Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / May 22
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
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Baghaei: Agreement Not Yet Close, Pakistan Remains Official Mediator
WANA (May 22) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated on Friday evening that while the ongoing diplomatic tracks and the presence of senior Pakistani officials in Tehran signal a “turning point,” a final breakthrough with the United States remains far off.
Speaking to Iran’s IRIB News Network, Baghaei stressed that diplomacy is a protracted process and that both nations are simply utilizing current channels to convey their core positions.
Baghaei: Agreement Not Yet Close, Pakistan Remains Official Mediator
WANA (May 22) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated on Friday evening that while the ongoing diplomatic tracks and the presence of senior Pakistani officials in Tehran signal a “turning point,” a final breakthrough with the United States remains far off. Speaking to Iran’s IRIB News Network, Baghaei stressed that diplomacy is […]
Iranian Lawmaker: No Text Exists Indicating a Potential Agreement with the U.S.
WANA (May 22) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has firmly ruled out any possibility of compromise on the country’s core strategic policies, stating that Washington’s current diplomatic maneuvers are part of a psychological warfare campaign aimed at forcing concessions from Tehran.
Ali Khezrian, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, made the remarks during a televised interview, addressing the stagnant state of diplomatic talks and recent rhetoric coming out of the United States.
Iranian Lawmaker: No Text Exists Indicating a Potential Agreement with the U.S.
WANA (May 22) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has firmly ruled out any possibility of compromise on the country’s core strategic policies, stating that Washington’s current diplomatic maneuvers are part of a psychological warfare campaign aimed at forcing concessions from Tehran. Ali Khezrian, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy […]
Tehran Demands Rights, Not ‘Concessions’ from US, Says FM Spokesman
WANA (May 22) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has rejected the notion that Iran is seeking concessions from the United States, asserting that Tehran is merely demanding the restoration of its legitimate rights under international law.
Baghaei urged precision in diplomatic language regarding Iran-US relations. He stated that when discussing concessions, it was necessary to choose words carefully. He clarified that Iran was not asking for any concessions from the United States but was simply demanding its rights.
Tehran Demands Rights, Not ‘Concessions’ from US, Says FM Spokesman
WANA (May 22) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has rejected the notion that Iran is seeking concessions from the United States, asserting that Tehran is merely demanding the restoration of its legitimate rights under international law. Baghaei urged precision in diplomatic language regarding Iran-US relations. He stated that when discussing concessions, it […]
Iran to Germany: US-Israeli Attacks Were Aggression, Not ‘Unnecessary War
WANA (May 22) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, has sharply criticized recent remarks by German President regarding the 2018 U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal and subsequent military actions against Iran, rejecting the characterization of the attacks as merely an “unnecessary war.”
In a podcast interview, the German President had criticized the United States for pulling out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018 and its subsequent resort to force against Tehran, labeling the military aggression an “unnecessary war.”
Iran to Germany: US-Israeli Attacks Were Aggression, Not ‘Unnecessary War
WANA (May 22) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, has sharply criticized recent remarks by German President regarding the 2018 U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal and subsequent military actions against Iran, rejecting the characterization of the attacks as merely an “unnecessary war.” In a podcast interview, the German President had criticized the […]
Tehran Friday Prayer Leader: Any Mistake by Enemies Will Be Met with New Missiles
WANA (May 22) – Tehran’s interim Friday prayer leader, Ali Akbari, issued a stern warning to adversaries today, declaring that any future military miscalculations against Iran would trigger a trans-regional conflict and the deployment of advanced, unforeseen weaponry.
Addressing worshippers during the weekly sermon in the capital, Ali Akbari emphasized that Iran’s armed forces are at their highest state of readiness, with “their fingers on the trigger.”
Tehran Friday Prayer Leader: Any Mistake by Enemies Will Be Met with New Missiles
WANA (May 22) – Tehran’s interim Friday prayer leader, Ali Akbari, issued a stern warning to adversaries today, declaring that any future military miscalculations against Iran would trigger a trans-regional conflict and the deployment of advanced, unforeseen weaponry. Addressing worshippers during the weekly sermon in the capital, Ali Akbari emphasized that Iran’s armed forces […]
Iran Inflicts $1 Billion Damage on U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Drone Fleet
WANA (May 22) – Despite former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of completely neutralizing Iran’s military capabilities, Western media reports reveal that Iranian forces have inflicted at least $1 billion in damages on the U.S. military by destroying a significant portion of its MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet.
According to a report by Bloomberg, Iran has downed more than 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones during recent conflicts with the U.S., effectively wiping out approximately 20% of America’s total stockpile of the aircraft.
Iran Inflicts $1 Billion Damage on U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Drone Fleet
WANA (May 22) – Despite former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of completely neutralizing Iran’s military capabilities, Western media reports reveal that Iranian forces have inflicted at least $1 billion in damages on the U.S. military by destroying a significant portion of its MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet. According to a report by Bloomberg, Iran […]
Tehran IRGC Commander Warns Enemies of ‘Final and More Painful’ Response
WANA (May 22) – The Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Greater Tehran Corps has declared that the armed forces are more prepared than ever to deliver a devastating response to any hostile actions.
“If the enemy makes a mistake, the armed forces will deliver a harsh, decisive, regret-inducing, and final response that will be tougher, more painful, and more severe than in the past,” the commander warned.
IRGC Navy Secures Passage of 35 Vessels Through Strait of Hormuz
WANA (May 22) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that 35 vessels, including oil tankers, container ships, and commercial boats, safely transited the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours.
According to the statement, the ships crossed the strategic waterway after obtaining clearance and under the coordination and security escort of IRGC naval forces.
Rezaei Calls for ‘Missile Diplomacy’ After US Sanctions Envoy to Lebanon
WANA (May 22) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has called for a military response to Washington following the U.S. Treasury’s decision to impose fresh sanctions on Iranian officials, including the Islamic Republic’s envoy to Beirut.
Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, strongly criticized the move in a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
“Sanctioning a Ministry of Foreign Affairs diplomat means sanctioning diplomacy itself,” Rezaei wrote. “This talk of negotiation is likely a deception, and the Americans have no real desire for diplomacy.”
Rezaei Calls for ‘Missile Diplomacy’ After US Sanctions Envoy to Lebanon
WANA (May 22) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has called for a military response to Washington following the U.S. Treasury’s decision to impose fresh sanctions on Iranian officials, including the Islamic Republic’s envoy to Beirut. Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, strongly criticized the move in a […]
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Tehran Condemns U.S. Sanctions on Envoy to Lebanon and Local Officials
WANA (May 22) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a statement strongly condemning the recent U.S. sanctions imposed on Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon, as well as several Lebanese officials and citizens.
Tehran characterized the American move as an attempt to undermine Lebanon’s national sovereignty and incite division within its society.
Tehran Condemns U.S. Sanctions on Envoy to Lebanon and Local Officials
WANA (May 22) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a statement strongly condemning the recent U.S. sanctions imposed on Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon, as well as several Lebanese officials and citizens. Tehran characterized the American move as an attempt to undermine Lebanon’s national sovereignty and incite […]
Destruction of Iran’s Pasteur Institute Poses a Threat to Regional Health Security
WANA (May 22) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei issued a strongly-worded statement on X (formerly Twitter), citing a recent report by the prestigious medical journal The Lancet to condemn recent airstrikes that damaged the Pasteur Institute of Iran.
Baghaei emphasized that the destruction of the historic scientific facility poses a severe threat to both national and regional public health safety.
Destruction of Iran’s Pasteur Institute Poses a Threat to Regional Health Security
WANA (May 22) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei issued a strongly-worded statement on X (formerly Twitter), citing a recent report by the prestigious medical journal The Lancet to condemn recent airstrikes that damaged the Pasteur Institute of Iran. Baghaei emphasized that the destruction of the historic scientific facility poses a severe threat […]
IRGC: White House Assumptions for Rapid Operation Against Iran Have Failed
WANA (May 22) – In a post on X, the IRGC intelligence organization wrote: “Following the fruitless attacks of June 13 and February 28, and the collapse of the April 12 blockade, the fallacy of White House assumptions regarding an easy and rapid operation against the Islamic Republic of Iran has been proven.
The conclusion of US intelligence agencies is: “Time is not on our side, and to escape this multi-layered dilemma, take Iran’s initiative and threat seriously.”
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
