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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declares Tehran has the right to respond to any act of aggression by the United States as bilateral tensions escalate. The statement follows increased US military presence in the Middle East and new sanctions, with analysts viewing it as a readiness for escalation while leaving room for dialogue.
Iran has warned it will retaliate against any source of attack on its territory, as tensions rise in the Middle East. The statement, from Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani, asserts Iran's right to self-defense. Observers see it as a signal to rivals like Israel and the U.S., amid reported explosions near military sites.
The Pentagon has raised the threat level for Israeli espionage to the highest category, citing growing internal security concerns amid heightened US-Israel tensions. US military sources confirm the decision targets potential intelligence operations against key US installations.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to diplomatic solutions and readiness to ensure maritime security. His remarks come amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region, where Iran has faced repeated disputes over sea lane safety.
Iranian lawmakers have called for expanded import-export corridors to counter U.S. sanctions and diversify trade routes. The initiative aims to secure essential supplies and reduce dependence on controlled sea lanes.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran will not negotiate with the US until its rights are fully guaranteed. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions over nuclear and regional issues, with indirect talks between the two sides stalled.
A senior Iranian lawmaker has said the economic blockade imposed by the West on Tehran will end only through negotiation or military action. The statement comes as tensions with Western powers, especially the United States, continue to escalate.
The recent US-China summit was seen as prioritizing stability over confrontation, but many critical strategic issues remain unresolved, alarming regional allies like Japan. Key concerns include security in the South China Sea and Indian Ocean, and a lack of concrete economic agreements.
Iran's top adviser Ali Akbar Velayati stated that the Strait of Hormuz is the true guarantor of any nuclear deal, not world powers. The remarks come amid deadlocked nuclear talks and highlight Tehran's use of the strategic waterway as leverage.
