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Pezeshkian: National Unity Is the Way Through Challenges

WANA (May 14) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian shared a video highlighting the efforts of trade groups and social organizations during the “Third Imposed War,” saying the Iranian people had shown that national unity is the path to overcoming challenges.

 

In a post on X, Pezeshkian said that just as people stood together during the “40-day war,” they would also move through the reconstruction period with solidarity and cohesion.

 

He also thanked the public for their sacrifice and efforts, adding: “Together, we will rebuild Iran.”

 


Araghchi: U.S. Should Seek Solutions With Iran Beyond the Military Option

 

WANA (May 14) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will not back down in the face of military threats, stressing that recent conflicts have shown there is no military solution to disputes involving Iran.

 

Speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS meeting on Thursday, May 14, Araghchi responded to recent threats made by U.S. and Israeli officials while Donald Trump was visiting China.

 


UAE Was a Partner in Aggression Against Iran

 

WANA (May 14) – Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, reacted sharply to remarks made by a senior Emirati official accusing Tehran of aggression, saying the United Arab Emirates was not a victim, but had played a direct role in military actions against the Islamic Republic.

 


More Than One Million Iraqis Reportedly Ready to Attend Funeral Ceremony of Iran’s Late Supreme Leader

 

WANA (May 14) – Iran’s Deputy Interior Minister for Security Affairs said that more than one million Iraqis have reportedly announced their readiness to participate in the funeral ceremony of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated on February 28 in a joint U.S.-Israeli attack, according to official reports.

 


OPEC Output Plunges After Hormuz Disruption

 

WANA (May 14) – The latest monthly report by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) paints an unprecedented picture of turmoil in the global oil market, with crude production collapsing across major producers following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

 


Araqchi to the UAE: Even Your Alliance With Israel Failed to Protect You

 

WANA (May 14) – Speaking at the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, Abbas Araghchi responded to remarks by the representative of the United Arab Emirates by describing the country as an “active partner in the aggression” against Iran. He said Abu Dhabi’s alliance with Israel and the United States had not only failed to provide security for the UAE, but had also increased tensions across the region.

 


Maritime Incident Reported Near Fujairah, UAE

 

WANA (May 14) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a maritime incident approximately 38 nautical miles northeast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.

 

Media sources initially reported an explosion following an alleged drone attack on a vessel off the coast of Fujairah. Shortly afterward, however, the UKMTO announced that it had received a report regarding an incident involving a ship in the same area.

 


The United States Would Be Defeated in a War Against Iran

Rear Admiral Habibollah SayyariWANA (May 14) – Iran’s Deputy Army Coordinator said the United States would fail in any military confrontation with Iran due to the resilience of the Iranian armed forces and the support of the Iranian people.

 

Admiral Habibollah Sayyari stated: “The United States, despite all its military equipment and so-called defensive capabilities, would be defeated by the bravery and resistance of Iran’s armed forces and the backing of the ever-present Iranian nation.”

 


Japanese Vessel Passes Through Strait of Hormuz with Iran’s Authorization

Iran and JapanWANA (May 14) – Japan’s Prime Minister announced that a Japanese-affiliated vessel has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz, left the Persian Gulf, and is now heading toward Japan.

 

He stated that the Japanese government carried out a series of diplomatic efforts to secure the vessel’s passage, including direct communication with Masoud Pezeshkian as well as coordination by Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi, in cooperation with the Japanese embassy and other relevant parties.

 

According to the Japanese Prime Minister, these diplomatic arrangements ultimately ensured the safe passage of the Japanese vessel through the Strait of Hormuz.

 


Araghchi: We Have Created No Obstruction in the Strait of Hormuz

 

WANA (May 14) – Iran’s Foreign Minister said: “We have created no obstruction in the Strait of Hormuz. It is the United States that has imposed a blockade.”

 

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, said in an interview on the sidelines of the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting that the Strait of Hormuz is currently suffering more than anything from U.S. aggression and the blockade imposed on it.

 


Araghchi: We Will Never Bow to Pressure or Threats

 

WANA (May 14) – Speaking at the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi today, Iran’s Foreign Minister said there is no military solution to any issue involving Iran and stressed that “we will never bow to any pressure or threat.” He added that it should now be clear to everyone that Iran is invincible and emerges stronger and more united whenever it comes under pressure.

 

Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, addressed the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.

 

 

This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.