As part of its retaliatory operations against the new Israeli-American aggression on the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) attacked the US MST support ship with a volley of missiles on Saturday.

Iranian officials slam the US and Israel for waging psychological and cognitive warfare to destabilize the country, targeting national security, public morale, and economic stability.

Iran test-fired the Sayyad-3G naval missile, debuting vertical launch capability, 150-kilometer range, Mach 7 speed, and networked air defense integration to strengthen fleet protection in the Strait of Hormuz.

The IRGC’s Shahid Mahdavi warship enters Iran’s territorial waters after a long-term deployment.

As tensions rise amid the US military buildup near the Persian Gulf, Iran’s layered arsenal of missiles, drones, submarines, and mines – combined with the region’s geography – positions Tehran to effectively deter American naval power.

Here are Pres TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT, on February 22, 2026.

In a reciprocal move, Iran declares the naval and air forces of all EU member states as terrorist organizations.