Saber Gholanbari

Iran sets five conditions for restarting talks with the US, including lifting sanctions, ending regional wars and recognising Tehran’s sovereignty over Hormuz.

According to Iranian media reports, the operational scope of the strait has expanded from an estimated 20 to 30 miles to between 200 and 300 miles.

This public mobilisation, particularly during the war's most intense moments, has been described as a key factor in reinforcing the internal front.

Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 203 people and prompted several countries to issue sharp statements, demanding that Beirut is included in the truce.

The New Arab spoke to Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf about the US-Israel war on Iran, its retaliation in the Gulf, and why a ceasefire is unlikely.

Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi has offered a joint probe into Gulf strikes and denied targeting civilians, saying attacks were only aimed at US interests