War
After Suffering Military Defeat Against Iran, US Imposing Economic Pressure on Tehran to Offset Losses — Major General Ali Abdollahi
The United States is now imposing economic pressure and waging soft war and cognitive warfare against Tehran in an attempt to offset the losses it and its allies suffered in the military conflict with Iran, alleged Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces and Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command.
Iran May Launch a Direct Military Attack on US Territory, Former US Ambassador Joey Hood Warns
Amid escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran, former US Ambassador to Tunisia Joey Hood has warned that Iran could potentially launch a direct attack on US territory. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Hood cautioned that Tehran could decide to carry out a surprise attack against the United States within the next six weeks.
US and Israel Suffered a Major Defeat and Failed to Achieve Their Stated Objectives — Iranian Army Spokesman
The United States and Israel suffered a major defeat in their recent military aggression against Iran and failed to achieve any of their stated objectives, Iranian Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has claimed.
‘We Are Concerned About the Attack on Civilians at a Wedding in Iran’ — US Vice President JD Vance
The United States is investigating a recent airstrike on a wedding ceremony in Iran, US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday. He made the remarks during a White House press briefing as tensions continued to escalate in West Asia.
Iran and Russia Are Tested and Strategic Partners in Their National and International Interests; Both Countries Desperately Need Each Other
Signs of deepening strategic ties between Iran and Russia have emerged following a recent meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The two leaders highlighted mutual cooperation and support during their meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit.
“We Know What Kind of Military Preparations Iran Is Making; They Can’t Even Go to the Bathroom Without Us Knowing” — US President Donald Trump
Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran in West Asia, US President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington’s intelligence surveillance of Iran is so extensive that none of Tehran’s military preparations can escape US detection. He also said that the United States is ready to strike Iran again at any time if it chooses to do so.
There Is No Alternative for the United States but to Withdraw Its Forces from the Middle East and Iran’s Region — Iranian National Security Commission Chairman Ebrahim Azizi
Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Chairman Ebrahim Azizi has called for the complete withdrawal of US military forces from the Middle East, saying there is no alternative for Washington but to pull its troops out of the region. He claimed that the presence of American forces does not provide security but instead increases insecurity for the countries and peoples of the region.
Concerns Over an Unexpected Escalation in the Middle East, Flight Cancellations and Airspace Closures — US Citizens Urged to Remain Vigilant
Amid concerns over renewed tensions in the Middle East, the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai have warned American citizens in the region. In a security alert issued on September 1, the missions said the security situation remains complex and that there is a possibility of an “unexpected escalation” in the region.
IRGC Claims Iranian Ballistic Missile Strike on US Marine Base in Jordan in Response to US Attack, Says Large Number of US Troops Were Killed
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it carried out a heavy ballistic missile strike on a US Marine base in Jordan’s Aqaba region in retaliation for recent US attacks on Iran. The IRGC said the strike killed a large number of US troops and damaged key military infrastructure.
SCO Leaders Call for Unlocking the UN’s Full Potential and Rejecting Double Standards and the ‘Law of the Jungle’
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) have called for a stronger and more effective United Nations, while urging the international community to reject double standards, unilateral dominance and the so-called “law of the jungle.” The remarks came during the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek, where leaders discussed reforming global governance and advancing a more multipolar international order.
IRGC Claims Missile and Drone Strikes on US Military Bases in Jordan and the UAE in Retaliation for US Attack on Iran’s Larak Island
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and military have claimed that Iran launched missile and drone attacks against US military facilities in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in retaliation for a recent US airstrike on Iran’s Larak Island.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Calls on Muslim World to Unite and Build a Stronger Front Against the US and Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has called on the Muslim world to remain united and build a stronger position against the United States and Israel, saying divisions among Muslims serve the interests of their adversaries.
Russian Airstrike on Warehouse in Ukraine’s Kyiv Region Kills at Least 27, Injures 42 — Governor Tymur Tkachenko
At least 27 people were killed and 42 others injured after a Russian drone strike on a warehouse in Ukraine’s Bucha district near Kyiv triggered massive explosions and a fire, Kyiv Regional Governor Tymur Tkachenko said Saturday. He warned that the death toll could rise further.
Russia Denies Plans for Talks With CIA Director Ratcliffe During His Moscow Visit
U.S. media outlets have reported that CIA Director John Ratcliffe is in Moscow, but Russia has denied that any meeting with him or other U.S. representatives is scheduled this week. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said there are currently no planned meetings with American representatives.
We are fully prepared to respond to US sanctions and economic pressure — Islamic Republic of Iran
Iran has vowed to retaliate against the United States after Washington announced a new wave of broad economic sanctions against Tehran. Iranian Finance Minister Ali Madanizadeh said Iran is fully prepared to confront the new U.S. pressure, while Tehran maintains that its major trading partners will not bow to Washington’s demands.
South Africa Ready to Cooperate With Iran on Legal Action Against the United States and Israel Over Alleged International Crimes
South Africa is prepared to cooperate with Iran in pursuing legal action against the United States and Israel over alleged international crimes, according to a statement made by a member of the South African legal delegation at the 11th BRICS Legal Forum 2026 in New Delhi.
China Rejects Trump Administration’s Economic Pressure on Iran; Russia Warns Washington Is on the Wrong Path
China has rejected the Trump administration’s latest initiative to increase economic pressure on Iran, while Russia has warned that Washington is pursuing the wrong approach in dealing with Tehran. The developments were reported by Iran’s Tehran Times.
Iran Is Currently in a Position of Strength and Dignity, the World Recognizes Iran’s Victory — President Masoud Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the ongoing war in West Asia. He said the world recognizes Iran’s “victory” and that ending the war while Iran remains in a position of “strength and dignity” would be more advantageous for Tehran.
If Oman Interferes in Talks on Ending the War with Iran and Navigation Through the Strait of Hormuz, We’ll Bomb Them” — President Trump Threatens
US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch a bombing attack on Oman if Muscat obstructs discussions on ending the war with Iran and restoring navigation through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Achieved Victory Both on the Battlefield and at the Negotiating Table — Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has said that the Islamic Republic of Iran achieved success on both the military and diplomatic fronts in its conflict with the United States and Israel. He described the memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached between Iran and the United States in Islamabad as a significant diplomatic achievement for Tehran, strengthening Iran’s position on the diplomatic front.