🌍 Iran’s Parliament speaker sees financial war as frontline against US
Writing on his account on X early Saturday, Parliament speaker referred to recent statements by the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding the activation of certain currency‑swap arrangements aimed at preventing what US officials described as irregular liquidation of American assets.
Ghalibaf wrote, “Swaps given ‘to prevent disorderly sale of US assets.’ Translation: some holders can’t sell. ICYDK: hidden single-digit % sale cap limits some institutional holders. Door closes if things escalate. Get out while open. Their frontline is the yield curve.”
According to the speaker, the reported measures indicate that some institutional holders of US bonds may face constraints in selling their holdings. He noted what he described as sensitivities within the US financial system surrounding large‑scale bond sales and referenced the existence of informal thresholds that state‑linked or institutional investors reportedly observe.
He added that, under worsening market conditions, the ability of some investors to sell such assets could become further limited. He also issued a cautionary message to bond holders, saying the situation reflects broader concerns about market stability.
Following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran on February 28, Tehran responded by closing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route. This action had significant repercussions for the global economy, especially affecting the economic stability of the United States.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emphasized that the main battleground for confronting the United States lies in financial warfare, emphasizing that economic resistance is the key to weakening American influence.
Writing on his account on X early Saturday, Parliament speaker referred to recent statements by the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding the activation of certain currency‑swap arrangements aimed at preventing what US officials described as irregular liquidation of American assets.
Ghalibaf wrote, “Swaps given ‘to prevent disorderly sale of US assets.’ Translation: some holders can’t sell. ICYDK: hidden single-digit % sale cap limits some institutional holders. Door closes if things escalate. Get out while open. Their frontline is the yield curve.”
According to the speaker, the reported measures indicate that some institutional holders of US bonds may face constraints in selling their holdings. He noted what he described as sensitivities within the US financial system surrounding large‑scale bond sales and referenced the existence of informal thresholds that state‑linked or institutional investors reportedly observe.
He added that, under worsening market conditions, the ability of some investors to sell such assets could become further limited. He also issued a cautionary message to bond holders, saying the situation reflects broader concerns about market stability.
Following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran on February 28, Tehran responded by closing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route. This action had significant repercussions for the global economy, especially affecting the economic stability of the United States.
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📄 Iran dispatches first Hajj teams to Medina ahead of 2026 Hajj season
The group, comprising executive staff and organizers, departed Tehran from Imam Khomeini Airport on Saturday, accompanied by senior officials from the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization and the office of the Leader’s representative for Hajj affairs.
A total of 30,672 pilgrims and staff are set to participate this year, organized into 236 caravans. Departures will continue until the 26th of Dhu al-Qi’dah, with arrivals to Medina proceeding in phases.
Hojjatoleslam Seyed Abdolfattah Navab, the Leader’s representative for Hajj and pilgrimage affairs, said that “despite the foolish war imposed on the country, we thank God that the door of God’s house has been opened to pilgrims who have waited for years.”
He added that Iranian pilgrims would serve as “forerunners of the programs of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the unity of the Islamic Ummah,” and would remember those unable to attend.
The early dispatch of operational teams is part of logistical preparations to ensure infrastructure and services are in place before pilgrims arrive.
This year, Hajj is expected to take place between 25th May 2026 to the 30th May 2026 in the Gregorian Calendar, depending on the sighting of the moon.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA– The first group of Iran’s Hajj personnel has departed for Medina, marking the start of preparations for the 1405 Hajj season.
The group, comprising executive staff and organizers, departed Tehran from Imam Khomeini Airport on Saturday, accompanied by senior officials from the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization and the office of the Leader’s representative for Hajj affairs.
A total of 30,672 pilgrims and staff are set to participate this year, organized into 236 caravans. Departures will continue until the 26th of Dhu al-Qi’dah, with arrivals to Medina proceeding in phases.
Hojjatoleslam Seyed Abdolfattah Navab, the Leader’s representative for Hajj and pilgrimage affairs, said that “despite the foolish war imposed on the country, we thank God that the door of God’s house has been opened to pilgrims who have waited for years.”
He added that Iranian pilgrims would serve as “forerunners of the programs of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the unity of the Islamic Ummah,” and would remember those unable to attend.
The early dispatch of operational teams is part of logistical preparations to ensure infrastructure and services are in place before pilgrims arrive.
This year, Hajj is expected to take place between 25th May 2026 to the 30th May 2026 in the Gregorian Calendar, depending on the sighting of the moon.
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🔊 3,780 pilgrims from Iran’s Razavi Khorasan to depart for Hajj
Speaking to IRNA on Saturday, Mehdi Shojaee said Mashhad Hasheminejad International Airport is among eight airports in the country for dispatching pilgrims.
Final negotiations are underway to enable direct air travel from provincial origins, he added.
He went on to say that air dispatch will be subject to obtaining final approvals, but what has been stated under the current circumstances is the land-air travel combination.
A group of 120 service personnel for pilgrims has been sent from Tehran to Saudi Arabia to assess the conditions for the journey, Shojaee stated.
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📌 Mashhad, IRNA – Director of Hajj and Pilgrimage of Razavi Khorasan Province has said 3,780 pilgrims in the form of 30 caravans of Shia and Sunni Muslims will be dispatched for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.
Speaking to IRNA on Saturday, Mehdi Shojaee said Mashhad Hasheminejad International Airport is among eight airports in the country for dispatching pilgrims.
Final negotiations are underway to enable direct air travel from provincial origins, he added.
He went on to say that air dispatch will be subject to obtaining final approvals, but what has been stated under the current circumstances is the land-air travel combination.
A group of 120 service personnel for pilgrims has been sent from Tehran to Saudi Arabia to assess the conditions for the journey, Shojaee stated.
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Referring to the shift in the US’ approach toward Europe during Donald Trump’s tenure, French President Emmanuel Macron said: The United States can no longer be seen as a “fully reliable ally”.
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"Hellhole"; the new White House rhetoric against India
The German newspaper Berliner Zeitung wrote: After the humiliating remarks by the US President describing India as a "hellhole," New Delhi called the comments "inappropriate."
Randhir Jaiswal, the spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs, stated that the remarks were “obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste”.
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The German newspaper Berliner Zeitung wrote: After the humiliating remarks by the US President describing India as a "hellhole," New Delhi called the comments "inappropriate."
Randhir Jaiswal, the spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs, stated that the remarks were “obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste”.
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📡 Hundreds of Turkish academics slam strikes on Iranian universities
According to a Saturday report from Iran’s Organization of Student Affairs, the statement denounces the attacks as blatant violations of international conventions that guarantee the protection of educational and scientific facilities during conflicts.
The signatories stress that universities must remain safe havens of humanity beyond the reach of warfare.
The declaration warns that the targeting and intimidation of Iranian scientists threaten global academic security and turn centers of learning into battlefields.
The scholars also urged UNESCO and the United Nations to establish an emergency mechanism to safeguard universities in conflict zones.
In one of its passages, the statement criticizes the Western world’s double standards, noting the silence of Western academic communities regarding the destruction of Iranian educational infrastructure. Such inaction, the scholars argue, undermines public trust in global intellectual institutions.
The document also calls for the suspension of academic cooperation with Israeli institutions involved in the development of military technologies and suggests barring war-supporting organizations from international conferences held in Turkey.
Concluding with a message of solidarity, the Turkish academics express readiness to host displaced Iranian researchers and students and propose forming an international network of emergency academic bridges to sustain collaborative research.
According to Organization of Student Affairs, this move, signed by non-political professors from top universities including Bogazici, Istanbul, and Ankara, reflects a growing regional demand to protect educational sanctuaries during war.
At least 30 Iranian universities and research centers have been attacked by the US and the Israeli regime since the war began on February 28, 2026.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA– As many as 239 prominent Turkish professors and scholars have issued a joint statement strongly condemning the recent US-Israeli attacks on Iranian universities and research institutions, describing them as an act of “epistemicide,” a crime against knowledge and humanity’s intellectual heritage.
According to a Saturday report from Iran’s Organization of Student Affairs, the statement denounces the attacks as blatant violations of international conventions that guarantee the protection of educational and scientific facilities during conflicts.
The signatories stress that universities must remain safe havens of humanity beyond the reach of warfare.
The declaration warns that the targeting and intimidation of Iranian scientists threaten global academic security and turn centers of learning into battlefields.
The scholars also urged UNESCO and the United Nations to establish an emergency mechanism to safeguard universities in conflict zones.
In one of its passages, the statement criticizes the Western world’s double standards, noting the silence of Western academic communities regarding the destruction of Iranian educational infrastructure. Such inaction, the scholars argue, undermines public trust in global intellectual institutions.
The document also calls for the suspension of academic cooperation with Israeli institutions involved in the development of military technologies and suggests barring war-supporting organizations from international conferences held in Turkey.
Concluding with a message of solidarity, the Turkish academics express readiness to host displaced Iranian researchers and students and propose forming an international network of emergency academic bridges to sustain collaborative research.
According to Organization of Student Affairs, this move, signed by non-political professors from top universities including Bogazici, Istanbul, and Ankara, reflects a growing regional demand to protect educational sanctuaries during war.
At least 30 Iranian universities and research centers have been attacked by the US and the Israeli regime since the war began on February 28, 2026.
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🌍 Defense Ministry: Large portion of missile capabilities unused in war
Speaking in a televised interview on Saturday, Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik outlined the course of the third imposed war by the United States and Israel, which began on February 28 and was paused 40 days later by a ceasefire.
According to him, the conflict has resulted in seven key achievements for Iran, along with three additional objectives that remain partially fulfilled.
Talaei-Nik described the first achievement as a military victory, saying the enemy had aimed to dismantle Iran’s missile and defense capabilities but failed to do so.
He added that Iranian forces retained aerial dominance over Israeli-held territories until the ceasefire, while much of the country’s missile capacity remains intact.
Despite initial weaknesses in air defense, he said, Iran gradually intensified pressure on enemy defenses, targeting all US bases in the region with missiles and drones. This, he argued, demonstrated not only the survival but the strengthening of Iran’s offensive capabilities.
The second achievement, he said, was political, explaining that despite the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and several commanders on the first day of the war, the Islamic Republic emerged more resilient and strengthened.
The third, a territorial achievement, involved thwarting attempts to fragment Iran, Talaei-Nik said, in reference to US officials’ statements that they had organized separatist groups and even supported them financially and militarily. This plot ultimately failed due to Iran’s intelligence and security measures, he added.
The spokesperson cited mass public mobilization as the fourth achievement, describing it as a “social miracle.”
The fifth achievement was security, he said, adding that attempts to incite unrest inside Iran were neutralized, leaving the country stable and secure.
Sixth, he pointed to a geopolitical gain, stating that Iran has maintained firm control over the Strait of Hormuz, using it as leverage while forcing enemy forces in the Sea of Oman to retreat on multiple occasions.
Finally, Talaei-Nik highlighted international alignment as a seventh achievement, saying efforts to build an anti-Iran coalition failed, while anti-US and anti-Israel sentiment grew globally, including protests within the United States.
Three ongoing objectives
The spokesman also outlined three goals that are not yet fully achieved: securing compensation for damages, pursuing accountability for those killed during the conflict, and strengthening deterrence to prevent future threats.
Domestic arms production
Talaei-Nik emphasized Iran’s domestic defense capabilities, noting that more than 1,000 types of weapons, including missiles, drones, and various defense systems, are now produced locally.
He said this capacity is the result of over 25 years of investment, adding that production and logistical support continue across the country even if some facilities are damaged.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Defense Ministry spokesperson says the country’s armed forces maintained control over the skies of Israeli-held territories up until the ceasefire, stressing that a significant portion of Iran’s missile capabilities remains unused.
Speaking in a televised interview on Saturday, Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik outlined the course of the third imposed war by the United States and Israel, which began on February 28 and was paused 40 days later by a ceasefire.
According to him, the conflict has resulted in seven key achievements for Iran, along with three additional objectives that remain partially fulfilled.
Talaei-Nik described the first achievement as a military victory, saying the enemy had aimed to dismantle Iran’s missile and defense capabilities but failed to do so.
He added that Iranian forces retained aerial dominance over Israeli-held territories until the ceasefire, while much of the country’s missile capacity remains intact.
Despite initial weaknesses in air defense, he said, Iran gradually intensified pressure on enemy defenses, targeting all US bases in the region with missiles and drones. This, he argued, demonstrated not only the survival but the strengthening of Iran’s offensive capabilities.
The second achievement, he said, was political, explaining that despite the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and several commanders on the first day of the war, the Islamic Republic emerged more resilient and strengthened.
The third, a territorial achievement, involved thwarting attempts to fragment Iran, Talaei-Nik said, in reference to US officials’ statements that they had organized separatist groups and even supported them financially and militarily. This plot ultimately failed due to Iran’s intelligence and security measures, he added.
The spokesperson cited mass public mobilization as the fourth achievement, describing it as a “social miracle.”
The fifth achievement was security, he said, adding that attempts to incite unrest inside Iran were neutralized, leaving the country stable and secure.
Sixth, he pointed to a geopolitical gain, stating that Iran has maintained firm control over the Strait of Hormuz, using it as leverage while forcing enemy forces in the Sea of Oman to retreat on multiple occasions.
Finally, Talaei-Nik highlighted international alignment as a seventh achievement, saying efforts to build an anti-Iran coalition failed, while anti-US and anti-Israel sentiment grew globally, including protests within the United States.
Three ongoing objectives
The spokesman also outlined three goals that are not yet fully achieved: securing compensation for damages, pursuing accountability for those killed during the conflict, and strengthening deterrence to prevent future threats.
Domestic arms production
Talaei-Nik emphasized Iran’s domestic defense capabilities, noting that more than 1,000 types of weapons, including missiles, drones, and various defense systems, are now produced locally.
He said this capacity is the result of over 25 years of investment, adding that production and logistical support continue across the country even if some facilities are damaged.
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🖥 Iran’s national Kabaddi team defeats Bangladesh 2026 Asian Beach Games
Iran overpowered Bangladesh 47-31 on Saturday.
The Iranian team comprising of Mohammad Mallak, Moslem Rashaki, Ali Suratchi, Mobin Nazari, Amirhossein Alizadeh, and Mahan Faraji participated in the 6th edition of the Asian Beach Games.
Farhad Kamal Gharibi and Mohsen Valorian were the head coach and team manager, respectively.
Iran’s squad, named “Martyrs of Dena Destroyer,” competed in football, wrestling, kabaddi, basketball, handball, volleyball, water polo, athletics, rock climbing, and jiu-jitsu.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s national Kabaddi team secured a victory against Bangladesh at the Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games.
Iran overpowered Bangladesh 47-31 on Saturday.
The Iranian team comprising of Mohammad Mallak, Moslem Rashaki, Ali Suratchi, Mobin Nazari, Amirhossein Alizadeh, and Mahan Faraji participated in the 6th edition of the Asian Beach Games.
Farhad Kamal Gharibi and Mohsen Valorian were the head coach and team manager, respectively.
Iran’s squad, named “Martyrs of Dena Destroyer,” competed in football, wrestling, kabaddi, basketball, handball, volleyball, water polo, athletics, rock climbing, and jiu-jitsu.
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⚡️ Iran water polo team open strong with win at Sanya 2026 games
Iran secured the win by taking three of the four five-minute periods in their opening match.
The format featured four short quarters, with Iran demonstrating control in most phases of the game.
The result marks an important first step for the team in the beach water polo competition, boosting their prospects early in the tournament.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s national beach water polo team began their campaign at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya with a convincing victory over Hong Kong.
Iran secured the win by taking three of the four five-minute periods in their opening match.
The format featured four short quarters, with Iran demonstrating control in most phases of the game.
The result marks an important first step for the team in the beach water polo competition, boosting their prospects early in the tournament.
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🔻 Iran does not wage war, defense has no end point: Envoy
In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s World at One program, released on Friday, Ali Bahreini responded to a question about how long Iran intends to continue the conflict by saying the question should be directed at the United States.
It is the United States that started the war, he said, adding that Iran does not wage war and is acting in self-defense, and defense has no end point.
He emphasized that Iran will continue its defensive measures until the war is completely halted and assurances are in place to ensure it will not happen again in the future.
Addressing a question about Iran’s reported detention of vessels from countries not directly involved in the conflict with the United States and Israel, he said adversaries had used the Strait of Hormuz to supply military bases and pursue what he called illegitimate objectives in the region. As a result, he said, Iran has increased monitoring and oversight of ships passing through the strategic waterway.
The Iranian envoy also rejected claims of internal disputes or contradictions in Iran’s high-level strategy, insisting that no such divisions exist. Instead, he accused the United States of inconsistency, saying Washington alternates between calls for negotiations, launching wars, and issuing threats.
The contradiction lies in the positions and behavior of the United States, and Iran’s responses are calibrated to US actions, said Bahreini, arguing that this reflects strategic adaptation rather than inconsistency.
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📌 London, IRNA – Iran is not waging war but will continue defending itself until hostilities fully cease and guarantees are secured to prevent their recurrence, stressing that such defense “has no end point,” says the country’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva.
In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s World at One program, released on Friday, Ali Bahreini responded to a question about how long Iran intends to continue the conflict by saying the question should be directed at the United States.
It is the United States that started the war, he said, adding that Iran does not wage war and is acting in self-defense, and defense has no end point.
He emphasized that Iran will continue its defensive measures until the war is completely halted and assurances are in place to ensure it will not happen again in the future.
Addressing a question about Iran’s reported detention of vessels from countries not directly involved in the conflict with the United States and Israel, he said adversaries had used the Strait of Hormuz to supply military bases and pursue what he called illegitimate objectives in the region. As a result, he said, Iran has increased monitoring and oversight of ships passing through the strategic waterway.
The Iranian envoy also rejected claims of internal disputes or contradictions in Iran’s high-level strategy, insisting that no such divisions exist. Instead, he accused the United States of inconsistency, saying Washington alternates between calls for negotiations, launching wars, and issuing threats.
The contradiction lies in the positions and behavior of the United States, and Iran’s responses are calibrated to US actions, said Bahreini, arguing that this reflects strategic adaptation rather than inconsistency.
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In response to Pentagon's claim of suspending Spain's NATO membership due to its lack of support for the US war against Iran, Margarita Robles, Spain's Defense Minister, said: “No one will lecture us on our commitment to peace, our pride as a nation, and our membership in NATO.”
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🔻 Iran to be rebuilt more magnificent than before: VP
The enemy destroyed the bridges, but was unaware that the Iranian people would repair the damaged structures, Aref wrote on his X network in Persian on Saturday, highlighting the recent American and Zionist bombing of vital infrastructure, including roads and bridges.
The Vice President also referred to the Iranians coming forward to help their fellow countrymen, saying that material dealers in cities offer cement and villagers with free reinforcement to rebuild the life destroyed by the enemies.
"This goes beyond the reconstruction of concrete and steel, it is the nation and the government standing together", he noted, emphasizing, "With this spirit, we will make Iran more magnificent than before."
From the onset of the war imposed on Iran on February 28, the aggressive US and Israeli regimes have committed crimes by assassinating Iran's Leader and military commanders as well as civilians.
The US-Israeli atrocities in Iran include the killing of 168 of children in an attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh School of Minab, the drowning of unarmed sailors aboard the Dena corvette on a non-combat voyage, the widespread bombing of civilian areas, such as hospitals, bridges, factories, water treatment facilities, and many other vital installations
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref, referring to the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, says the people will make the Islamic Republic more glorious than before.
The enemy destroyed the bridges, but was unaware that the Iranian people would repair the damaged structures, Aref wrote on his X network in Persian on Saturday, highlighting the recent American and Zionist bombing of vital infrastructure, including roads and bridges.
The Vice President also referred to the Iranians coming forward to help their fellow countrymen, saying that material dealers in cities offer cement and villagers with free reinforcement to rebuild the life destroyed by the enemies.
"This goes beyond the reconstruction of concrete and steel, it is the nation and the government standing together", he noted, emphasizing, "With this spirit, we will make Iran more magnificent than before."
From the onset of the war imposed on Iran on February 28, the aggressive US and Israeli regimes have committed crimes by assassinating Iran's Leader and military commanders as well as civilians.
The US-Israeli atrocities in Iran include the killing of 168 of children in an attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh School of Minab, the drowning of unarmed sailors aboard the Dena corvette on a non-combat voyage, the widespread bombing of civilian areas, such as hospitals, bridges, factories, water treatment facilities, and many other vital installations
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🎙 Iran FM meets Pakistan PM on first leg of his three-nation trip
Araghchi and the accompanying delegation met with Sharif on Saturday afternoon at his official residence in Islamabad.
Bilateral relations, current regional developments, including Islamabad's diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions in West Asia, in the face of the unprovoked US and Israeli war of aggression against Iran were on the agenda of discussion.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar was also present at the meeting, where the two sides also exchanged views on strengthening regional cooperation
The Pakistani premier, while expressing his satisfaction with Araghchi's trip to Islamabad and recalling the recent visit of the Pakistani Army Chief Asif Munir to Tehran, presented a report on his consultations with heads of various countries on current developments and Islamabad's efforts to mediate in the US-Iran talks.
The top Iranian diplomat, at the head of a delegation, arrived in Islamabad last night to consult with Pakistani officials on different issues. He also earlier met with Field Marshal Munir.
Muscat is the second destination of Araghchi's three-nation trip that will also take him to Moscow, which according to his post on X network, is "to closely coordinate with partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments.”
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📌 Islamabad, IRNA – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on the first leg of his three-nation visit to Islamabad.
Araghchi and the accompanying delegation met with Sharif on Saturday afternoon at his official residence in Islamabad.
Bilateral relations, current regional developments, including Islamabad's diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions in West Asia, in the face of the unprovoked US and Israeli war of aggression against Iran were on the agenda of discussion.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar was also present at the meeting, where the two sides also exchanged views on strengthening regional cooperation
The Pakistani premier, while expressing his satisfaction with Araghchi's trip to Islamabad and recalling the recent visit of the Pakistani Army Chief Asif Munir to Tehran, presented a report on his consultations with heads of various countries on current developments and Islamabad's efforts to mediate in the US-Iran talks.
The top Iranian diplomat, at the head of a delegation, arrived in Islamabad last night to consult with Pakistani officials on different issues. He also earlier met with Field Marshal Munir.
Muscat is the second destination of Araghchi's three-nation trip that will also take him to Moscow, which according to his post on X network, is "to closely coordinate with partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments.”
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⚡️ Pezeshkian: Enemy targets infrastructure, imposes blockades to fuel public dissatisfaction
During a visit to the Ministry of the Interior on Sunday, Pezeshkian said, “The enemy has a plan to turn the people’s current satisfaction into dissatisfaction. To counter this plot, we must ensure that no conditions are created that could lead to public discontent.”
He expressed gratitude for the efforts of provincial governors across the country, adding, “We have granted full authority to the governors, and in terms of management, they have the same powers as the president.”
The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military aggression against Iran following the assassination of then Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians, on February 28.
The aggression saw extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.
In response, the Iranian Armed Forces carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian says that the enemy’s motive for targeting infrastructure and imposing blockades is to create dissatisfaction among the people.
During a visit to the Ministry of the Interior on Sunday, Pezeshkian said, “The enemy has a plan to turn the people’s current satisfaction into dissatisfaction. To counter this plot, we must ensure that no conditions are created that could lead to public discontent.”
He expressed gratitude for the efforts of provincial governors across the country, adding, “We have granted full authority to the governors, and in terms of management, they have the same powers as the president.”
The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military aggression against Iran following the assassination of then Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians, on February 28.
The aggression saw extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.
In response, the Iranian Armed Forces carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.
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🌍 Velayati: 'Unified Iran' stands firm against Hebrew-Arab-American front
Writing on his social media account, Ali Akbar Velayati noted that while Washington claims there are “internal rifts in Iran,” the recent tensions between London and the US over the Malvinas case, coupled with Europe’s growing calls for strategic independence, highlight a deepening divide within Washington's traditional alliances.
"Today, a 'Unified Iran' stands against the Hebrew-Arab-American front," Velayati emphasized.
The senior advisor underlined that the recent message of unity serves as a clear signal to the "American-Zionist enemy," reiterating that despite external rhetoric, Iran remains a cohesive and powerful entity, standing unified against all adversaries.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA — A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for International Affairs has emphasized the solidarity of Iranian officials under the slogan "One God, One Nation, One Leader, One Path," stating that a "Unified Iran" stands resolute against the Hebrew-Arab-American front.
Writing on his social media account, Ali Akbar Velayati noted that while Washington claims there are “internal rifts in Iran,” the recent tensions between London and the US over the Malvinas case, coupled with Europe’s growing calls for strategic independence, highlight a deepening divide within Washington's traditional alliances.
"Today, a 'Unified Iran' stands against the Hebrew-Arab-American front," Velayati emphasized.
The senior advisor underlined that the recent message of unity serves as a clear signal to the "American-Zionist enemy," reiterating that despite external rhetoric, Iran remains a cohesive and powerful entity, standing unified against all adversaries.
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⚡️ Pezeshkian expresses hope the US will take lesson from ‘historic defeats’
Posting on his official X account Pezeshkian commemorated the anniversary of the United States’ defeat in the Tabas desert in April 1980, when the so-called Operation Eagle Claw to retrieve American spies held in Iran ended in disaster amid unexpected sandstorms.
“On this day, the supremacy of the divine will over all other wills became evident,” the president said.
“This year, with God's help, another Tabas was brought about south of Isfahan,” he added.
The mission in Isfahan, purportedly intended to rescue the pilot of a downed American fighter jet, ended in disaster as Iran’s Armed Forces managed to destroy two US C-130 transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters near an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan, where US forces attempted a covert landing.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian likened the US defeat in the 1980 Operation Eagle Claw in southeastern Iran to its defeat in a recent operation in Isfahan, central Iran, expressing hope that such “historical defeats would serve as a lesson for the world’s arrogant powers”.
Posting on his official X account Pezeshkian commemorated the anniversary of the United States’ defeat in the Tabas desert in April 1980, when the so-called Operation Eagle Claw to retrieve American spies held in Iran ended in disaster amid unexpected sandstorms.
“On this day, the supremacy of the divine will over all other wills became evident,” the president said.
“This year, with God's help, another Tabas was brought about south of Isfahan,” he added.
The mission in Isfahan, purportedly intended to rescue the pilot of a downed American fighter jet, ended in disaster as Iran’s Armed Forces managed to destroy two US C-130 transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters near an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan, where US forces attempted a covert landing.
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🔻 Araghchi leaves Islamabad after holding talks with top Pakistani officials
Araghchi and the accompanying delegation were seen off by Pakistani officials as well as Iranian Ambassador to Islamabad, Reza Amiri Moghadam.
The top diplomat arrived in the Pakistani capital last night and held his first working meeting with Field Marshal Asim Munir, Commander of the Pakistani Army.
Earlier today, Araghchi also met with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, with focus of the discussion being bilateral relations, current regional developments, including Islamabad's diplomatic efforts in the wake of the US-Israeli imposed war on Iran.
Foreign Minister Araghchi (R) meets Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad, April 26, 2026.
Sharif expressed his pleasure at his meeting with Araghchi in message posted on his X media network, saying the two sides had a very warm and sincere exchange of views on the current situation in the region.
He further wrote that the issues of common interest, including boosting relations between Pakistan and Iran were discussed at the meeting.
Muscat is the second destination of Araghchi's three-nation trip that will also take him to Moscow.
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📌 Islamabad, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is on a three-nation official tour to coordinate matters on bilateral relations and regional developments, has left Islamabad after meeting with top Pakistani officials, including Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif.
Araghchi and the accompanying delegation were seen off by Pakistani officials as well as Iranian Ambassador to Islamabad, Reza Amiri Moghadam.
The top diplomat arrived in the Pakistani capital last night and held his first working meeting with Field Marshal Asim Munir, Commander of the Pakistani Army.
Earlier today, Araghchi also met with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, with focus of the discussion being bilateral relations, current regional developments, including Islamabad's diplomatic efforts in the wake of the US-Israeli imposed war on Iran.
Foreign Minister Araghchi (R) meets Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad, April 26, 2026.
Sharif expressed his pleasure at his meeting with Araghchi in message posted on his X media network, saying the two sides had a very warm and sincere exchange of views on the current situation in the region.
He further wrote that the issues of common interest, including boosting relations between Pakistan and Iran were discussed at the meeting.
Muscat is the second destination of Araghchi's three-nation trip that will also take him to Moscow.
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💬 Iran warns US maritime piracy will provoke decisive military response
In a statement released on Saturday, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters emphasized that if the US continues its aggressive military actions, including naval blockades, banditry, and piracy in the region, it will face a response from Iran’s powerful Armed Forces.
The statement added that the US should be aware that the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran possess greater power and readiness than before to defend the country’s sovereignty, territory, and national interests, noting that the US military had already experienced part of Iran’s offensive capabilities during the “third imposed war”.
It further noted that Iranian forces remain prepared and determined to monitor the behavior and movements of their enemies in the region, while continuing to manage and control the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The headquarters warned that if there is renewed aggression from the US and the Israeli regime, they would face even greater losses.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned that the ongoing blockade and acts of maritime piracy by the United States will provoke a strong response from the Iranian Armed Forces.
In a statement released on Saturday, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters emphasized that if the US continues its aggressive military actions, including naval blockades, banditry, and piracy in the region, it will face a response from Iran’s powerful Armed Forces.
The statement added that the US should be aware that the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran possess greater power and readiness than before to defend the country’s sovereignty, territory, and national interests, noting that the US military had already experienced part of Iran’s offensive capabilities during the “third imposed war”.
It further noted that Iranian forces remain prepared and determined to monitor the behavior and movements of their enemies in the region, while continuing to manage and control the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The headquarters warned that if there is renewed aggression from the US and the Israeli regime, they would face even greater losses.
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📄 Iran’s national pride strengthened during war, government spokesperson says
“The recent war increased our sense of nationalism and national pride, and we understood that we should not hope for foreigners,” Mohajerani said.
She expressed confidence in Iran’s future, citing the country’s resilience after the Mongol invasion as proof that Iran emerges stronger from adversity.
“After the Mongol invasion, Iran became more scientific because we were able to guide even the Mongols toward science and civilization,” she said. “Iran’s civilization has the capacity, with God’s grace, to become stronger than before.”
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – The recent US-Israeli-imposed war against Iran has strengthened the country’s sense of nationalism and taught Iranians not to rely on outsiders, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Saturday.
“The recent war increased our sense of nationalism and national pride, and we understood that we should not hope for foreigners,” Mohajerani said.
She expressed confidence in Iran’s future, citing the country’s resilience after the Mongol invasion as proof that Iran emerges stronger from adversity.
“After the Mongol invasion, Iran became more scientific because we were able to guide even the Mongols toward science and civilization,” she said. “Iran’s civilization has the capacity, with God’s grace, to become stronger than before.”
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📡 Iran submits evidence of US-Israeli attacks on civilians to international bodies: IRCS chief
Pir-Hossein Koulivand made the remarks on Saturday during a visit by Reza Salehi Amiri, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, to the Red Crescent Society.
“The IRCS initially asked the International Committee of the Red Cross to condemn the attacks. The committee stated it could not comment as an independent body,” Koulivand noted.
However, continuous written follow-ups and serious consultations led the committee to condemn the attacks and pledge support, the IRCS chief said.
“The ICC prosecutor announced that the documents provided by the IRCS are accepted as official evidence. All cases of attacks on civilians are being legally pursued based on the Geneva Conventions,” Koulivand said.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA — Head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society said that documentation of American-Israeli attacks on civilian targets has been submitted to international bodies, including the Red Cross, the International Criminal Court (ICC), and various human rights organizations, with legal follow-ups actively underway.
Pir-Hossein Koulivand made the remarks on Saturday during a visit by Reza Salehi Amiri, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, to the Red Crescent Society.
“The IRCS initially asked the International Committee of the Red Cross to condemn the attacks. The committee stated it could not comment as an independent body,” Koulivand noted.
However, continuous written follow-ups and serious consultations led the committee to condemn the attacks and pledge support, the IRCS chief said.
“The ICC prosecutor announced that the documents provided by the IRCS are accepted as official evidence. All cases of attacks on civilians are being legally pursued based on the Geneva Conventions,” Koulivand said.
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