Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / May 20
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
This report is being updated …
Forcing Iran to Surrender Through Coercion is an Illusion
Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian. Social media/ WANA News Agency
WANA (May 20) – Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, wrote: “Iran has consistently honored its commitments and explored every avenue to avert war; all paths remain open from our side. Forcing Iran to surrender through coercion is nothing but an illusion. Mutual respect in diplomacy is far wiser, safer, and more sustainable than war.”
Parliamentary National Security Chief: We Are Ready for Any Scenario
Ebrahim Azizi, The head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly. Social media/ WANA News Agency
WANA (May 20) – Ebrahim Azizi, the Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament, wrote in a post:
“The era of trusting U.S. ‘diplomacy’ is over, and now we are ready for every scenario. While mainstream media tries to hide the reality, the American public is feeling the crushing cost of their government’s failed war against Iran. They’ve felt our amazing power. They’re not ready for what’s coming.”
US Sends New Draft to Iran amid Ongoing Negotiations
WANA (May 20) – The United States has delivered a new text to Iran through a Pakistani mediator, according to a source close to the Iranian negotiating team. The move follows Iran’s submission of a 14-point draft three days ago. Iranian officials are currently reviewing the US document and have not yet issued a response.
The Pakistani mediator is presently in Tehran attempting to bridge the gaps between the two texts. Sources emphasize that no final agreement has been reached.
Iran Will Fight Wherever Necessary, Negotiate Wherever Necessary
WANA (May 20) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi strongly rejected foreign propaganda regarding the defection or resignation of government officials during the recent 40-day conflict, stating that not a single diplomat or ministry employee abandoned their post.
Speaking at a memorial ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, May 20, honoring late foreign ministers Seyed Kamal Kharrazi and Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Araghchi stated that the recent conflict served as a profound test of resilience for the country’s political apparatus.
Iran Will Fight Wherever Necessary, Negotiate Wherever Necessary
WANA (May 20) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi strongly rejected foreign propaganda regarding the defection or resignation of government officials during the recent 40-day conflict, stating that not a single diplomat or ministry employee abandoned their post. Speaking at a memorial ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, May 20, honoring late foreign ministers Seyed […]
US Will Get Stuck in Another Endless War Quagmire
WANA (May 20) – Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, warned that the United States is poised to trap itself in another endless conflict, invoking a prominent quote from U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s memoir to critique American foreign policy.
In a social media post, the Iranian Parliament Speaker referenced Chapter 11 of Vance’s bestselling book, Hillbilly Elegy, highlighting the historical domestic toll of foreign military engagements on working-class Americans.
US Will Get Stuck in Another Endless War Quagmire
WANA (May 20) – Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, warned that the United States is poised to trap itself in another endless conflict, invoking a prominent quote from U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s memoir to critique American foreign policy. In a social media post, the Iranian Parliament Speaker referenced Chapter […]
The Enemy Is Seeking a New Round of War, They Will Regret
WANA (May 20) – The Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, stating that we will make the enemy regret any renewed aggression against Iran, said: “The overt and covert movements of the enemy show that they are seeking a new round of war.”
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in his third audio message addressed to the Iranian people, said: “For about a month, we have witnessed a cessation of fire on the military battlefronts, but the overt and covert movements of the enemy show that, in parallel with economic and political pressures, the enemy has not abandoned its military goals and is seeking a new round of war and a new adventure.”
The Enemy Is Seeking a New Round of War, They Will Regret
WANA (May 20) – The Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, stating that we will make the enemy regret any renewed aggression against Iran, said: “The overt and covert movements of the enemy show that they are seeking a new round of war.” Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in his third audio message addressed to the […]
IRGC Navy: 26 Vessels Safe After Hormuz Transit
WANA (May 20) – The Naval Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that 26 commercial vessels successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz under its direct coordination and security supervision over the past 24 hours.
According to a statement issued by the IRGC Naval Command, the transiting fleet included oil tankers, container ships, and other commercial vessels.
IRGC Warns Repeated Aggression Will Expand Regional War Beyond the Middle East
WANA (May 20) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel, declaring that any repeated aggression against Iran will expand the current conflict far beyond the Middle East.
In an official statement released on Wednesday, the military force warned that despite recent attacks carried out by the combined capabilities of the U.S. and Israeli militaries—which it described as two of the world’s most heavily funded armed forces—Iran has not yet deployed its full strategic capacity.
IRGC Warns Repeated Aggression Will Expand Regional War Beyond the Middle East
WANA (May 20) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel, declaring that any repeated aggression against Iran will expand the current conflict far beyond the Middle East. In an official statement released on Wednesday, the military force warned that despite recent attacks carried […]
Iran Rejects U.S. Nuclear Claims
WANA (May 20) – Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has sharply criticized the United States following recent American claims regarding Tehran’s nuclear program, accusing Washington of historical hypocrisy and international law violations.
In a series of statements released on X (formerly Twitter), the Iranian mission asserted that the United States remains the only country in history to have ever used nuclear weapons.
Iran Rejects U.S. Nuclear Claims
WANA (May 20) – Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has sharply criticized the United States following recent American claims regarding Tehran’s nuclear program, accusing Washington of historical hypocrisy and international law violations. In a series of statements released on X (formerly Twitter), the Iranian mission asserted that the United States remains the […]
Araghchi Warns of ‘More Surprises’ If War Resumes
WANA (May 20) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated on Wednesday that any potential resumption of military conflict would bring “many more surprises,” claiming that Iran’s defense capabilities have advanced significantly from recent engagements.
In a statement published on social media, Araghchi highlighted a purported admission by the U.S. Congress regarding the loss of dozens of military aircraft, which he valued in the billions of dollars, since the onset of hostilities against Iran.
Araghchi Warns of ‘More Surprises’ If War Resumes
WANA (May 20) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated on Wednesday that any potential resumption of military conflict would bring “many more surprises,” claiming that Iran’s defense capabilities have advanced significantly from recent engagements. In a statement published on social media, Araghchi highlighted a purported admission by the U.S. Congress regarding the […]
Baghaei Labels U.S. Claims on School Attack a War Crime Cover-Up
WANA (May 20) – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly rejected claims made by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) regarding the February 28 missile strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in the southern city of Minab, labeling Washington’s explanation an “appalling lie.”
In a statement released by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, Tehran dismissed U.S. military assertions that the school was operating within a “missile launch facility.” Baghaei characterized the claims as a “shameless distortion” aimed at covering up the civilian casualties resulting from the attack.
Baghaei Labels U.S. Claims on School Attack a War Crime Cover-Up
WANA (May 20) – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly rejected claims made by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) regarding the February 28 missile strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in the southern city of Minab, labeling Washington’s explanation an “appalling lie.” In a statement released by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, Tehran […]
Senate Advances Measure to Restrict Trump’s War Powers Against Iran
WANA (May 20) – The U.S. Senate voted 50-47 on Tuesday to advance a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s war powers against Iran, successfully discharging the measure from committee and moving it to the Senate floor for full consideration.
The breakthrough marks the first time such a proposal has successfully advanced in the Senate after several prior attempts failed to clear procedural hurdles.
Senate Advances Measure to Restrict Trump’s War Powers Against Iran
WANA (May 20) – The U.S. Senate voted 50-47 on Tuesday to advance a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s war powers against Iran, successfully discharging the measure from committee and moving it to the Senate floor for full consideration. The breakthrough marks the first time such a proposal has successfully advanced in […]
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
