Politics

Russia and China veto UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz amid US threats

TEHRAN - Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Tuesday that sought to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, hours before a US-imposed deadline for Iran to allow transit or face attacks on its infrastructure. The heavily watered-down measure, which passed with 11 votes in favor, two against, and two abstentions, had removed any language authorizing offensive action, limiting it to “defensive means necessary” for securing navigation. Even in its weakened form, the resolution was blocked by Moscow and Beijing, underscoring growing opposition to US and Israeli aggression against Iran.
Iran strikes Israeli petrochemical facility near Dimona

TEHRAN - In a sweeping retaliatory operation, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Army launched massive strikes against US-owned and Israeli-linked petrochemical and military targets, warning Washington, Tel Aviv, and their regional partners that any further aggression against Iranian infrastructure will meet with uncompromising retaliation.
Iran, at U.N., accuses U.S. and Israel of ‘Unprecedented Barbarism’ in attacks on universities

TEHRAN- Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has accused the United States and Israel of committing “unprecedented barbarism” by deliberately targeting Iranian universities and scientific institutions, calling the strikes war crimes that no amount of threats or military pressure can extinguish.

100th wave of True Promise 4: IRGC warns any miscalculation will be met with escalated retaliation

TEHRAN - The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned the United States and Israel that any further miscalculation will be met with an escalated level of retaliation. Iran carried out major strikes against US and Israeli targets in the region before President Donald Trump agreed to suspend attacks on Iran for a two-week period.
‘No to War’: Former diplomats condemn Argentina’s Middle East policy

A statement spearheaded by former Argentine ambassador Alicia Castro, issued before Iran and the United States agreed to a two-week ceasefire, brings together former ambassadors, scholars, and activists under the slogan “No to War” to denounce Argentina’s Middle East policy and the government’s alignment with the United States and Israel, warning of its institutional and geopolitical consequences.
Unlawful war against Iran

Shargh, in its editorial, refers to the illegitimate US–Israel war against Iran. They have left nothing of international law intact in this war and have not refrained from committing any war crime against Iran.
Zarif calls Trump’s threats and insults ‘sheer desperation’

Iran’s former foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has denounced President Donald Trump’s repeated threats and vulgar remarks against Iran.
‘Military moron’: International community praises Iran-US ceasefire following Trump’s missteps

TEHRAN - In a diplomatic triumph for Iran, the United States has agreed to a two-week suspension of all attacks, following President Donald Trump’s capitulation to Tehran’s comprehensive 10-point peace plan. The announcement comes after a failed joint military operation by the US and Israel against Iran on February 28, highlighting Tehran’s ability to dictate terms and assert its strategic position in the region. Analysts note that the ceasefire underscores Iran’s growing influence and the limits of American military intervention.
America is doomed to fail with its wrong strategy

Sobh-e-No, in an interview with Abolfazl Zohrevand, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Parliament, examined the strategic dimension of the US conflict with Iran. According to Zohrevand, from a strategic perspective, these developments show that the Americans have lacked a precise military strategy.
Tehran confirms attendance at Islamabad talks

TEHRAN – In separate telephone calls following the temporary ceasefire between Iran and the United States, the prime ministers of Japan and Pakistan have spoken with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. While Japan stressed the urgency of reducing tensions and ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan received Tehran’s formal confirmation that it will take part in upcoming negotiations in Islamabad.
Iran declares ‘victory’ as ceasefire with US takes hold, but warns Israel over strikes on Lebanon

TEHRAN — One day after a cease-fire with the United States took effect, Iran’s leadership on Wednesday proclaimed a historic victory born of national sacrifice and resilience, even as senior officials warned that continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon would be treated as an assault on Iran itself — a threat that could quickly unravel the truce.
By Soheila Zarfam

After 40 days of Iran’s resistance, a fragile two-week ceasefire

US and Israel break ceasefire hours after announcement, leaving Iran doubtful they're serious about peace

TEHRAN – After 40 days of war, Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire to negotiate based on a 10-point peace plan that Iran submitted through Pakistan last week. The first round of talks is scheduled for Friday in Islamabad—provided that Israel does not succeed in destroying the ceasefire, which it began violating just hours after the agreement was announced by Pakistan and the warring parties.
By Maedeh Zaman Fashami

A revolution without women? Impossible! The war has a female narrative

Truly rare are statesmen who possess insight across multiple domains from politics and governance to military affairs and the foundations of civilization. Our martyred leader, Imam Khamenei, was one of them. A wise thinker who not only paid attention to the surface structures of society but also gave deep consideration to the roots and foundations of civilization-building. Perhaps one of the clearest reflections of this is his elevated perspective on women, their dignity, status, and rights.