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Washington, Aug. 2 (SANA)U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he had canceled a military strike planned againstIranlater this week after receiving requests from Tehran and several Middle Eastern countries to delay military action, saying the decision was contingent on the swift conclusion of an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and eliminate Iran’s nuclear threat. In a post on his Truth Social platform,Trumpsaid theUnited Stateshad been prepared to use what he described as its…

Ankara, Aug. 2 (SANA)Turkish Foreign Minister HakanFidansaid Saturday that Türkiye will continue efforts aimed at ending conflicts and establishing lasting peace in the region as part of its diplomatic initiatives to contain regional tensions. According toTürkiye‘s Anadolu Agency, Fidan made the remarks during a phone call with Iranian Foreign MinisterAbbas Araghchi, during which the two ministers reviewed the latest developments in ongoing regional diplomatic negotiations. The Turkish-Iranian…

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran does not seek to fuel tensions in West Asia but will tolerate no compromise when it comes to defending its territorial integrity. “The Islamic Republic of Iran does not seek to escalate tensions or instability in the region. However, it will act with its full capabilities to defend the country's security, national interests, and territorial integrity,” Pezeshkian said on Monday. The remarks came after US President Donald Trump said he had decided to hold o…

Washington, Aug. 2 (SANA)U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that Iran has become more willing to negotiate over its nuclear program and maritime security following sustained U.S. pressure. In an interview with Fox News,Rubiosaid U.S. military strikes ordered by President Donald Trump had significantly weakened Iran’s air defense capabilities, leaving the country more vulnerable despite retaining missile and drone capabilities. Rubio said increasing pressure on Tehran had altere…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the historic Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the United States in June as the future “centre of gravity” of the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy, stressing the need to compel the enemy to honor its commitments. In a post on the social media platform X on Sunday, President Pezeshkian wrote, “The memorandum that was signed is the result of the collective wisdom of the Supreme National Security Council’s members, and all me…

President Masoud Pezeshkian praises the Iranian people as the country’s “real heroes,” saying they will shape Iran’s future. Pezeshkian made the remark in a post on X on Saturday, elaborating on the challenges his administration has faced since taking office two years ago. He said his tenure began with the assassination of a "dear guest" by the Israeli regime, referring to Ismail Haniyeh, former head of the political bureau of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, who was assassinated in …

Washington, July 31 (SANA)The United States imposed fresh Iran-related sanctions on Thursday, targeting individuals and companies in China, India, Russia and Iran thatWashingtonsaid help support Iran’s Mahan Air. The U.S. Treasury Departmentsaid its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) had sanctioned six entities and individuals accused of acting as sales agents and providing logistical support for Mahan Air, which is already under U.S. andEuropean sanctions. The Treasury said Mahan Air, de…

Washington, July 30 (SANA)The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Thursday that it had carried out a heavy wave of airstrikes targeting dozens of sites belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) insideIran. In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM said it struck “dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran, including military command centers, missile and drone facilities, coastal surveillance and defense sites, and maritime capabilities.” CENTCOMsaid the …

Amman, July 30 (SANA)Jordanian air defenses intercepted fiveIranian missilestargeting the Kingdom early Thursday, with no casualties reported, the Jordanian Armed Forces said. Jordan News Agency (Petra) quoted theJordanian Armed Forcesspokesperson as saying that the interception measures were carried out efficiently and professionally, thwarting an attempt to target Jordanian territory. The spokesperson affirmed that the Jordanian Armed Forces continue to carry out their duty to protect the Ki…

Washington/Amman, July 29 (SANA)TheUnited States and Jordansaid Wednesday they intercepted missiles launched fromIranin separate incidents, as regional tensions escalated following renewed wave of U.S strikes inside Iran. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting American forces stationed in theMiddle East, adding that all of the missiles were successfully intercepted. In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM said the…

This morningonFox & Friends, President Donald J. Trump delivered a clear, uncompromising update on U.S. operations against Iran.President Trump detailed total naval control of the Strait of Hormuz, unmatched U.S. intelligence and strike readiness, and a firm strategy that keeps maximum pressure on the Iranian regime while leaving the door open to a deal that serves American interests.

Washington, July 27 (SANA)PresidentDonald Trumpsaid Monday he is prepared for “strong military action” against Iran if negotiations fail, after deciding to temporarily suspend military strikes, according to an interview with Axios. Trump said his administration “will not give the negotiations with Iran a long time,” noting that the ongoing talks are “deep” but will not continue indefinitely. “Either things move quickly or they don’t move at all,” he said. The president revealed that he had hal…

Washington, July 28 (SANA)U.S. PresidentDonald Trumpon Monday described ongoing talks between the United States and Iran as “good,” saying there is a real opportunity to reach an agreement over the conflict between the two countries.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, according to Reuters: “We are having good talks, and I think there is a good chance that something will happen. If it does, it will be a good thing. If it doesn’t, we’ll go back to what we were doing two days ag…

Dubai, July 28 (SANA)Gulf states have expressed support for an Omani proposal that would allowIranto collect voluntary transit fees from ships using theStrait of Hormuz, a Gulf source told Reuters on Tuesday, in an effort to restore stability to oil trade disrupted by theU.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Under the proposal, Iran would jointly manage the strategic waterway with Oman, which controls the opposite shore of the strait, rather than exercising sole authority. Any payments by vessels would b…