Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has praised Iraq for the massive funeral ceremonies held in the country for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, saying they reflect the strong ties between the two brotherly countries.
Iran has warned that it will close the Strait of Hormuz and strike twice as many targets in response to any fresh attack, following recent US strikes on Iranian coastal areas, a source told Press TV on Wednesday.
The Iranian president says the massive presence of people in late leader’s funeral was emblematic of national unity in the country.
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei transformed resistance into an enduring legacy of sovereignty, justice, and dignity, demonstrating that ideas rooted in faith outlive leaders, and that nations sustained by independence and unwavering conviction never truly fall.
A top Iranian lawmaker has declared that Washington has no choice but to recognize Iran's "new order" in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters says any source of support for the “aggressor US army” will be considered a legitimate target for Iranian Armed Forces.
Belgium's 4-1 win ended the US World Cup run, but FIFA's politically driven reversal of striker Balogun's suspension, enabled by White House pressure, exposed deep governance failures and set a damaging precedent that overshadowed the match.
Under the leadership and strategic guidance of Imam Khamenei, Iran developed a formidable missile arsenal, achieving both precision and large-scale production, which strengthened the country's deterrence posture during the recent wars imposed on it and altered the enemy's strategic calculations.
A senior Iranian commander has warned that Iran’s coasts would become “hell” for any invading force.
The Iranian president says US bullying during the 2026 FIFA World Cup reflects Washington's foreign policy of violating rules and humiliating rivals.
At Tehran's Grand Mosalla, poet Mohammad Rasouli delivered a thunderous elegy demanding retribution for martyred Leader Imam Khamenei, weaving Shia eschatology with geopolitics to declare vengeance a sacred, non-negotiable duty.
Ammar Tauseef Kazmi, British Journalist, says Islamic Republic is vastly more internally democratic than most Western countries.
Israel reportedly submitted a list of Lebanese army officers it opposes in southern Lebanon deployment, citing alleged Hezbollah links.
The Foreign Ministry has denounced US military attacks on southern Iran as a “flagrant violation” of the truce agreement.
Demonstrators have gathered outside Downing Street in London to demand the release of Palestinian doctor Husam Abu Safiya.
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At the 14th World Peace Conference in Beijing, discussions focused on global governance, security cooperation, and the establishment of alternative financial mechanisms to counteract the dominance of the US dollar system and evade international sanctions.
Arzu Merali, co-founder of the Islamic Human Rights Commission, says Ayatollah Khamenei's leadership created a dynamic system that promotes Iran’s national development despite ongoing challenges.
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