Khamenei warns US of strong blow if Trump bombs Iran
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned on Monday that the United States would face a strong blow if it follows through on President Donald Trump’s threat to bomb Iran.
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Missiles ready to fire: Iran warns of severe response to potential US attack
Iran has warned enemies against any potential attack on its territory, saying it is prepared to use its underground missile cities to impose a heavy cost on the US after Donald Trump ramped up his rhetoric against Tehran.
Houthis say they targeted airport in Israel with Iranian missile, IDF says intercepted
Yemen's Houthis announced on Sunday said they targeted Ben Gurion Airport with an Iranian Zolfaghar missile, as Israel's military denied the missile reaching Israeli territory, saying it was intercepted before impact.
Iran threatens to attack UK naval base if attacked by US - Telegraph
Iran would strike a British-American naval base in the Indian Ocean if it is attacked by the US, The Telegraph reported citing an Iranian military official, after Washington deployed long-range bombers at the strategic airbase.
IRGC general urges readiness for 'major operation' against US, Israel
A senior Iranian commander on Friday called on the country and its regional allies to prepare for what he described as a “major operation,” warning that the United States and Israel were at their weakest point in decades.
Revolutionary Guards flex muscles with naval parades in three seas
Naval forces under Iran's Revolutionary Guards put on a show of force on Thursday with simultaneous rallies in the seas astride the country and a top commander warned against any attack as tensions with Washington flare.
US confirms B-2 deployment to Indian Ocean as Yemen, Iran tensions flare
The US military has deployed long range bombers at a strategic Indian Ocean airbase, a spokesperson told Iran International, as Washington ramps up rhetoric against Iran and continues a bombing campaign on Houthi fighters in Yemen.
Iran plans to wall up all land borders, military cleric says
Tehran seeks to erect walls all around Iran, a senior armed forces official said, as part of a sweeping effort to tighten the country’s border security.
Iraq pressures Iran-backed militias not to target Israel - New Arab
The leadership in Baghdad is pressuring Tehran-aligned armed groups not to attack Israeli targets to avoid a punishing military response, The New Arab news outlet reported on Wednesday.
Iran unveils underground missile site under shadow of US threats
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) unveiled what state media dubbed a new missile city, showcasing a variety of domestically produced missiles, as tensions with the United States escalate.
Iran says no one will dare attack despite US military buildup in region
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that no nation would dare attack Iran due to its high state of military preparedness.
IRGC Navy increases combat readiness as US beefs up Mideast presence
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy commander said combat readiness is the top priority for the coming year, citing a direct order from the Supreme Leader.
Quds Force chief urges Iraqi militias to avoid response to US, Israel threats
Esmail Qaani, commander of Iran’s Quds Force, told leaders of armed groups in Iraq not to take any action in response to threats from the United States and Israel during a recent trip to Baghdad.
Iran warns of severe response to a US attack as Arabs urge restraint
Iran showcased its underground missile bases near the Persian Gulf on Saturday, warning of a harsh response to any US attack, as Washington boosted its naval presence in the region despite Arab calls for restraint.
Iran praises Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement
Iran's president has welcomed the recent peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, expressing Iran's commitment to regional stability, even as reports of border clashes surfaced.
Iran dismisses Trump's warning, denies control of Yemen's Houthis
Tehran has condemned the US and UK military strikes against the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen, rejecting US President Donald Trump's warning against its support for the militant group which it continues to say acts independently of Iran.
Trump authorizes dozens of airstrikes on Yemen in warning signal to Iran
US President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered large-scale military strikes against dozens of targets in Yemen controlled by Tehran-backed Houthi militants, warning Iran about the consequences of its continued support for the rebels.
Iran's IRGC vows devastating response to potential US attack
The Islamic Republic will give the most severe response should the US president carries out his threat to use the military option against Tehran, the chief-commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned on Saturday.
Strikes on Iran nuclear sites could trigger long campaign - think tank
A military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities would likely not be a singular event but mark the start of a protracted campaign involving military strikes, covert operations and economic pressure according to the Washington Institute think tank.
Iran to train 3,000 snipers annually, says army ground forces commander
Iran's army plans to train 3,000 snipers annually in its shooting schools and training facilities, the army's ground forces commander announced on Monday.
Trump unfazed as Russia, China join Iran for naval drill
Warships from Russia and China entered Iran's territorial waters ahead of joint naval exercises set to begin Tuesday, a move dismissed by US President Donald Trump as inconsequential.
Attack on Iran's nuclear sites would contaminate Persian Gulf, Qatar warns
Qatar's prime minister has warned that an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities would contaminate the waters of the Persian Gulf, threatening life in Qatar, the UAE and Kuwait.