22 August 2025 - Iran Special Weapons News

Army Commander vows crushing response to any aggression IRNA 22 Aug 2025 -- Major General Amir Hatami, the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, says that Iran's military will respond with increased force to any aggressor, noting the Armed Forces stand ready to punish foes with a regret-inducing response.
Iran's Army chief vows 'more crushing response' to new aggressions Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami has expressed his forces' readiness to deliver a response to aggressors that is "more crushing" than the one seen during the illegal Israeli-US assault against the country.

China opposes US' illegal sanctions on two Chinese firms over suspected ties to Iran: FM Global Times 22 Aug 2025 -- When asked to comment on the recent US sanctions against two Chinese companies alleged to have facilitated Iranian oil transport, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press conference on Friday that China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions that lack international law basis or authorization by the UN Security Council.
Iran says ready for talks, warns EU over triggering snapback Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is open to any diplomatic solution that safeguards its national rights, while warning Europe that triggering the JCPOA snapback mechanism would carry serious consequences.
Foreign Minister Araghchi to talk with E3 over phone on removal of sanctions IRNA 22 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will hold a joint telephone call on Friday with his counterparts from Britain, France, and Germany, which also known as the E3.
Iran, IAEA hold 'progressive' talks about new framework for cooperation: Envoy Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have held progressive talks about setting a new framework for bilateral cooperation, the Iranian envoy to the agency has said.

'War revealed Iran's true power': Snippets from top security official Ali Larijani's interview Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- By Press TV Political Desk
Larijani: Meaningful talks possible only if West acknowledges war threats will not work against Iran Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, has reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to diplomacy while warning that meaningful talks can only progress if the United States and Europe recognize that pressure and threats of war will not intimidate the Iranian nation.

Five police officers killed in southeastern Iran IRNA 22 Aug 2025 -- Five police officers were killed in a terrorist attack targeting two patrol vehicles in Iranshahr, southeastern Iran.
Five policemen killed in terrorist attack in Sistan and Baluchestan Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- A terrorist attack on two police patrol units in southeastern Iran has claimed the lives of five law enforcement officers.

Iran condemns Israel's repeated acts of aggression against Syria Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned Israel's repeated acts of aggression against civilians and vital infrastructure in Syria, urging the UN Security Council not to ignore the regime's destabilizing actions.

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