Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Baqaei said the country's defensive strikes were aimed solely at military targets. He accused the United States of making attacks on civilian targets a standard feature of what he called its illegal wars. He added that Qatar's official report confirms Tehran's account.
Tehran, IRNA — Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned the Niamey attacks, reaffirming Iran’s support for Niger’s sovereignty and stability.
Tehran, IRNA — Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says the US “war of choice” was an unlawful and unprovoked aggression aimed at collapsing the country, but instead shattered the illusion of Washington’s absolute power and moral standing.
Tehran, IRNA — First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says recent US crimes have changed Iran’s security and defense doctrine, warning that Tehran’s future response will be “asymmetric” and “multilayered.”
Major General Ahmad Vahidi, the commander-in-chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, has condemned a US strike on a wedding ceremony in Kuhestak. He called the attack an act of terrorism. Vahidi said it shows the hostility of Iran's enemies and their failure to break the resolve of the Iranian people. His comments were carried by the state news agency IRNA.
TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Denouncing the terrorist US' satanic, inhumane aggression against Iranian civilians, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) chief commander stressed the US attacks against innocent Iranian people will not go unanswered.
Tehran, IRNA – Head of Iran’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli Larijani has condemned the US strike in Sirik, Hormozgan Province, calling the killing of women and children a war crime that exposes Washington’s hypocrisy on human rights.
Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says that Washington must be held to account for a war crime committed by US terrorist forces in Hormozgan Province, after an airstrike targeted a wedding ceremony.
TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General Jahanshahi has said, “Wherever Iran’s interests require it, we will be present with full force and strength.”
TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) –In recent weeks, the US military has faced disagreements at War Department, departure of senior commanders to concerns about dwindling weapons stocks, showing Washington is facing a problem beyond direct costs of a military op.
TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – The US leaders must answer to the world’s public for their dark record of attacks on weddings in different countries, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Public Relations Department said.
TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Referring to UN chief’s remarks on successful performance of the world’s body in preventing war, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman terms reducing UN's mission to avoid war between superpowers is misleading and dangerous.
New York, IRNA – Iran’s ambassador and deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, has strongly condemned a deadly US strike on a home in Hormozgan during a wedding, calling it a war crime.
TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador and deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, has strongly condemned a deadly US strike on a home in Hormozgan during a wedding ceremony, calling it a blatant war crime.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has criticized attempts to frame the United Nations' core purpose as merely preventing wars between superpowers. He called that interpretation misleading and dangerous, arguing it distorts the spirit of the UN Charter. In his view, Article 2, Paragraph 4 of the Charter bans the use of force between all states, not only the major ones.
TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei has renewed his warning to Washington over its ongoing military aggression and economic war on Iran.
Tehran, IRNA – Upon the conclusion of his diplomatic mission in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Turkish ambassador visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday to meet with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and bid farewell to him.
TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – A journalist with Mehr has called into question a claim by an Arabic language magazine called Majala on the recent summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Kyrgzstan.
The Israeli occupation forces have carried out further attacks in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese field sources, amid continued tensions despite a US-backed framework agreement between Beirut and Israel
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Armed Forces must strengthen their readiness and continue building defensive capabilities following the recent US-Israeli war against the country, Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami said during a meeting with Acting Defense Minister Brigadier General Majid Ibn-e-Reza.
Iran's embassy in Germany has accused Western governments of staying quiet while the US carries out attacks. In a statement carried by IRNA, the embassy argued that this silence amounts to abandoning the democracy and human rights principles the West has long claimed to defend. The remarks were issued in Berlin and picked up by Iran's official news agency.
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned US attacks on civilian areas and infrastructure across several provinces as “brutal war crimes” and reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s right to retaliate in self-defense.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei says that governments and international organizations that remain silent over US attacks on civilians, or seek to justify them, should not regard their silence as neutrality.
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says the true face of the US-Israeli war against Iran can be seen in the bombing of a wedding in Sirik, not in AI-generated videos portraying US officials as triumphant heroes.
Tehran, IRNA – Hezbollah carries out a drone attack on an Israeli military patrol in the Ali al-Taher Heights in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese media reports.
TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in cooperation with national and local authorities and partners, has supported the delivery of essential water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) equipment and emergency supplies to nine provinces affected by the recently imposed US-Israeli war against the country.
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad has condemned a US attack on a wedding ceremony in Kuhestak, Sirik County, describing it as a continuation of the attacks on Minab and Lamerd on February 28, 2026, and saying Washington is seeking to disrupt everyday life in Iran.
TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – A U.S. attack on a wedding in Sirik county martyred five people and wounded 68, including children, Iranian officials said Wednesday.
Tehran, IRNA – Hasan Ghashghavi, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, has questioned how the United States can fail to distinguish between military targets and civilian sites, following a US attack on a wedding ceremony in Sirik, Hormuzgan Province.
TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to shoulder the responsibility of the times and work together to advance a more just and equitable global governance.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that China is ready to work with Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized aligning development strategies between the two countries. The statement came during a meeting, according to a report from Tehran-based Mehr News Agency.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the attack on a wedding in Sirik's Kuhestak Port has completed the United States' catalogue of atrocities against the Iranian nation. He made the remarks in response to the incident. Baqaei condemned the attack and held the US responsible.
Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said the US is clearly behind attacks on students in Minab and a wedding in Sirik. She pointed to American involvement in both incidents. The remarks came during a press briefing in Tehran.
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps launched a ballistic missile strike against a US Marines camp in Jordan. Tehran stated the attack was a response to recent US actions on Iranian soil.
A new LEGO animation depicts the US attack on a wedding ceremony in Kuhestak, Hormozgan Province, southern Iran. The video was released by Mehr News Agency.
Iran's army says it has targeted a US military base in Bahrain with drones. The attack was described as a retaliatory response. No further details were given about the strike. The US has not commented yet.
Iran's armed forces chief says the country must overhaul its air defence systems to respond quickly to any conventional or new military threat. He stressed that relying on domestic know-how and young elite personnel is essential for an effective and timely reaction.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched a combined missile and drone attack on the Ali Al-Salem Airbase in Kuwait. The strike targeted the command post and living quarters of the US commander there. Tehran said it was retaliation for a recent US crime against innocent Iranians. The attack raises tensions in the region.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they launched ballistic missiles at a hangar housing American drones at Prince Hassan Airbase in Jordan. The attack was in response to recent US aggression against Iran. The hangar held RQ-4 and MQ-9 drones.
The chairman of Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said the recent US attack on Iran shows the desperation of fake human rights defenders. He made the remarks in reaction to the US aggression. The statement was reported by MNA.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman has vowed a firm response to what he called US 'savage crimes.' The comment follows a US attack on a residential home in Kuhestak port in Sirik, where families were celebrating a wedding. The spokesman said such brutalities will not go unanswered.
The spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that aggressors will face severe punishment. The statement was made without naming a specific country or group. It appears to be a general warning about potential threats.
Iran has issued a stern warning to the United States. A military spokesperson said any further aggression in the region would trigger a heavier and more destructive response. The warning comes amid rising tensions between the two countries.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says American strikes on the country's southern coast, including civilian targets, have made the closure of the Strait of Hormuz even tighter. The Guard claims the attacks have also strengthened the determination of Iranian forces. The statement comes amid rising tensions in the region over the strategic waterway. No further details were provided.
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command says it will keep attacking U.S. forces until Washington regrets its actions. The group called these operations a lesson. It also warned that any country cooperating with the U.S. military will face consequences.
Iranian Army spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said revenge for the enemy's wickedness and aggression will be exacted soon. He made the statement in Tehran, according to IRNA. The message is a direct warning to adversaries.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said the recent attacks are a sign of the enemy's desperation and will only tighten the lock on the Strait of Hormuz. The Guard declared that its forces have started a response that will make the aggressors regret their actions. The statement was issued in Tehran.
Iran's first vice president, Mohammad Reza Aref, said the current situation is mostly a psychological operation to sway public opinion and markets. He insisted the government has a plan to fight the economic war and that things are under control. He predicted conditions will get better.
Iranian armed forces began retaliatory strikes against the latest US airstrikes on its southern and southeastern provinces, according to local media. The response was reported on Tuesday night. Details of the strikes were not immediately available.
Iran's military command has promised a devastating response to recent US airstrikes. The American attacks targeted military positions in southern provinces.