Iran forces hit US vessels in retaliation for tanker attack
TEHRAN, May 08 (DID) – A spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said on Thursday that Iranian Armed Forces gave an immediate and decisive response to a series of US military aggressions in strategic waters of the Strait of Hormuz.
US increases military presence in ME to 50,000 troops: Report
TEHRAN, May 07 (DID) – Since February, the United States has increased its troop presence at bases in the Middle East by about 10,000 personnel, bringing the total to 50,000 amid the conflict with Iran.
US sanctions Iraqi figures over Iran links
TEHRAN, May 07 (DID) – The United States imposed sanctions on several Iraqi individuals and entities Friday, including a deputy oil minister and three senior Resistance commanders, accusing them of helping Iran sell oil.
Russia declares ceasefire from midnight May 8 until May 10
TEHRAN, May 07 (DID) – Russian Defense Ministry announced a to-day ceasefire starting from May 8.
Iran to celebrate victory soon: VP Aref
TEHRAN, May 07 (DID) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref declared that the nation will soon celebrate victory and that the Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s exclusive domain, during visits to damaged industrial and health facilities Thursday.
Pakistan optimistic on Iran-US deal, ready to host talks
TEHRAN, May 07 (DID) – Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed optimism over a potential agreement between the United States and Iran.
Russia to destroy all Europe if war breaks out with Germany
TEHRAN, May 07 (DID) – Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev warned that a Russia-Germany war would fully destroy the vaunted German industry and threaten the existence of European civilization as a whole.
Any talk on reopening of Hormuz relies on lifting of blockade
TEHRAN, May 07 (DID) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said any negotiation on fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz requires the United States to first lift its naval blockade, during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Iran, Pakistan discuss strengthening rail cooperation
TEHRAN, May 07 (DID) – Iran’s Ambassador to Islamabad Reza Amiri Moghaddam and Pakistan’s Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi have held a meeting in the Pakistani capital city to explore ways to enhance bilateral railway cooperation.
Western narrative on Iran is a fabricated story
TEHRAN, May 07 (DID) – British political commentator Bushra Shaikh traveled to wartime Iran to challenge what she calls a “fabricated story” — and says what she found on the ground bears no resemblance to Western media coverage.
All ships must have Iran’s permission to pass through Hormuz
TEHRAN, May 06 (DID) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said that all ships that seek to pass through the Strait of Hormuz must first secure Iranian armed forces’ authorization.