Iran Unveils High-Speed Naval Attack Craft Capable of Launching Cruise Missiles Amid Escalating Regional Tensions Iran has revealed a new high-speed naval attack vessel named “27 Rajab,” according to the semi-official Fars news agency. The craft was displayed during a ceremony in Tehran’s Enqelab Square and is reported to achieve speeds of up to 100 knots, equivalent to approximately 185 kilometers per hour. Fars described the vessel as a demonstration of Iran’s growing maritime military capabilities, noting its ability to launch long-range cruise missiles. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Washington is in a “good place” to negotiate an agreement with Iran to end the ongoing conflict. Speaking in Singapore, Hegseth emphasized that President Donald Trump would only approve a deal if it aligns with U.S. interests and global security. He also highlighted that Iran is fully aware of the conditions required for a final agreement to be reached. Meanwhile, Hezbollah announced an operation conducted at dawn on Saturday, targeting Israeli forces advancing toward Ghandouriyeh in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh district. The group claimed to have detonated explosive devices and launched rockets at the Israeli troops, resulting in injuries. Hezbollah reported that the Israeli forces were withdrawn under heavy smoke before the area was bombed from the air and by artillery fire. In retaliation for Israeli attacks, Hezbollah launched several rockets at northern Israel, specifically targeting the settlement of Kiryat Shmona, the country’s northernmost city. Israeli media reported that sirens were sounded throughout the night, with multiple rockets intercepted, according to local outlet Ynet. Hezbollah also claimed to have downed an Israeli Hermes 450 drone over the town of Zotar al-Sharqiya using a surface-to-air missile.#iran #hezbollah #tehran #fars_news_agency #enqelab_square
US Flying Gas Station Goes Missing Over Qatar, Called 'Emergency' Moments Ago A Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, serving as a mobile refueling station for US military aircraft, transmitted a distress signal over the Persian Gulf near Iran, according to flight tracking data. The aircraft, which departed from Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, lost contact with tracking systems over Qatar. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, though no official confirmation has linked the event to hostile actions. Flight data revealed the plane initially circled in the air before initiating a descent toward landing. The exact cause of the emergency remains unclear, with no statements from US military authorities confirming the situation. Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported the incident, citing Flightradar24 data, but Iran has not publicly claimed responsibility. The US military has not issued any updates on the plane’s status. This incident follows a similar event in March 2026, when a US KC-135 was shot down by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an Iran-backed group. The group claimed the attack was in defense of Iraq’s sovereignty, as reported by Reuters. The KC-135, a critical asset for US air operations, has been used for over six decades to support aerial refueling, cargo transport, and medical evacuation missions. The KC-135 Stratotanker, based on Boeing’s 367-80 design, is a four-engine aircraft with a cargo deck above its refueling system. It enables fighter jets, bombers, and other military planes to extend their range and remain airborne longer. The aircraft also supports operations for the US Navy, Marine Corps, and allied forces. Over 300 KC-135s are still in service with the US Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve.#iran #fars_news_agency #boeing_kc_135_stratotanker #al_dhafra_air_base #islamic_resistance_in_iraq
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf dismissed U.S. claims of ongoing negotiations with Tehran as "fake news," accusing Washington of attempting to manipulate global oil markets. In a statement posted on X, Qalibaf denied any discussions with the United States, asserting that such claims were part of a strategy to "escape the quagmire in which the U.S. and Israel are trapped." He emphasized that Iranian officials remained resolute in their support for the country’s supreme leader and vowed to pursue "complete and remorseful punishment of the aggressors." The remarks came in response to remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who had previously claimed that Washington and Tehran had engaged in "very good and productive conversations" aimed at resolving hostilities in the Middle East. Trump stated that he had instructed the Department of Defense to delay military strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure for five days, contingent on the success of ongoing talks. He described the discussions as "very strong," involving his adviser Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner, and suggested that Iran might be willing to abandon its nuclear ambitions in exchange for peace. Iranian state media and officials swiftly rejected Trump’s assertions, framing the U.S. pause in strikes as a tactic to "lower energy prices and buy time for the implementation of military plans." Fars and Tasnim news agencies criticized the claims as psychological warfare, arguing that Tehran would continue its defense efforts until "the required level of deterrence is achieved." They also dismissed the notion of negotiations, stating that Iran’s stance had remained consistent since the conflict began.#tasnim_news_agency #iranian_state_media #iranian_parliament_speaker #mohammad_bagher_qalibaf #fars_news_agency
