Iran's envoy to Pakistan: Pakistan diplomacy paves way for lasting peace

🔹 Reza Amiri-Moghaddam, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, stated that with Iran's robust defense, an accessible ceasefire in Lebanon, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, giving diplomacy a chance through Pakistan's initiatives paves the way for lasting peace, collective security, and regional prosperity.

🔹 He added that trust, goodwill, respect, and synergy among regional countries can bridge existing gaps toward convergence, with intellectuals, politicians, and media playing a key role.

Iran negotiations must move quickly: Trump

🔹 US President Donald Trump claimed that the negotiation process with Iran "must move very quickly."

🔹 In justifying his remarks, he stated: "Most of the points have already been negotiated."

Swedish Prime Minister: Navigation in Strait of Hormuz is a global concern

🔹 Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of Sweden, wrote on social media:

"Important discussions were held today on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer.

Freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is a global concern that affects all of us. Sweden is ready to help secure safe passage through the strait once a permanent ceasefire is established."

Iranian youth taekwondo team secures runner-up spot at world championships

🔹 At the conclusion of the 15th World Taekwondo Junior Championships, Iran's national boys' team successfully secured the title of world vice-champions (runner-up).

Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker meets Iranian parliamentary delegation in Turkey

🔹 Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly, met today with the parliamentary delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, headed by Manouchehr Mottaki, on the sidelines of the Inter-Parliamentary Union summit in Istanbul.

🔹 Ayaz Sadiq, emphasizing the importance of close neighborly relations between Iran and Pakistan, stated that Islamabad is committed to advancing diplomatic efforts to establish peace in the region.

Conditional opening of Strait of Hormuz tests enemy's adherence to commitments: Iran

🔹 Seyyed Mehdi Tabatabaei, Deputy of Communications for the Iranian President's Office, stated that the enemy's Twitter rhetoric and baseless statements aim to deprive the Iranian nation of the pride they have earned through great victories in their powerful defense.

🔹 Tabatabaei added that the conditional and limited reopening of a part of the Strait of Hormuz is purely an Iranian initiative, creating responsibility and testing the other side's adherence to their commitments.

🔹 He warned that if the other side fails to uphold their commitments, they will face dire consequences.

A new order now prevails in the Strait of Hormuz: IRGC Navy

🔹 The Naval Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Friday that a new order has been established in the Strait of Hormuz.

🔹 In a message on social media platform X, the command stated: "A new order now prevails in the Strait of Hormuz. Civilian vessels may only transit via the route designated by Iran. The passage of military vessels through the strait remains prohibited."

🔹 The command added that transit is only permitted with authorization from the IRGC Navy, emphasizing that this arrangement is part of the "battlefield silence period" agreement and follows the implementation of the Lebanon ceasefire.

Hormuz transits proceed under pre-announced conditions in line with Lebanon ceasefire: Iran FM spox.

🔹 Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that in line with the Lebanon ceasefire established last night, transits in the Strait of Hormuz will proceed under the same conditions previously announced.

🔹 "There is no new agreement. The same conditions stipulated from the beginning are being followed," Baghaei said.

🔹 He added that Iran pursued the Lebanon ceasefire based on the April 6 understanding. The commitment involves transit of commercial vessels in coordination with Iran.

Washington Post: Five empty tankers reach Iranian ports, begin loading millions of barrels

🔹 Analysis of satellite imagery and ship tracking data by the Washington Post provides a picture of maritime activities taking place inside the United States' naval blockade.

Iran and US must show flexibility: Pakistan

🔹 Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Foreign Minister, called on Washington and Tehran to "show flexibility" at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

🔹 Dar stated that Pakistan demands a "permanent end" to the US and Israeli war against Iran.

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Shaneh Tarash village in northern Iran is redefining rural tourism through community power

🌿 Nestled in lush Mazandaran, this Tonekabon village blends nature with heritage—famed for Chadorshab weaving and traditional wooden comb carving, reflected in its very name.

🔄 Since 2018, with UN and Iranian agency support, Shaneh Tarash has adopted an innovative tourism management model. A local cooperative now includes 95% of residents, ensuring fair benefit distribution.

✋ Visitors can join live artisan workshops, reviving centuries-old crafts. Officials say this isn't just a project—it's a sustainable movement, turning local identity into economic opportunity.

🇮🇷 A blueprint for Iran’s rural future.

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Iran Supreme National Security Council issues detailed statement on war, ceasefire, and Hormuz Strait controls

The Secretariat of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) released a comprehensive statement on Saturday outlining the latest developments regarding the ongoing war, ceasefire negotiations, and Iran’s position on regional security, particularly the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the statement, following the “historic and unparalleled resistance” of the Iranian people and armed forces, the United States began sending messages requesting a ceasefire and negotiations as early as the 10th day of the war it had initiated.

By the 40th day, after the U.S. president formally accepted Iran’s 10-point plan as the framework for ending hostilities, the Islamic Republic agreed to hold talks in Islamabad, with Pakistan acting as mediator. The negotiations lasted 21 hours non-stop, with the Iranian delegation firmly pursuing the nation’s demands despite deep mistrust toward Washington.

Although the enemy had previously agreed to operate within Iran’s 10-point plan, it raised new and excessive demands during the talks. Facing a resolute Iranian stance backed by combatants, national pride, and a vigilant populace, the U.S. delegation realized Iran would not retreat. The round ended without concrete results, to be resumed only when the enemy abandons its excesses and aligns its demands with battlefield realities.

Recently, new U.S. proposals have been conveyed through the Pakistani army commander in Tehran. Iran is currently reviewing them and has not yet responded.

The SNSC stressed that the Iranian negotiating team, relying on divine support, public backing, steel resolve, and the firepower of its combatants, will not compromise, retreat, or show negligence by “a single iota,” defending Iran’s interests and the sacred blood shed in the war.

One of Iran’s essential preconditions for accepting a temporary ceasefire was a halt to fire on all fronts, including Lebanon. The Zionist regime violated this from the start with brutal attacks on Lebanon and Hezbollah. However, due to Iran’s insistence, the regime eventually agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon. It was stipulated that if the enemy observes a ceasefire on all fronts, the Strait of Hormuz would be conditionally opened temporarily — solely for commercial vessels (not military or non-military vessels of hostile nations), under the control and permission of Iran’s armed forces, and via routes designated by Iran.

The SNSC noted that most equipment for U.S. military bases in the Persian Gulf is shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, posing a threat to Iran’s national security and regional stability. Therefore, Iran is determined to monitor and control traffic through the strait until the war fully ends and lasting peace is achieved. This control will include obtaining full information on passing vessels, issuing transit permits according to Iran’s announced rules (commensurate with wartime conditions), collecting fees for security, safety, and environmental protection services, and using routes announced by Iran.

If the enemy attempts to disrupt vessel traffic or impose naval blockades, Iran will consider that a ceasefire violation and prevent the conditional, limited opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Concluding the statement, the SNSC recalled the recommendations of the Leader, emphasizing that to fully consolidate military gains and succeed in diplomacy, the continued presence of the brave Iranian people in the streets, full vigilance on all fronts, and protection of national unity by officials, media, and political and social activists remain essential.

Priority in Strait of Hormuz for vessels that pay faster: Iranian official

Under the new order governing the Strait of Hormuz, the process of limited vessel transit will be carried out based on new prioritization rules, an Iranian official responsible for strait management told CNN.

According to the official, due to restrictions on the number of vessels permitted to pass, Iran has decided to grant priority to ships that respond more quickly to the new protocols of the Strait and pay the required fees for security and safety services.

Under this mechanism, vessels that are ready to pay the said fees and comply with the notified protocols will be placed on the priority list, while the transit of other vessels will be delayed.

The measure has been described as part of Iran’s executive regulations for managing maritime traffic in this strategic waterway.

Strait of Hormuz under full Iranian control, Ghalibaf says; US minesweeping attempt met with decisive force

Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf revealed new details of the Islamabad talks, stating that Iran confronted an American minesweeping attempt as a clear ceasefire violation.

🔹 "We told the US delegation: if your minesweeper moves an inch, we will fire. They asked for 15 minutes — and ordered retreat," he said.

🔹 The US recent blockade announcement was called "unwise and ignorant."

🔹 "It is impossible for others to pass through the Strait while we cannot."

🔹 If Washington does not lift the blockade, "passage through the Strait will certainly be restricted."

US 'piracy': Iran locks the sea gates of Hormuz

Iran has reasserted full control over the Strait of Hormuz, intercepting two vessels that tried to transit without coordination. Officials denounce the US naval blockade as "piracy," warning that maritime passage depends on US compliance with the fragile two-week ceasefire.

IRGC spokesperson Zolfaghari said: "Until America allows full freedom of navigation for Iranian vessels, the Strait will remain under strict control."

President Trump's claims that Iran "agreed to never close the Strait again" were firmly rejected. Parliament speaker Ghalibaf stressed: "Rules will be determined on the battlefield, not social media."

With no date set for new talks, Iran warns that US breaches will prompt reciprocal measures.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/525551/US-piracy-Iran-locks-the-sea-gates-of-Hormuz