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Washington, July 22 (SANA)– US Defense SecretaryPete Hegsethconfirmed that the cost of US military operations againstIranhas so far reached about $37.5 billion, an increase of nearly $8 billion over previously announced estimates. Reuters quoted Hegseth as saying during a hearing before theSenate Appropriations Committee, in the presence of Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Keane: “This figure also includes extended and projected costs until the end of next September.” These statement…

Washington, July21 (SANA)TheUS Department of Statehas issued a worldwide security alert urging American citizens around the globe to exercise caution and remain vigilant amid escalating tensions in theMiddle Eastand concerns over a possible deterioration in the security situation. In astatement quoted by Agence France-Presse on Tuesday, the department said that“the security environment remains complex,” warning of the possibility of an unexpected escalation due to ongoing developments in the re…

Washington, July 20 (SANA)U.S. Secretary of StateMarco Rubiosaid on Monday that Iran was using theStrait of Hormuzas leverage in the ongoingMiddle East conflict, urging other countries to contribute more to safeguarding one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes. Speaking before departing for the Philippines to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Rubio said, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP), that “Iran, or elements within Ira…

New York, United States.– The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Álvarez, supported before the United Nations Security Council the renewal of the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and the United Nations Support Office in Haiti, and called for accelerating the full implementation of the mechanisms established to contribute to the restoration of security in that country. During the Security Council meeting on Haiti, the Foreign Minister highlighted the progress made since the adoption…

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is engaged in a "full-scale war" with the United States, with the economy and people's livelihoods being at the forefront of the battle. Pezeshkian made the remarks during a meeting of the High Council of the Judiciary in Tehran on Monday as he elaborated on the enemies’ hybrid war against the Islamic Republic. “The reality is that today the Islamic Republic of Iran is engaged in a full-scale war. Today's war is not a war of merely missiles," he said. He …

Brussels, July 18 (SANA)TheGulf Cooperation Council(GCC) and the European Union (EU) on Saturday condemned Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against Gulf states and Jordan, calling them a serious threat to regional security and international navigation. The joint statement was issued by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas, on behalf of theEuropean Union, and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, in his capacity as chairman of the GCC Minister…

President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the recent statement issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's foremost source of support for protecting national interests, considering national unity to be essential at the existing juncture. In a post on X on Saturday, Pezeshkian said, “The wise and unifying message of the esteemed Leader of the Islamic Revolution, together with his support for the heads of the three branches of government and the c…

State Secretary Raščan at the conference in Washington |Author State Department, USA The conference focused on the history and resurgence of far-left political terrorism. During the debate, State Secretary Stanislav Raščan outlined Slovenia’s and the EU’s awareness of terrorist threats, as well as their key approaches to prevention and response. He stressed the importance of international cooperation in effectively addressing security challenges. He also used his visit to the US to strengthen…

Paris, July 16 (SANA)Lebanese Foreign MinisterYoussef Rajisaid on Thursday thatLebanonhad chosen to rebuild a fully sovereign state with exclusive authority over foreign policy, national security and the legitimate use of force, calling for the country’s armed forces to extend state control across all Lebanese territory. Speaking at a conference at the French Senate, Raji said Lebanon was committed to building “a free, pluralistic and democratic state based on strong institutions,” stressing th…

Washington, July 16 (SANA)U.S. PresidentDonald Trumpon Wednesday called for accelerating weapons production as his administration approved a proposed $1.96 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia, underscoring Washington’s efforts to bolster defense capabilities amid conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.Speaking at the Defense and Innovation Summit in Pennsylvania, Trump urged defense industry executives and military officials to expand production capacity and speed up the delivery of advanced wea…

New York, July 16 (SANA)U.N. Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterreson Wednesday called for immediate steps to de-escalate tensions in theMiddle East,urging all parties to return to dialogue and diplomacy amid continued military escalation in the region. In a statement delivered by his spokesperson at theUnited Nations’daily press briefing, Guterres warned that a return to large-scale hostilities would exact an unbearable toll on civilians and have catastrophic consequences for international peace an…

Islamabad, July 16 (SANA)Pakistanon Thursday urged the United States and Iran to end hostilities and resume negotiations under the memorandum of understanding brokered byIslamabadlast month, warning that continued instability was disrupting global energy supplies and trade. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabisaid Pakistan remained committed to encouraging both sides to return to technical discussions despite difficulties in implementing the agreement, according to Agence France-Presse (…