UAE from Iran war to BRICS: ‘The lady doth protest too much’

As a BRICS meeting concluded without a final statement, Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi revealed that the UAE was “directly involved” in the US–Israeli aggression against Iran, even using Emirati fighter jets.

Araghchi said the UAE blocked the BRICS statement due to its support for Israel. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu admitted to a secret wartime visit to the UAE, and reports confirm Israeli military & intelligence coordination with Abu Dhabi.

The UAE strongly denies all claims—but as Shakespeare wrote, “the lady doth protest too much.”

📎https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/526442/UAE-from-Iran-war-to-BRICS-The-lady-doth-protest-too-much

The night vigil: How feminine culture is reshaping Iran’s streets

A new kind of nocturnal life is emerging on Iran’s streets, shaped not by masculine domination but by a feminine culture of nurturing, care, and coexistence.

For two and a half months, nightly “vigils” have brought Iranians together—waving flags, singing hymns, mourning the fallen, and sharing tea. This decentralized, non-violent movement is redefining public space.

Women play a remarkable role, maintaining calm and security. Personal and political spheres merge, as the fallen are mourned like family.

Over 50% of the population has reportedly participated. Iran is creating a brilliant culture—in silence, in calm, and without fanfare.


https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/526427/The-night-vigil-How-feminine-culture-is-reshaping-Iran-s-streets

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The architecture of a new Nakba in the West Bank

A coordinated campaign of settlement expansion, home demolitions, and infrastructure destruction is systematically erasing Palestinian life across the West Bank and East Jerusalem (al-Quds), marking a “new Nakba.”

With a special $932 million budget, the regime has approved 75 new settlements in one year—including 34 in March 2026 alone—while bulldozers rip up roads and destroy water systems in Palestinian communities. Over 33,000 refugees have been displaced in the northern West Bank since January 2025.

Meanwhile, 925 checkpoints and obstacles fragment the territory. UNICEF reports 70 Palestinian children killed since early 2025—one every week.

Palestine is being redrawn daily with bulldozers and checkpoints.

📎 https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/526359/The-architecture-of-a-new-Nakba-in-the-West-Bank

Three Lebanese paramedics martyred in Zionist regime attack

🔹Lebanon’s Ministry of Health has announced that three rescue workers were martyred in a Zionist regime airstrike on the town of Harouf.

🔹The regime has targeted several towns over the past hours.

Date set for fourth round of Lebanon-Zionist regime talks

🔹The U.S. State Department announced that the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has been extended by 45 days.

🔹The fourth round of talks between Lebanon and Israel will be held on the 2nd and 3rd of next month (June).

🔹A security process will begin on the 29th of this month (May) with the participation of military delegations from Lebanon and Israel at the Pentagon.

The Economist writes: "The largest supply shock in oil history is rapidly getting larger. Around 2 billion barrels—or 5% of the world's annual oil supply—has been lost due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz."

President Pezeshkian Appreciates Pope’s Moral Stance on Aggression Against Iran


In a message to the leader of the world’s Catholics, President Masoud Pezeshkian stated:

🔹 "I appreciate your moral and logical stance regarding the recent military aggressions against Iran."

🔹 "The attacks by the US and Israel are not merely against Iran, but against the rule of law and human values."

🔹 "Within the framework of legitimate defense, Iran has targeted the assets and interests of the aggressors."

🔹 "The Islamic Republic of Iran remains committed to diplomacy and peaceful solutions."

🔹 "The international community is expected to act responsibly against the illegal actions of the United States."

Iran’s UN mission warns countries backing US actions

Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations issued a stark warning to nations supporting Washington’s unlawful measures:

🔹 "It is now utterly clear that the United States seeks to exploit its so-called list of co-sponsors for a politically motivated and unilateral draft resolution to fabricate an illusion of 'broad international support' for its continued illegal actions—paving the way for further military adventurism in the region."

🔹 "Should the United States initiate any new escalation, all co-sponsoring countries will bear international responsibility alongside Washington for the ensuing consequences."

🔹 "No political pretext or diplomatic cover can absolve them from responsibility for facilitating, enabling, and legitimizing US aggression."

Iran's ambassador to Germany dismisses Scholz's claims: Era of arrogant 'Musts' Is over

Iran's Ambassador to Germany responded firmly to recent allegations made by the German Chancellor against Tehran:

🔹 "The era of unilateral, dictatory language of 'musts' is over."

🔹 "If pressure and excessive demands are the goal, the failed experience of American and Israeli warmongers is there for all to see."

🔹 "You know very well that Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons — do not point fingers at the wrong address. But if peace is truly a concern, then as a primary step and a human responsibility, one must condemn the crime of targeting elementary school children at Minab School by American aggressors."

Persian Gulf monarchies face a stark choice: dependency or dignity

A new analysis argues Persian Gulf monarchies must choose between preserving US-backed dependency or building a sovereign regional order.

While rulers invoke Islamic solidarity, their security remains tied to Washington’s hegemony—using faith as symbolism while outsourcing strategic decisions to an external power.

Iran represents an alternative: a Muslim state refusing to rent its sovereignty despite decades of pressure.

The 2023 Saudi-Iranian rapprochement showed another path is possible. But structural dependency persists.

A durable West Asian order requires including Iran, not excluding it. Wealth without sovereignty, the analysis concludes, is incompatible with dignity.

🔗 Read the full article:
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/526426/Persian-Gulf-monarchies-US-hegemony-and-the-limits-of-Muslim

Pakistani Interior Minister Welcomed by Iranian Counterpart

🔹 Pakistan's Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, arrived in the Islamic Republic of Iran today for a two-day official visit, as part of Islamabad's ongoing efforts to facilitate dialogue and promote regional peace.

🔹 Upon his arrival at the airport, the Pakistani federal minister was warmly welcomed by his Iranian counterpart, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.

🔹 Following the welcome ceremony, the two ministers held an important bilateral meeting, during which they held detailed talks on Iran-Pakistan relations and the prospect of resuming peace negotiations.

Iran's Health Minister to travel to Geneva

🔹 Iran's Minister of Health, Treatment and Medical Education, Mohammad Reza Zafarqandi, is set to travel to Geneva to participate in the 79th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA79).

🔹 The meeting will be held from May 18 to 23, 2026, hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO). Ministers and high-ranking health officials from member states will exchange views on the most critical priorities and challenges facing global health systems.

Iranian violinist to perform with BRICS orchestra in Russia

Iranian violinist Amin Ghafari has been invited to join the TV BRICS International Symphony Orchestra for a concert in St. Petersburg, Russia, scheduled for June.

This will be Ghafari's seventh experience performing as a soloist with top-tier European orchestras. A prominent violinist in Iran, he is a former member of Iran's National Orchestra and Tehran Symphony Orchestra, and also proficient in playing the santur.

The TV BRICS International Symphony Orchestra was established in 2023 to promote BRICS countries' cultural achievements in the global media space.

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US military superiority fails to guarantee decisive outcome against Iran: Brazilian analyst

Lourival Sant’Anna, a Brazilian war correspondent, tells the Tehran Times that despite US military dominance, political constraints, energy shocks, and regional dynamics limit Washington’s options against Iran.

He notes Iran’s successful use of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage, adding: “The US’s main structural constraint is political—midterm elections and the deep unpopularity of this war.”

Sant’Anna argues that a military solution is unlikely, as both sides seek opposite perceptions: Washington tries to prove the war was worth it, while Tehran aims to show it was not.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/526489/US-military-superiority-fails-to-guarantee-decisive-outcome-against