Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / April 25
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
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Araghchi to Revisit Islamabad Following Oman Trip
WANA (Apr 25) – According to the schedule released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is slated to return to Pakistan for a second visit following the conclusion of his current trip to Oman and before heading to Russia.
After meeting with Pakistani officials to convey Iran’s positions and perspectives regarding the parameters of any agreement for a complete cessation of hostilities and the establishment of peace, Araghchi arrived in Muscat on Saturday evening, April 25.
Araghchi to Revisit Islamabad Following Oman Trip
WANA (Apr 25) – According to the schedule released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is slated to return to Pakistan for a second visit following the conclusion of his current trip to Oman and before heading to Russia. After meeting with Pakistani officials to convey Iran’s positions and […]
Iran-Oman Relations: A Distinguished and Exemplary Relationship
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, May 5, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Apr 25) – Esmaeil Baghaei, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wrote in a message on X regarding the Foreign Minister’s visit to Oman: “We are in Muscat for an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman—FM Araghchi’s first to the region following the recent U.S.-Israeli aggression, which has impacted the broader region.
Iran continues to place great importance on its relations with Persian Gulf states and remains committed to strengthening mutual trust and constructive cooperation. The Oman–Iran relationship stands as a testament to Iran’s genuine pursuance of respectful and mutually beneficial relations with its neighbors in the South.”
Netanyahu Orders Intense Strikes on Southern Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on as he addresses a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., July 24, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt
WANA (Apr 25) – The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office announced that Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the regime’s army to carry out intense strikes against what it claimed to be Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon.
It is worth noting that since the beginning of the ceasefire, the Israeli regime has continuously maintained its attacks on southern Lebanon; in the most recent instance, several Lebanese citizens were killed and wounded.
Araghchi Says Visit to Pakistan Was Very Fruitful
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Tehran, Iran, November 30, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Apr 25) – Iran’s FM, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, at the end of his trip to Pakistan, in a post on X, wrote:
“Very fruitful visit to Pakistan, whose good offices and brotherly efforts to bring back peace to our region we very much value. Shared Iran’s position concerning workable framework to permanently end the war on Iran. Have yet to see if the U.S. is truly serious about diplomacy.”
Imam Khomeini Airport Reopens as International Flights Resume
A passenger walks through the terminal hall after flights resumed at International Imam Khomeini Airport, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 25, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Apr 25) – International flights from Tehran resumed on Saturday following the reopening of Imam Khomeini International Airport after a period of suspension.
According to reports, early on April 25, as the sun rose over the capital, the skies of Tehran once again saw outbound international flights. In the first phase, with the coordination of domestic airlines, an initial group of passengers departed for destinations including Medina, Muscat, and Istanbul.
Imam Khomeini Airport Reopens as International Flights Resume
WANA (Apr 25) – International flights from Tehran resumed on Saturday following the reopening of Imam Khomeini International Airport after a period of suspension. According to reports, early on April 25, as the sun rose over the capital, the skies of Tehran once again saw outbound international flights. In the first phase, with the […]
Pezeshkian: Historic defeats should serve as a lesson for global powers
WANA (Apr 25) – Iran’s president, in a message marking the anniversary of the Tabas incident, emphasized the symbolic and historical significance of the event, stating that such failures should serve as a warning to interventionist powers around the world.
Masoud Pezeshkian referred to April 25—the anniversary of the failed U.S. military operation in the Tabas desert—as a moment that demonstrated what he described as “the supremacy of divine will over the calculations of major powers.” He said the event highlighted the limits of military force when confronted with what he called a higher will.
Pezeshkian: Historic Defeats Should Serve as a Lesson for Global Powers
WANA (Apr 25) – Iran’s president, in a message marking the anniversary of the Tabas incident, emphasized the symbolic and historical significance of the event, stating that such failures should serve as a warning to interventionist powers around the world. Masoud Pezeshkian referred to April 25—the anniversary of the failed U.S. military operation in […]
Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters Warns U.S.
WANA (Apr 25) – The Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters has issued a formal warning to the United States regarding its military activities in the region.
The Headquarters stated that if the “aggressor U.S. military” continues its blockade and maritime piracy, it will face a decisive response from Iran’s armed forces.
Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters Warns U.S.
WANA (Apr 25) – The Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters has issued a formal warning to the United States regarding its military activities in the region. The Headquarters stated that if the “aggressor U.S. military” continues its blockade and maritime piracy, it will face a decisive response from Iran’s armed forces. It emphasized that […]
We Will Build Iran More Magnificent Than Ever
Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref. Social media/ WANA News Agency
WANA (Apr 25) – Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran’s First Vice President, posted on X: “The enemy blew up the bridges, but forgot that Iranians mend the breaks.”
He added, “Now, for the reconstruction, the city supplier offers cement as a vow, and the villager provides free steelwork. Beyond concrete and steel, this is the nation and government standing together. With this spirit, we will build Iran more glorious than before.”
Defense Ministry Spokesman: Significant Portion of Iran’s Missile Capability Remains Unused
WANA (Apr 25) – Iran’s Defense Ministry spokesperson stated that despite extensive military engagement, a substantial portion of the country’s missile capabilities has not yet been utilized, adding that Iranian forces maintained control over the skies of Israeli-controlled territories up until the ceasefire.
Speaking on Friday evening (April 24, 2026) in a televised interview, Brigadier General Reza Talayi-Nik commemorated fallen personnel and revealed that several senior commanders and defense officials were killed in the early hours of what he described as the “Third Imposed War” and the “Great Ramadan War.”
Defense Ministry Spokesman: Significant Portion of Iran’s Missile Capability Remains Unused
WANA (Apr 25) – Iran’s Defense Ministry spokesperson stated that despite extensive military engagement, a substantial portion of the country’s missile capabilities has not yet been utilized, adding that Iranian forces maintained control over the skies of Israeli-controlled territories up until the ceasefire. Speaking on Friday evening (April 24, 2026) in a televised interview, […]
Baghaei: No Iran-U.S. Meeting Planned in Pakistan
WANA (Apr 25) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has clarified that no direct meeting between Iranian and U.S. officials is scheduled during the current diplomatic mission to Pakistan, emphasizing that Tehran will communicate its positions through Pakistani intermediaries.
Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, arrived in the Pakistani capital early Saturday morning accompanying Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. Speaking shortly after their arrival, Baghaei confirmed the start of the official visit.
Baghaei: No Iran-U.S. Meeting Planned in Pakistan
WANA (Apr 25) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has clarified that no direct meeting between Iranian and U.S. officials is scheduled during the current diplomatic mission to Pakistan, emphasizing that Tehran will communicate its positions through Pakistani intermediaries. Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, arrived in the Pakistani capital early […]
A United Iran Stands Against the Hebrew-Arab-American Front
WANA (Apr 25) – Ali Akbar Velayati, Senior Advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader for International Affairs, wrote in a post on X:
“Washington speaks of Iran’s domestic differences, but the tension with London over the Malvinas and Europe’s warnings regarding independence from the U.S. indicate a deep rift within the front of its traditional allies. Currently, a united Iran stands against the Hebrew-Arab-American front. The whole world is the body, and Iran is the heart.”
Ghalibaf’s Reaction to the U.S. Treasury Secretary’s Remarks
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran November 27, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Apr 25) – Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, wrote in a post on X:
“Swaps given ‘to prevent disorderly sale of US assets.’ Translation: some holders can’t sell. ICYDK: hidden single-digit % sale cap limits some institutional holders. Door closes if things escalate. Get out while open. Their frontline is the yield curve.”
Isfahan and Tabas Will Be Repeated in the Waters of the Persian Gulf
WANA (Apr 25) – Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i, Chief of the Iranian Judiciary:
“April 25, the anniversary of the scandalous defeat of the American military in Tabas, carries a different tone for the people of Islamic Iran today.
In this recent war, the wretched enemy’s commandos were grounded this time in Isfahan, suffering a heavy and instructive defeat at the hands of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The Americans must know that they do not possess the capability to impose a naval blockade on Iran. Isfahan and Tabas will be repeated once more in the waters of the Persian Gulf.”
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
