"We will not permit that again": Iran warns against transit of 'enemy' weapons through Strait of Hormuz

May 17, 2026

Iran said that it will no longer allow "enemy" military equipment to transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's First...

"Iran is history itself": Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref slams Trump's "Stone Age" rhetoric

Apr 07, 2026

Amidst a looming 8:00 PM deadline, President Trump warned that an Iranian "civilisation will die tonight" unless a deal is reached, vowing to bomb...

Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran, its management to remain our responsibility: First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref

Jun 17, 2026

"The Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran, and its management will remain Iran's responsibility," Aref said, according to remarks published by the presidential office...

Iran will soon celebrate "great victory" in war against US and Israel, says VP Aref

May 08, 2026

Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref predicted an imminent "great victory" and the lifting of sanctions, despite renewed naval clashes in the Strait of...

"Security of Strait of Hormuz is not free," says Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref amid rising US-Iran tensions

Apr 20, 2026

In a post on X, Aref said, "The security of the Strait of Hormuz is not free. One cannot restrict Iran's oil exports while...

SCO meet: Iranian Defence Minister Ashtiani arrives in Delhi, to hold bilateral meeting with Rajnath Singh

Apr 27, 2023

Iranian Defence Minister Mohammad Reza Gharaei Ashtiani arrived in Delhi on Thursday to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting scheduled to be...