US drone shootdown, UK tanker seizure show enemy’s empty power
IRGC spokesman said that downing of US drone and seizure of British oil tanker showed the enemy’s empty power to the world.
Downing of US drone message of Iran’s scientific capability: official
Chairman of the central committee for commemoration of the Sacred Defense Week, Bahman Kargar said on Wednesday that shooting down the US drone was more of a representation of Iran’s scientific capability rather than its missile power.
If there remains little rationale in enemies, they won’t attack Iran: Larijani
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani warned of devastating consequences of any possible war against Iran.
Pakistani PM warns of any possible military measure against Iran
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan warned that any mistake or military act against Iran will turn into a quagmire for those involved.
IRGC Navy seizes fuel smuggling foreign tanker near Farsi Island
Naval unit of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) seized a foreign tanker smuggling 700,000 liters of fuel, in an area near Farsi Island- a tiny, barren Iranian island in the Persian Gulf.
Senior Army official says chances of military conflict in PG reducing
The Head of the Iranian Army’s Strategic Studies Center noted that the probability of any military conflict in the Persian Gulf region is decreasing as no country wants to see a new crisis in the region.
Spain, Japan reject to join U.S.-led Persian Gulf coalition
Madrid and Tokyo have rejected an official request from Washington to participate in a naval coalition in the Persian Gulf.
Russia: Persian Gulf mission crude attempt by U.S. to pressure Iran
On Thursday Russia spoke against a U.S.-proposed naval coalition in the Persian Gulf, saying it is a pretext for Washington to further pressure Tehran and destabilize the Persian Gulf region.
UN chief calls for ‘maximum restraint’ in Persian Gulf region
General Antonio Guterres has called for “maximum restraint” to prevent further escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf region.
Zarif to Pompeo: Instead of Empty Offers, Accept Requests from Iranian Reporters
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on his American counterpart Mike Pompeo to accept interview requests from Iranian reporters instead of making “empty and disingenuous” offers.