Iranian Armed Forces have begun holding military parades across the country, including in the Persian Gulf, at the start of the Sacred Defense Week, which marks the anniversary of the 1980-88 Iraq-imposed war.

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami praised the efforts of young experts of his country’s defense industry who managed to achieve know-how for manufacturing advanced military batteries in the time of sanctions.

Commander of Iranian Army Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi reiterated that Israel is too fearful of Tehran to have a military presence in the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea, warning that any wrong move by Tel Aviv will even shorten its life.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned that any country launching a war against Iran would not be able to end it on its own, warning that such a military action would have dire consequences for the entire Middle East and beyond that region.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi categorically denounced all attacks that are targeting civilians in Afghanistan, urging Afghan interest groups to find a peaceful resolution without a foreign interference.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says even former US secretary of state has admitted that an international group of warmongers, or the B-Team, wants to take the US military as its own personal mercenary.

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has displayed a number of American and British drones captured for violating Iran’s airspace.

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said on Saturday that his country’s armed forces will not allow any war to be dragged into Iranian territories, warning that those who are initiating a war in the region will see their country turned into a battleground.

Top Military Aide to the Iranian Supreme Leader Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi on Friday warned the US against any act of aggression against Iran, reminding that as Hezbollah Leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said any move against Tehran will throw the whole region in a great turmoil.

Iran's ambassador to the UN has rejected "certain baseless accusations" repeated by the US against the Islamic Republic's space and ballistic missile activities, saying Washington is resorting to a “maximum deception” campaign in dealing with Tehran.

Iranian Deputy Army Commander for Coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari stressed that his country's power has deterred any enemy attack.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi said that the US and Saudi Arabia's allegations that Tehran was behind the Yemeni drone attacks against the Saudi oil installations are out of desperation.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says that US-allied Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates apparently want to "fight Iran to the last American."

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami underlined that Iran has grown so much powerful that enemies resort to lies and allegations to blame the country for any incident in the world.

Senior Advisor to the Iranian Parliament Speaker Hossein Amir Abdollahian underlined that his country has always stressed the necessity for finding a political solution to the crisis in Yemen, blasting the US and Saudi Arabia for launching a devastating war against the poor Arab country.

Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the International Organizations Kazzem Qaribabadi condemned the UAE and Israel for their ridiculous allegations against Iran's nuclear activities.

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says a possible military strike against his country by the United States or Saudi Arabia will unleash an “all-out” war in the region.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says America's campaign of pressure against Tehran has failed, advising US President Donald Trump to return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal if it wants a seat at the negotiating table.

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani dismissed the US allegations of Tehran's involvement in the Saturday attacks on Saudi oil installations, warning of a crushing and powerful response to any aggression.

The brother of a top Iranian stem cell scientist who has been behind bars in the United States without trial says his health condition has aggravated and his eyesight has gotten worse in detention.