Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / July 02
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
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Araghchi Responds to CENTCOM’s Recent Message
WANA (Jul 02) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi responded to the recent message from the United States Central Command, questioning its role in the region’s security.
“Has CENTCOM brought security or insecurity to our region? The answer is clear,” Araghchi said.
Araghchi Responds to CENTCOM’s Recent Message
WANA (Jul 02) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi responded to the recent message from the United States Central Command, questioning its role in the region’s security. “Has CENTCOM brought security or insecurity to our region? The answer is clear,” Araghchi said. He added that Iran’s “powerful armed forces have proven that […]
Baghaei Dismisses Bahrain Security Dialogue as ‘Political Theater’
WANA (Jul 02) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei dismissed the U.S.-backed Regional Security Dialogue held in Bahrain as “performative posturing” aimed at concealing what he described as Washington’s destabilizing policies and unlawful actions in West Asia.
Reacting to a statement by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Baghaei said the United States has consistently shown “complete contempt for genuine peace and security” in the region.
Baghaei Dismisses Bahrain Security Dialogue as ‘Political Theater’
WANA (Jul 02) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei dismissed the U.S.-backed Regional Security Dialogue held in Bahrain as “performative posturing” aimed at concealing what he described as Washington’s destabilizing policies and unlawful actions in West Asia. Reacting to a statement by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Baghaei said the United States has consistently […]
Iran Army Spokesman: We Are Still in a State of War
WANA (Jul 02) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Army still considers itself in a state of war despite ongoing diplomatic talks, the military’s spokesman declared on Thursday, emphasizing that armed forces have not paused their combat preparations for a single moment.
Speaking in a televised interview on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia stated that the military had explicitly announced its absolute distrust of the enemy since the very first day of the ceasefire and the commencement of political negotiations.
Iran Army Spokesman: We Are Still in a State of War
WANA (Jul 02) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Army still considers itself in a state of war despite ongoing diplomatic talks, the military’s spokesman declared on Thursday, emphasizing that armed forces have not paused their combat preparations for a single moment. Speaking in a televised interview on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Brigadier General […]
US Influence Eraded in West Asia by Strength of Resistance Front
WANA (Jul 02) – Ebrahim Azizi, the Chairman of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, declared on Thursday that the era of United States hegemony and its arbitrary dictation of terms to sovereign nations under the guise of human rights has officially come to an end.
Addressing the 13th International Conference on American Human Rights from the Perspective of the Martyr Leader, held on Thursday, Azizi noted that Washington had spent decades assuming a self-righteous authority over global governments and nations.
US Influence Eraded in West Asia by Strength of Resistance Front
WANA (Jul 02) – Ebrahim Azizi, the Chairman of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, declared on Thursday that the era of United States hegemony and its arbitrary dictation of terms to sovereign nations under the guise of human rights has officially come to an end. Addressing the 13th International Conference on […]
Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters Warns of Swift Response to Any U.S. Intervention in Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Jul 02) – Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that any U.S. attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz would be met with a swift and decisive response from Iran’s armed forces.
In a statement, the headquarters said the Strait of Hormuz “is not a playground for the aggressive United States” but falls under the sovereign jurisdiction of the Islamic Republic of Iran, adding that safeguarding the security and stability of the strategic waterway is a “red line” for Iran’s armed forces.
Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters Warns of Swift Response to Any U.S. Intervention in Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Jul 02) – Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that any U.S. attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz would be met with a swift and decisive response from Iran’s armed forces. In a statement, the headquarters said the Strait of Hormuz “is not a playground for the aggressive United States” but […]
Pakistan Says Indirect Iran–U.S. Talks in Doha Concluded
WANA (Jul 02) – Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has announced that indirect talks between Iran and the United States, held in Doha through Qatari and Pakistani mediators, have concluded with progress on issues related to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
According to an official statement, Qatari and Pakistani mediators held separate meetings with Iranian and U.S. negotiators in Doha, where “positive progress” was achieved, building on discussions from the Lake Lucerne Summit.
Pakistan Says Indirect Iran–U.S. Talks in Doha Concluded
WANA (Jul 02) – Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has announced that indirect talks between Iran and the United States, held in Doha through Qatari and Pakistani mediators, have concluded with progress on issues related to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. According to an official statement, Qatari and Pakistani mediators held separate meetings with Iranian and […]
Oil Flows Through the Strait of Hormuz Exceed 10 Million Barrels
WANA (Jul 02) – A U.S. official claimed on Wednesday evening that daily oil transportation through the Strait of Hormuz has exceeded 10 million barrels.
The unnamed official, cited by Bloomberg, also stated that an additional 5 million barrels per day are being transported via alternative routes.
The report noted that before the start of the war involving the United States and the Israeli regime against the Islamic Republic of Iran, around 20 million barrels of oil passed daily through this waterway.
Oil Flows Through the Strait of Hormuz Exceed 10 Million Barrels
WANA (Jul 02) – A U.S. official claimed on Wednesday evening that daily oil transportation through the Strait of Hormuz has exceeded 10 million barrels. The unnamed official, cited by Bloomberg, also stated that an additional 5 million barrels per day are being transported via alternative routes. The report noted that before the […]
Iranian Commander Warns U.S. and Israel Against Any Miscalculation
General Ali Abdollahi, the commander of the central headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya. Social media/ WANA News Agency
WANA (Jul 02) – The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Major General Abdollahi, has issued a strong warning to the United States, Israel, and their regional and extra-regional allies, urging them to avoid any “miscalculation” against Iran.
He stated that Iran’s adversaries, particularly the U.S. and the Israeli regime, should expect severe and “regret-inducing” responses from the armed forces if any threat or aggression is directed against the country. Abdollahi emphasized that Iran’s military forces are fully prepared to respond decisively to any hostile action targeting the nation.
Iran FM Deputy: Strait of Hormuz Is Under Iran’s Authority, Not CENTCOM
WANA (Jul 02) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the Strait of Hormuz is “defined under Iran’s authority, not U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM),” criticizing a U.S.-led regional security initiative.
His remarks came in response to a U.S. Central Command announcement that it had led a regional security dialogue in Bahrain with military representatives from 12 countries.
Iran FM Deputy: Strait of Hormuz Is Under Iran’s Authority, Not CENTCOM
WANA (Jul 02) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the Strait of Hormuz is “defined under Iran’s authority, not U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM),” criticizing a U.S.-led regional security initiative. His remarks came in response to a U.S. Central Command announcement that it had led a regional security dialogue in Bahrain with military […]
Qatar Says It Held Separate Talks With Iran and U.S.
WANA (Jul 02) – Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said Qatari and Pakistani mediators have concluded separate talks with Iranian and U.S. delegations in Doha.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said the discussions were part of efforts to follow up on issues related to a memorandum of understanding between the two sides and were based on the outcomes of a previous meeting in Switzerland.
Qatar Says It Held Separate Talks With Iran and U.S.
WANA (Jul 02) – Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said Qatari and Pakistani mediators have concluded separate talks with Iranian and U.S. delegations in Doha. Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said the discussions were part of efforts to follow up on issues related to a memorandum of understanding between the two sides and were based on […]
Iran Warns the United Nations Over Israeli Threats Against the Supreme Leader
WANA (Jul 02) – The Islamic Republic of Iran has issued an official letter to the United Nations Secretary-General, the President of the Security Council, and the President of the General Assembly, warning against recent threatening remarks made by Israeli officials toward Iran’s Supreme Leader and describing them as a clear example of state terrorism and a blatant violation of international law.
Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, stated in the letter that the threat made by Israel’s Minister of Defense against Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei constitutes an act that is incompatible with the UN Charter and fundamental principles of international law.
Iran Warns the United Nations Over Israeli Threats Against the Supreme Leader
WANA (Jul 02) – The Islamic Republic of Iran has issued an official letter to the United Nations Secretary-General, the President of the Security Council, and the President of the General Assembly, warning against recent threatening remarks made by Israeli officials toward Iran’s Supreme Leader and describing them as a clear example of state terrorism […]
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
