President Trump's announcement of historic sanctions, with Tehran threatening to target oil-shipping interests of compliant countries.
President Pezeshkian declared victory citing control of the Strait of Hormuz, but internal hardliners and U.S. President Trump signal continued conflict. Trump announced plans for a crushing economic operation with new sanctions expected Monday, while Iran's foreign minister criticized the move as a diversion from US domestic issues.
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has elevated former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee to secretary of the Security Council, making him a central figure in Iran's wartime strategy. This move is part of a broader reshuffle replacing leaders killed in the U.S.-Israel conflict that began in February.
Iranian state television released footage of Chief of Staff Ali Abdollahi visiting an underground ballistic missile facility, where he claimed significant production increases over the past year. State media also reported that suicide drone output has tripled since the war began, signaling a rapid recovery in military manufacturing capacity.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for coordinated efforts among the US, India, and Britain to resolve the Iran conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking in New Delhi, he criticized the US war as a mistake and rejected regime change via airstrikes, insisting political change must come from within Iran.
Iran International argues that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's absence from public view has empowered military and security factions to dominate policy. The commentary contends these hawkish institutions exploit ambiguous messages attributed to the leader to justify war efforts and suppress compromise with Washington.
President Donald Trump characterized the ongoing military conflict in Iran as a "little detour" during a campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He touted economic success and claimed oil prices would drop below previous levels once the operation concludes. The event also featured support for his endorsed Senate candidate Darline Graham.
A U.S. start-up is developing low-cost missile interceptors to support ongoing operations in the Iran conflict. This development addresses critical shortages, as previous reports indicate US interceptor stockpiles have been depleted by two-thirds during the war.