Mohamad Safa, a UN representative who recently resigned, said US War Secretary Pete Hegseth is either a “war criminal” or “murderer”, saying the US military deliberately targeted two civilian boats traveling from Oman to Iran, killing five unarmed civilians.

Pezeshkian says the ceasefire was the result of the blood of the “martyred Leader” and the presence of the people on the national stage.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on February 17, 2026.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the Iranian nation to demonstrate its will and steadfastness on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on January 17, 2026.

Iran’s foreign minister has hailed the country’s resilience in the face of recent 12-day US-Israeli aggression, saying this resilience forced an enemy who demanded unconditional surrender to plead for an unconditional ceasefire.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged the United States and Europe to demonstrate sincerity if they wish to rebuild trust with Iran.