Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / May 29
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
This report is being updated …
Iran Determines the Conditions, Not Trump
Ebrahim Azizi, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission. Social media/WANA News Agency
WANA (May 29) – Ebrahim Azizi, the Chairman of the National Security Commission, reacting to U.S. President Donald Trump’s potential agreement, wrote: “Trump must know that Iran, as the victor and conqueror of the field, determines the conditions,” Azizi stated.
He outlined Iran’s strict framework for reciprocal negotiations as follows:
- Cash for cash
- Credit for credit
- Nothing for nothing
Azizi concluded that these principles apply strictly “for matters that are under negotiation, not for his [Trump’s] wishes.”
Baghaei: Understanding Between Iran and U.S. Not Yet Finalized
WANA (May 29) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that the exchange of messages with the United States is ongoing and an understanding has not yet been finalized.
Addressing recent remarks by the U.S. President suggesting that Iran “must” open the Strait of Hormuz, Baghaei remarked that Iran parted ways with such mandates 47 years ago, adding that if the nation intended to operate under the dictates of others, the revolution would not have occurred.
He emphasized that Iran makes decisions based on its own interests and rights, suggesting that these demands should instead be interpreted as requests.
Baghaei: Understanding Between Iran and U.S. Not Yet Finalized
WANA (May 29) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that the exchange of messages with the United States is ongoing and an understanding has not yet been finalized. Addressing recent remarks by the U.S. President suggesting that Iran “must” open the Strait of Hormuz, Baghaei remarked that […]
Iran’s Conditions for a Deal Will Not Change
Mohammad Marandi.Social media / WANA News Agency
WANA (May 29) – Mohammad Marandi, an Iranian analyst and media advisor, in a social media post published on Friday, reacting to Trump’s recent remarks, wrote: “Iran’s conditions for a deal will not change.”
Brent Crude Price Drops Below $90 Per Barrel
WANA (May 29) – Following the announcement of the lifting of the blockade on Iran, the price of Brent crude oil dropped below $90 per barrel for the first time in approximately 50 days.
Trump Outlines Demands for Iran: Nuclear Ban, Open Strait of Hormuz, and Mine Clearing
WANA (May 29) – U.S. President Donald J. Trump has issued a detailed public statement outlining specific demands and agreements regarding Iran, focusing on its nuclear program, maritime operations, and the lifting of a naval blockade.
In a statement published on social media, Trump declared that “Iran must agree that they will never have a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb.”
Turning to regional maritime security, Trump stated that “The Hormuz Strait must be immediately open, no tolls, for unrestricted shipping traffic, in both directions.”
Trump Outlines Demands for Iran: Nuclear Ban, Open Strait of Hormuz, and Mine Clearing
WANA (May 29) – U.S. President Donald J. Trump has issued a detailed public statement outlining specific demands and agreements regarding Iran, focusing on its nuclear program, maritime operations, and the lifting of a naval blockade. In a statement published on social media, Trump declared that “Iran must agree that they will never have […]
Rezaei: We Will Break Maritime Blockade via Talks or Direct Action
WANA (May 29) – Former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohsen Rezaei has warned that Iran will shatter the current maritime blockade targeting the country, forcing the United States to end its economic siege either through diplomatic channels or via direct military intervention.
“We will compel the U.S. to end the naval blockade—either through negotiation or, if they resist, through direct action,” Rezaei stated in a recent interview. He emphasized that Iran has prepared itself to strike and break the blockade if it persists beyond a specific timeframe.
Rezaei, who serves as the Secretary of the Supreme Council for Economic Coordination among the Heads of Branches, outlined Tehran’s view of current geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, taking aim at Washington and Tel Aviv.
Rezaei: We Will Break Maritime Blockade via Talks or Direct Action
WANA (May 29) – Former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohsen Rezaei has warned that Iran will shatter the current maritime blockade targeting the country, forcing the United States to end its economic siege either through diplomatic channels or via direct military intervention. “We will compel the U.S. to end the naval blockade—either […]
Ghalibaf: We Secure Concessions with Missiles, Not Dialogue
WANA (May 29) – Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has laid out a stark, uncompromising three-point doctrine governing Iran’s approach toward potential negotiations with the United States.
In a public statement shared on social media, shown in image_e2c95e.jpg, the legislative leader clarified Tehran’s baseline strategy, emphasizing military leverage over traditional diplomacy.
“We secure concessions not through dialogue, but with missiles,” Ghalibaf stated in his first point. He added that the sole purpose of engaging in talks is to “merely make them [the opposing side] understand this” reality.
Ghalibaf: We Secure Concessions with Missiles, Not Dialogue
WANA (May 29) – Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has laid out a stark, uncompromising three-point doctrine governing Iran’s approach toward potential negotiations with the United States. In a public statement shared on social media, shown in image_e2c95e.jpg, the legislative leader clarified Tehran’s baseline strategy, emphasizing military leverage over traditional […]
Potential Accord Changes; Western Media Reports ‘Inaccurate’
Women walk past an anti-U.S. mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, February 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (May 29) – A potential agreement text remains unfinalized and has undergone several changes over the past few days, an informed source said.
Responding to Western media reports claiming to publish the “final text,” the source stated that no final conclusion has been reached. “Once finalized, it will be officially announced,” the source added, dismissing current media leaks as “devoid of accuracy.”
24 Vessels Cross Strait of Hormuz in Past 24 Hours
WANA (May 29) – The IRGC Navy announced that 24 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours in coordination with the IRGC and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Officials noted that while more ships hold permits, daily transits are capped to manage traffic. The IRGC Navy reiterated that vessel security is fully guaranteed along the maritime corridors designated by Iran.
Iran Security Official to US: Bow to Iranian Power
WANA (May 29) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Ebrahim Rezaei, has fiercely defended Iran’s maritime authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning U.S. officials that any military attempts to challenge Tehran’s control will face decisive resistance.
In a statement published on social media, Rezaei asserted that Iran’s sovereign administration of the strategic choke point is an internationally recognized reality.
“Iranian management of the Strait of Hormuz has been firmly established worldwide,” Rezaei stated. “For this very reason, countries seek permission, pay dues, and navigate their vessels under the guidance of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy.”
Iran Security Official to US: Bow to Iranian Power
WANA (May 29) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Ebrahim Rezaei, has fiercely defended Iran’s maritime authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning U.S. officials that any military attempts to challenge Tehran’s control will face decisive resistance. In a statement published on social media, Rezaei asserted that […]
Iran Calls New US Airline Sanctions ‘Sign of Anger’
WANA (May 29) – A senior Iranian aviation official has dismissed recent threats of escalated sanctions by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, calling them a reflection of Washington’s frustration over the resilience and revival of Iran’s civil aviation sector despite years of restrictions.
The statement follows announcements from Washington detailing a new wave of economic pressures targeting Iranian commercial airlines.
Iran Calls New US Airline Sanctions ‘Sign of Anger’
WANA (May 29) – A senior Iranian aviation official has dismissed recent threats of escalated sanctions by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, calling them a reflection of Washington’s frustration over the resilience and revival of Iran’s civil aviation sector despite years of restrictions. The statement follows announcements from Washington detailing a new wave of […]
US Sanctions Individuals and Entities Linked to Iran
WANA (May 29) – The US Department of the Treasury added new companies and vessels to the list of sanctions related to Iran on Thursday evening.
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced today that it has placed the names of one individual, 16 companies, and 8 vessels on the sanctions list related to Iran, known as the SDN list.
The sanctioned individual is an Indian national, and the companies are based in China, Singapore, Qatar, the Marshall Islands, and the United Arab Emirates.
US Sanctions Individuals and Entities Linked to Iran
WANA (May 29) – The US Department of the Treasury added new companies and vessels to the list of sanctions related to Iran on Thursday evening. The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced today that it has placed the names of one individual, 16 companies, and 8 vessels on […]
Iran’s President Stresses Regional Cooperation and Diplomacy
WANA (May 29) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote on X: “In my conversations with the Prime Ministers of Malaysia and Pakistan to extend congratulations on the auspicious Eid al-Adha, while emphasizing Iran’s commitment to diplomacy, I expressed gratitude for Malaysia’s humanitarian stances and Pakistan’s effective initiatives and efforts toward reaching an agreement. Iran’s policy is to expand cooperation with Muslim and neighboring countries across all fields.”
Exchange of Fire Reported in Strait of Hormuz as Missile Launches Detected from Southern Iran
WANA (May 29) – Initial reports from Bandar Abbas and the Strait of Hormuz indicate sounds of gunfire and possible naval clashes in the waters south of Iran, amid emerging accounts of missile launches carried out by Iranian armed forces.
According to local sources and domestic media reports, several explosions and firing sounds were heard near Bandar Abbas and the surrounding waters. Some reports suggest the Iranian navy may have issued warning fire toward unidentified or non-compliant vessels. However, officials have not yet fully confirmed the details of the incident.
The Army Air Defense Command Center stated that no explosion had occurred inside Bandar Abbas itself and that the sounds originated from the sea, describing them as part of an “exchange of fire aimed at warning non-compliant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.”
Exchange of Fire Reported in Strait of Hormuz as Missile Launches Detected from Southern Iran
WANA (May 28) – Initial reports from Bandar Abbas and the Strait of Hormuz indicate sounds of gunfire and possible naval clashes in the waters south of Iran, amid emerging accounts of missile launches carried out by Iranian armed forces. According to local sources and domestic media reports, several explosions and firing sounds were […]
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
