Iran blasts PGCC over statement on trio Persian Gulf islands

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has condemned the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC)’s statement on the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Velayati condemns PGCC statement on trio islands

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ali Akbar Velayati has condemned the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) latest statement about the three Iranian islands as biased and politically motivated.

MoD:

Iran stronger militarily compared to before 12-day war

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says Iran's defense might has grown stronger as compared to the era before the US-backed Israeli aggression in June.

Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Israeli raids hit south Lebanon on Thursday as Israel's military said it was striking Hezbollah targets.

IRGC issues warning to US warships in Iran’s southern waters

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy issued firm warnings to US warships off the southern coasts of Iran, informing them to stay away from the zone of a major naval exercise currently underway.

Leader of anti-Resistance militias in Gaza killed

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – According to a local report from Gaza, Yasser Abu Shabab—a figure described as the ringleader of anti-resistance factions—has been killed.

Israel issues evacuation order for southern Lebanon (+PHOTOS)

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Israeli regime has threatened to launch an attack on Lebanon again.

Araghchi sends written message to Lebanese foreign minister

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Tehran’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s sovereignty in a message to his Lebanese counterpart.

Israeli media:

Ortagus suggested striking Nasrallah’s funeral ceremony

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Israeli media says that US envoy Morgan Ortagus had suggested the Tel Aviv regime strike the funeral ceremony of the late Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

Army chief says;

Iran's Army constantly strengthening defense capabilities

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami emphasized that the Iranian military has continuously enhanced its defensive strength since the 12-day war, maintaining deterrence against Israel and the US.

Sahand-2025 Drill: Iran emerges as regional security hub

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism drill, hosted by IRGC Ground Forces in East Azarbaijan province, signals Tehran’s emerging leadership in a powerful Eastern coalition and its commitment to safeguarding regional security.

Ghalibaf:

National security, defense power not subject to talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Parliament speaker says that Tehran in no way would negotiate its national security, defensive capabilities, or its legitimate right to progress.

Leader's aide warns PGCC not to play with Iran's redlines

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, cautioned Persian Gulf littoral states after the PGCC once again repeated claims over Iran’s three islands and the Arash gas field.

IRGC general says;

Strait of Hormuz remains world’s most strategic zone

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that no country can diminish the global importance of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing Iran’s role in securing the world's key energy corridor.

Iran taking new steps to boost security along borders

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran is implementing new security measures along its borders to defend against reported escalating threats in the east and the west.

PGCC repeats baseless claims over Iran’s trio islands

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) has once again issued a statement repeating its long-standing and unfounded claims regarding Iran’s three islands and the Arash gas field.

US deploys Shahed-136 clones to West Asia region

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The U.S. military has stood up its first operational unit armed with Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS) kamikaze drones, a design reverse-engineered from the Iranian-designed Shahed-136, in the Middle East.

Israeli regime confirms received body from Gaza via Red Cross

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Israeli regime's military confirmed on Wedneday it has received a casket with an apparent body of a captive from the Red Cross.

Israeli regime conducts aggression on Syria’s Beit Jinn

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Local Syrian media reported on Wednesday a drone attack by the Israeli regime that targeted sites in the vicinity of the town of Beit Jinn, southwest of Damascus, with three missiles.

Guinness World Records cuts ties with Israeli regime

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Guinness World Records has decided to stop processing record applications from Israel and the Palestinian territories, including rejecting an Israeli volunteer group's attempt to certify a kidney donation milestone.