Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / May 25
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
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Drone Downed Over Persian Gulf by New ‘Arash Kamangir’ System
WANA (May 25) – Iranian forces successfully shot down a hostile drone over the strategic waters of the Persian Gulf during the past few hours, debuting a new defense system named “Arash Kamangir.”
The operation utilized a system equipped with stealth capabilities, which officials described as a firm and clear message from the Islamic Republic.
“This is a sign from us so that no radar-evading drone can ever penetrate the skies over the Persian Gulf again,” relevant authorities stated, emphasizing Iran’s absolute sovereignty over its airspace. Technical and operational details of the new system remain classified.
Drone Downed Over Persian Gulf by New ‘Arash Kamangir’ System
WANA (May 25) – Iranian forces successfully shot down a hostile drone over the strategic waters of the Persian Gulf during the past few hours, debuting a new defense system named “Arash Kamangir.” The operation utilized a system equipped with stealth capabilities, which officials described as a firm and clear message from the Islamic […]
Trump: The Deal with Iran Will Either Be Great, or There Will Be No Deal
WANA (May 25) – Donald Trump has fired back at critics of his administration’s diplomatic efforts with Tehran, asserting that any potential agreement with Iran will either be a “great and meaningful one” or will not happen at all.
In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump lashed out at opposition lawmakers, political rivals, and dissenting members within his own party who he claimed “know nothing about the potential deal” currently under consideration.
Trump: The Deal with Iran Will Either Be Great, or There Will Be No Deal
WANA (May 25) – Donald Trump has fired back at critics of his administration’s diplomatic efforts with Tehran, asserting that any potential agreement with Iran will either be a “great and meaningful one” or will not happen at all. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump lashed out at opposition lawmakers, […]
32 Vessels Granted Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz
WANA (May 25) – The Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that 32 vessels were granted permission to transit through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours.
According to the statement, the permits covered both inbound and outbound maritime traffic as part of ongoing monitoring and control operations in the strategic waterway.
32 Vessels Granted Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz
WANA (May 25) – The Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that 32 vessels were granted permission to transit through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours. According to the statement, the permits covered both inbound and outbound maritime traffic as part of ongoing monitoring and control operations in […]
Pakistani Sources Claim Temporary Iran-US Agreement Could Be Imminent
WANA (May 25) – Pakistani sources told Anadolu Agency that the United States and Iran could sign a temporary agreement as early as this week aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, amid increasing diplomatic efforts in the region to reduce tensions.
According to the Turkish state-run news agency, the sources said they were “confident that the United States and Iran could sign a temporary pact to end the war within this week.” No further details were provided regarding the possible terms of the agreement or the level of negotiations.
Pakistani Sources Claim Temporary Iran-US Agreement Could Be Imminent
WANA (May 25) – Pakistani sources told Anadolu Agency that the United States and Iran could sign a temporary agreement as early as this week aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, amid increasing diplomatic efforts in the region to reduce tensions. According to the Turkish state-run news agency, the sources said they were “confident […]
Proposal for Agreement Accompanied by Threats
WANA (May 25) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a mixed message regarding Iran on Monday, combining calls for diplomacy with warnings of potential confrontation, once again highlighting Washington’s dual-track approach toward Tehran’s nuclear file.
In his latest remarks, Rubio said the United States still considers diplomacy the preferred path and would exhaust all opportunities for a negotiated settlement before turning to alternative options.
Proposal for Agreement Accompanied by Threats
WANA (May 25) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a mixed message regarding Iran on Monday, combining calls for diplomacy with warnings of potential confrontation, once again highlighting Washington’s dual-track approach toward Tehran’s nuclear file. In his latest remarks, Rubio said the United States still considers diplomacy the preferred path and would […]
Why Iran Demands Release of Frozen Assets Before a U.S. Deal
WANA (May 25) – In its ongoing negotiations with the United States, Tehran has made the immediate release of its frozen assets a strict prerequisite for any agreement. This demand is deeply rooted in Iran’s profound mistrust of Washington, shaped by past experiences ranging from the JCPOA collapse to repeated sanctions.
Anyone familiar with the traditional Tehran Bazaar knows that merchants refuse to deal with untrustworthy buyers unless it is a “cash-only” transaction. Today, Tehran is applying this exact market logic to Washington, openly declaring: “Release our frozen funds before any agreement is signed.”
Why Iran Demands Release of Frozen Assets Before a U.S. Deal
WANA (May 25) – In its ongoing negotiations with the United States, Tehran has made the immediate release of its frozen assets a strict prerequisite for any agreement. This demand is deeply rooted in Iran’s profound mistrust of Washington, shaped by past experiences ranging from the JCPOA collapse to repeated sanctions. Anyone familiar with […]
General Qaani: Today’s Resistance Lays the Groundwork for the Liberation of Holy Al-Quds
Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, the head of the Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force, attends a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the late Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash, in Tehran, Iran, May 15, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (May 25) – The Commander of the IRGC Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, wrote in a message: “The epic of May 24, 1982 (liberation of Khorramshahr) laid the groundwork for the proud epic of May 25, 2000, for the heroic Hezbollah, which expelled the Zionist regime from southern Lebanon.”
“The regime’s army fled while their wireless radios were still turned on and all their equipment was left behind in the trenches. The resistance today in beloved Palestine and heroic Lebanon will also bring about the liberation of the holy Al-Quds,” he added.
Major General Abdollahi: We Will Deploy New Air Defense Systems
WANA (May 25) – The Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, in response to U.S. claims regarding the capabilities of Iran’s armed forces, stated: “The process of upgrading our equipment to adapt to modern conditions is constantly progressing.”
Speaking about American claims regarding the total destruction of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s military and defense equipment, Major General Pilot Ali Abdollahi stated:
“The enemy has repeatedly claimed to have destroyed our military sector in the naval, air, and missile domains; however, we have consistently demonstrated on the battlefield that all our capacities remain intact. We will fight the enemies until the very end and will inflict defeat upon them.”
Major General Abdollahi: We Will Deploy New Air Defense Systems
WANA (May 25) – The Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, in response to U.S. claims regarding the capabilities of Iran’s armed forces, stated: “The process of upgrading our equipment to adapt to modern conditions is constantly progressing.” Speaking about American claims regarding the total destruction of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s military […]
Iranian Spokesperson Warns U.S. to Expect $6 Gasoline
WANA (May 25) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Ebrahim Rezaei, has issued a stern warning to Washington, stating that continued political posturing will severely impact U.S. domestic energy markets.
In a statement shared on social media, Rezaei dismissed recent threats from the U.S. administration, signaling that Tehran is prepared to match diplomatic maneuvers with decisive countermeasures.
“During the military war, our tactic was an eye for an eye; in the diplomatic war, it is action for action,” Rezaei stated. “Do not believe the bluffing of a defeated president—time is working against the Americans.”
Iranian Spokesperson Warns U.S. to Expect $6 Gasoline
WANA (May 25) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Ebrahim Rezaei, has issued a stern warning to Washington, stating that continued political posturing will severely impact U.S. domestic energy markets. In a statement shared on social media, Rezaei dismissed recent threats from the U.S. administration, signaling that […]
Iran Rejects Israeli Media Claim on US Talks
WANA (May 25) – As reports continue to circulate about a possible understanding between Iran and the United States, sources familiar with the discussions have dismissed a claim published by an Israeli media outlet suggesting that Tehran must first transfer its enriched uranium stockpile before gaining access to frozen assets.
The Israeli outlet i24 claimed that U.S. officials had told Iran no sanctions relief or financial access would be granted unless the transfer of enriched uranium reserves began. However, according to information obtained from sources close to the talks, no such condition exists in the draft texts discussed so far.
Iran has reportedly insisted that part of its frozen assets must be released immediately upon any initial announcement of an understanding and made fully accessible to Tehran. The position reflects Iran’s continued distrust stemming from previous experiences in which promised financial measures were either delayed or never fully implemented.
Iran Rejects Israeli Media Claim on US Talks
WANA (May 25) – As reports continue to circulate about a possible understanding between Iran and the United States, sources familiar with the discussions have dismissed a claim published by an Israeli media outlet suggesting that Tehran must first transfer its enriched uranium stockpile before gaining access to frozen assets. The Israeli outlet i24 […]
Iranian National Security Chief Fires Back at Trump’s Threat
WANA (May 25) – The Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has issued a sarcastic response to recent rhetoric from President Donald Trump, highlighting a major military failure during the recent conflict.
Ebrahim Azizi, the head of the influential parliamentary committee, posted a photo of destroyed military equipment on social media with the caption, “You’re Welcome!”
The post was a direct rebuttal to a message shared by Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform, which featured an image of a bomb mounted under a fighter jet inscribed with the phrase: “THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!”
Iranian National Security Chief Fires Back at Trump’s Threat
WANA (May 25) – The Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has issued a sarcastic response to recent rhetoric from President Donald Trump, highlighting a major military failure during the recent conflict. Ebrahim Azizi, the head of the influential parliamentary committee, posted a photo of destroyed military equipment on […]
Number of Active Iranian Airports Reaches 20
WANA (May 25) – The Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) of Iran announced on Monday, May 25, that 40 percent of the country’s airports have officially reopened, with Iran’s third-busiest international airport scheduled to resume operations within days.
The CAO Spokesperson, Majid Akhavan, confirmed that 20 airports across the country have successfully resumed operations following the recent war. He added that Tabriz International Airport is slated to reactivate within the coming week.
Tabriz Airport is a key regional hub, serving nine international destinations, including Istanbul, Baghdad, Dubai, Baku, and Hamburg.
Number of Active Iranian Airports Reaches 20
WANA (May 25) – The Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) of Iran announced on Monday, May 25, that 40 percent of the country’s airports have officially reopened, with Iran’s third-busiest international airport scheduled to resume operations within days. The CAO Spokesperson, Majid Akhavan, confirmed that 20 airports across the country have successfully resumed operations following […]
Russia’s IAEA Envoy: U.S. Nuclear Demands on Iran Violate NPT
WANA (May 25) – Russia’s Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna has reiterated that U.S. nuclear demands on Iran contradict the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), following reports of Washington’s expansive conditions for a deal with Tehran.
Mikhail Ulyanov criticized the reported U.S. stance, stating that demands to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program run counter to international frameworks. “Demanding the dismantling of a nuclear program is contrary to the NPT. The same applies to enrichment,” Ulyanov said.
Russia’s IAEA Envoy: U.S. Nuclear Demands on Iran Violate NPT
WANA (May 25) – Russia’s Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna has reiterated that U.S. nuclear demands on Iran contradict the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), following reports of Washington’s expansive conditions for a deal with Tehran. Mikhail Ulyanov criticized the reported U.S. stance, stating that demands to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program run counter to […]
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
