Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / April 30
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
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Ghalibaf: Iran’s Control of the Strait of Hormuz Heralds a Future Without U.S. Presence
WANA (Apr 30) – The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, emphasized Iran’s strategic role in the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a pathway toward a future free from U.S. presence and interference in the region.
In a message posted on his account on the social platform X to mark National Persian Gulf Day, Ghalibaf wrote that in 1622, after 115 years of occupation, European colonial powers were expelled from the Persian Gulf, and the occasion is commemorated annually in honor of that historic victory.
Ghalibaf: Iran’s Control of the Strait of Hormuz Heralds a Future Without U.S. Presence
WANA (Apr 30) – The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, emphasized Iran’s strategic role in the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a pathway toward a future free from U.S. presence and interference in the region. In a message posted on his account on the social platform X to mark National […]
General Mousavi: We Will Witness the Helplessness of Your Naval Forces
WANA (Apr 30) – The commander of the Aerospace Force, General Mousavi, said in response to CENTCOM that “with prolonged, wide-ranging, and painful strikes, we will, by the grace of God, respond to enemy operations—even if they are swift and short-lived.”
According to the political correspondent of Fars News Agency, General Mousavi wrote in reply to CENTCOM: “With sustained and far-reaching painful blows, we will respond to enemy operations, even if they are rapid and short in duration. We have already seen the fate of your bases in the region; we will see your warships as well.”
Iran Envoy: Indian Ships Free to Transit Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Apr 30) – Iran’s ambassador to India said Indian vessels can pass through the Strait of Hormuz without restriction and that safe transit will continue.
Mohammad Fathali stated in a media interview that Iran remains committed to international maritime law, allowing ships from countries not involved in conflict with Iran, including India, to move freely through the strategic waterway. He added that Indian ships have so far transited safely.
Iran Envoy: Indian Ships Free to Transit Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Apr 30) – Iran’s ambassador to India said Indian vessels can pass through the Strait of Hormuz without restriction and that safe transit will continue. Mohammad Fathali stated in a media interview that Iran remains committed to international maritime law, allowing ships from countries not involved in conflict with Iran, including India, to […]
Mohsen Rezaei: Iran will not lose control of the Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Apr 30) – Mohsen Rezaei, a military advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, stated in a message on X that any scenario aimed at encircling Iran will fail.
He emphasized that Iran will never lose the Strait of Hormuz and that efforts to exert pressure will produce the opposite result.
Rezaei also referred to regional developments, adding that history will record how the Iranian people stood firm against U.S. power in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and that coordination between military action and diplomacy—under leadership guidance and with public support—will continue.
Araghchi to Trump: The Name of This Strait Is “Hormuz,” Nothing Else
WANA (Apr 30) – Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, responded to recent remarks by Donald Trump, stressing that using any name other than “Hormuz” for the strategic strait would be a serious and unacceptable mistake.
In a post on X marking Iran’s National Persian Gulf Day, Araghchi highlighted the historical significance of the occasion, noting that it commemorates the expulsion of the Portuguese from the Strait of Hormuz by Iranians around 400 years ago.
Araghchi to Trump: The Name of This Strait Is “Hormuz,” Nothing Else
WANA (Apr 30) – Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, responded to recent remarks by Donald Trump, stressing that using any name other than “Hormuz” for the strategic strait would be a serious and unacceptable mistake. In a post on X marking Iran’s National Persian Gulf Day, Araghchi highlighted the historical significance of the occasion, […]
Iran’s Mission to the United Nations: National dignity is not negotiable
WANA (Apr 30) – The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, in a message posted on X, emphasized that the country’s dignity and independence are not subject to negotiation.
The message, published on the occasion of April 30 (National Persian Gulf Day), stated that the Iranian people have shown—through the imposed war, U.S. sanctions, and economic blockade—that national dignity is not something to be bargained away.
It further stressed that attempts to force Iran into submission through pressure and coercion have only strengthened national resolve, and that the Persian Gulf remains a symbol of the Iranian nation’s resistance and steadfastness.
Iranian Army Navy: The U.S. lacks the capability to approach Iran’s waters
WANA (Apr 30) – Rear Admiral Jalil Moghadam, Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, questioned Donald Trump’s claims about weakening Iran’s naval forces.
He stated: “If Iran’s navy has truly been destroyed, as the U.S. president claims, then why do their forces not dare to come within 400 to 500 kilometers of Iran’s territorial waters?”
IRGC Says Iran Guards Persian Gulf Stability and Security
WANA (Apr 30) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) marked National Persian Gulf Day by issuing a statement describing the Persian Gulf as a symbol of coexistence among nations, stressing that true power is achieved when it delivers security, prosperity, and progress for all.
IRGC Says Iran Guards Persian Gulf Stability and Security
WANA (Apr 30) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) marked National Persian Gulf Day by issuing a statement describing the Persian Gulf as a symbol of coexistence among nations, stressing that true power is achieved when it delivers security, prosperity, and progress for all. In the statement, Iran was portrayed as a “strong […]
Trump Uses the Term “Trump Strait” Instead of Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Apr 30) – Donald Trump reposted an image on his social media platform, Truth Social, depicting the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Sea of Oman, in which the term “Trump Strait” was used in place of the Strait of Hormuz. The names “Persian Gulf” and “Sea of Oman” were, however, correctly labeled in the same image.
The image was shared without any accompanying explanation and was originally posted by an account named “IStandWithTrump47.”
Trump Uses the Term “Trump Strait” Instead of Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Apr 30) – Donald Trump reposted an image on his social media platform, Truth Social, depicting the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Sea of Oman, in which the term “Trump Strait” was used in place of the Strait of Hormuz. The names “Persian Gulf” and “Sea of Oman” were, however, correctly […]
Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei: New Era for Persian Gulf Without U.S.
WANA (Apr 30) – In a message marking National Persian Gulf Day, Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei described the Persian Gulf as a unique divine blessing and a cornerstone of the historical identity and civilization of the Iranian nation, emphasizing its strategic role in the global economy.
Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei: New Era for Persian Gulf Without U.S.
WANA (Apr 30) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei says the Islamic Republic will enforce a new legal framework to manage the Strait of Hormuz, ushering in “a new chapter” for the Persian Gulf and the strategic waterway. “The Islamic Republic, in grateful action for the divine blessing of managing […]
Pezeshkian: Responsibility for Any Insecurity in the Persian Gulf Lies with the U.S. and Israel
WANA (Apr 30) – Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, stated in a message marking National Persian Gulf Day that responsibility for any insecurity in this strategic region rests with the United States and Israel.
According to official sources, he emphasized that the Persian Gulf “is not a place for the imposition of unilateral foreign will,” adding that its security can only be ensured through cooperation and coordination among the coastal states.
Pezeshkian: Responsibility for Any Insecurity in the Persian Gulf Lies with the U.S. and Israel
WANA (Apr 30) – Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, stated in a message marking National Persian Gulf Day that responsibility for any insecurity in this strategic region rests with the United States and Israel. According to official sources, he emphasized that the Persian Gulf “is not a place for the imposition of unilateral […]
Cost of War with Iran in 40 Days; Pressure Comparable to the 20-Year Vietnam War
WANA (Apr 30) – According to estimates presented by several U.S. research centers and international media reports, the recent 40-day confrontation between the United States and Iran imposed costs of around $1 trillion on the U.S. economy—an amount that has drawn significant attention from analysts given the short duration of the conflict.
Cost of War with Iran in 40 Days; Pressure Comparable to the 20-Year Vietnam War
WANA (Apr 30) – According to estimates presented by several U.S. research centers and international media reports, the recent 40-day confrontation between the United States and Iran imposed costs of around $1 trillion on the U.S. economy—an amount that has drawn significant attention from analysts given the short duration of the conflict. Reports published on […]
IRGC Intelligence: U.S. Energy Disruption Strategy Has Failed
WANA (Apr 30) – The Intelligence Organization of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the United States’ strategy in global energy management—described as having shifted during Donald Trump’s administration from “management” to “disruption”—has ultimately failed.
The organization said in a post on X that the Trump administration adopted a disruption-based approach to the global energy system, with maritime blockades forming part of a broader strategy aimed at containing China, Russia, and Europe.
The statement added that after around 20 days, assessments within the White House are increasingly pointing to the failure of this project. It further claimed that Tehran has now become the central hub of what it described as an “anti-disruption coalition.”
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
