The Iranian president says the country is engaged in a full-scale war with the United States.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on August 19, 2026.

Iran’s president describes the recent statement issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's foremost source of support for protecting national interests.

The massive Iraq funeral for Martyr Ayatollah Khamenei showed Iran-Iraq unity, dealt blow to US plots, and proved Axis of Resistance more united than ever, says an Iraqi analyst..

Saeb Shaath, an author and political commentator, described the funeral procession for Iran's late leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, as a demonstration of public unity and international support.

The commander of the IRGC Quds Force says the funeral of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iraq will strengthen Iran-Iraq unity against US sedition.

The Iranian president says a massive public turnout at the funeral of late Ayatollah Khamenei will serve as a decisive response to terrorism, violence and bullying.