Massoud Shadjare says continued US attacks leave Iran with no choice but to respond, warning that undermining diplomacy in favor of confrontation risks wider regional conflict and greater instability.

Political commentator Ryan Dawson says Trump's strikes on senior Iranian officials backfired, heightening regional tensions instead of triggering regime change.

Ali Larijani has said that Iran is not responsible for the war but is prepared for a long war, unlike the US.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 02:00 GMT on February 20, 2025.

Many Palestinians respond angrily to the rising US military threat against Iran, showing more solidarity with the Iranian people.

This episode unpacks how war rhetoric is manufactured, who benefits from it, how it shapes public perception and whether it is pushing both sides toward conflict that few people actually want.

With war clouds hovering over West Asia, Iran warns that while not seeking conflict, it is fully prepared to respond to any acts of aggression.