IRNA
Coverage of IRNA in the Nexus archive.
- US strike on Iran's border with Iraq kills two
A US strike on Iran's Shalamcheh border crossing with Iraq killed two people and wounded 11 others. A US missile also hit Bushehr and Andimeshk in Iran's Khuzestan province, with no casualties reported in those attacks. Valiollah Hayati, a deputy governor in Khuzestan, attributed the Andimeshk attack to a 'terrorist enemy of America.'
- Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US
Iran intensified its attacks in the Middle East, with Bahrain and Jordan intercepting two waves of missiles and drones. The United States responded with attacks targeting Iranian military capabilities after three US soldiers died, focusing on threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US hits civilian area in Iran's Abdanan, state media reports
US targeted a civilian area in Iran's Abdanan, according to Iranian state media. The governor of Abdanan, Behzad Noormohammadi, reported no casualties, with an ongoing investigation into the incident.
- IRGC targets more US army infrastructure in Kuwait
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck US military targets in Kuwait, including drones, missile defense systems, radars, satellite reception systems, and an MQ9 drone hangar at Ali al-Salem base, according to state news agency IRNA.
- US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
The United States conducted airstrikes on Iran, targeting a northwestern city with suspected underground missile bases, following the death of an American service member in Iraq. Iran retaliated by attacking Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating tensions in the Gulf as the Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point of the conflict, disrupting global oil supplies and pushing Brent crude prices above $90 a barrel.
- Iran launches new attacks on 'enemy targets', as ongoing blasts heard south of the country
Iran launched new missile attacks on 'enemy targets' from Lorestan, while ongoing explosions were reported in Bushehr, Sirik, and Hormozgan. State media confirmed the missile strikes but did not specify the targets or provide further details.
- Iran's military says it destroyed US drone
Iran's military claims its naval air defence systems destroyed a US-made Lucas drone. The Iranian IRNA news agency published a photo of the alleged damaged drone, but the claim could not be independently verified by Middle East Eye. The Lucas is noted as the US version of the low-cost Shahed one-way attack drone.
- Iranian drones strike two US bases in Kuwait, report says
Iranian drones attacked two U.S. bases in Kuwait—Ali Al-Salem Air Base and Camp Udairi—as part of Operation Sa'eqeh. U.S. jets later bombed locations near Shadegan in Iran’s Khuzestan province and Qeshm Island.
- US strike hits a location in Qeshm Island, Iranian media says
A US strike hit a location in Qeshm Island, Iran, according to the governor's office of Hormozgan province as reported by IRNA. Residents in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island reported hearing blasts, but no strike in Bandar Abbas has been confirmed. Reports of a missile hit on Sarmich Bridge were dismissed by a deputy governor.
- Iran strikes: Jordan intercepts 10 missiles, Bahrain sounds sirens
Jordan's military intercepted 10 Iranian missiles that breached its airspace, causing no casualties or material damage. Iran claimed the attack rendered US Patriot systems ineffective, while Bahrain sounded sirens multiple times, urging residents to take cover. CBS News reported several American service members were injured in Iranian attacks on Jordanian bases.
- Five blasts heard in Yazd, in center of Iran, report says
Five explosions were reported in Yazd, central Iran, according to state news agencies IRNA and Mehr. The US military announced a seventh night of strikes against Iran around the same time.
- US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands
The United States expanded airstrikes in Iran, targeting bridges and a port tower to pressure Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. A suspected Iranian attack on a Kurdish dissident group in northern Iraq killed nine people, while the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes, escalating regional tensions.
- Iran state media reports new strikes, explosions in south
Iranian state media reported explosions and U.S. strikes in southern locations including Bushehr, Bandar Abbas, and areas around Ahvaz. Officials attributed the incidents to 'American enemy aggression,' with residents in Ahvaz describing consecutive nights of intense strikes.
- Explosions reported in Iran’s Bushehr
Explosions were reported in Iran's Bushehr and Ahvaz. The US launched a sixth round of strikes on the country on Thursday evening.
- Fresh strikes reported in Khandab city, Semnan airport
Fresh strikes were reported in Khandab city and Semnan airport, with 'enemy projectiles' targeting sites in multiple locations across Iran. Officials confirmed no casualties at Semnan airport but noted the extent of damage from the Khandab attack remains under investigation.
- Iran threatens to block more vital seaways as Trump orders renewed Iran blockade
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to block additional seaways that benefit the U.S. and its allies, following Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. reimposition of a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
- Iran threatens to close more vital seaways as US renews blockade
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to close 'all other export corridors that benefit the US and its allies' after shutting the Strait of Hormuz and the US reimposing a naval blockade of Iranian ports. The IRGC stated that 'regional energy exports are either shared by all, or denied to all,' according to Iran’s IRNA state news agency.
- Explosions heard in Iran’s Bandar Abbas
Three consecutive explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas, a coastal city near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's IRNA news agency. This follows earlier explosions in Ahvaz and the Qeshm and Kish Islands on Tuesday.
- Four sites in Bushehr targeted by US strikes, Iranian official says
US air strikes targeted four locations in Bushehr, Iran, and two cities in Khuzestan province, according to Iranian officials. The attacks occurred on Monday afternoon, with Abadan and Mahshahr among the affected sites.
- Oman summons Iranian envoy over drone strikes
Oman summoned Iran’s ambassador to protest drone strikes on sites in Musandam and al-Batinah governorates, demanding respect for sovereignty and good neighborly relations. Omani authorities reported rescuing 23 crew members from the GFS Galaxy vessel, with one still missing, after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it struck the vessel for ignoring shipping corridor instructions.
- US strikes Iran again, Iran attacks Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait
The US has launched another strike against Iran, prompting Iran to retaliate with attacks on Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, and Kuwait. Iran confirmed the incidents through its news agency IRNA, citing an official who reported US forces attacking five cities in Bushehr province.
- Hormuz escalation: Five Iranian cities hit, Qatar says three injured
US forces struck five cities in Iran’s Bushehr province, including Asaluyeh, Dir, and Bushehr city, with no casualties reported. Qatar’s Interior Ministry confirmed three injuries, including a child, from falling debris related to interception operations.
- Dozens of explosions heard in Iranian cities
Dozens of explosions were reported in multiple cities across Iran, including Bushehr, Jask, and Kangan, with military targets in Risheh and Bandar-e Deyr also affected. No casualties have been confirmed, according to local officials and news agencies.
- Official: Iran suffered $300 million in damage to research infrastructure
Iran's vice president for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, Hossein Afshin, reported $300 million in damage to research infrastructure and losses of 65 million rials and $25 million in foreign exchange by knowledge-based firms during the 'imposed war'. Afshin stated the enemy targeted Iran's scientific and technological authority, which will be rebuilt with power.
- Iran slams Nato talks on navigating Hormuz Strait as 'politically motivated'
Iran criticizes NATO discussions on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as 'baseless and politically motivated,' denying allegations against its nuclear program and maritime conduct. It accuses the United States and Israel of destabilizing the region and bombing diplomatic negotiations, while asserting its role in ensuring regional security.
- Normalising US attacks does not guarantee security, Iranian envoy warns Europe
Iran's ambassador to Germany warned European politicians against supporting US attacks on Iran, citing a recent target on a key international rail corridor. The Agh-Tappeh-Khan Bridge, part of the China-Turkmenistan-Iran transport route, was highlighted as a critical infrastructure at risk from US actions.
- Assassinated Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei laid to rest in Mashhad
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's assassinated supreme leader, was buried in Mashhad's Shrine of Imam Reza after funeral processions. His son Mojtaba Khamenei, proclaimed successor, remains hidden due to injuries from the attack. The funeral occurred amid renewed US-Iran conflict following a truce.
- IRNA says Bushehr military site hit by US-Israel strike, denies reports of Bandar Abbas explosions
IRNA reported that a US-Israeli projectile struck a military site on the outskirts of Bushehr province, with the explosion in the city attributed to air defense response. The agency denied earlier reports of explosions in Bandar Abbas by Iran’s Mehr news agency.
- Source of explosion in Bushehr under investigation, governor says
The governor of Bushehr confirmed explosions were heard in the area, which houses one of Iran’s nuclear plants. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, with possibilities including armed forces defense, an enemy projectile impact, or an enemy drone being targeted.
- Iran says eight armed forces members killed in US strikes
Iran's state news agency IRNA reported that eight members of the country's armed forces were killed in US strikes on southern Iran, specifically in Bandar Abbas and Bushehr. The deceased were from the Iranian army's air and naval forces.
- IRNA: Funeral prayers offered to Khamenei and family members, bodies shifted to 'designated site'
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians offered funeral prayers for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and his family. Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, attended the prayers. The bodies have been transferred to a designated site.
- Body of Seyyed Ali Khamenei brought to farewell ceremony in Tehran
The body of Seyyed Ali Khamenei arrived at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya in Tehran for a farewell ceremony. Over 20 million people are expected to attend the funeral, which would exceed Tehran's population. The article claims he was assassinated by the US and Israel on 28 February.
- Iran says talks in Qatar have concluded
Iran announced that talks with Qatari and Pakistani officials in Doha on implementing a US-Iran memorandum of understanding have concluded. Participants agreed to establish a communication channel for reporting violations and to use part of $6 billion in frozen funds to purchase goods based on Iran's needs.
- Iran says technical talks with US have concluded, announces next phase
Iran's technical talks with the US in Switzerland have concluded, with future negotiations to be supervised by a high-level committee. Four working groups will address sanctions relief, Iran's nuclear programme, reconstruction and economic development, and compliance mechanisms. The next phase will involve senior political figures from both sides, including Iran's parliament speaker, foreign minister, the US vice president, and mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.
- Iran negotiators leave for Switzerland to discuss US deal
Iran's negotiating team departed for Switzerland to discuss the implementation of a deal with the United States to halt the war. The foreign ministry spokesman emphasized the need for the other party to fulfill its commitments, warning that failure to do so could jeopardize the agreement.
- Iran and US to end fighting and maritime blockades in the Gulf area per MoU, Iran's official news agency says
Iran and the United States will end fighting on all fronts and terminate naval blockades in the Gulf area, per an MoU detailed by Iran's IRNA news agency. The deal is set to be signed on Friday, following the release of its text by a U.S. official.
- Iran and US to end fighting and maritime blockades in the Gulf area, report says
Iran and the United States will end fighting and maritime blockades in the Gulf area, per a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) detailed by Iran's IRNA news agency. The deal includes U.S. commitments to unfreeze Iranian funds and lift blockades on ships and ports, while Iran agrees to restore prewar maritime traffic levels and cease production of nuclear weapons.
- Iran army chief says Tehran now ‘dominant’ power in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's army chief claims military dominance in the Strait of Hormuz, stating no vessel can enter without permission. Iran reiterated it has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons but remains prepared for confrontation.
- Tehran would not cede control of Hormuz under draft US deal: state media
Iran's state media reported that under a draft agreement with the United States, Tehran would not relinquish control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The official IRNA news agency stated Iran makes no commitments to cede management of the strait or restore pre-American and Israeli military aggression conditions.
- Iran says no final decision has been made on proposed agreement
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that no final decision has been made on a potential agreement with the United States, and that a formal announcement will follow after review. US President Donald Trump claimed a deal is close, but Iran has not confirmed these assertions.