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Iran's military has declared that its new management strategy for the Strait of Hormuz is fully operational and irreversible, despite U.S. military presence in the region. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over maritime security in the Gulf.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has commended the national AI Olympiad team for their outstanding performance at the international competition, highlighting it as evidence of Iranian youth's scientific capabilities. He reiterated government support for STEM education and talent development.
The UAE has accused Iran of launching a missile attack on an ADNOC oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an act of piracy by the IRGC. The assault drew widespread condemnation from Gulf and Arab states, which urged Tehran to stop targeting shipping and reopen the strategic waterway without conditions.
Masrour Barzani, prime minister of Iraq's Kurdistan Region, said the semi-autonomous area does not want to join the regional conflict and rejected reports of being pressured. He noted that infrastructure has been damaged by over 1,000 missile and drone attacks since hostilities began on February 28.
Iran says a deal with Oman over shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz is nearly complete, but full reopening of the strategic waterway depends on US concessions. Tehran insists the mechanism for reopening the strait is Iran’s decision, separate from talks with Muscat.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi clarified that the 2018 Caspian Sea convention does not address border delimitation among coastal states, focusing instead on cooperation and resource use. He stressed that delimitation must be handled through separate agreements, and Iran is ready for further talks.
Brigadier General Ahmad Gharaati, the IRGC commander in Hormozgan province, stated on February 10 that Persian Gulf security is rooted in Iran's internal power, not external forces. Speaking at Iran's National Day ceremony, he stressed the IRGC's role in protecting strategic routes and islands, and warned of a strong response to any sovereignty violations.
Acts of sabotage against judicial agencies are serious violations and will not escape punishment. The authorities vow to protect judicial independence and warn that all offenders will face strict legal action.
An Iranian researcher has identified a new luminescent variety of calcite, a common mineral, which could lead to applications in lighting and biomedical sensors. The discovery, published in a journal, has attracted scientific interest.
