"What has emerged in Iran is a different architecture of leadership, where power is exercised through institutions and networks that have reconfigured themselves to meet the demands of war and prolonged confrontation,

Iran's supreme leader says the Islamic Republic will protect its nuclear and missile capabilities as a national asset.

Iran’s leadership has been branded “lunatics” by Donald Trump after three US destroyers were targeted by missiles, drones and small boats in the Strait of Hormuz.The US military said the “unprovoked” attacks were successfully intercepted and none of the warships were hit.

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran is still looking over a proposal from the U.S. regarding an end to the war, adding that Tehran will not respond to “deadlines or ultimatums" and that those "mean nothing.

Trump warned Saturday that he may resume Project Freedom, which would have US destroyers guide commercial ships through the strait, if talks with Tehran flame out.

Referring to negotiations with the U.S., Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the country doesn't follow anyone's deadlines. "The matter is still under discussion," Baqaei said. "We do our own job. We are not bound by their deadlines or timelines very much."

Pakistan, May 9 -- Iranian officials have dismissed rumors about the health of Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying his condition is stable. Authorities confirmed that he suffered only a minor injury and is under routine medical observation.

President Donald Trump said Thursday that U.S. retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets were “just a love tap” and confirmed that a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is still in effect.