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Iran denounced a UN Security Council meeting on its nuclear program as a provocation by Western nations, insisting its program is peaceful. Tehran remains open to dialogue but refuses to bow to pressure, amid stalled negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran warns the IAEA not to become a political tool led by the United States, urging it to act on technical grounds amid escalating tensions over Tehran's nuclear program. The warning follows IAEA criticism of Iran's cooperation, which Tehran dismisses as baseless and politically motivated.
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.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) admitted to attacking US military bases in Bahrain and Jordan, framing the strikes as retaliation for American airstrikes on Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes a day after a US Apache helicopter was shot down in the strategic waterway. Kuwait also reported intercepting hostile aerial targets, though no casualties have been reported.
US President Donald Trump accused Iran of shooting down a US Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump vowed retaliation, while the two pilots were rescued safely. The incident heightens tensions in the Gulf region.
Iran's football federation has accused the United States of revoking all tickets allocated to Iranian fans for World Cup 2026 group-stage matches, just days before the tournament. The move has deepened diplomatic tensions, following earlier visa denials for delegation staff. Iran has also been forced to relocate its training camp from the U.S. to Mexico.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that if airstrikes on Iran continue, Israel may 'soon be on its own.' The warning comes as a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel faces pressure from ongoing attacks and public discord between Washington and Tel Aviv. Hezbollah meanwhile reported 16 operations against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
Iranian officials said the weekend airstrike on Israel marks a shift in military doctrine, prioritizing initiative and offensive power. The operation, named "Nasr," targeted Israeli logistics and air bases. Iranian leaders warned of stronger retaliation if attacks on Lebanon continue.
