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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned it will extend any conflict beyond regional borders if the country is attacked, amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The statement was made on December 12, as tensions between Iran and its adversaries, including Israel and the US, continue to escalate.
Thousands of Iranians commemorated 45 years of resistance against 'two global terrorists' in Tehran on November 15, 2024, with President Raisi hailing the nation's strength and unity. The event, which included parades and exhibitions, coincides with escalating tensions with the West over Iran's nuclear program and regional influence.
The New York Times reports that the US and Israel devised a bold plan to install former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as leader during a military campaign, but the scheme quickly failed and he is now missing. The plan involved freeing him from house arrest via an Israeli airstrike, but Ahmadinejad lost faith afterward, according to US officials and associates.
Iran rejected U.S. Central Command allegations linking Tehran to an attack on Minab School, dismissing the claims as baseless and politically motivated. Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani defended Iran's sovereignty and called for de-escalation.
The Health Minister has urged national unity against hostile aggression, highlighting the role of public health and security. He stressed readiness to respond to potential attacks and called for public cooperation. Unity, he said, is the only way to defend the country.
The UAE failed to secure support from IMO member states for a resolution against Iran, marking a diplomatic setback. The proposed text criticizing Iran's maritime activities lacked backing from key maritime powers and Arab states. Iran welcomed the outcome, viewing it as validation of its position.
According to a defense analyst, Iran has learned effective ways to counter US tactics in the Middle East. Tehran leverages experience from past conflicts and uses military, diplomatic, and economic strategies to neutralize Washington's moves. The evaluation comes as nuclear talks stall and bilateral tensions persist.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on August 14 that if war resumes, enemies will face even greater surprises than before. He reaffirmed Iran's right to self-defense and highlighted the country's improved military and missile capabilities. The warning comes amid ongoing tensions with the US and Israel.
Two Chinese supertankers have left the Strait of Hormuz after waiting more than two months, as US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance signaled a deal to end the war with Iran is close. The ships carried about 4 million barrels of crude oil. Oil prices eased slightly on the news, but analysts warn supply may not return to pre-war levels immediately.
