Iranian Armed Forces

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized a US Army-led meeting of 12 nations in Bahrain discussing regional security, questioning Centcom's impact on the region. He praised Iranian forces and emphasized peace through comprehensive, inclusive efforts without outside interference.

Iranian armed forces have closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway, in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

The U.S. military denied reports that its warships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting Iran's state media claims of missile and drone attacks. U.S. Central Command confirmed commercial ships continue to transit the strait, despite Iran's assertion that it had closed the passage.

Iran has published a map asserting control and 'armed forces oversight' over an expansive area of more than 22,000 square kilometers in the Strait of Hormuz. This move represents an escalation in Iran's territorial claims over the strategically critical waterway. The action heightens tensions regarding control of one of the world's most important shipping routes.

Iran has published a map asserting control and armed forces oversight over more than 22,000 square kilometers of the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation represents Iran's continued efforts to assert dominance over one of the world's most critical shipping routes. The claim underscores ongoing regional tensions regarding maritime security and territorial control.

Iran has published a map asserting control and 'armed forces oversight' over more than 22,000 square kilometers of the Strait of Hormuz. This represents an escalation in Iran's territorial claims over the strategically critical waterway. The move underscores tensions over one of the world's most important shipping routes.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf accused President Trump of violating the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, stating Iran's armed forces are prepared to take action if fighting resumes.

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the country’s armed forces remain 'ready' despite ongoing peace talks with the U.S., emphasizing that military preparedness is not compromised during negotiations.

Iran's military accuses the U.S. of planning to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, calling the restrictions on maritime navigation in international waters illegal and likening the action to piracy. The Iranian armed forces have condemned the U.S. measures as a violation of international law.

A U.S. F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Iran, with one crew member rescued by U.S. special forces and the second still missing. Iran claims to have downed the aircraft and is conducting its own search, while Israel canceled strikes to aid rescue efforts. The incident marks the first U.S. jet downed by enemy fire since the war began.