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PGSA Adds 122 Vessels to Non-Compliance List
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said 122 vessels have so far been added to its non-compliance list, with action taken against more than 40 vessels.
Iran Shoots Down 54th US Drone over Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that Iran’s air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed the 54th US MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday.
IRGC Warns of Turning Israel into ‘Scorched Earth’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warned that any attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure would prompt a response that would turn the occupied territories into “scorched earth” and drive their occupiers into the Sinai Desert.
Violating Tanker Hits Mine South of Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that a tanker attempting to leave the Strait of Hormuz struck a mine after trying to pass through an unauthorized southern route.
IRGC Pledges Synergy with Iran’s Defense Ministry
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Ahmad Vahidi announced the force’s readiness to expand strategic coordination and synergy with Iran’s Ministry of Defense to counter enemy hybrid warfare threats.
Iran’s Response to New Attack Will Be Unpredictable: Basij Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Basij Force Hojjatoleslam Hossein Taeb warned that Iran’s response to any fresh act of aggression will be unpredictable, saying the country’s Armed Forces are prepared to deter another attack and respond in ways that adversaries cannot anticipate.
Iran Warns of More Devastating Response to Any US-Israeli Aggression
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei warned that Iran’s Armed Forces have prepared a more devastating plan for any new military adventure than their response during the previous 12-day and 40-day US-Israeli wars of aggression.
President: Iran’s Defense Power Deters Enemies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s defensive capabilities have reached a level that discourages foreign powers from launching an attack despite their extensive military resources and equipment, President Masoud Pezeshkian said.
Top Iranian General Urges Expansion of Strategic Technologies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Ali Abdollahi stressed the need to expand strategic technologies, sustain domestic production of defense equipment and weapons, and strengthen industrial infrastructure to enhance the country’s defense capabilities.
Only A ‘Savage Civilization’ Calls A Bomb ‘Mother’: IRGC Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps ridiculed American rhetoric over the use of powerful weapons, saying only a “savage civilization” would use the sacred word “mother” to name its heaviest bomb.
Another Supertanker Hits Mine in Strait of Hormuz: IRGC
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy announced on Saturday that a second supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil caught fire after striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz, in a second such incident in 24 hours.
Iran’s Missile Power Has Changed Equations, Defense Chief Reminds US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Caretaker Defense Minister Brigadier General Majid Ebn al-Reza hit back at US President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran, warning that American bombs will exact a price on Washington’s global standing, economy and electoral calculations.
Supertanker Catches Fire after Hitting Sea Mine in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy reported a massive explosion and a severe fire aboard a supertanker after it struck a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz.
Another Tanker Catches Fire in Eastern Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Navy identified another oil tanker that had caught fire while attempting to pass through a restricted area in the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz after switching off its tracking systems.
Quds Force Chief Vows Iran’s Continued Support for Palestine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force reiterated the Islamic Republic of Iran’s support for the cause of Palestine, saying al-Aqsa Mosque always remains a top priority for the country.
Any Ground Invasion to Result in Heavy Casualties for US Forces: Iranian General
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior Iranian general warned that any ground invasion of the country by the United States will lead to heavy casualties among American forces.
Iran Acquires More Advanced Weapons: IRGC Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has acquired significantly more advanced weapons since the 40-day war of aggression imposed by the US and the Zionist regime, IRGC spokesperson said.
Iran ‘Impatient’ to Sink US Warships: IRGC Navy Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Ozmaei said Iran is “counting the moments” until it can sink US warships, challenging American forces to approach the Strait of Hormuz if they believe the strategic waterway is open.
