A senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official, Hossein Noushabadi, has declared that Iran will resist what he described as the 'aggressive' actions of the United States. Speaking to the ISNA news agency, he stated that the comfort, welfare, and progress of the Gulf region depend on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the area.

Noushabadi, who serves as Director General of the Ministry’s Parliamentary and Legal Affairs Department, said that foreign powers have long coveted the Gulf’s strategic maritime resources. He described the Gulf as an integral part of Iran’s identity and civilization, emphasizing the country’s historical role in expelling Portugal, the Netherlands, and England from the region.

According to the official, Iran now intends to confront U.S. military operations in the Gulf, portraying this stance as a continuation of its past defense of regional sovereignty.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei has called on the American people to challenge their government over what he described as an illegal war and atrocities committed against Iran. He stated that the conflict was an unprovoked act of aggression and that U.S. citizens have the right to demand accountability from the Trump administration.

Baghaei shared a video from a U.S. Senate hearing featuring Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who said there was no evidence that Iran had planned an imminent attack on the United States. Meanwhile, Iran’s armed forces have warned of a strong possibility of renewed conflict with the United States and Israel, citing Washington’s alleged failure to adhere to international agreements.

According to Iranian officials, these developments reflect growing distrust toward the U.S. government’s commitments and raise concerns about escalating regional tensions.

Iran has executed two men convicted of spying for Israel and its intelligence agency, Mossad. The executions of Yakub Karimpour and Naser Bakorzadeh were carried out on Saturday, according to Iranian authorities. Both were found guilty of collaborating with Israel and passing sensitive information to Mossad.

According to the report, Bakorzadeh was accused of collecting details about government and religious figures as well as key locations, including the Natanz area. Karimpour was charged with transferring classified information to a Mossad officer. The executions come amid a broader crackdown in which Iran has recently executed several individuals linked to the January protests.

The report, citing Reuters, did not provide further details about the trial process or the timing of the arrests, leaving aspects of the case undisclosed.

Iran’s armed forces have warned of a strong possibility of renewed conflict with the United States and Israel, according to a statement reported by the semi-official Fars News Agency on May 2, 2026. The military cited evidence that Washington is not committed to honoring agreements or international treaties as the basis for its concern.

Deputy Chief of Staff Mohammad Jafar Asadi said that current US actions and statements are largely media-driven, aimed at keeping oil prices from falling and escaping the turmoil they have created. He added that Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any new acts of aggression or miscalculation by the United States.

The warning, issued during a ceasefire period, has heightened tensions across the Middle East, raising fears of renewed instability in the region.

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest proposals for renewed negotiations. Speaking on May 2, 2026, he said that mediators presented demands on behalf of Tehran that he found unacceptable. Trump stated that he was not pleased with the nature of the proposals put forward by Iran.

He further alleged that Iran’s leadership is currently divided into three or four factions, which he suggested is complicating the negotiation process. According to Trump, these internal divisions within Tehran are contributing to the difficulties in reaching any agreement.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, did not provide details of the specific proposals or the mediators involved, leaving the next steps in the negotiation process uncertain.

Iran has reportedly informed Saudi Arabia and Oman that it plans to 'crush' the United Arab Emirates, according to a Middle East Eye report citing The Wall Street Journal. The plan is described as Tehran’s response to U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. The report suggests the move aims to deepen divisions between Abu Dhabi and its Gulf neighbors, particularly Saudi Arabia, amid long-standing regional tensions.

The report notes that the UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC signaled growing friction with Saudi Arabia, rather than unity against Iran. Despite Saudi displeasure with Iran’s rhetoric, both countries have maintained dialogue. Iran’s warnings indicate awareness of rifts among Gulf monarchies, all of which are U.S. partners. The UAE has been the most vocal Gulf state against Iran, suffering extensive missile and drone attacks during the conflict.

The war has strengthened the UAE-Israel partnership, with speculation that Abu Dhabi joined U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, Dubai’s tourism and finance sectors have been hit hard by the conflict, though the UAE continues to take a strong stance against Tehran.

The Pentagon has reported that Iran has suffered an estimated loss of $4.8 billion due to the ongoing US naval blockade. According to a review cited by Axios, the blockade has deprived Tehran of nearly five billion dollars in oil revenue since it was implemented. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that the blockade aims to maintain sustained economic pressure on Iran.

Acting Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez said in a statement that the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz remains fully operational and is achieving its intended impact. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that since the blockade began on April 13, American forces have forced 45 commercial vessels to turn back or return to port in the Middle East.

Despite the absence of diplomatic progress, both the United States and Iran have intensified their respective blockades. Iran has strengthened its control over the Strait of Hormuz, while US forces continue to restrict maritime traffic in the Gulf of Oman.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced a new plan to strengthen control over the country’s southern coastal waters, including the strategic Strait of Hormuz. According to a report by Iran’s state-run Press TV, the IRGC Navy Command stated that it will establish control across Iran’s nearly 2,000-kilometer coastline along the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

The IRGC said the initiative aims to make Iran’s maritime areas a source of pride and strength for its people, as well as a foundation of security and prosperity for the region. The announcement underscores Tehran’s intent to reinforce its maritime presence in one of the world’s most critical waterways.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei earlier remarked that the Persian Gulf region could look forward to a bright future without U.S. involvement, emphasizing Tehran’s commitment to ensuring regional security and eliminating what he described as “enemy misuse” of the waterway.

Iran has announced that it will engage in talks with the United States only if Washington stops what Tehran describes as provocative actions and threats. The statement came from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi through an official post on the ministry’s Telegram account. He said Iran is ready to continue discussions once the US abandons its expansionist approach and hostile rhetoric.

The post also emphasized that Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any threat, underscoring both military readiness and diplomatic openness. Araghchi made these remarks during his visit to Turkey, where he met with the foreign ministers of Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, and Azerbaijan.

During the meeting, Araghchi reiterated that Iran did not initiate the ongoing conflict and warned that if the United States breaks the ceasefire and resumes attacks, Iran is fully prepared to respond. The statement reflects Tehran’s dual stance of deterrence and conditional willingness for dialogue.

Fourteen soldiers of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed and two others injured while attempting to defuse unexploded ordnance in Zanjan province in northwestern Iran. The incident occurred on Friday, March 1, according to Iran’s military and the Fars News Agency. The explosives were remnants of earlier cluster bomb and aerial mine attacks that had contaminated about 1,200 hectares of farmland in the region.

IRGC specialists had been working for an extended period to clear the area of unexploded weapons, successfully neutralizing more than 15,000 explosive devices before the fatal blast. Iran has previously accused the United States and Israel of using cluster bombs, which disperse smaller explosives that can remain active for long periods.

Iran, Israel, and the United States have not joined the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, which bans the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of such weapons.

A CNN investigative report has revealed that 16 US military installations across at least eight Gulf countries have been severely damaged by sustained Iranian missile and drone attacks. The strikes, ongoing for several weeks, have raised new questions about the security and viability of the United States’ military presence in the region. Among the affected sites is Camp Buehring in Kuwait, a key base housing thousands of American troops, which reportedly suffered extensive damage.

According to the report, Iran targeted strategically valuable assets including Boeing E-3 Sentry surveillance aircraft, radar systems, and communication equipment, all of which are costly and time-consuming to replace. Pentagon sources confirmed that over 90 percent of US personnel have already been evacuated from the affected bases due to security risks.

Analysts cited in the report noted that the scale and impact of these attacks surpass previous US military losses in Iraq or Afghanistan, sparking renewed debate among experts over whether Washington’s extensive Gulf presence ensures security or exposes strategic vulnerabilities.

Iran has sent a revised proposal to Pakistan aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. According to an Iranian diplomat, the proposal was handed over to Pakistan on Thursday, with the country acting as a mediator. The diplomat told Al Jazeera on Friday that the document had been delivered the previous day.

The new proposal had been awaited by U.S. President Donald Trump, who had rejected Iran’s earlier offer last week. Reports indicate that the previous proposal called for a ceasefire first, followed by discussions on Iran’s nuclear program. Trump, however, preferred to finalize a nuclear agreement while hostilities continued. Details of the revised proposal have not yet been disclosed.

The conflict began after a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28, which triggered 40 days of fighting. A ceasefire brokered by Pakistan on April 8 between Iran and the United States remains in effect.

Despite a ceasefire lasting more than two weeks between Iran and the United States, regional tensions remain high. On the 63rd day of the conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump again hinted at possible military action, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the American naval blockade of Iranian ports as intolerable. Reports from Tehran indicated activation of air defense systems targeting small drones and aircraft. In Lebanon, despite a ceasefire, Israeli attacks in the south killed at least 15 people, including women and children, while two Israeli soldiers were injured in retaliatory strikes.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Senate that 1,701 civilians, including 254 children, have died in the war so far, though he said the Pentagon is taking measures to minimize civilian casualties. Trump is also considering withdrawing troops from Italy and Spain due to opposition to the Iran war. The United Arab Emirates has banned travel to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq, urging citizens already there to return home.

The conflict has pushed global oil prices to a four-year high, with Brent crude rising 7 percent to $126.41 per barrel. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that further action might be needed to prevent Iran from posing renewed threats.

Iran has denounced a recent US attack on its territory, calling it an act of aggression rather than self-defense. The statement came from Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, who criticized Washington’s justification in a social media post. The US State Department had claimed that the conflict arose from the collective self-defense of Israel and its allies, as well as the United States’ inherent right to self-defense.

Responding to that claim, Baghaei questioned whether Iran had carried out any armed attack that would warrant such a response, asserting that no such action had taken place. He described the US operation as a deliberate act of aggression against the Iranian nation. Tehran also accused Washington of violating international law and attempting to legitimize warfare through a fabricated narrative.

The exchange underscores escalating tensions between the two countries, with Tehran firmly rejecting the US rationale and labeling the attack as unlawful under international norms.

According to a report by NBC News, Iran is taking advantage of the ongoing ceasefire with the United States to recover weapons that were previously hidden or buried under rubble. The report states that after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, Tehran has intensified efforts to retrieve missiles and other munitions from underground or destroyed sites. The information was attributed to one U.S. official and two other individuals familiar with the matter.

The report further indicates that U.S. officials believe Iran aims to quickly rebuild its drone and missile capabilities. They assess that Tehran’s actions are intended to prepare for potential retaliatory strikes across the Middle East if President Trump decides to resume military operations. The developments come amid heightened regional tensions and uncertainty over the future of the ceasefire.

The situation underscores the fragile nature of the current truce and the possibility of renewed hostilities if diplomatic efforts fail to hold.