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Iran Warns Trump Against Adventurism in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's judiciary chief, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, warned US President Donald Trump against adventurism in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the waterway is an inseparable part of Iran's territorial waters.
No one can seize Straif of Hormuz by Tweets, Iran warns Trump
Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that Washington would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, saying the waterway can only be closed or reopened by Tehran's command.
Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned Israeli claims over the occupied Golan Heights, calling them a violation of historical and legal realities and international law. The ministry also condemned Colombia's recent recognition of Israeli regime's sovereignty over …
Iran's Army Ground Force is fully prepared to counter any ground threats, according to its commander, Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi. He warned that any US military ground presence in Iran would face a severe response.
Iran Says Hormuz Stays Closed Until U.S. Meets Six Sweeping Demands
Iran has stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets six sweeping demands. The demands include the withdrawal of US troops from the region, the lifting of sanctions, and the recognition of Iran's sovereignty over its territorial waters.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is facing a mounting political and security crisis as a September 30 deadline to restrict all weapons to state control approaches. Some Shia paramilitaries have rejected the government's mandate, pledging to retain their arsenal.
Iran's lame-duck government has sent a bill to parliament for ratification of the Caspian Sea Convention, a move that has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the country's security and sovereignty.
Poland summoned the Russian ambassador on Friday and handed him a protest note after a Russian missile landed on Polish territory, a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Warsaw confirmed on Friday that the projectile, which came down in eastern Poland on Thursday, was a Ru…
Iraqi President Nizar Amedi has denounced joint Saudi-US strikes on positions of Popular Mobilization Forces (PMU) as a flagrant violation of Iraqi sovereignty.
Iran's Harakat al-Nujaba resistance group called on the Iraqi government to expel US forces and cut ties with Saudi Arabia after a joint US-Saudi aggression on Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) sites in Iraq.
A senior Iranian lawmaker has emphasized the country's resolve to support the people's and the leadership's demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The parliament will not back down from the people's and the leadership's demands, he stated.
Brazil's government denies visas to US officials over upcoming elections
Brazil's Foreign Ministry denied visas to two US State Department officials, Riley M. Barnes and Samuel Samson, who sought to travel to Brazil next week. The officials planned to meet government officials, religious leaders, and others about 'election integrity,' religiou…
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to Israeli violations in Syria and urged international support for the country's transition. He made the appeal during his first visit to Syria under the new authorities following years of civil war.
Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has called on BRICS member states to take a clear and decisive stand against US aggression on sovereign and independent states. He linked his appeal to recent attacks on Iran, stating that violations of territorial integrity and st…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Brazil that Beijing would continue to support its sovereignty, security, and development interests. Wang made the statement hours after a 25 per cent US tariff on Brazilian goods took effect.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rebuffed a threat by eight US lawmakers to suspend military training funds unless Kuala Lumpur reverses its long-standing restrictions on Israeli nationals. Anwar said Malaysia was exercising its sovereign right to control entry …
Iran thwarted US-Israeli 'hybrid war' and coup plot, according to Brigadier General Mohammad Ahadi. The US and Israel launched a 12-day war against Iran in June 2025, but were defeated. Iran also foiled a US-Israeli coup attempt in January 2026.
Iran's Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, has insisted on the continuation of the proud path of resistance, as stated by General Esmaeil Ghaani, commander of the IRGC Quds Force.
The UK's post-Brexit identity is up for debate, with some discussing a potential EU return. Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China, offers lessons on how a special sovereignty within the EU could work.
Lebanese authorities are facing criticism for their approach to issues of occupation and sovereignty, particularly in the context of recent negotiations with Israel. Critics argue that the agreement resembles a surrender document and undermines Lebanon's sovereignty.
The Iranian Army has announced that the 11th phase of its 'Saegheh' operation was carried out, targeting US military positions in Bahrain. The deployment sites of US helicopters and P-8 reconnaissance aircraft at Al-Sakhir Air Base in Bahrain were struck by 'Arash' suicid…
FIFA has opened an investigation into Argentinian players’ display of a political banner after their World Cup semifinal victory over England, a move that violated its stadium code of conduct and struck a nerve in the United Kingdom over political sovereignty.
Lebanon's Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi has called for an end to Israel's occupation of Lebanese territory, stating that no state can complete its institutions and sovereignty while part of its territory remains under occupation.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has responded to US President Donald Trump's recent remarks, stating that the Iranian nation will defend every inch of its territory in practice. Pezeshkian emphasized the need to preserve national unity and solidarity, warning that any…
Top US official's scheduled visit to Nigeria highlights Trump administration's approach to West Africa
The US Department of State's Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, is scheduled to visit Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, and Mali. This trip highlights the Trump administration's approach to West Africa, focusing on security, trade, and sovereign partner…
US airstrikes in northern Hormozgan Province have killed family members of an Iranian park ranger, according to Iranian officials. The attacks are part of continued US military aggression against the country.
The United States has announced a campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the tribunal of posing an intolerable threat to US sovereignty. The campaign aims to systematically disable the ICC's ability to operate and target American servicemen or o…
The Iranian army's air defense system shot down a hostile US drone over Bandar Abbas in the south. The incident occurred earlier in the day, with local media reporting on the development.
Sami Gemayel: Support for the Presidents, Negotiations, and the Framework Agreement from the Constants
Sami Gemayel, the leader of the Lebanese Kataeb Party, emphasizes the importance of supporting the Lebanese state and its president and prime minister in their negotiations with Israel. He believes that the framework agreement is a constant that should be respected and th…
Iran's top security official warned of retaliation for any attack on the country's infrastructures, saying the Zionist regime would also face a response for backing such an attack.