In comments on the sidelines of a weekly press conference of the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, held in Tehran on Monday, Araqchi declared that Iran has neither sent any message nor made any request for ceasefire after the outbreak of the US-Israeli military campaign.

“However, this war should end in such a way that it would not continue anymore and the enemies would not think of aggression again. They have learnt a good lesson up until now,” the foreign minister noted.

Araqchi said the US and Israeli enemies have realized what a great nation they are up against, stressing that Iran has no hesitation in defending itself and will proceed with the war as long as necessary.

He added that the aggressors have resorted to other parties to ensure the security of Hormuz Strait after 15 days of war against Iran and are pushing to keep the strait open.

The Strait of Hormuz is open from the viewpoint of Iran, although it is closed only to the enemies and their allies, Araqchi added.

He underscored that Ian will continue with its honorable resistance against aggression in an unshakable manner.

The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.

The attacks have involved extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.

In response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.

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The informed Iranian official told Tasnim that the claim by the media outlet Axios, known for spreading fake news about Iran-US relations, that Tehran has recently sought communication with Washington, is false and unrealistic.

As military and economic pressure on US President Donald Trump has increased, he has become desperate and is sending negotiation signals in the political arena to affect the energy market, according to the official.

This is while his aggressions and military operations against Iranian citizens have not decreased but are increasing, the source stated.

According to this informed official, Iran has no trust in Trump’s promises, as he has played these same games and attacked Iran at least twice in the middle of negotiations that were in progress.

There will be no agreement that does not secure the long-term interests of Iran’s national security and its regional partners, and the overall situation in the region will certainly not return to pre-war conditions, the source emphasized.

Earlier, ,Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran has not put in any request for a ceasefire amid its “honorable and unshakable resistance” against the war of aggression imposed by the US and the Zionist regime.

In comments on the sidelines of a weekly press conference of the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, held in Tehran on Monday, Araqchi said Iran has neither sent any message nor made any request for ceasefire since the outbreak of the US-Israeli military campaign.

He said the US and Israeli enemies have realized what a great nation they are up against, stressing that Iran has no hesitation in defending itself and will proceed with the war as long as necessary.

The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran on February 28.

The attacks have involved extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.

In response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and in regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.

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In a post on his X account on Sunday, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani reiterated the Islamic Republic’s position against terrorism while asserting its commitment to defending its sovereignty in the face of allegations from American officials.

He emphasized that Iran does not seek conflict with the American people but is resolute in countering any aggressive actions directed towards the country.

“I have heard that the remnants of the Epstein team have devised a plot to create an incident similar to September 11 and blame Iran. Iran is fundamentally opposed to such terrorist programs and has no war with the American people,” Larijani underlined.

“Today, based on the aggression of the US and Israel against Iran, it is in a defensive position. Of course, in this defense, Iran is very strong and resolute in punishing the aggressors,” he added.

The US and the Zionist regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.

The attacks have involved extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.

In response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.

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In a statement released on Sunday, Ebrahim Zolfaqari cautioned all neighboring countries and the Muslim people in the region that “the enemy, which has been defeated in the battlefield and in forming political coalitions against Iran, has turned to deceit and has replicated the Iranian Shahed-136 drone, launching attacks on unjust targets in regional countries under the new name ‘Lucas’ drone.”

“The enemy’s purpose is to cultivate distrust and direct accusations at the Islamic Republic of Iran and ultimately to create division between Iran and its neighboring countries, thereby undermining the legal and legitimate defensive actions of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the spokesman said.

He then reminded the regional governments that the defensive doctrine of the Islamic Republic of Iran is based on completely legal principles and has a strong logical foundation against the military aggressions of the United States and the Zionist regime.

“As the Islamic Republic of Iran has repeatedly stated, it only attacks targets, centers, and interests of the United States and the Zionist regime, and any place it targets is officially declared, taking responsibility for the consequences,” he underlined.

The spokesman then cited examples of the “mischievous attacks” on centers in friendly neighboring countries such as Turkey, Kuwait, and Iraq, which have been falsely attributed to the Iranian Armed Forces.

“The wise reactions of the officials of these countries to such deceptive and malicious actions will nip this conspiracy in the bud, whereas falling for the tricks of the devil and divisive stances will encourage further expansion of such plots. Therefore, it is essential to trust one another and maintain unity and cooperation to make the invading foreign enemy regret its continued machinations,” Zolfaqari stated.

The US and the Zionist regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.

The attacks have involved extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.

In response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.

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The IRGC carried out the 54th wave of retaliatory missile strikes against the Zionist regime as part of Operation True Promise 4 on Sunday, March 15.

In a statement, the IRGC’s Public Relations Office said the fresh wave of strikes included the launch of superheavy Khorramshahr missiles equipped with a two-ton warhead, along with Khaybar-shekan (Khaybar-buster), Qadr, and Emad missiles.

It noted that for the first time in Operation True Promise 4, the strategic and solid-fuel missile Sejjil was fired against the centers of management and decision-making that influence the Zionist regime’s air-based operations.

The IRGC also stated that the Israeli regime’s key infrastructures influential in its military and defense industries, as well as the gathering places of the Zionist regime’s military forces, have been successfully targeted in the heart of the occupied territories.

The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.

The attacks have involved extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.

In response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.

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In the conversation on Wednesday, Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s deep respect for all regional countries and stability in the West Asia region but warned that any attack launched from US military bases stationed in the region against Iran would be absolutely unacceptable.

He thanked Oman for its constructive role in regional diplomacy and its efforts to reduce tensions, according to the website of the president’s office.

He noted that the aggression occurred while Iran was engaged in indirect negotiations with the United States.

The Iranian president said the escalation resulted in significant human and infrastructure losses. He pointed to an incident in which 168 students were killed in an attack on a school in Minab, describing it as evidence that the attackers disregarded international and humanitarian principles.

Despite the tensions, Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran values relations with neighboring countries and prioritizes expanding cooperation across the region. However, he warned that attacks launched from US military bases stationed in regional states would not be tolerated.

Addressing reports regarding a strike on Oman’s Port of Salalah, the president said the Islamic Republic remains committed to strengthening relations with its neighbors, particularly Oman, and that Iranian military responses target only locations directly involved in attacks against Iran.

Sultan Haitham reaffirmed Oman’s positive stance toward Iran and stressed the importance of regional cooperation to preserve stability and prevent further escalation.

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Fatemeh Mohajerani, the government spokesperson, announced the latest statistics in a video interview, saying that a total of 216 women, 198 people under the age of 18, and 11 children under the age of five have been martyred from the attacks. The youngest victim was an eight-month-old baby who martyred in Robat Karim, while the youngest injured person is a four-month-old infant.

Mohajerani also highlighted the damage inflicted upon medical facilities, stating that 21 emergency units have been damaged, with three completely destroyed. The number of healthcare workers who have died has reached 12.

The government spokesperson outlined economic measures aimed at bolstering key sectors. A comprehensive decree has been issued to support companies involved in food and healthcare provision. Automatic loan repayments have been extended, and repayment deferrals have been implemented.

Furthermore, the government has increased the credit ceilings for priority manufacturing units and suspended penalties for bounced checks. Efforts are also underway to expedite import processes, including automatic renewal of import orders and licenses, and the facilitation of the clearance of essential goods without requiring SATA codes. Import exemptions have been granted for ambulances and road construction machinery.

The government is prioritizing the procurement of essential raw materials and equipment. The Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade has been tasked with developing plans to secure intermediate materials and essential goods.

“We will not allow even a single liter of oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to the benefit of the United States and its allies,” a spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al‑Anbiya Central Headquarters said on Wednesday.

Any vessel whose ownership or oil cargo belongs to the United States, the Zionist regime, or their hostile partners is considered a legitimate target for Iran’s armed forces, he emphasized.

“The policy of reciprocal strikes has ended; from now on, our doctrine will be strike after strike.”

The spokesman also stressed that the enemy cannot lower the price of oil and energy through artificial means.

The comments came a day after US Energy Secretary Chris Wright posted—and later deleted—a claim that the US Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz.

The White House swiftly denied the assertion, calling it inaccurate, while Iranian officials blasted Washington for spreading misinformation to manipulate global oil markets.

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A report released by the Israeli regime’s ministry of health on Thursday stated that 2,745 Israeli settlers have been hospitalized since the start of the war, with 85 currently receiving treatment. The ministry’s report did not specify the number of fatalities among Zionists.

Furthermore, the ministry indicated that 179 Israeli settlers were hospitalized in the last 24 hours.

News sources reported the activation of warning sirens in Tel Aviv and the occupied Al-Quds area.

The Israeli domestic front announced that warning sirens were activated in Tel Aviv and in settler communities throughout occupied Al-Quds following the detection of Iranian missiles.

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