Diplomacy does not preclude Iran from defending itself: FM Araghchi

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stresses Iran’s commitment to using diplomatic instruments to safeguard regional peace and security, while making clear that diplomacy would not preclude the Islamic Republic from defending itself against threats or aggression.

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US scales back West Asia military, diplomatic presence amid fears of Iranian retaliation: Report

The United States is reportedly reducing its military presence at bases across the West Asia region and cutting staffing levels at several diplomatic missions in the region amid the threat of Iranian retaliation to any fresh American-Israeli aggression.

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Trump to a CNN reporter:

You have no idea what you're talking about. You're dumb and have a low IQ.

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Public Relations office of the IRGC Navy:

🔹 To the heroic and steadfast people of Iran, your unwavering support strengthens our fighters as the IRGC Navy continues to manage and control the Strait of Hormuz, bringing despair to Iran’s enemies.

🔹Following previous warnings to maritime companies that violated regulations after being misled by the invading US military and using illegal routes, IRGC Navy forces tracked four offending vessels that had previously used unauthorized routes. They discovered the vessels conducting ship-to-ship oil transfers in the northern Persian Gulf. All four were struck simultaneously and are now burning.

🔹Last night, three other offending vessels struck mines west of the Strait of Hormuz, caught fire, an were brought to a halt.

🔹 The US regime’s continued encouragement of vessels to cross an illegally mined passage has increased maritime incidents. The US military is warned that continued actions will extend retaliation to its bases across the region.

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IRGC Navy says four offending vessels hit in northern Persian Gulf, three others strike mines west of Hormuz

The IRGC Navy says four vessels that had used unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz were struck while transferring oil in the northern Persian Gulf, as it warned of retaliation against US bases in the region if Washington continues to force vessels to use unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz.

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▶️ US stores lock away basic goods amid years of soaring economic inequality

Ramin Mazaheri reports from Washington, D.C.

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“The Iranian people’s resistance has brought the enemy’s plots to a dead end.”

Mohammad Reza Naghdi, senior adviser to the IRGC commander-in-chief, says the Iranian people’s resistance has thwarted the enemy’s plots.

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▶️ UK protesters demand closure of Elbit Sites

Sara Vivacqua reports from Bristol.

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