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A tanker violating regulations in the Strait of Hormuz struck a naval mine south of the strategic waterway, triggering an explosion and fire in its engine room, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that an oil tanker had stricken a mine while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported citing Iranian media.

The Iranian president says the presence of US military bases in regional countries fuels instability and insecurity.

Iran's top military commander expresses the readiness of the Armed Forces to defend their country "under any circumstances".

Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Ali Abdollahi has called for a review of defense preparedness in light of recent wars, urging the Armed Forces to enhance its defense capabilities based on lessons learned and in line with the hybrid, technological, and intelligence-driven nature of future wars.

Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi has vowed that the ministry under his watch will continue to supply the needs of the Iranian Armed Forces.

The deputy commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces stressed that the force will powerfully protect the country's independence, security, and territorial integrity.

Spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Mohebi has warned that any attack on Iran's energy infrastructure would trigger severe consequences.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States against resuming attacks on the country, saying that Tehran will retaliate.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reacted to the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's anti-Iran rhetoric and said Iran likewise has "unfinished jobs" with the regime.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang explicitly termed the February 28 US and Israeli regime actions against the Islamic Republic "blatant aggression" carried out during ongoing talks and without UN Security Council consultation.

The president of China's National People's Congress (NPC) says his country is keen on expanding bilateral relations with Iran.

China's ambassador to Tehran has stressed that Beijing's policy toward Iran remains consistent and stable, reiterating China's commitment to developing all-out ties.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Tehran were intensive and productive, focusing on bilateral relations as well as key regional and international developments.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, have held talks in Tehran.

Mohammad Eslami, vice president and head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, congratulated Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi on his appointment as defense minister and the confidence vote he received from parliament.

The German ambassador to Tehran was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to the repeated, baseless accusations made by German officials; during the meeting, the Islamic Republic of Iran's strong protest regarding the contemptible approach taken by certain German officials toward Iran was conveyed to him.

The Ministry of Intelligence has announced that 39 key figures and individuals involved in creating insecurity and destroying public and private property in Qazvin Province have been identified and arrested.

Pezeshkian says that all revenues from fuel price adjustments would be returned to the people.

The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) commander outlined how Africa is where operational problems are defined, solutions are tested in realistic conditions, and results are shared across the Army during the 2026 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Oct. 14.