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Araghchi to US: You made big miscalculation over Strait of Hormuz
Aug 13, 2026 10:55Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Minister, referring to US intelligence mistakes and miscalculations, described the war against Iran as a clear example of such errors and warned US officials: “Worse than fake news is fake intelligence. Be careful.”
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Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships: Iranian female on top of Asia
Aug 13, 2026 10:50Pars Today – Iran’s women’s weightlifting representative won first place in the 77kg category at the Asian Youth Championships.
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Iraqi PM: We will not allow our territory to be used against neighbors
Aug 13, 2026 10:47Pars Today – The Iraqi prime minister stressed that he will not allow anyone to violate Iraq’s airspace or sovereignty, just as he will not allow Iraqi territory or airspace to be used as a launchpad for attacks against neighboring countries.
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Hamas: Israel seeks to disrupt Gaza agreement
Aug 13, 2026 10:43Pars Today – The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) said that the Israeli regime is seeking to thwart the mediators’ efforts to achieve a lasting ceasefire in Gaza.
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PGSA: Strait of Hormuz remains closed
Aug 13, 2026 10:38Pars Today – The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said in a post on its social media account that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until the United States accepts Iran’s conditions.
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Baghaei: When law falls silent before power, faith in rule of law in international relations collapses
Aug 13, 2026 07:01Pars Today – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei warned that if attacks on infrastructure or threats to attack become normalized in international relations, no country will remain immune from aggression by others.
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Araghchi to French FM: Lecturing world on human rights is blatant and embarrassing
Aug 13, 2026 06:44Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his French counterpart that countries such as France should stop lecturing the world about “human rights” and international law, calling it “blatant and embarrassing.”
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Gen. Naqdi: We must achieve deterrence so that enemy dares not attack
Aug 13, 2026 06:23Pars Today – A senior adviser to the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that if Iran were to one day have no missiles, it would become even more dangerous, because a force determined to wage war and defend its honor would pose an even greater threat to the United States.
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Pezeshkian: Cohesion and synergy among armed forces key to strengthening Iran’s power
Aug 12, 2026 11:05Pars Today – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a message congratulating Brigadier General Pilot Ali Abdollahi on his appointment as Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, said: “Your valuable experience in various fields of command and your effective presence on the front lines of Iran’s defense will be a precious asset in fulfilling this important responsibility.”
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Gen. Rezaei: Iranian nation has risen to restore its historic grandeur and glory
Aug 12, 2026 10:45Pars Today – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, said that today, more than ever, national unity and solidarity between the people and officials are a strategic necessity. He stressed that for Iran to successfully navigate this proud historical juncture, it needs, above all, trust, stronger cohesion and national unity, and prudent decision-making.