Iran holds initiative in confrontation with US: Spox.

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Iran has the initiative in the battle with the United States, and the Iranian Armed Forces are enjoying a favorable level of preparedness, a senior Spokesman of the country's Armed Forces says.

Army Navy cmdr.:

Iran's homegrown light submarines deployed in Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) –Iran’s Army Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has said that the country’s domestically built light submarines—known as dolphins of the Persian Gulf—are being deployed and expanded in the Strait of Hormuz based on threat.

IRGC Navy warns against any attack on Iranian vessels

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has issued a warning to Iran’s enemies, cautioning against any aggression targeting the country’s oil tankers and commercial ships.

Enemy trying to undermine Iran’s economy: Pres. Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Referring to the conditions of the economic war waged by enemy against the country, President Pezeshkian said, “After failing in the military war, the enemy is trying to transfer the war to the economic areas.”

None of enemy's war goals achieved: Army Spox.

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Iran's Army spokesperson has declared that none of the enemy's objectives in the recent war were achieved, warning that countries enforcing US-led sanctions against Iran will face difficulties transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Middle East hostilities rapidly burn out global oil reserves

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Global oil reserves are rapidly declining due to the ongoing Middle East conflict and restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan pledges continued mediation for lasting peace

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Pakistan's army chief has reaffirmed Islamabad's commitment to serving as a neutral mediator in the Middle East, pledging to continue all efforts toward achieving lasting regional peace.

Rubio, Witkoff meet with Qatari premier for talks on Iran

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House envoy Steve Witkoff held a meeting on May 9 in Miami with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani as part of the efforts to settle the Iranian conflict.

IRGC Aerospace chief:

Missiles locked, awaiting fire order

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – The commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, Seyyed Majid Mousavi, has declared on social media that Iran's missiles and drones are locked onto the enemy and his forces are awaiting the order to fire.

Putin:

Russia prepared to offer asistance regarding Iran issue

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Moscow is prepared to assist resolving the Iran war if all sides agree.

Media:

Israel built secret base in Iraq before attacking Iran

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Israel established a covert base in the Iraqi desert shortly before launching military operations against Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday, citing informed sources.

Omani Mufti calls for unity against aggression on Gaza, Iran

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The Grand Mufti of Oman called on all Muslims to unite and confront the aggression against Gaza and Iran.

IRGC vows to respond to attacks on Iranian vessels

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy and the commander of the IRGC Aerospace have warned the United States that the Iranian armed forces are ready to respond to the attacks on the Iranian ships.

Iran’s national beach soccer team ranks 6th in world

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Iran’s national beach soccer team has ranked sixth in the latest world rankings released by the Beach Soccer Worldwide organization.

Azizi warns Bahrain about supporting US resolution

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament has warned some governments like the tiny states of Bahrain for their support for the US resolution.

Merz says Europe shares US goal of ending Iran war

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Europe wanted to work to keep the Nato alliance functioning, addigng that the Europeans share the goal of ending the Iran war with Washington.

Iran entitled to be in World Cup: Mourinho

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Prominent Portuguese coach José Mourinho insists Iran national football team deserve to play at the 2026 World Cup.

Iran's oil exports unstoppable: senior lawmaker

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The head of the Energy Commission of the Iranian Parliament has emphasized the measures taken against Iranian oil tankers are illegall and cannot prevent Iran from exporting its oil.