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Iran condemns reported US strikes, warns of retaliation

Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned what it described as overnight US attacks on an Iranian oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and a telecommunications tower on Qeshm Island, warning that Tehran would use "all its capabilities" to respond, including by targeting the source of the attacks.

03 Jun 2026-14:56
Iran says US directly responsible for Israeli truce violations in Lebanon

Iran has warned the United States that Israel’s ongoing attacks on Lebanon constitute a clear violation of the 8 April ceasefire with Tehran, and that Washington bears responsibility for the breaches.

02 Jun 2026-11:03
Denmark’s ‘baseless’ terror allegations aimed at isolating Iran, embassy says

The Iranian Embassy in Copenhagen has rejected Denmark’s terrorism-related allegations against the Islamic Republic, saying they are intended to politically and internationally isolate Iran.

01 Jun 2026-10:35
Iran's Strait of Hormuz authority says US cannot gain control through sanctions

The Iranian body responsible for overseeing transit through the Strait of Hormuz has condemned US sanctions imposed on it, saying the measures will not enable Washington to gain control over the strategic waterway.

30 May 2026-11:40
EAEU leaders call for Armenia referendum over EU path, Kremlin says

The leaders of Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states adopted a joint statement in Astana on Friday expressing concern over what they described as “substantial risks” to the economic security of member states arising from Armenia’s preparations to join the European Union, warning of potential damage to the bloc’s members.

29 May 2026-19:55
EU calls for Russian troop withdrawal from Georgia, Moldova, Lavrov calls idea “idiotic”

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said the presence of Russian forces in Georgia and Moldova poses a security threat to Europe, adding that the issue should form part of any potential negotiations with Moscow.

29 May 2026-16:35
NY, NJ probe FIFA's ticketing practices, state officials say

The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have issued a subpoena to FIFA over its ticketing practices following recent media reports that raised concerns about the seat locations assigned to fans at matches.

27 May 2026-19:23
China and Pakistan agree to transform Gwadar Port into regional trade hub

China and Pakistan have pledged to accelerate the development of Gwadar Port and transform the strategically located facility into a major regional connectivity and trade hub.

26 May 2026-11:30
China and Pakistan agree to deepen strategic partnership during Prime Minister Sharif’s visit

China and Pakistan have agreed to further deepen their All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership following Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s official visit to China from May 23 to 26.

26 May 2026-11:08
Tehran condemns US sanctions on Lebanese officials, Iranian envoy

Tehran has strongly condemned US sanctions imposed on Lebanese citizens and officials, as well as Iran’s ambassador to Beirut, describing the measures as an “illegal and unjustified” attempt to incite division in Lebanon.

22 May 2026-10:48