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04.03.2026 20:10 The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran has denied any involvement in military strikes against the territory or ports of the Sultanate of Oman, following reports of drone attacks at the Duqm and Salalah ports.

04.03.2026 20:10 The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces says Iran's retaliatory attacks are exclusively directed against Israeli and US assets, and that Tehran remains committed to safeguarding the national security and interests of neighboring countries.

04.03.2026 20:10 A spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says more than 650 US military personnel have been killed and wounded within the first two days of Iran's retaliatory Operation True Promise 4 by Iranian Armed Forces against US military installations and warships across West Asia.

04.03.2026 20:10 A fresh wave of Iranian retaliatory strikes has crippled a major US air base in Bahrain, with strikes destroying command centers as Iranian forces continue launching firm response to the US-Israeli aggression.

04.03.2026 20:10 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended Washington's decision to strike Iranian targets, describing the attacks as a preemptive move to protect American forces from what he called an "imminent threat," and warning that "the hardest hits are yet to come from the US military."

04.03.2026 20:10 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that there was an imminent threat from Iran.

04.03.2026 20:10 On Saturday, the United States and Israel launched strikes on targets in Iran, including in Tehran, causing damage and civilian casualties. Iran retaliated with strikes against Israeli territory, as well as against US military bases across the Middle East.

04.03.2026 20:10 resentatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Rosa DeLauro; Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee; and Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense sent a letter to top Trump administration officials set

04.03.2026 20:10 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that there will be no endless war with Iran, but rather swift and decisive action.

04.03.2026 20:10 On the fourth day of Israeli and United States airstrikes against Iran and amid growing violence and instability in the Middle East, the UN urgently called for protection of civilians and warned of growing displacement and humanitarian needs.

04.03.2026 20:10 The US has once again launched attacks against Iran during the negotiation process, which violates international law and the basic norms of international relations, leading to a sudden escalation of the situation in the Middle East, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in response to a question asking China's take on the Iranian nuclear issue, on which the Director General of the IAEA

04.03.2026 20:10 Responding to a question regarding military strikes against Iran by the US and Israel, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that China is deeply saddened by the large number of civilian casualties caused by the conflict.

04.03.2026 20:10 When asked for comments on media reports claiming that China is pressuring Iranian officials to avoid actions that could disrupt Qatar's natural gas exports and other shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday at a regular press conference that energy security is of great importance to the global economy, and all parties have the responsibility

04.03.2026 20:10 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the US-Israeli aggression against Iran during a recent phone conversation with his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot.

04.03.2026 20:10 China calls on all parties to ensure the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and prevent a negative impact on the global economy, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Tuesday.