Ukraine's attack on Iranian vessel will not go unanswered — Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi tells Russian FM Lavrov
Ukraine's attack on Iranian vessel will not go unanswered — Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi tells Russian FM Lavrov
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| Iranian FM |
Following the Ukraine's attack on Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, Tehran has saut it will not go unattended to.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov described the strike as a “blatant UN Charter violation," asserting it was carried out at Israel’s urging in an effort to pull Europe deeper into the middle east conflict.
Earlier, Ukrainian forces targeted an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.
Araghchi on his X post lashes out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calling him the “freeloader in Kyiv” as he accuses Ukraine of carrying out a deadly attack on an Iranian commercial vessel and warns that it “cannot go unanswered.”
Iranian FM said he had made it clear during phone calls with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that “what the freeloader in Kyiv did cannot go unanswered.”
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| Iranian FM |
Following the Ukraine's attack on Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, Tehran has saut it will not go unattended to.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov described the strike as a “blatant UN Charter violation," asserting it was carried out at Israel’s urging in an effort to pull Europe deeper into the middle east conflict.
Earlier, Ukrainian forces targeted an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.
Araghchi on his X post lashes out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calling him the “freeloader in Kyiv” as he accuses Ukraine of carrying out a deadly attack on an Iranian commercial vessel and warns that it “cannot go unanswered.”
Iranian FM said he had made it clear during phone calls with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that “what the freeloader in Kyiv did cannot go unanswered.”
Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iranian, Omani deputy foreign ministers meet on Strait of Hormuz management
Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iranian, Omani deputy foreign ministers meet on Strait of Hormuz management
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| Esmail Baghaei |
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei announced that several rounds of talks between Iran and Oman were held in Tehran on Friday and Saturday at the level of deputy foreign ministers on the Strait of Hormuz management.
According to the reports, the two sides exchanged views on common principles and operational mechanisms for managing safe maritime transit in the Strait of Hormuz, respecting the sovereign rights of both coastal states .
Baghaei described the talks as "useful" with progress made. The Omani delegation left -Tehran on Saturday evening, but technical and political consultations continue .
Responding to a question on the strait's current status, Baghaei confirmed that "no change has occurred in the traffic situation".
He said "the talks were useful and progress was made" and "technical and political consultations" between the two sides are still ongoing.
Certain sources claimed that American troops stopped missiles strikes against Iran as a result of the Oman delegations that were in Tehran. However, the more reality may be that the US central command has run out of weapons and ammunition. US has consistently request for a Ceasefire in the past week that iran rejected.
Another sources confirmed that CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper recommended halting US strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, saying the campaign had reached the limit of its effectiveness, Axios reports, citing two sources familiar with the matter
Cooper’s recommendation, alongside advice from other officials, influenced Trump’s decision to pause strikes against Iran on Friday
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine warned that interceptor shortages could hamper efforts to protect US forces in the region
Iran halted its attacks after the United States stopped its strikes for the past two nights, Iranian army spokesman said on Sunday.
“Americans stopped their attacks over the past two nights. Since our strategy has been entirely retaliatory, we also stopped our retaliatory operations,” Amir Akraminia said.
The spokesman also said US officials appeared divided and lacked a clear strategy, citing remarks by US President Donald Trump and the actions of US Central Command.
“The US strategy is unclear even to the country’s own officials. This is evident in the remarks of US officials, particularly the US president, as well as in the actions of US Central Command,” Akraminia said.
He warned that continued US strikes would expand the war, saying the conflict had already spread to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. That is where the Iranian proxy in Yemen are full operation against Saudi Arabia.
A US Senator Bernie Sanders called on the Trump administration to negotiate with Iran to end the war, saying talks were needed to “stop the killing” and limit economic damage.
“That’s what we’ve got to do: Sit down and negotiate, and let’s end this war,” the independent senator from Vermont said on CBS’s Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.
According to Al Arabiya source, Tehran has confirmed to Pakistan its readiness to continue negotiations with the US in Geneva, Doha or Islamabad, a source tells
Iran in a message to Pakistan said the negotiations must continue in accordance with the memorandum of understanding, according to the source
Iranians are seeking the resumption of talks first on the Strait of Hormuz, then on its frozen assets, and finally on its nuclear program, the source added.
The Persians also informed Pakistan that iran rejects the creation of a new corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, the source added
Iran halted its attacks after the United States stopped its strikes for the past two nights, Iranian army spokesman said on Sunday.
“Americans stopped their attacks over the past two nights. Since our strategy has been entirely retaliatory, we also stopped our retaliatory operations,” Amir Akraminia said.
The spokesman also said US officials appeared divided and lacked a clear strategy, citing remarks by US President Donald Trump and the actions of US Central Command.
“The US strategy is unclear even to the country’s own officials. This is evident in the remarks of US officials, particularly the US president, as well as in the actions of US Central Command,” Akraminia said.
He warned that continued US strikes would expand the war, saying the conflict had already spread to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. That is where the Iranian proxy in Yemen are full operation against Saudi Arabia.
A US Senator Bernie Sanders called on the Trump administration to negotiate with Iran to end the war, saying talks were needed to “stop the killing” and limit economic damage.
“That’s what we’ve got to do: Sit down and negotiate, and let’s end this war,” the independent senator from Vermont said on CBS’s Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.
Iran in a message to Pakistan said the negotiations must continue in accordance with the memorandum of understanding, according to the source
Iranians are seeking the resumption of talks first on the Strait of Hormuz, then on its frozen assets, and finally on its nuclear program, the source added.
The Persians also informed Pakistan that iran rejects the creation of a new corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, the source added
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| Esmail Baghaei |
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei announced that several rounds of talks between Iran and Oman were held in Tehran on Friday and Saturday at the level of deputy foreign ministers on the Strait of Hormuz management.
According to the reports, the two sides exchanged views on common principles and operational mechanisms for managing safe maritime transit in the Strait of Hormuz, respecting the sovereign rights of both coastal states .
Baghaei described the talks as "useful" with progress made. The Omani delegation left -Tehran on Saturday evening, but technical and political consultations continue .
Responding to a question on the strait's current status, Baghaei confirmed that "no change has occurred in the traffic situation".
He said "the talks were useful and progress was made" and "technical and political consultations" between the two sides are still ongoing.
Certain sources claimed that American troops stopped missiles strikes against Iran as a result of the Oman delegations that were in Tehran. However, the more reality may be that the US central command has run out of weapons and ammunition. US has consistently request for a Ceasefire in the past week that iran rejected.
Another sources confirmed that CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper recommended halting US strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, saying the campaign had reached the limit of its effectiveness, Axios reports, citing two sources familiar with the matter
Cooper’s recommendation, alongside advice from other officials, influenced Trump’s decision to pause strikes against Iran on Friday
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine warned that interceptor shortages could hamper efforts to protect US forces in the region
Iran halted its attacks after the United States stopped its strikes for the past two nights, Iranian army spokesman said on Sunday.
“Americans stopped their attacks over the past two nights. Since our strategy has been entirely retaliatory, we also stopped our retaliatory operations,” Amir Akraminia said.
The spokesman also said US officials appeared divided and lacked a clear strategy, citing remarks by US President Donald Trump and the actions of US Central Command.
“The US strategy is unclear even to the country’s own officials. This is evident in the remarks of US officials, particularly the US president, as well as in the actions of US Central Command,” Akraminia said.
He warned that continued US strikes would expand the war, saying the conflict had already spread to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. That is where the Iranian proxy in Yemen are full operation against Saudi Arabia.
A US Senator Bernie Sanders called on the Trump administration to negotiate with Iran to end the war, saying talks were needed to “stop the killing” and limit economic damage.
“That’s what we’ve got to do: Sit down and negotiate, and let’s end this war,” the independent senator from Vermont said on CBS’s Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.
According to Al Arabiya source, Tehran has confirmed to Pakistan its readiness to continue negotiations with the US in Geneva, Doha or Islamabad, a source tells
Iran in a message to Pakistan said the negotiations must continue in accordance with the memorandum of understanding, according to the source
Iranians are seeking the resumption of talks first on the Strait of Hormuz, then on its frozen assets, and finally on its nuclear program, the source added.
The Persians also informed Pakistan that iran rejects the creation of a new corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, the source added
Iran halted its attacks after the United States stopped its strikes for the past two nights, Iranian army spokesman said on Sunday.
“Americans stopped their attacks over the past two nights. Since our strategy has been entirely retaliatory, we also stopped our retaliatory operations,” Amir Akraminia said.
The spokesman also said US officials appeared divided and lacked a clear strategy, citing remarks by US President Donald Trump and the actions of US Central Command.
“The US strategy is unclear even to the country’s own officials. This is evident in the remarks of US officials, particularly the US president, as well as in the actions of US Central Command,” Akraminia said.
He warned that continued US strikes would expand the war, saying the conflict had already spread to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. That is where the Iranian proxy in Yemen are full operation against Saudi Arabia.
A US Senator Bernie Sanders called on the Trump administration to negotiate with Iran to end the war, saying talks were needed to “stop the killing” and limit economic damage.
“That’s what we’ve got to do: Sit down and negotiate, and let’s end this war,” the independent senator from Vermont said on CBS’s Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.
Iran in a message to Pakistan said the negotiations must continue in accordance with the memorandum of understanding, according to the source
Iranians are seeking the resumption of talks first on the Strait of Hormuz, then on its frozen assets, and finally on its nuclear program, the source added.
The Persians also informed Pakistan that iran rejects the creation of a new corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, the source added
Realities Forced Donald Trump not to expand strikes on Iran
A limited US ground invasion against IRAN is coming
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| Trump |
All have presumably been sets for further military escalations with Iran in the middle east by the US force, even for a possible group invasion of the Persian but reportedly suspended after 13days attacks and retaliatory attacks by the US CENTCOM and the Iran's IRGC forces .
The report says American President Donald Trump has ordered a halt to attack’s on Iran based on negotiations between Oman and Tehran. Citing American sources, Axios reports there is progress in the negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
On Friday night, the US appeared to pause its bombing campaign on Iran after nearly two weeks of consecutive nights of strikes. Operations are "on a hold," a Department of Defense source told CNN on Saturday
US Vice President JD Vance and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine both raised concerns about escalating the war in Iran as President Donald Trump weighed the possibility during a White House meeting on Friday, a source familiar with the matter and a US official told CNN.
Many of Mr. Trump’s advisers, including Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, say there is a plausible alternative pathway with less risk, e.i continuing negotiations and economic pressure on Iran over a longer period of time."
The US has proposed a temporary ceasefire with Iran to revive the suspended Memorandum of Understanding, possibly including Yemen and the Houthis.
Iran is reportedly unlikely to accept, having rejected all talks this week, while Trump has simultaneously warned of a massive upcoming US attack on Iran.
But what seemed to be of more truth is that Trump decided not to escalate the conflict with Iran, fearing that an extended war could deplete interceptor stockpiles, US officials said.
Already, during the last two weeks of attacks and retaliations, Iran’s IRGC claimed it destroyed 11 U.S. fighter jets and helicopters at regional military bases over the past 15 days. Ammunition depots of the US army in the middle east were targeted and destroyed with ballistic missiles by the Iran's IRGC
Tehran also said additional aircraft, including an F-15, P-8, C-17 and refuelling planes, were destroyed, and claimed U.S. fatalities exceeded 200. These claims have not been independently verified.
Unfortunately for US leaders, Iran recenty unveiled Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles . A catastrophe in waiting for the US and allies beyond the Persian Gulf region into the European territories where the American Army are allowed bases for operations against Iran.
Therefore, The U.S. concerns are that escalating the war could lead to a serious depletion of the Pentagon’s already declining stockpile of Patriot missiles and other air defense munitions in the Middle East which may result in more casualties and fatalities for the American soldiers.
Specifically, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine raised concerns about US munitions stockpiles during a White House meeting on Friday as President Donald Trump considered escalating the war with Iran, CNN reported on Saturday, citing a US official.
General Dan Caine, warns Trump that a widespread escalation of operations against Iran could dangerously deplete the capabilities of the U.S. Central Command in the Middle East, and the President still prefers a diplomatic solution.
The New York Times reported on Saturday that Gen. Caine privately warned that resuming major combat operations against Iran is possible but could dangerously deplete US air defense supplies in the Middle East.
Expanded operations could reduce the availability of Patriot missile interceptors and other air defense systems used by US Central Command. The concerns were among factors considered by President Donald Trump and senior advisers as they weighed further escalation.
Military operations are currently "on hold," and the weapons shortages can only be attributed as the main reason behind the pause in strikes.
Trump said after the meeting that US officials continuing negotiations with Iran but warned that the military could resume or intensify its bombing campaign, while some Persian Gulf countries urged restraint as the administration weighed its options, the report added.
Diplomatic efforts between Iran and Oman aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly making progress, although negotiators say more time is needed before any agreement can be finalized, according to two regional sources cited by CBS News.
The discussions are focused on restoring maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding territorial waters, a critical route for global energy exports. The report also says the current pause in U.S. military operations is intended to avoid undermining the ongoing diplomatic process as regional mediators continue working toward a breakthrough.
The repeated Ceasefire request by the US in the war initiated by American is a short of strategy for re- equipments of weapons as continuous and further escalations mean fatalities and real blows to the northern hemisphere forces.
Specifically, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine raised concerns about US munitions stockpiles during a White House meeting on Friday as President Donald Trump considered escalating the war with Iran, CNN reported on Saturday, citing a US official.
General Dan Caine, warns Trump that a widespread escalation of operations against Iran could dangerously deplete the capabilities of the U.S. Central Command in the Middle East, and the President still prefers a diplomatic solution.
The New York Times reported on Saturday that Gen. Caine privately warned that resuming major combat operations against Iran is possible but could dangerously deplete US air defense supplies in the Middle East.
Expanded operations could reduce the availability of Patriot missile interceptors and other air defense systems used by US Central Command. The concerns were among factors considered by President Donald Trump and senior advisers as they weighed further escalation.
Military operations are currently "on hold," and the weapons shortages can only be attributed as the main reason behind the pause in strikes.
Trump said after the meeting that US officials continuing negotiations with Iran but warned that the military could resume or intensify its bombing campaign, while some Persian Gulf countries urged restraint as the administration weighed its options, the report added.
Diplomatic efforts between Iran and Oman aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly making progress, although negotiators say more time is needed before any agreement can be finalized, according to two regional sources cited by CBS News.
The discussions are focused on restoring maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding territorial waters, a critical route for global energy exports. The report also says the current pause in U.S. military operations is intended to avoid undermining the ongoing diplomatic process as regional mediators continue working toward a breakthrough.
The repeated Ceasefire request by the US in the war initiated by American is a short of strategy for re- equipments of weapons as continuous and further escalations mean fatalities and real blows to the northern hemisphere forces.
Iran’s recent strikes on three Amazon Web Services data centers in Bahrain show a shift in Tehran’s targeting strategy, Fars News reported.
According to Sputnik, the strikes hit AWS nodes in northern, eastern and western Bahrain, placing data-processing infrastructure alongside military bases, ammunition depots and logistics hubs as strategic targets.
Such facilities can support the processing of satellite imagery, drone footage, signals intelligence, radar outputs and other operational data before it reaches US commanders, according to the report.
Even if distributed cloud architecture prevents a full shutdown, damage to these hubs can force rerouting, slow response times, increase costs and reduce operational efficiency during a crisis.
On the much taunted talk with Tehran as regards the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said "there has been no change in the status of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz."
"Progress has been made in our talks with the Omani delegation."
"We held several rounds of talks with the Sultanate of Oman on Friday and Saturday at the level of deputy foreign ministers."
The Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that they had forced six vessels to stop in the Strait of Hormuz after issuing what they described as firm warnings, saying they had established "full control" over the strategic waterway.
The Guards' navy said vessels that violated its instructions were ordered to anchor after ignoring initial warnings.
An Iranian General, Abolfazl Shekarchi who is the spokesman for Iran’s army said on Sunday, the US has failed to achieve its goals “in the Strait of Hormuz and in weakening Iran”, adding that “the situation is chaotic and undesirable for America.”
A limited US ground invasion against IRAN is coming
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| Trump |
All have presumably been sets for further military escalations with Iran in the middle east by the US force, even for a possible group invasion of the Persian but reportedly suspended after 13days attacks and retaliatory attacks by the US CENTCOM and the Iran's IRGC forces .
The report says American President Donald Trump has ordered a halt to attack’s on Iran based on negotiations between Oman and Tehran. Citing American sources, Axios reports there is progress in the negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
On Friday night, the US appeared to pause its bombing campaign on Iran after nearly two weeks of consecutive nights of strikes. Operations are "on a hold," a Department of Defense source told CNN on Saturday
US Vice President JD Vance and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine both raised concerns about escalating the war in Iran as President Donald Trump weighed the possibility during a White House meeting on Friday, a source familiar with the matter and a US official told CNN.
Many of Mr. Trump’s advisers, including Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, say there is a plausible alternative pathway with less risk, e.i continuing negotiations and economic pressure on Iran over a longer period of time."
The US has proposed a temporary ceasefire with Iran to revive the suspended Memorandum of Understanding, possibly including Yemen and the Houthis.
Iran is reportedly unlikely to accept, having rejected all talks this week, while Trump has simultaneously warned of a massive upcoming US attack on Iran.
But what seemed to be of more truth is that Trump decided not to escalate the conflict with Iran, fearing that an extended war could deplete interceptor stockpiles, US officials said.
Already, during the last two weeks of attacks and retaliations, Iran’s IRGC claimed it destroyed 11 U.S. fighter jets and helicopters at regional military bases over the past 15 days. Ammunition depots of the US army in the middle east were targeted and destroyed with ballistic missiles by the Iran's IRGC
Tehran also said additional aircraft, including an F-15, P-8, C-17 and refuelling planes, were destroyed, and claimed U.S. fatalities exceeded 200. These claims have not been independently verified.
Unfortunately for US leaders, Iran recenty unveiled Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles . A catastrophe in waiting for the US and allies beyond the Persian Gulf region into the European territories where the American Army are allowed bases for operations against Iran.
Therefore, The U.S. concerns are that escalating the war could lead to a serious depletion of the Pentagon’s already declining stockpile of Patriot missiles and other air defense munitions in the Middle East which may result in more casualties and fatalities for the American soldiers.
Specifically, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine raised concerns about US munitions stockpiles during a White House meeting on Friday as President Donald Trump considered escalating the war with Iran, CNN reported on Saturday, citing a US official.
General Dan Caine, warns Trump that a widespread escalation of operations against Iran could dangerously deplete the capabilities of the U.S. Central Command in the Middle East, and the President still prefers a diplomatic solution.
The New York Times reported on Saturday that Gen. Caine privately warned that resuming major combat operations against Iran is possible but could dangerously deplete US air defense supplies in the Middle East.
Expanded operations could reduce the availability of Patriot missile interceptors and other air defense systems used by US Central Command. The concerns were among factors considered by President Donald Trump and senior advisers as they weighed further escalation.
Military operations are currently "on hold," and the weapons shortages can only be attributed as the main reason behind the pause in strikes.
Trump said after the meeting that US officials continuing negotiations with Iran but warned that the military could resume or intensify its bombing campaign, while some Persian Gulf countries urged restraint as the administration weighed its options, the report added.
Diplomatic efforts between Iran and Oman aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly making progress, although negotiators say more time is needed before any agreement can be finalized, according to two regional sources cited by CBS News.
The discussions are focused on restoring maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding territorial waters, a critical route for global energy exports. The report also says the current pause in U.S. military operations is intended to avoid undermining the ongoing diplomatic process as regional mediators continue working toward a breakthrough.
The repeated Ceasefire request by the US in the war initiated by American is a short of strategy for re- equipments of weapons as continuous and further escalations mean fatalities and real blows to the northern hemisphere forces.
Specifically, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine raised concerns about US munitions stockpiles during a White House meeting on Friday as President Donald Trump considered escalating the war with Iran, CNN reported on Saturday, citing a US official.
General Dan Caine, warns Trump that a widespread escalation of operations against Iran could dangerously deplete the capabilities of the U.S. Central Command in the Middle East, and the President still prefers a diplomatic solution.
The New York Times reported on Saturday that Gen. Caine privately warned that resuming major combat operations against Iran is possible but could dangerously deplete US air defense supplies in the Middle East.
Expanded operations could reduce the availability of Patriot missile interceptors and other air defense systems used by US Central Command. The concerns were among factors considered by President Donald Trump and senior advisers as they weighed further escalation.
Military operations are currently "on hold," and the weapons shortages can only be attributed as the main reason behind the pause in strikes.
Trump said after the meeting that US officials continuing negotiations with Iran but warned that the military could resume or intensify its bombing campaign, while some Persian Gulf countries urged restraint as the administration weighed its options, the report added.
Diplomatic efforts between Iran and Oman aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly making progress, although negotiators say more time is needed before any agreement can be finalized, according to two regional sources cited by CBS News.
The discussions are focused on restoring maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding territorial waters, a critical route for global energy exports. The report also says the current pause in U.S. military operations is intended to avoid undermining the ongoing diplomatic process as regional mediators continue working toward a breakthrough.
The repeated Ceasefire request by the US in the war initiated by American is a short of strategy for re- equipments of weapons as continuous and further escalations mean fatalities and real blows to the northern hemisphere forces.
Iran’s recent strikes on three Amazon Web Services data centers in Bahrain show a shift in Tehran’s targeting strategy, Fars News reported.
According to Sputnik, the strikes hit AWS nodes in northern, eastern and western Bahrain, placing data-processing infrastructure alongside military bases, ammunition depots and logistics hubs as strategic targets.
Such facilities can support the processing of satellite imagery, drone footage, signals intelligence, radar outputs and other operational data before it reaches US commanders, according to the report.
Even if distributed cloud architecture prevents a full shutdown, damage to these hubs can force rerouting, slow response times, increase costs and reduce operational efficiency during a crisis.
On the much taunted talk with Tehran as regards the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said "there has been no change in the status of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz."
"Progress has been made in our talks with the Omani delegation."
"We held several rounds of talks with the Sultanate of Oman on Friday and Saturday at the level of deputy foreign ministers."
The Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that they had forced six vessels to stop in the Strait of Hormuz after issuing what they described as firm warnings, saying they had established "full control" over the strategic waterway.
The Guards' navy said vessels that violated its instructions were ordered to anchor after ignoring initial warnings.
An Iranian General, Abolfazl Shekarchi who is the spokesman for Iran’s army said on Sunday, the US has failed to achieve its goals “in the Strait of Hormuz and in weakening Iran”, adding that “the situation is chaotic and undesirable for America.”
Iran condemns Ukrainian attack on Tehran's commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, warns of response
Iran Rejects Another Ceasefire Request from US
A Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel caused an explosion on board, killing one sailor and wounding another person, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
Iran warned it “will not hesitate to defend its national interests and security,” adding that responsibility lies with the Ukrainian regime and its supporters.
According to Reuters, Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned on Saturday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, saying it resulted in an explosion that killed one sailor and injured another.
Throughout the war in Ukraine, Kyiv has had to counter Iranian-designed drones deployed by Moscow. Kyiv has offered its drone interception expertise to countries in the Middle East that have suffered strikes from Iran.
Tehran described the attack on its vessel as an act of aggression and said it would defend its national interests and security, while accusing Kyiv of seeking to expand the war in Ukraine.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine's chargé d'affaires in Tehran to convey its protest over what it described as a "hostile and criminal" attack, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported.
The Iranian denunciation coincided with comments by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Kyiv had noted Russia was passing on its satellite observations in the Middle East to Iran to enable it to direct strikes in the region.
Zelenskiy had earlier said that Ukraine's forces struck a Russian warship and vessels used for transporting Iranian-linked military cargo in the Caspian Sea.
The Ukrainian president, in subsequent remarks posted on X, said Kyiv had recorded since the beginning of July "active Russian satellite surveillance of the Gulf states and U.S. military facilities located there. These images subsequently appear in Iran."
"At the same time, there is a clear correlation between Russia’s satellite imagery of these sites and Iranian strikes — both before the attacks, in preparation for them, and afterward, to assess the damage inflicted," Zelenskiy said.
He said that on July 19 and 20 alone, Russian satellite observation had included four air bases: two in Bahrain, one in Jordan and one in Kuwait.
After repeated rejection from Iran, US President Donald Trump has reportedly asked for another ceasefire including Yemen and postponed a planned “massive attack,” according to Israeli Channel 11.
In the Oval Office Trump said: “I haven’t [decided]. Look, we’re talking to them right now. I think they’re getting more and more serious as the days go by.”
Tehran has already rejected three previous U.S.-backed ceasefire proposals this week, delivered through Qatar, Iraq, and Pakistan. The latest offer is likely headed the same way.
An unconfirmed report has it that America has carried out a drone attack on the Parchin military base in Tehran.
The situation seems very serious and there is a fear of many people getting killed.
Trump said Saturday he was “absolutely” considering resuming a full-scale war with Iran “if we don’t get 100% of what we want,” during a phone interview with French broadcaster LCI.
Asked whether he had a message for Washington’s European allies, Trump said, “They’re lucky they have me as their friend.”
Iran Rejects Another Ceasefire Request from US
A Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel caused an explosion on board, killing one sailor and wounding another person, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
Iran warned it “will not hesitate to defend its national interests and security,” adding that responsibility lies with the Ukrainian regime and its supporters.
According to Reuters, Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned on Saturday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, saying it resulted in an explosion that killed one sailor and injured another.
Throughout the war in Ukraine, Kyiv has had to counter Iranian-designed drones deployed by Moscow. Kyiv has offered its drone interception expertise to countries in the Middle East that have suffered strikes from Iran.
Tehran described the attack on its vessel as an act of aggression and said it would defend its national interests and security, while accusing Kyiv of seeking to expand the war in Ukraine.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine's chargé d'affaires in Tehran to convey its protest over what it described as a "hostile and criminal" attack, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported.
The Iranian denunciation coincided with comments by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Kyiv had noted Russia was passing on its satellite observations in the Middle East to Iran to enable it to direct strikes in the region.
Zelenskiy had earlier said that Ukraine's forces struck a Russian warship and vessels used for transporting Iranian-linked military cargo in the Caspian Sea.
The Ukrainian president, in subsequent remarks posted on X, said Kyiv had recorded since the beginning of July "active Russian satellite surveillance of the Gulf states and U.S. military facilities located there. These images subsequently appear in Iran."
"At the same time, there is a clear correlation between Russia’s satellite imagery of these sites and Iranian strikes — both before the attacks, in preparation for them, and afterward, to assess the damage inflicted," Zelenskiy said.
He said that on July 19 and 20 alone, Russian satellite observation had included four air bases: two in Bahrain, one in Jordan and one in Kuwait.
After repeated rejection from Iran, US President Donald Trump has reportedly asked for another ceasefire including Yemen and postponed a planned “massive attack,” according to Israeli Channel 11.
In the Oval Office Trump said: “I haven’t [decided]. Look, we’re talking to them right now. I think they’re getting more and more serious as the days go by.”
Tehran has already rejected three previous U.S.-backed ceasefire proposals this week, delivered through Qatar, Iraq, and Pakistan. The latest offer is likely headed the same way.
An unconfirmed report has it that America has carried out a drone attack on the Parchin military base in Tehran.
The situation seems very serious and there is a fear of many people getting killed.
Trump said Saturday he was “absolutely” considering resuming a full-scale war with Iran “if we don’t get 100% of what we want,” during a phone interview with French broadcaster LCI.
Asked whether he had a message for Washington’s European allies, Trump said, “They’re lucky they have me as their friend.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin Inspects production line of first batch of MC-21 aircraft (Videos)
Russian President, Vladimir Putin in Friday inspected the production line of the first batch of MC-21 aircraft.
Putin met with the engineers behind the project, and praised their efforts at strengthen Russia’s industrial sovereignty and reduce reliance on Western technology.
Russian Leader steps into the cockpit of the 100% sanctions-proof MC-21 plane
Russia’s brand-new medium-haul passenger jet, the MC-21-310, is fitted with entirely Made In Russia components and systems. No Western parts.
Russian President, Vladimir Putin in Friday inspected the production line of the first batch of MC-21 aircraft.
Putin met with the engineers behind the project, and praised their efforts at strengthen Russia’s industrial sovereignty and reduce reliance on Western technology.
Russian Leader steps into the cockpit of the 100% sanctions-proof MC-21 plane
Russia’s brand-new medium-haul passenger jet, the MC-21-310, is fitted with entirely Made In Russia components and systems. No Western parts.
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