Iran Confirms Seizure of Two Ships Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed that it has seized two vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. According to official statements, the ships were detained for allegedly violating maritime regulations and disrupting navigation systems. The vessels were later escorted toward Iranian waters. What Iran Is…
Iran has warned that it will “completely close” the Strait of Hormuz if the United States carries out threats to strike its power plants, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict. The warning comes after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum, threatening to target Iran’s energy infrastructure if the vital shipping route…
Tehran, March 12, 2026 – Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has delivered his first public statement since taking office, issuing strong warnings to the United States and emphasizing Iran’s authority over the Strait of Hormuz, a key international maritime route. The statement, read on Iranian state television, comes after the death of…
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring countries affected by recent Iranian missile and drone strikes as the regional conflict continues to escalate. In a televised address, the Iranian leader acknowledged that several attacks had impacted neighbouring Gulf states during the ongoing war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Pezeshkian said Iran regretted…
