🇮🇷 | Muhammad Baqir Qalibaf:

When the enemy failed to impose its demands on us through military power and could not influence us with its ultimatums, and saw that we were standing firm in the field, it sent messages through different countries. I must say that even today we are standing firmer than the day before the ceasefire.

The United States sent a 15-point package through Pakistan, and this issue was carefully reviewed in the Supreme National Security Council. This was around the 36th day of the war. Until then, we were standing firm. When Trump issued ultimatums and threatened infrastructure strikes, we responded that we would also strike infrastructure. He said he would create hell; we replied that the consequences would first affect American families and then others, and while we would also be harmed, the enemy would be harmed first.

We said if the United States wants a ceasefire, then Trump must publicly announce it in a tweet, so it is clear the request came from them. This is power-based diplomacy.

We were victorious in the field, and the enemy did not achieve any of its nine objectives. Iran also maintained control over the Strait of Hormuz.

One of our conditions in the ten-point framework was that Hezbollah must also be included in the ceasefire.

For years, Hezbollah has been fighting the Israeli regime, but in the recent war, Hezbollah acted in support of the Islamic Republic. The resistance front assisted Iran; therefore, the ceasefire had to include them as well. This was one of Iran’s conditions for regional ceasefire.

When the Prime Minister of Pakistan issued the invitation for a ceasefire, he emphasized that Lebanon would also be included. When we went to Pakistan, the ceasefire in Lebanon was announced, but it was not properly implemented. I also issued a tweet stating that the United States is obligated to complete and stabilize the ceasefire in Lebanon. In return, they asked us to normalize maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz if the ceasefire was implemented.

I emphasize that we have always sought normal maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and we still do. If it was suspended, it was because the ceasefire in Lebanon was not fully implemented.

I have nothing to gain except martyrdom. I am ready to sacrifice both my life and my reputation for the rights of the people.

The Strait of Hormuz is a passage that the world and all countries must be able to use. We understand this, unlike the United States, which seeks to take everything for itself.

But we will not allow the Americans to claim interests in the Strait of Hormuz or interfere in it. We safeguard the rights of all countries under our own protocols.

Let me be clear: for several days they claimed a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, meaning all countries could pass except Iran. What a foolish and irrational decision! Is it even possible that everyone can pass except Iran? If the blockade is not lifted, transit through the Strait of Hormuz will be restricted.

Yesterday I also told General Asim Munir that the enemy must not take actions such as a maritime blockade that violates the ceasefire.

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🇮🇷 | Muhammad Baqir Qalibaf:

In Islamabad, Mr. Vance said he had come with goodwill for lasting peace. I responded that before traveling I had posted a tweet stating clearly that we were also going with goodwill to Islamabad, but with complete distrust. We have no trust in you whatsoever.

Your president had tweeted that if a decision for negotiations is not taken within 24 hours, it is uncertain whether people would remain alive. I said this is your American behavior, and we will stand firm until the end.

These remarks came at the same time as the presence of mine-clearing operations in the Strait. There I said that we were not war-seekers, but we are prepared for war and remain prepared.

American media reported that the Iranian delegation stood very firm and resolute on its principles, and the main strategy of the delegation was based on the guidelines of the Supreme Leader and the late Imam. We have never pursued, and will never pursue, anything outside these principles.

Negotiation is also a method of struggle to complete the field and to secure the rights of the people present in the streets and to fulfill their demands. The people are present in the street arena, our armed forces are present in the military arena, and I, as a fighter, pursue their demands in the field of negotiations.

No one should dare to launch aggression against the country. The street is the main axis that strengthens both the armed forces and the negotiating table. If they truly want to respond with goodwill, they must abandon coercive approaches and stop unilateralism. We are grateful for the presence of the people and their support, as the real strength lies in this backing.

First, let me say that if we were truly negotiating with the United States at that time, as Trump claimed, then why were all these ultimatums issued? Why were there threats to strike infrastructure?

I thank the insight, courage, and honor of the Iranian nation, especially Iranian women who stood with dignity alongside the men in the field. When they said they would target our bridges and power plants, I saw women and families forming human chains around these facilities, and I felt ashamed before them.

I told Vance that the Iranian people are brave, dignified, and respectful. In history, you will not find a place where Iranians have lost their independence.

This nation was able to bring both a superpower and the criminal Zionist regime to a standstill. We had no negotiations until 48 hours before the ceasefire. Trump is a master of lies and psychological warfare; just yesterday he posted 8 tweets, 7 of which were false.

Negotiations began when Trump issued a tweet requesting a ceasefire. Our talks started on Saturday when we arrived in Pakistan, and before that there was only message exchange through Pakistan in the final 48 hours of the war leading to the ceasefire.

In the ceasefire agreement, Hezbollah was part of the arrangement, although later we saw that some officials inside Lebanon took different positions. Our approach was that entry into the 10-point negotiation framework would take place only when the ceasefire in Lebanon was established and Iranian assets were released.

In fact, our first meeting with General Asim Munir in Islamabad was centered on the Lebanon ceasefire issue. His first meeting with the Americans was also on the same matter. From there, we saw that their efforts to pursue a ceasefire began.

Even on a day when the Zionist enemy issued an evacuation order for an area in Beirut, we stated that if they struck those areas, we would respond, and they did not strike.

We also declared there that if they did not adhere to the Lebanon ceasefire, we would respond and simultaneously suspend negotiations.

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🇮🇷 | Muhammad Baqir Qalibaf:

In the trilateral negotiations, we strongly emphasized that we have complete distrust of the United States and stated this clearly.

Even now, there are disagreements on several issues, including nuclear matters and the Strait of Hormuz. However, the essence of negotiation is to reach understanding, but we have our own principles. What is fundamental for us is distrust of America. We have goodwill and we want a lasting peace so that war does not repeat. The regime and the United States have constantly created a cycle of war, ceasefire, and peace. This cycle must be broken and peace must become stable and guaranteed so that war does not happen again.

Efforts were made to include diverse viewpoints within our negotiating delegation, and we did not adopt any partisan or political approach. The Islamabad negotiations did not eliminate our distrust, but I believe the understanding between both sides of each other became more realistic.

On some issues we reached conclusions, while on others we did not, and alternative proposals have been presented. We are still far from a final agreement. We insist on certain issues, and these are non-negotiable for us, and they are only one or two points. They also have similar points.

In summary, we have made progress in the negotiations, but the gaps remain significant and some fundamental issues are still unresolved. The United States must decide to earn the trust of the Iranian nation. This is the most important step the Americans must take. If they want to respond with goodwill, they must abandon unilateralism and a coercive approach in their dialogue.

Our policy is step-by-step action. It should not be the case that we fulfill our commitments while they do not. In the event of an agreement, we take one step, and they must also take one step.

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🇮🇷 | Muhammad Baqir Qalibaf:

The enemy’s main effort is to break this unity and cohesion among the people. When it says it will strike infrastructure, the people still show up there with their children. The people are our strength, and we are obliged to show gratitude.

The axis of unity in our Islamic society is the Supreme Leader. Imam Khomeini said that if you want the country to remain safe from harm, you must support the doctrine of Wilayat-e-Faqih. This is our responsibility today, and we as officials have a greater duty than the people to work toward national consensus and unity. Our conduct should not lead to division or duality.

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✅ | From the statements of Mr. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, it is understood that the bloc still remains hopeful of reaching an agreement and maintaining continuity during the war. However, this hope is not based on trust in America, but rather on the real constraints and conditions that the United States is facing in the war, as well as practical limitations that prevent it from effectively acting against Iran and leave it partially stalled.

It is in this context that the tweet by the Foreign Minister and the developments that followed are said to have created tension and concern in various spaces, in an attempt to maintain the negotiating front.

That is why certain criticisms and targeted narratives have appeared, directed at him. However, keeping the seriousness of the situation in mind, such matters must be handled with caution. Criticism is part of progress, but there is a clear difference between criticism of policy positions and criticism directed at officials themselves.

Iranian discourse on social media can be divided in this sense: there is criticism of stances, not betrayal, as officials are not considered traitors by those engaging in structured criticism. Instead, positions should be addressed with logical reasoning, respect, and a comprehensive understanding of the situation.

That said, the current stance is maintained, along with prayers for Mr. Qalibaf and his team for their well-being and protection against any assassination threats.

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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani sits with former US president Barack Obama while reading books to preschoolers

Despite Mamdani's empty rhetoric of criticizing the current war on Iran, it reflects a deep hypocrisy that his track record backs up.

Mamdani is politically a white liberal / Jewish liberal. He will only oppose US foreign policy when a Republican does it, but when a Democrat does it, they go silent and even support the Democrat.

Obama expanded the front of the War of Terror to nearly seven countries, continuing the Bush-era roadmap. He toppled and destroyed Libya; created ISIS in order to destroy Syria and Iraq (softly targeting Iran and Hezbollah as a result); toppled the government of Ukraine to posture against Russia; and many other such examples, but liberals excused it because Obama put on a smiley face and called them "humanitarian wars" to stop "brutal dictators."

Mamdani is likely being groomed to be the next Obama — using identity politics to lull people to sleep, thinking that getting a person of a particular ethnic group or religious group means that everything has changed and that now certain groups have a seat at the table and will get representation and rights due to it.

"I don't believe in the presidency. The presidency post in the United States is nothing more than a puppet post. There's no difference between a Democrat or a Republican. We make no distinction between one president or another. All they did was put a black face on imperialism. People were ready to rebel because of the actions of Bush. They put that black face up there and everybody fell back and became passive. It's smoke and mirrors." — Martyr Malcolm Latif Shabazz, grandson of Martyr Malcolm X

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🏴‍☠️ | Yedioth Ahronoth:

Amid the ceasefire in Lebanon, Israeli [occupation] forces continue operations within the designated “Yellow Line,” which reportedly includes 55 Lebanese villages. The main activity involves reshaping the area using engineering machinery, including D9 bulldozers, with the aim of demolishing and clearing sections of land.

Within the security establishment, it is understood that in the coming days there will be a stronger entrenchment of forces along the Yellow Line, with fire-control measures similar to those implemented in the Gaza Strip.

The army is seeking to establish an organized mechanism for enforcing the ceasefire, including monitoring and controlling any emerging threats against its forces.

The main gaps currently relate to how to deal with areas outside the Yellow Line. While operations in Beirut have reportedly ceased, the future of the area between the Yellow Line and the Litani River remains unclear. The army is said to be hoping for authorization to conduct raids within the framework of a future monitoring mechanism.

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🇮🇷 | Breaking — Dr. Ali Akbar Velayati; Senior Advisor to martyred Imam and Imam Mujtaba Khamenei:

The era of imposing security from across the oceans has ended. Today, not only is the security of the Strait of Hormuz and Malacca ensured under our authority and that of our strategic partners, but the security of Bab al-Mandab is also in the hands of our brothers in Ansarullah.

"Any mischief will receive a chain response.”

In the absurd display of the Paris meeting, if Britain and France are concerned about maritime security, they should first address the English Channel and the long-standing issue in Gibraltar. We appreciate the independent and rational positions of Madrid.

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🇮🇷 | Iran’s armed forces reportedly intercepted and turned back two additional oil tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

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🏴‍☠️ | In Julani ruled Syria, the same person is reportedly arrested every Monday and Thursday, with the accusation being that “Hezbollah is planning to assassinate a Christian priest in Damascus or smuggle weapons.” The first time he was arrested, he was described as dark-skinned, and today he is described as white-skinned.

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