Politics

IRGC spokesman says undersea cables in Strait of Hormuz ‘could become’ targets

A spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that undersea data cables beneath the Strait of Hormuz could become new targets for Iran.

Iran and Russia share view on easing Taliban-Pakistan tensions, Araghchi says

Iran and Russia share a common view on easing tensions between the Taliban authorities and Pakistan, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in Tehran on Monday.

Pakistan’s army chief arrives in Tehran for talks

Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Tuesday, according to Iranian state television, as Pakistan continues its role as a mediator between Iran and the United States.

IRGC spokesman points to internet cables under Strait of Hormuz

A spokesman for Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday that seven major data cables run beneath the Strait of Hormuz and that new targets and weapons would be unveiled.

Iran summons German ambassador after Hamburg court ruling

Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned Germany's ambassador, Axel Dittmann, in Tehran on Monday to protest what it called repeated baseless accusations, hours after Berlin summoned Iran's ambassador.

Iran says Hormuz reopening offer is “still on the table”

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days remains available to the United States.

Iran military chief warns US and Israel of ‘far more severe’ response

Iran's armed forces chief of staff and its top security official warned on Sunday that the United States and Israel would face a more severe military response to any further action.

Iran’s envoy to Iraq says border security is a ‘red line’

Iran's ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh, said the security of the shared border, including Iraq's Kurdistan Region, is a red line for Tehran, according to Iranian media.

Iran’s parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaghi as defence minister

Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi as defence minister on Sunday, nearly eight months after his predecessor was killed in US-Israeli strikes.

Iran’s new defence minister warns US of ‘enormous damage’ if attacks resume

Iran's newly appointed Defence Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi said on Sunday that the US and its allies would suffer "enormous damage" if Washington resumed its military campaign against Iran.

Iran’s parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as defence minister

Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi as defence minister on Sunday, 237 of the 277 lawmakers who voted backing him, according to state media.