Latest news with #IranianRevolutionaryGuard
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Death to America, Israel': Huge crowds flood streets as Iran mourns commanders killed in strikes
Tehran's streets were flooded with grief and fury on June 28 as thousands gathered for the state funerals of top Iranian Revolutionary Guard generals and nuclear scientists killed in Israeli airstrikes. Among those honoured were IRGC commander Gen. Hossein Salami and Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the head of Iran's ballistic missile program, both killed on June 13 when Israel launched a full-scale offensive targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure. Show more Show less
Saba Yemen
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
After A Bitter Zionist Morning… Ceasefire Agreement Marks a Historic Victory for Tehran
San'a – Saba: The ceasefire agreement between the Israeli entity and Iran marks an extraordinary victory for Tehran and affirms that military power alone can bring victory, dwarf the enemy, and force it into retreat—after once presenting itself as an invincible army. Before the ceasefire announcement, Iran launched successive rocket barrages toward the occupied Palestinian territories, causing dozens of deaths, injuries, and disappearances, as well as widespread destruction over a large area. Meanwhile, the Israeli enemy had targeted residential homes and civilian areas in the capital Tehran, where several martyrs and injuries were reported. The best description of the fierce Iranian missile attacks and the extensive devastation in the occupied territories this morning came from Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who said: 'This morning undoubtedly left bitterness in the hearts of Israelis.' Earlier on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that 'a ceasefire agreement has been reached between the Israeli entity and Iran,' as he put it. Israeli enemy radio reported that Netanyahu informed his extremist cabinet ministers of the ceasefire agreement with Iran and instructed them not to make any public statements. A statement from Iran's Supreme National Security Council described this as a 'divine victory, the result of popular awareness, the jihad of the mujahideen, and the wise leadership of the Imam,' which forced the enemy to retreat, admit defeat, and unilaterally halt its attacks. The statement added: 'In this context, the Secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council informs the brave and great Iranian people that the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran remain on full alert, with their fingers on the trigger, ready to deliver a decisive and painful response to any possible act of aggression.' Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed via his account on the platform 'X' that 'the operations of the powerful Iranian armed forces continued punishing the Israeli entity for its aggression until the last moment—until 4:00 a.m.' Reuters reported that Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani secured Iran's approval for the U.S.-proposed ceasefire during a phone call with President Trump. As part of 'Operation Bushra al-Fath' (Good News of Victory), the Iranian Revolutionary Guard targeted the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar with a powerful missile strike in response to American airstrikes early Sunday on three American nuclear sites. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that if 'Israel' and Iran have indeed reached a ceasefire agreement, it is a welcome development. He expressed hope it would be a lasting truce. In a press statement commenting on the ceasefire, Peskov said: 'This is what Russia has been calling for since the beginning of the conflict. Therefore, this development should be welcomed, and we hope it marks a permanent ceasefire. From the start, we have urged for military solutions to be ruled out, and for unwarranted attacks against sovereign states such as Iran to be avoided. Issues should be resolved politically and diplomatically.' Responding to a journalist's question, Peskov confirmed that no discussion took place regarding any potential Iranian military retaliation to U.S. strikes during the meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. He said: 'Araghchi did not inform Putin of any plans for Iranian attacks on U.S. bases.' Peskov also clarified that the Reuters report claiming Araghchi delivered a message from Supreme Leader Khamenei to Putin was fundamentally inaccurate and inconsistent with reality. He affirmed that Russia supports Iran's clear stance on the Middle East situation and intends to continue developing its relationship with Tehran. Mohammed Abdul Salam, spokesman for Ansar Allah, stated: 'We salute Iran—its leadership, people, and army—for waging the 12-day war with strength, courage, and determination, with great sacrifices. That is the price of independence, freedom, and principled positions on the Palestinian cause.' He added: 'Iran, among the first Islamic countries and with its own arsenal, faced off against an enemy armed with the latest Western weaponry. The battle was not only with Israel, which serves as an advanced American outpost, but also with the United States and other Western nations that stood by the aggressors.' He continued: 'Iran's steadfast commitment to its peaceful nuclear rights and principled stances proves the enemy has failed to achieve its declared goals. Its crimes against scientific and military personnel and attacks on various facilities will not deter Iran from claiming its legitimate rights.' He concluded: 'What can protect the sovereignty of the region's states and restore their dignity is for them to move beyond internal disputes, unite on common ground, and realize that they are all threatened by an entity America uses as a blunt instrument to strike any nation that seeks power, dignity, and independence.' Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Reports)
New Straits Times
26-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Latest US foray into military action has a name: Trump Doctrine
WITH his order for B-2 bombers to strike Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday, President Donald Trump swerved away from his usual reluctance to use military force, directly involving the US in a foreign war and alarming many of his "America First" supporters. Now, the thinking behind his decision has a name, according to Vice President JD Vance: the Trump Doctrine. Vance laid out the elements in remarks on Tuesday: articulate a clear American interest, try to solve a problem with diplomacy and, if that fails, "use overwhelming military power to solve it and then you get the hell out of there before it ever becomes a protracted conflict." To some observers, however, the new doctrine sounds like an effort to offer a tidy framework to describe a foreign policy that often looks unpredictable and inconsistent. "It's hard for me to relate seriously to something called the 'Trump Doctrine,'" said Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. "I don't think Trump has a doctrine. I think Trump has only held instincts." Trump's decision to get involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran came after Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei said Iran would not give up its ability to enrich uranium. Soon after the US strikes, Trump announced a ceasefire, which has mostly held. On Wednesday, Trump vowed again that Iran would not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon and said talks with Tehran would resume next week. Iran has said its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes only. "President Trump and Vice President Vance are the perfect team because they share the same 'peace through strength' vision for US foreign policy," said White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly in response to a request for comment. Trump faces pressure to explain his decision to intervene in the Israel-Iran conflict. Vance, who previously embraced isolationism, has been one of the administration's main messengers on the issue. Trump helped win over voters by arguing that the "stupid" US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan had left the United States in a quagmire and that he would work to avoid foreign entanglements. He has mostly stuck to the pledge, with some exceptions: the use of American force against Houthi rebels launching attacks from Yemen this year, and his orders to kill ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in 2019 and Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander Qasem Soleimani in January 2020. But the prospect of the United States getting dragged into an extended conflict with Iran angered many in the isolationist wing of the Republican Party, including prominent Trump supporters like strategist Steve Bannon and conservative media personality Tucker Carlson. Opinion polling also reflects deep concern among Americans about what might come next. Some 79 per cent of Americans surveyed in a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Monday said they worried "that Iran may target US civilians in response to the US airstrikes." Melanie Sisson, a senior foreign policy fellow at the Brookings Institution, said Vance appears to be trying to satisfy Trump's right flank by "trying to figure out how to explain how and why the administration can undertake a military action without it being a prelude to war." To some, Vance's Trump Doctrine rings true. "Vance has provided an accurate summary of President Trump's approach over recent days to the conflict in the Middle East," said Clifford May, founder and president of Washington's Foundation for Defense of Democracies think tank. "Most outside analysts, and certainly most historians, may think the term 'doctrine' is premature. But if President Trump builds on this successful use of US force, it would be a tremendous doctrine for President Trump to boast," May added. Still, whether the new framework sticks will likely depend on how the current conflict ends. It is too soon to "pronounce either that this was a brilliant success or that it was a massive strategic failure," said Rebecca Lissner, an expert at the Council on Foreign Relations. "We need to see how the diplomacy plays out and where we actually land in terms of constraint, visibility and survival of the Iranian nuclear programme."
Arab News
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Qatari emir visits Joint Operations Command, briefed on Iranian missile interception
LONDON: Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited the Joint Operations Command of the armed forces in the Al-Mazrouah area on Wednesday. Sheikh Tamim toured the headquarters to review the systems utilized for monitoring as well as command and control, Qatar News Agency reported. During the visit, a briefing was provided regarding the interception of a missile attack targeting Al-Udeid Air Base, which the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps launched on Monday evening. The Joint Operations Command highlighted the precautionary measures implemented by the armed forces, emphasizing their efficiency and readiness to defend Qatar. Sheikh Tamim expressed his gratitude and appreciation to everyone working in the military and security sectors. He was accompanied by Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, Qatar's deputy prime minister and minister of state for defense affairs, along with several senior military and security commanders.
Qatar Tribune
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Foreign ministry summons Iranian ambassador, reiterates Qatar's strong condemnation of violation of its sovereignty, airspace
DOHA: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the State of Qatar HE Ali Salehabadi, and reiterated the State of Qatar's strong condemnation of the attack on Al Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, considering it a blatant violation of its sovereignty and airspace, as well as of the international law and the United Nations Charter. It also affirmed that the State of Qatar reserves the right to respond to this flagrant violation in accordance with international law. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi affirmed to the Iranian Ambassador that this violation is completely inconsistent with the principle of good neighbourliness and the close relations that exist between the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Iran—especially considering that Qatar has always advocated for dialogue with Iran and has made considerable diplomatic efforts in this regard. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs also emphasised the urgent need to immediately return to dialogue and diplomatic channels to resolve disputes and outstanding issues, avoid escalation, and halt military operations in an effort to promote regional and international stability.
