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Iran's security chief denies report of assassination plot against Trump's son Barron

Iran's Mohsen Rezaei denied reports of a plot to assassinate Barron Trump. He stated the Strait of Hormuz issue connects to ending regional conflicts. Mediators asked Tehran for conditions to reopen the vital shipping strait. Iran is preparing a list of demands for the waterway's reopening. An agreement with Oman…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Tehran will 'send Netanyahu to hell', Iran's security chief Rezaei says; warns of severe confrontation

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei has warned of a severe confrontation with the US if the blockade of Iranian ports continues, threatening retaliation against American economic interests. He also warned of a new phase of conflict with Israel, while claiming Iran exported up to 80 million barrels of oil during…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

'Will send Netanyahu to hell’: Iran warns of ‘confrontation’ if US blockade continues

Iran has issued a fresh warning to Israel and the United States, with its security chief threatening a severe confrontation if Washington continues its blockade and vowing to target US economic interests in the region.

The Times of India · Aug 28

Iran-US war latest: Trump unveils ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions as Tehran vows to go on the attack

Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Iran says support for new sanctions would be 'act of war'

A strong message came from Iran's security chief, cautioning nations that support the freshly imposed US economic measures. President Pezeshkian defended a recent memorandum as a hopeful step ahead. Although the Strait of Hormuz remained calm, fresh transit restrictions were unveiled. Pakistan's army chief plans a trip to Tehran to…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Iran discovers over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves as US blockade squeezes energy sector

Iran has discovered more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas in its southern Fars province, even as months of conflict with the US and Israel have disrupted the country's energy sector.

The Times of India · Aug 23

Iran’s foreign minister calls threat of new US economic sanctions ‘desperate’

Abbas Araghchi says country is unbowed but president Masoud Pezeshkian admits its people face ‘many problems’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23

Trump claims Hormuz on Truth Social, Rezaei says 'shut until US changes'

Rezaei told Iranian state TV that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, despite US claims, and will not reopen until America changes its 'behaviour'.

Euronews · Aug 23

Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news

Iran's president has defended a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. as the best way to end a stalled conflict

The Independent UK · Aug 23

Iran's Top Security Chief Escalates Rhetoric. Warning Aimed At US Allies.

This is Mohsen Rezai's most extensive public statement since taking over as head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. Rezai's defiant tone has been interpreted by many as a hardening of stance by Tehran amid diplomatic efforts to bring back Iran and Washington to the negotiating table.

International Business Times · Aug 23