🎙 Army will firmly defend Iran against any hostile intent: Chief commander
In a message on Sunday, Major General Hatami expressed his gratitude for the kindness and support shown by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, towards the Army, on the occasion of National Army Day.
The Chief Commander of Iran’s Army added that all four branches of the Army, along with other Armed Forces of the country, are prepared to protect Islam, Iran, and its people across all domains—land, air, and sea.
He emphasized that the Army will firmly confront any adversary that poses a threat to the nation and its citizens, adding that the Army’s elite forces will strive wholeheartedly to preserve the independence, territorial integrity, and system of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as to continue the country’s progress and advancements in various fields.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – Chief Commander of Iran’s Army, Major General Amir Hatami, has emphasized that the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran will decisively counter any threat or ill intention posed by enemies against Iran and its people.
In a message on Sunday, Major General Hatami expressed his gratitude for the kindness and support shown by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, towards the Army, on the occasion of National Army Day.
The Chief Commander of Iran’s Army added that all four branches of the Army, along with other Armed Forces of the country, are prepared to protect Islam, Iran, and its people across all domains—land, air, and sea.
He emphasized that the Army will firmly confront any adversary that poses a threat to the nation and its citizens, adding that the Army’s elite forces will strive wholeheartedly to preserve the independence, territorial integrity, and system of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as to continue the country’s progress and advancements in various fields.
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🎙 Man City vs. Arsenal: Team news, injuries, predicted lineups & how to watch Premier League title clash
Sunday’s blockbuster meeting between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium could shape the destiny of the Premier League title race. Arsenal arrive as league leaders but face intense pressure from Pep Guardiola’s side, who sit just six points behind with a game in hand.
Victory for City would significantly tighten the race, while an Arsenal win could extend their lead to nine points and potentially put the championship beyond reach. With both teams chasing glory in the closing weeks of the season, this encounter promises high stakes, tactical intrigue, and elite-level drama.
Manchester City hosts Arsenal in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the Premier League season. The match takes place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester as the title race reaches a crucial stage.
Pep Guardiola faces defensive problems ahead of the clash. Center backs Joško Gvardiol, John Stones, and Rúben Dias are all unavailable due to injuries, forcing City to rely on Abdukodir Khusanov and Marc Guéhi in central defense.
There had been concern over Nico O’Reilly after he was substituted early during the win against Chelsea, but Guardiola confirmed the youngster is “fine” and available. With a full week of rest following their Champions League exit, City are expected to field an unchanged lineup.
Arsenal travel to Manchester, missing several key players. Bukayo Saka is confirmed out with an Achilles injury, while Mikel Merino remains sidelined with a long‑term foot problem.
There is uncertainty surrounding Riccardo Calafiori, Jurriën Timber, and Martin Ødegaard , although Mikel Arteta suggested some of them could potentially feature. Noni Madueke is also a minor doubt after picking up a knock during the week.
Pep Guardiola confirmed Nico O’Reilly’s availability after concerns over a hamstring issue, stating the defender is “fine” for Sunday’s match.
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Manchester City enters the clash with strong momentum after dominant wins over Liverpool and Chelsea, and Guardiola’s side appears to be peaking at the perfect time in the title race. Despite defensive injuries, the presence of Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and the attacking trio behind Erling Haaland gives City formidable firepower.
Arsenal, by contrast, arrive with inconsistent form and key absences—most notably Bukayo Saka. Arteta’s side still boasts one of the league’s strongest defenses, but their recent attacking struggles could be problematic against a City team that thrives in high‑pressure encounters. If the Gunners can stay compact and frustrate City early, a draw might be enough to maintain control of the title race.
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📌 Manchester City vs Arsenal preview, team news, injuries, predicted lineups, stats, and how to watch the Premier League title clash at the Etihad.
Sunday’s blockbuster meeting between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium could shape the destiny of the Premier League title race. Arsenal arrive as league leaders but face intense pressure from Pep Guardiola’s side, who sit just six points behind with a game in hand.
Victory for City would significantly tighten the race, while an Arsenal win could extend their lead to nine points and potentially put the championship beyond reach. With both teams chasing glory in the closing weeks of the season, this encounter promises high stakes, tactical intrigue, and elite-level drama.
Manchester City hosts Arsenal in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the Premier League season. The match takes place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester as the title race reaches a crucial stage.
Pep Guardiola faces defensive problems ahead of the clash. Center backs Joško Gvardiol, John Stones, and Rúben Dias are all unavailable due to injuries, forcing City to rely on Abdukodir Khusanov and Marc Guéhi in central defense.
There had been concern over Nico O’Reilly after he was substituted early during the win against Chelsea, but Guardiola confirmed the youngster is “fine” and available. With a full week of rest following their Champions League exit, City are expected to field an unchanged lineup.
Arsenal travel to Manchester, missing several key players. Bukayo Saka is confirmed out with an Achilles injury, while Mikel Merino remains sidelined with a long‑term foot problem.
There is uncertainty surrounding Riccardo Calafiori, Jurriën Timber, and Martin Ødegaard , although Mikel Arteta suggested some of them could potentially feature. Noni Madueke is also a minor doubt after picking up a knock during the week.
Pep Guardiola confirmed Nico O’Reilly’s availability after concerns over a hamstring issue, stating the defender is “fine” for Sunday’s match.
Manchester City (4‑2‑3‑1)
Premier League Season Comparison
Manchester City enters the clash with strong momentum after dominant wins over Liverpool and Chelsea, and Guardiola’s side appears to be peaking at the perfect time in the title race. Despite defensive injuries, the presence of Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and the attacking trio behind Erling Haaland gives City formidable firepower.
Arsenal, by contrast, arrive with inconsistent form and key absences—most notably Bukayo Saka. Arteta’s side still boasts one of the league’s strongest defenses, but their recent attacking struggles could be problematic against a City team that thrives in high‑pressure encounters. If the Gunners can stay compact and frustrate City early, a draw might be enough to maintain control of the title race.
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📡 Human Rights official calls for intl. legal action against US-Israeli war crimes in Iran
Nasser Seraj stated in an interview that the February 28th deadly attack on a girls’ school in the southern city of Minab was undoubtedly a war crime and a clear violation of fundamental human rights.
The Iranian official emphasized that the UN Security Council must condemn this massacre as a war crime and pursue it through legal and judicial channels. He noted that, unfortunately, due to the US regime's veto power, the Security Council has effectively lost its impact and is unable to fulfill its duties.
“Furthermore, the Human Rights Council must also take action to pursue the responsibility of those who ordered and carried out the crime against the Minab school,” he added.
He also criticized the numerous attacks on Iranian medical centers during the 40-day war, saying: “Attacking medical facilities is not only a war crime but also the breaking of a taboo that the international community established to protect the most vulnerable moments of human life.”
He stated that the deliberate targeting of centers such as Gandhi Hospital, Khatam al-Anbia Hospital, medical centers in Bandar Abbas, Zahedan, Ahvaz, and most notably the Pasteur Institute, is a clear example of the widespread and purposeful destruction of Iran’s vital infrastructure.
Referring to the numerous American and Israeli attacks on residential homes across various Iranian cities, Seraj described these strikes on purely civilian sites—which resulted in the martyrdom and injury of thousands of Iranian citizens, including innocent women and children—as deeply regrettable and tragic, plunging all Iranians into profound grief.
The legal official of the Islamic Republic of Iran further pointed to attacks on vital infrastructure such as oil depots, refineries, the power grid, and water facilities. He stated that these attacks, in addition to being clear violations of international humanitarian law, pose a direct threat to the right to health and the right to the environment for millions of Iranian citizens.
Seraj also addressed the actions of certain Persian Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, regarding the deportation of Iranian citizens during the 40-day war, describing this behavior a clear violation of fundamental international law and human rights.
“By adopting discriminatory policies—such as the widespread and collective cancellation of visas and residency permits for Iranians, the seizure of property and investments, the forced expulsion of students and employees of Iranian institutions, and the prohibition of travel and entry for Iranians—these countries have committed clear violations of the principles of equality, non-discrimination, the right to life, the right to property, and the prohibition of collective punishment.”
He concluded that these measures, taken during wartime against a vulnerable community dependent on economic and family ties, are considered clear examples of arbitrary and discriminatory behavior and a violation of those countries’ human rights obligations.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – Deputy Chief of Iran’s Judiciary and Secretary of the Human Rights Headquarters, strongly criticized the UN Security Council and human rights mechanisms performance in addressing the crimes committed by the Zionist regime and the US against Iran and described the attacks on critical infrastructure as “environmental genocide” and war crimes.
Nasser Seraj stated in an interview that the February 28th deadly attack on a girls’ school in the southern city of Minab was undoubtedly a war crime and a clear violation of fundamental human rights.
The Iranian official emphasized that the UN Security Council must condemn this massacre as a war crime and pursue it through legal and judicial channels. He noted that, unfortunately, due to the US regime's veto power, the Security Council has effectively lost its impact and is unable to fulfill its duties.
“Furthermore, the Human Rights Council must also take action to pursue the responsibility of those who ordered and carried out the crime against the Minab school,” he added.
He also criticized the numerous attacks on Iranian medical centers during the 40-day war, saying: “Attacking medical facilities is not only a war crime but also the breaking of a taboo that the international community established to protect the most vulnerable moments of human life.”
He stated that the deliberate targeting of centers such as Gandhi Hospital, Khatam al-Anbia Hospital, medical centers in Bandar Abbas, Zahedan, Ahvaz, and most notably the Pasteur Institute, is a clear example of the widespread and purposeful destruction of Iran’s vital infrastructure.
Referring to the numerous American and Israeli attacks on residential homes across various Iranian cities, Seraj described these strikes on purely civilian sites—which resulted in the martyrdom and injury of thousands of Iranian citizens, including innocent women and children—as deeply regrettable and tragic, plunging all Iranians into profound grief.
The legal official of the Islamic Republic of Iran further pointed to attacks on vital infrastructure such as oil depots, refineries, the power grid, and water facilities. He stated that these attacks, in addition to being clear violations of international humanitarian law, pose a direct threat to the right to health and the right to the environment for millions of Iranian citizens.
Seraj also addressed the actions of certain Persian Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, regarding the deportation of Iranian citizens during the 40-day war, describing this behavior a clear violation of fundamental international law and human rights.
“By adopting discriminatory policies—such as the widespread and collective cancellation of visas and residency permits for Iranians, the seizure of property and investments, the forced expulsion of students and employees of Iranian institutions, and the prohibition of travel and entry for Iranians—these countries have committed clear violations of the principles of equality, non-discrimination, the right to life, the right to property, and the prohibition of collective punishment.”
He concluded that these measures, taken during wartime against a vulnerable community dependent on economic and family ties, are considered clear examples of arbitrary and discriminatory behavior and a violation of those countries’ human rights obligations.
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🌍 US ‘blockade’ of Iranian ports war crime, breach of ceasefire: Foreign Ministry spox
In a post on his X account on Sunday, Baqaei said, “The United States’ so-called ‘blockade’ of Iran’s ports or coastline is not only a violation of the Pakistani-mediated ceasefire but also both unlawful and criminal. It violates Article 2(4) of the UN Charter; it constitutes an act of aggression under Article 3(c) of the UN General Assembly Resolution 3314 (1974), which explicitly includes the blockade of a state’s ports or coasts among such acts.
Moreover, by deliberately inflicting collective punishment on the Iranian population, it amounts to war crime and crime against humanity.”
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Saturday it was closing the strategic waterway after the United States chose to maintain its illegal blockade of Iranian ports in violation of the ceasefire. Iran had declared the Strait of Hormuz closed after the US and the Israeli regime launched their aggression against the country on February 28.
Iranian Armed Forces launched attacks on American and Israeli positions in the region, demonstrating their capability to strike back effectively. Despite initial expectations by the attackers of a swift victory, the Iranian response proved significantly more potent, inflicting heavy damage on US and Israeli military resources while rallying the nation’s unity and resistance.
While the US president had issued an ultimatum, Pakistani mediation facilitated an agreement for a two-week ceasefire during which negotiations would take place in Islamabad. Iran has proposed a ten-point plan as the foundation for discussions, seeking terms such as the withdrawal of US forces from the region, lifting sanctions, and establishing control over the Strait of Hormuz.
The Supreme National Security Council of Iran emphasized on April 8 that the war led to a historic victory for Iran, compelling the US to accept negotiation terms, including a plan for guaranteed non-aggression and the cessation of hostilities.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned the United States’ naval blockade of Iran’s ports and coastline as unlawful and a breach of the Pakistani-mediated ceasefire.
In a post on his X account on Sunday, Baqaei said, “The United States’ so-called ‘blockade’ of Iran’s ports or coastline is not only a violation of the Pakistani-mediated ceasefire but also both unlawful and criminal. It violates Article 2(4) of the UN Charter; it constitutes an act of aggression under Article 3(c) of the UN General Assembly Resolution 3314 (1974), which explicitly includes the blockade of a state’s ports or coasts among such acts.
Moreover, by deliberately inflicting collective punishment on the Iranian population, it amounts to war crime and crime against humanity.”
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Saturday it was closing the strategic waterway after the United States chose to maintain its illegal blockade of Iranian ports in violation of the ceasefire. Iran had declared the Strait of Hormuz closed after the US and the Israeli regime launched their aggression against the country on February 28.
Iranian Armed Forces launched attacks on American and Israeli positions in the region, demonstrating their capability to strike back effectively. Despite initial expectations by the attackers of a swift victory, the Iranian response proved significantly more potent, inflicting heavy damage on US and Israeli military resources while rallying the nation’s unity and resistance.
While the US president had issued an ultimatum, Pakistani mediation facilitated an agreement for a two-week ceasefire during which negotiations would take place in Islamabad. Iran has proposed a ten-point plan as the foundation for discussions, seeking terms such as the withdrawal of US forces from the region, lifting sanctions, and establishing control over the Strait of Hormuz.
The Supreme National Security Council of Iran emphasized on April 8 that the war led to a historic victory for Iran, compelling the US to accept negotiation terms, including a plan for guaranteed non-aggression and the cessation of hostilities.
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🖥 President calls for maintaining dynamism of scientific activities in Iran
"I believe that there is no problem, for which, there is no solution and even for every problem, there is not just one solution, but hundreds of possible ways to solve it," Pezeshkian said as he was visiting the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology on Sunday.
Universities should be at the forefront of solving the country's problems, he said while receiving a report on the current status of higher education, the performance of universities and the extent of damage and losses sustained during the imposed war.
Appreciating the efforts of the academic community in the scientific progress, the President emphasized the continuity of education, management of universities in critical situations, and maintaining the dynamism of scientific activities.
The President stated that the university as a place of various specialties, including economics, agriculture, industry, management, culture, and sociology, must be utilized by academics to play a role in solving problems through their active present in the field, not only on the campus.
Today, our country is facing numerous challenges, and in a situation where enemies have also problems with our scientific know-how, and progress, it is the elites and academics who can come up with solutions, Pezeshkian stressed.
Referring to the need for more active participation of youth in social and economic fields, the President called for utilizing all capacities to turn the country into a competitive one in innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.
Elsewhere in his speech, the President referred to regional and international developments, especially the US-Israeli war on Iran, saying some powers are trying to exploit the resources of regional countries by involving them in disputes and conflicts.
Stressing that the Islamic Republic was not seeking to expand the war as it was not in the interest of any body, Pezeshkian urged the nations of the region to stand against aggressive US-Israeli approaches with unity and solidarity and strengthen the path of cooperation and cohesion.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasizing the pivotal role of universities in solving the country's problems, says academic institutions must be at the forefront and put their scientific capacity at the service of society.
"I believe that there is no problem, for which, there is no solution and even for every problem, there is not just one solution, but hundreds of possible ways to solve it," Pezeshkian said as he was visiting the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology on Sunday.
Universities should be at the forefront of solving the country's problems, he said while receiving a report on the current status of higher education, the performance of universities and the extent of damage and losses sustained during the imposed war.
Appreciating the efforts of the academic community in the scientific progress, the President emphasized the continuity of education, management of universities in critical situations, and maintaining the dynamism of scientific activities.
The President stated that the university as a place of various specialties, including economics, agriculture, industry, management, culture, and sociology, must be utilized by academics to play a role in solving problems through their active present in the field, not only on the campus.
Today, our country is facing numerous challenges, and in a situation where enemies have also problems with our scientific know-how, and progress, it is the elites and academics who can come up with solutions, Pezeshkian stressed.
Referring to the need for more active participation of youth in social and economic fields, the President called for utilizing all capacities to turn the country into a competitive one in innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.
Elsewhere in his speech, the President referred to regional and international developments, especially the US-Israeli war on Iran, saying some powers are trying to exploit the resources of regional countries by involving them in disputes and conflicts.
Stressing that the Islamic Republic was not seeking to expand the war as it was not in the interest of any body, Pezeshkian urged the nations of the region to stand against aggressive US-Israeli approaches with unity and solidarity and strengthen the path of cooperation and cohesion.
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🎙 Iran, Pakistan foreign ministers discuss regional developments over phone
During their conversation on Saturday, the two foreign ministers stressed the need for promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond. They agreed to remain in close contact.
President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are also expected to hold a phone conversation later today.
Pakistan hosted talks between top-ranking delegations from Iran and the United States following a ceasefire in the US-Israeli-imposed war against Iran last weekend.
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📌 Islamabad, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Pakistani counterpart Mohammad Ishaq Dar have had a telephone conversation on the latest regional developments, exploring ways to settle the ongoing crises in the region, according to an announcement by Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry.
During their conversation on Saturday, the two foreign ministers stressed the need for promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond. They agreed to remain in close contact.
President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are also expected to hold a phone conversation later today.
Pakistan hosted talks between top-ranking delegations from Iran and the United States following a ceasefire in the US-Israeli-imposed war against Iran last weekend.
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🔻 Iranian negotiators defending national interests with courage and prudence: VP
Aref made the remarks in a meeting with senior national executives and relevant ministers at the Market Regulation Headquarters on Sunday, where the supply of basic goods, and close supervision of the market during the wartime were emphasized.
Praising the Iranian negotiating team, he slammed the Americans for their contradictory behavior in the talks, adding that their positions were childish and varied as they beg for a ceasefire and negotiations once under pressure, but adopted a stubborn approach afterword.
Referring to the Strait of Hormuz, he said the Islamic Republic would maintain its wartime achievements, especially in the strategic waterway that links the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. In such circumstances, he continued there would be no need for the country to wait for the lifting of sanctions by the enemies as those illegal curbs would be practically ineffective.
The vice-president also appreciated the efforts of the government, members of the market regulation headquarters, experts, and guilds in providing basic goods, calling their coordination and cohesion a successful model of management in wartime.
Stating that the current administration has faced three-stage challenges, namely the 12-day war, the planned January coup by the enemy, and the 40-day war, Aref appreciated President Masoud Pezeshkian's strategic approaches aimed at strengthening national consensus, unity, and cohesion.
He also commended the role of ordinary Iranians, saying their presence in the streets has been the main factor in overcoming crises, and boosting the morale of the armed forces and diplomatic apparatus.
In the meeting, the proposal from the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad to complete the strategic reserves by providing the necessary foreign exchange was approved, along with a support package for industries damaged in the imposed war.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has called on the Iranian nation to keep backing the country's negotiating team, emphasizing that it is defending national interests courageously and prudently.
Aref made the remarks in a meeting with senior national executives and relevant ministers at the Market Regulation Headquarters on Sunday, where the supply of basic goods, and close supervision of the market during the wartime were emphasized.
Praising the Iranian negotiating team, he slammed the Americans for their contradictory behavior in the talks, adding that their positions were childish and varied as they beg for a ceasefire and negotiations once under pressure, but adopted a stubborn approach afterword.
Referring to the Strait of Hormuz, he said the Islamic Republic would maintain its wartime achievements, especially in the strategic waterway that links the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. In such circumstances, he continued there would be no need for the country to wait for the lifting of sanctions by the enemies as those illegal curbs would be practically ineffective.
The vice-president also appreciated the efforts of the government, members of the market regulation headquarters, experts, and guilds in providing basic goods, calling their coordination and cohesion a successful model of management in wartime.
Stating that the current administration has faced three-stage challenges, namely the 12-day war, the planned January coup by the enemy, and the 40-day war, Aref appreciated President Masoud Pezeshkian's strategic approaches aimed at strengthening national consensus, unity, and cohesion.
He also commended the role of ordinary Iranians, saying their presence in the streets has been the main factor in overcoming crises, and boosting the morale of the armed forces and diplomatic apparatus.
In the meeting, the proposal from the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad to complete the strategic reserves by providing the necessary foreign exchange was approved, along with a support package for industries damaged in the imposed war.
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🔻 ‘Order of Sacrifice’ presented to family of martyred Armed Forces Chief of Staff
Major General Amir Hatami, Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, praised the martyr's family and lauded the courage and bravery of Major General Mousavi.
He stated that the martyred commander dedicated his whole life to enhancing national security, solidifying the country’s authority, strengthening its deterrent power, and defending the ideals of the Islamic Revolution.
There various medals to honor Iranian Army and Armed Forces, but the “Order of Sacrifice” holds a unique significance. First awarded by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and the martyred leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to “Imam Ali Military University” in August 2020, the medal commemorates the university’s contribution of 1,184 martyrs to the Islamic Revolution during the eight-year Imposed War (1980-1988).
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📌 TEHRAN (IRNA) — On the occasion of Iran National Army Day, the Commander of the Army met with the family members of the late Chairman of the Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, to present the "Order of Sacrifice" to the family of the martyred commander.
Major General Amir Hatami, Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, praised the martyr's family and lauded the courage and bravery of Major General Mousavi.
He stated that the martyred commander dedicated his whole life to enhancing national security, solidifying the country’s authority, strengthening its deterrent power, and defending the ideals of the Islamic Revolution.
There various medals to honor Iranian Army and Armed Forces, but the “Order of Sacrifice” holds a unique significance. First awarded by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and the martyred leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to “Imam Ali Military University” in August 2020, the medal commemorates the university’s contribution of 1,184 martyrs to the Islamic Revolution during the eight-year Imposed War (1980-1988).
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🎙 Popular support main pillar of resistance against aggressors: Official
In a message on Sunday, Haddad Adel hailed the role of Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as Iran’s top negotiator in talks with the US delegation in Islamabad.
He also supported a decision for postponing the country’s city council elections which were due to be held next month because of war conditions.
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📌 Gholamali Haddad Adel, a member of the Expediency Council, has hailed the Iranian people’s support for the armed forces, stating that their nationwide pro-Revolution rallies in the streets, along with the efforts on the battlefield and in the diplomatic arena, form the three main pillars of Iran’s resistance against the US-Israeli aggression.
In a message on Sunday, Haddad Adel hailed the role of Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as Iran’s top negotiator in talks with the US delegation in Islamabad.
He also supported a decision for postponing the country’s city council elections which were due to be held next month because of war conditions.
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🌍 Families of Minab school martyrs urge Pope to be voice of their voiceless children
In a letter addressed to the pontiff, the aggrieved Iranian families have also asked the Pope to work with his enlightenment, so that no parent anywhere on the planet is forced to hum a lullaby over the cold stone of their child's grave.
We write this letter to you with trembling hands and hearts filled with pain, and amidst the ashes and ruins of the school in Minab City in southern Iran, they say in the letter, adding, "We are the fathers and mothers of 168 children who, these days, instead of hugging the warm bodies of our children, are clutching their burnt bags and bloody notebooks to our chests; innocent children whose only crime was smiling in the classroom."
They add in their letter the relief they felt amid the ordeal, saying "when the terrible sound of explosions closed the ears of the world to our cries, the echo of your [the Pope] peaceful words became a balm for our endless wounds."
Reminding the courageous calls of Leo XIV for world powers to reduce the level of violence and bombings, the families in the letter say that each of words of the Pope was an effort to save children and awaken consciences of the world about rising hatred, violence, and loss of innocent lives.
We are grateful to you for being the voice of righteousness amidst war and reminding us that lasting peace and tranquility are achieved ‘not through force and weapons, but through dialogue," the letter further says Minab is a bitter truth; the one created by American bombs under the guidance of irrational warmongers.
The parents of the martyred Minab students also tell in their letter that they know their children will never return home to build a better tomorrow, but the figure like the Pope could continue to be the voice of the voiceless children and to work to open all avenues so that no parent anywhere on this planet faces the similar tragedy.
The letter sent to the Islamic Culture and Communications Organization to be delivered to Pope Leo XIV through the Iranian Interfaith Dialogue Policy and Coordination Council.
The US-Israeli bombing of the Minab school sparked global condemnations, with religious leaders, especially Leo XIV, in addition to issuing a declaration and requesting a serious investigation into the crime at the Shajare Tayyiba School in Minab, also took clear stance on the warmongering against Iran.
The Pope called the war a "tragic" thing and stated bluntly that "God rejects the prayers of leaders who wage war and whose hands are stained in blood." He also criticized the leaders who spend billions of dollars on killing and destruction, referring to the US president, and said that the world is "being destroyed by a handful of tyrants."
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – Families of children, who were martyred in the US bombing of an elementary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab, have expressed their appreciation for the pacifist stances of the head of the Roman Catholic church, urging Pope Leo XIV to be the voice of their voiceless children.
In a letter addressed to the pontiff, the aggrieved Iranian families have also asked the Pope to work with his enlightenment, so that no parent anywhere on the planet is forced to hum a lullaby over the cold stone of their child's grave.
We write this letter to you with trembling hands and hearts filled with pain, and amidst the ashes and ruins of the school in Minab City in southern Iran, they say in the letter, adding, "We are the fathers and mothers of 168 children who, these days, instead of hugging the warm bodies of our children, are clutching their burnt bags and bloody notebooks to our chests; innocent children whose only crime was smiling in the classroom."
They add in their letter the relief they felt amid the ordeal, saying "when the terrible sound of explosions closed the ears of the world to our cries, the echo of your [the Pope] peaceful words became a balm for our endless wounds."
Reminding the courageous calls of Leo XIV for world powers to reduce the level of violence and bombings, the families in the letter say that each of words of the Pope was an effort to save children and awaken consciences of the world about rising hatred, violence, and loss of innocent lives.
We are grateful to you for being the voice of righteousness amidst war and reminding us that lasting peace and tranquility are achieved ‘not through force and weapons, but through dialogue," the letter further says Minab is a bitter truth; the one created by American bombs under the guidance of irrational warmongers.
The parents of the martyred Minab students also tell in their letter that they know their children will never return home to build a better tomorrow, but the figure like the Pope could continue to be the voice of the voiceless children and to work to open all avenues so that no parent anywhere on this planet faces the similar tragedy.
The letter sent to the Islamic Culture and Communications Organization to be delivered to Pope Leo XIV through the Iranian Interfaith Dialogue Policy and Coordination Council.
The US-Israeli bombing of the Minab school sparked global condemnations, with religious leaders, especially Leo XIV, in addition to issuing a declaration and requesting a serious investigation into the crime at the Shajare Tayyiba School in Minab, also took clear stance on the warmongering against Iran.
The Pope called the war a "tragic" thing and stated bluntly that "God rejects the prayers of leaders who wage war and whose hands are stained in blood." He also criticized the leaders who spend billions of dollars on killing and destruction, referring to the US president, and said that the world is "being destroyed by a handful of tyrants."
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A photo circulating on social media apparently shows an Israeli soldier smashing the head of a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon.
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🖥 Spanish PM condemns US-Israeli warmongering, calls for restraining Netanyahu
Addressing a rally of the Socialist Workers Party in Gibraleon, southwestern Spain, on Sunday, Sanchez called on those who started the war on Iran to end their military actions and restrain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
He also revealed that the Spanish government will present a proposal to the European Union this week to sever ties with Israel, urging the bloc members to support the measure in response to actions of the Tel Aviv regime.
Sanchez has emerged as one of the most outspoken critics of Israel in the 27-nation EU, and has numerously accused Netanyahu of committing genocide in Gaza and condemned the joint US-Israeli attacks against Iran as “a grave mistake.”
Many world leaders have directly, or indirectly criticized the unprovoked war on Iran and its impact on the global economy and security, with the Spanish premier expressing his opposition to “illegal and destabilizing” aggression from its onset.
Sanchez previously announced that he would submit a formal request to Brussels to cancel the European Union’s partnership agreement with Israel, emphasizing that anyone who violates international law, also violates the principles and values of the European Union and therefore, cannot be a partner of this bloc.
Earlier, more than 350 former European officials, in a letter, also called for the suspension of the EU’s partnership agreement with the Israeli regime.
The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military aggression against Iran following the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.
In response, the Iranian Armed Forces carried out retaliatory operations with waves of missiles and drones, targeting American military bases in the region and Israeli positions in the occupied territories, forcing the aggressors to request for a ceasefire.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has once again slammed the United States and the Israeli regime for the military escalation in West Asian and waging an illegal war of aggression against Iran.
Addressing a rally of the Socialist Workers Party in Gibraleon, southwestern Spain, on Sunday, Sanchez called on those who started the war on Iran to end their military actions and restrain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
He also revealed that the Spanish government will present a proposal to the European Union this week to sever ties with Israel, urging the bloc members to support the measure in response to actions of the Tel Aviv regime.
Sanchez has emerged as one of the most outspoken critics of Israel in the 27-nation EU, and has numerously accused Netanyahu of committing genocide in Gaza and condemned the joint US-Israeli attacks against Iran as “a grave mistake.”
Many world leaders have directly, or indirectly criticized the unprovoked war on Iran and its impact on the global economy and security, with the Spanish premier expressing his opposition to “illegal and destabilizing” aggression from its onset.
Sanchez previously announced that he would submit a formal request to Brussels to cancel the European Union’s partnership agreement with Israel, emphasizing that anyone who violates international law, also violates the principles and values of the European Union and therefore, cannot be a partner of this bloc.
Earlier, more than 350 former European officials, in a letter, also called for the suspension of the EU’s partnership agreement with the Israeli regime.
The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military aggression against Iran following the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.
In response, the Iranian Armed Forces carried out retaliatory operations with waves of missiles and drones, targeting American military bases in the region and Israeli positions in the occupied territories, forcing the aggressors to request for a ceasefire.
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💬 Pezeshkian warns of US ‘betrayal of diplomacy’ in call with Pakistan PM
In a phone call late on Sunday evening with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pezeshkian discussed the latest regional developments, ceasefire-related issues, and diplomatic efforts led by Islamabad.
The president thanked Pakistan for its “serious efforts” to promote peace, expressing appreciation for both the prime minister and the country’s army chief.
Pezeshkian, however, sharply criticized Washington’s conduct, citing “continued breaches of commitments and bullying and unreasonable behavior” during negotiations and the ceasefire period.
He described the US’s “provocative and illegal actions” in the so-called naval blockade of Iran as “a clear violation of the ceasefire understanding and contrary to the United Nations Charter.”
“Such actions, along with threatening rhetoric by US officials against Iran, only lead to intensifying mistrust regarding America’s seriousness and further reveal that the US seeks to repeat previous patterns and betray diplomacy,” he said.
The president reaffirmed Iran’s “firm determination” to defend the country against any renewed “adventurism” by the US and Israel, warning of the broader implications such a scenario could have for international stability.
He also stressed Tehran’s commitment to maintaining and strengthening relations with neighboring countries, including those along the southern shores of the Persian Gulf, based on “good neighborliness and mutual respect.”
Pezeshkian expressed hope that regional states would, “in light of recent experiences,” work collectively to enhance peace and security without “destructive interference by extra-regional actors, particularly the United States.”
Sharif welcomes Iran’s ‘constructive positions’
Sharif, for his part, welcomed Iran’s constructive positions and dialogue, particularly during the recent visit of Pakistan’s army chief to Tehran.
He said Islamabad that with the support of its friends and partners, will remain fully committed to its sincere and genuine efforts to advance regional peace and security.
A two-week ceasefire was brokered between Tehran and Washington on April 8, allowing for mediated negotiations in Islamabad. Iran presented a ten-point plan during those discussions, which called for the withdrawal of US troops from the region, the lifting of sanctions, and sovereignty over the key Strait of Hormuz.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that the United States is seeking to “repeat previous patterns and betray diplomacy,” warning of consequences for regional and global security amid ongoing tensions.
In a phone call late on Sunday evening with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pezeshkian discussed the latest regional developments, ceasefire-related issues, and diplomatic efforts led by Islamabad.
The president thanked Pakistan for its “serious efforts” to promote peace, expressing appreciation for both the prime minister and the country’s army chief.
Pezeshkian, however, sharply criticized Washington’s conduct, citing “continued breaches of commitments and bullying and unreasonable behavior” during negotiations and the ceasefire period.
He described the US’s “provocative and illegal actions” in the so-called naval blockade of Iran as “a clear violation of the ceasefire understanding and contrary to the United Nations Charter.”
“Such actions, along with threatening rhetoric by US officials against Iran, only lead to intensifying mistrust regarding America’s seriousness and further reveal that the US seeks to repeat previous patterns and betray diplomacy,” he said.
The president reaffirmed Iran’s “firm determination” to defend the country against any renewed “adventurism” by the US and Israel, warning of the broader implications such a scenario could have for international stability.
He also stressed Tehran’s commitment to maintaining and strengthening relations with neighboring countries, including those along the southern shores of the Persian Gulf, based on “good neighborliness and mutual respect.”
Pezeshkian expressed hope that regional states would, “in light of recent experiences,” work collectively to enhance peace and security without “destructive interference by extra-regional actors, particularly the United States.”
Sharif welcomes Iran’s ‘constructive positions’
Sharif, for his part, welcomed Iran’s constructive positions and dialogue, particularly during the recent visit of Pakistan’s army chief to Tehran.
He said Islamabad that with the support of its friends and partners, will remain fully committed to its sincere and genuine efforts to advance regional peace and security.
A two-week ceasefire was brokered between Tehran and Washington on April 8, allowing for mediated negotiations in Islamabad. Iran presented a ten-point plan during those discussions, which called for the withdrawal of US troops from the region, the lifting of sanctions, and sovereignty over the key Strait of Hormuz.
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🔻 Israeli minister admits Tel Aviv’s role in dragging US into war with Iran
According to the Palestinian Government Information Center, Avi Dichter admitted in an interview with the Israeli radio Reshet Bet that Israel has dragged the United States into a war with Iran.
The reality is that the political echelon in Israel, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, have practically succeeded in leading the United States into a real war alongside Israel, and the results of this war are of great significance.
Claiming that Iran is the central axis of enmity with Israel, he said that having the United States alongside Israel in the war against Iran is something that has not happened since the establishment of Israel.
Without America, this would not have been done, he reiterated.
Earlier on Sunday, Kamala Harris, the former Vice President under Biden and the Democratic candidate in the US presidential election accused Netanyahu of leading the US president into military action against Iran, which the American people opposed.
Harris described the Trump administration as the most corrupt, brutal, and incompetent administration in US history, characterized the president himself as lacking self-confidence.
She noted that the war against Iran is a desperate attempt to divert attention from the Epstein Island documents.
Before the war, documents released about the sex trafficker and humanitarian criminal Jeffrey Epstein, who was an agent and spy for the Tel Aviv, caused a major controversy because there were pictures of Trump alongside this notorious criminal, raising the possibility that the US president is implicated in the crimes of the Epstein gang.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – The Israeli minister of agriculture has confessed that the Israeli regime has succeeded in dragging the Trump administration into a war with Iran.
According to the Palestinian Government Information Center, Avi Dichter admitted in an interview with the Israeli radio Reshet Bet that Israel has dragged the United States into a war with Iran.
The reality is that the political echelon in Israel, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, have practically succeeded in leading the United States into a real war alongside Israel, and the results of this war are of great significance.
Claiming that Iran is the central axis of enmity with Israel, he said that having the United States alongside Israel in the war against Iran is something that has not happened since the establishment of Israel.
Without America, this would not have been done, he reiterated.
Earlier on Sunday, Kamala Harris, the former Vice President under Biden and the Democratic candidate in the US presidential election accused Netanyahu of leading the US president into military action against Iran, which the American people opposed.
Harris described the Trump administration as the most corrupt, brutal, and incompetent administration in US history, characterized the president himself as lacking self-confidence.
She noted that the war against Iran is a desperate attempt to divert attention from the Epstein Island documents.
Before the war, documents released about the sex trafficker and humanitarian criminal Jeffrey Epstein, who was an agent and spy for the Tel Aviv, caused a major controversy because there were pictures of Trump alongside this notorious criminal, raising the possibility that the US president is implicated in the crimes of the Epstein gang.
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🔻 Security of Strait of Hormuz is not free of charge: Iran VP
One cannot restrict Iran’s oil exports while expecting free security for others, Aref wrote on his X network on Monday, referring to the illegal US maritime blockade in international water aimed at restricting Iranian vessels.
“The choice is clear: either a free oil market for all, or the risk of significant costs for everyone,” he said, adding that “Stability in global fuel prices depends on a guaranteed and lasting end to economic and military pressure against Iran and its allies.”
On Sunday, Aref said the Islamic Republic would maintain its wartime achievements, especially in the Strait of Hormuz that would allow the country not to wait for the lifting of illegal sanctions make them practically ineffective.
Iran’s Armed Forces tightened oversight of the strait and restored its previous status, with zero passes of ships after the United States continued its “repeated breaches of commitments” and engaged in “piracy and maritime theft under the so-called blockade.”
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says Iran providing security for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway linking the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, is not free of charge.
One cannot restrict Iran’s oil exports while expecting free security for others, Aref wrote on his X network on Monday, referring to the illegal US maritime blockade in international water aimed at restricting Iranian vessels.
“The choice is clear: either a free oil market for all, or the risk of significant costs for everyone,” he said, adding that “Stability in global fuel prices depends on a guaranteed and lasting end to economic and military pressure against Iran and its allies.”
On Sunday, Aref said the Islamic Republic would maintain its wartime achievements, especially in the Strait of Hormuz that would allow the country not to wait for the lifting of illegal sanctions make them practically ineffective.
Iran’s Armed Forces tightened oversight of the strait and restored its previous status, with zero passes of ships after the United States continued its “repeated breaches of commitments” and engaged in “piracy and maritime theft under the so-called blockade.”
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🔻 Envoy: As long as US’ naval blockade remains, fault lines remain
“You cannot keep violating the international law, double down on your blockade, threaten Iran with further war crimes, insist on unreasonable demands, pace out with rhetorics and pretend to be pursuing diplomacy, Amiri-Moghadam wrote on his X account on Sunday.
“As long as the naval blockade remains, faultlines remain,” he added.
Earlier, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei emphasized that Iran will take appropriate measures whenever necessary, adding that the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iran’s supervision and that any continued blockade would be met with a firm response.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani had said that the imposition of a maritime blockade constitutes a grave violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
On 12 April 2026, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) publicly declared that US forces would begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports pursuant to a presidential proclamation.
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📌 Islamabad, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri-Moghadam has condemned the US’ unnecessary rhetoric and unreasonable demands and said as long as the naval blockade remains, fault lines remain.
“You cannot keep violating the international law, double down on your blockade, threaten Iran with further war crimes, insist on unreasonable demands, pace out with rhetorics and pretend to be pursuing diplomacy, Amiri-Moghadam wrote on his X account on Sunday.
“As long as the naval blockade remains, faultlines remain,” he added.
Earlier, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei emphasized that Iran will take appropriate measures whenever necessary, adding that the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iran’s supervision and that any continued blockade would be met with a firm response.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani had said that the imposition of a maritime blockade constitutes a grave violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
On 12 April 2026, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) publicly declared that US forces would begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports pursuant to a presidential proclamation.
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🔊 Ghalibaf warns global oil traders against ‘house of cards’ pricing
In a message posted in English on his X account on Monday, Ghalibaf cautioned traders as markets reopened, calling on them to avoid being influenced by “house of cards that works on paper.”
“Vibe-trading digital oil is like vibe-hedging in treasuries during Hormuz risk-off. Both share one house of cards that works on paper,” he wrote.
He hastened to add, “Difference: oil at least has Dated Brent. Treasuries? Vibes all the way down.”
Iran has controlled the Strait of Hormuz since the United States and the Israeli regime waged a war of aggression against the country on February 28.
Speaking in a televised interview on Saturday night, Ghalibaf reasserted that “the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” adding, “If the US does not abandon the blockade, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz will certainly be restricted.”
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📌 Tehran, IRNA– Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned global oil market participants against relying on unreliable “vibe-trading digital oil,” urging them to focus instead on real physical oil transactions.
In a message posted in English on his X account on Monday, Ghalibaf cautioned traders as markets reopened, calling on them to avoid being influenced by “house of cards that works on paper.”
“Vibe-trading digital oil is like vibe-hedging in treasuries during Hormuz risk-off. Both share one house of cards that works on paper,” he wrote.
He hastened to add, “Difference: oil at least has Dated Brent. Treasuries? Vibes all the way down.”
Iran has controlled the Strait of Hormuz since the United States and the Israeli regime waged a war of aggression against the country on February 28.
Speaking in a televised interview on Saturday night, Ghalibaf reasserted that “the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” adding, “If the US does not abandon the blockade, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz will certainly be restricted.”
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🌍 Leader thanks Sunni scholars in Hormozgan for unity and allegiance
The message was conveyed in writing to Sunni seminarians and clerics in the province. The Leader thanked them for their “expression of sympathy, cooperation, and declaration of allegiance.”
Hormozgan’s representative of the Leader and Friday prayers leader of Bandar Abbas, Mohammad Ebadizadeh, confirmed receipt of the message, stressing the “lofty status of unity among the Islamic Ummah.”
He said the message carries “high value” and was issued to strengthen national cohesion, reinforce solidarity, and deepen ties among different segments of the Islamic community.
Ebadizadeh also referred to statements by Sunni scholars in the province condemning the terrorist attacks by the Israeli regime and the United States, which led to the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and senior military commanders.
He said their declaration of allegiance to his successor, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, reflects their “awareness, loyalty and commitment to the values of the Islamic Revolution.”
He added that the Leader’s written response underscores the role of religious elites in advancing dignity, strength, and national objectives.
In his message, Ayatollah Khamenei thanked the Sunni scholars of the province for they expressions of sympathy and condolences for the martyrdom of the late Leader.
“I would like to express my gratitude for your kind words towards this matter,” he wrote.
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was assassinated in US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, when the two regimes launched a war of aggression against the Islamic Republic.
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📌 Bandar Abbas, IRNA – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has expressed appreciation for Sunni scholars and clerics in Iran’s southern Hormozgan Province, commending their solidarity and declaration of allegiance.
The message was conveyed in writing to Sunni seminarians and clerics in the province. The Leader thanked them for their “expression of sympathy, cooperation, and declaration of allegiance.”
Hormozgan’s representative of the Leader and Friday prayers leader of Bandar Abbas, Mohammad Ebadizadeh, confirmed receipt of the message, stressing the “lofty status of unity among the Islamic Ummah.”
He said the message carries “high value” and was issued to strengthen national cohesion, reinforce solidarity, and deepen ties among different segments of the Islamic community.
Ebadizadeh also referred to statements by Sunni scholars in the province condemning the terrorist attacks by the Israeli regime and the United States, which led to the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and senior military commanders.
He said their declaration of allegiance to his successor, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, reflects their “awareness, loyalty and commitment to the values of the Islamic Revolution.”
He added that the Leader’s written response underscores the role of religious elites in advancing dignity, strength, and national objectives.
In his message, Ayatollah Khamenei thanked the Sunni scholars of the province for they expressions of sympathy and condolences for the martyrdom of the late Leader.
“I would like to express my gratitude for your kind words towards this matter,” he wrote.
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was assassinated in US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, when the two regimes launched a war of aggression against the Islamic Republic.
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📄 Iran urges vigilance in diplomacy, warns of US ‘conspiracies’ amid tensions
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said during a press conference on Monday that all components of Iran, with full commitment, are vigilantly following every process.
Responding to a question from IRNA’s correspondent, Baqaei said, “We must be cautious of the enemy’s conspiracies, and this, in my view, is the rational duty of the negotiating team and the entire system of governance.”
Addressing concerns about whether the current ceasefire and US insistence on limiting exchanges could be a “deception” aimed at resuming the war, he stressed that Iran cannot ignore recent experiences.
“We certainly cannot forget the very costly experience we have had over the past year; not even for a moment,” he said.
He added, “We cannot forget that the United States, on two occasions in less than nine months, betrayed diplomacy during negotiations, violated international law in the most severe manner, attacked Iran’s territorial integrity, martyred many of our prominent figures and Iranian citizens, and caused damage to Iran’s assets.”
The United States and Israel launched a war of aggression against Iran on February 28, assassinating Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and several top military commanders.
On April 8, after 40 days of war, Iran and the US reached a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan.
(This item will be updated.)
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – Iran has warned that diplomatic engagement requires heightened caution, stating that vigilance during negotiations may be even more critical than in wartime, as the United States appears to be repeating its destabilizing and untrustworthy behavior.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said during a press conference on Monday that all components of Iran, with full commitment, are vigilantly following every process.
Responding to a question from IRNA’s correspondent, Baqaei said, “We must be cautious of the enemy’s conspiracies, and this, in my view, is the rational duty of the negotiating team and the entire system of governance.”
Addressing concerns about whether the current ceasefire and US insistence on limiting exchanges could be a “deception” aimed at resuming the war, he stressed that Iran cannot ignore recent experiences.
“We certainly cannot forget the very costly experience we have had over the past year; not even for a moment,” he said.
He added, “We cannot forget that the United States, on two occasions in less than nine months, betrayed diplomacy during negotiations, violated international law in the most severe manner, attacked Iran’s territorial integrity, martyred many of our prominent figures and Iranian citizens, and caused damage to Iran’s assets.”
The United States and Israel launched a war of aggression against Iran on February 28, assassinating Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and several top military commanders.
On April 8, after 40 days of war, Iran and the US reached a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan.
(This item will be updated.)
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🖥 Rational approach and vigilance are required to deal with current developments: Pezeshkian
During his visit to the Ministry of Justice on Monday, Pezeshkian referred to the joint US-Israeli aggression against Iran, saying although the war is not in anyone’s interest, the country, while resisting threats, needs to pursue every rational and diplomatic approach to reduce tensions.
He also pointed to the prevailing distrust of the United States amid the contradictory behaviors of the Americans in the talks and called the utmost vigilance in interactions an undeniable necessity.
Pezeshkian reiterated his call for unity and cohesion at home and among Islamic countries to foil conspiracies hatched by arrogant powers against Muslims, saying the collective participation can help overcome challenges and accomplish dignity and progress.
While receiving a report on the actions and missions of the Ministry of Justice in wartime, the President emphasized the role of the ministry in creating legal coherence between different branches of government, protecting the nation in international arenas, and facilitating the process of compensation for damages caused by the aggressors.
Pezeshkian attributed achievements against the US-Israeli war to coordination between the three branches of the government, the support of the people, and the guidelines of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, adding that these achievements should not lead to neglect of the challenges ahead.
He said that the battlefield victory is the beginning of a more important stage, which he called a “Greater Jihad”, in which, all people must play a role in the reconstruction and solving the country’s problems with patience, tolerance, cooperation and active participation.
Pezeshkian also appreciated the support of guilds, producers, and various economic sectors of the country, for their role in managing the situation with careful planning and broader participation.
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📌 Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the necessity of adopting a rational path to deal with regional and international developments, simultaneously by standing up to threats posed by the enemies to the Iranian nation.
During his visit to the Ministry of Justice on Monday, Pezeshkian referred to the joint US-Israeli aggression against Iran, saying although the war is not in anyone’s interest, the country, while resisting threats, needs to pursue every rational and diplomatic approach to reduce tensions.
He also pointed to the prevailing distrust of the United States amid the contradictory behaviors of the Americans in the talks and called the utmost vigilance in interactions an undeniable necessity.
Pezeshkian reiterated his call for unity and cohesion at home and among Islamic countries to foil conspiracies hatched by arrogant powers against Muslims, saying the collective participation can help overcome challenges and accomplish dignity and progress.
While receiving a report on the actions and missions of the Ministry of Justice in wartime, the President emphasized the role of the ministry in creating legal coherence between different branches of government, protecting the nation in international arenas, and facilitating the process of compensation for damages caused by the aggressors.
Pezeshkian attributed achievements against the US-Israeli war to coordination between the three branches of the government, the support of the people, and the guidelines of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, adding that these achievements should not lead to neglect of the challenges ahead.
He said that the battlefield victory is the beginning of a more important stage, which he called a “Greater Jihad”, in which, all people must play a role in the reconstruction and solving the country’s problems with patience, tolerance, cooperation and active participation.
Pezeshkian also appreciated the support of guilds, producers, and various economic sectors of the country, for their role in managing the situation with careful planning and broader participation.
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