I will not cave to Trump's pressure to join war on Iran: Starmer

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's threats to reconsider bilateral agreements if London refuses to participate in the war against Iran.

Speaking Wednesday during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, Starmer declared:

🔹 "I will not change my mind, and I will not cave."

🔹 "This is not our war, and UK will not be dragged into this conflict."

Iran, Japan FMs hold phone talks on bilateral ties, regional developments

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Toshimitsu Motegi, Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone conversation to discuss:

🔹 The latest status of bilateral relations
🔹 Regional developments
🔹 Developments related to Iran-US negotiations in Islamabad

🔴 High-level Pakistani delegation en route to Tehran

Field Marshal Asim Munir is leading a high-level political-security delegation to Tehran, tasked with delivering a new message from Washington and planning for the second round of Iran-US talks, according to IRIB News.

Sources in Islamabad confirm the delegation departed minutes ago. They will meet with Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is set to welcome the delegation within the next half hour.

The visit comes amid growing speculation that the next round of Tehran-Washington negotiations will be hosted by Islamabad in the coming days. Western media reports cited by Pakistani sources suggest these talks are increasingly likely.

The delegation will reportedly discuss the agenda and framework for the upcoming negotiations, as diplomatic efforts intensify to extend the fragile ceasefire and de-escalate tensions following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory.

Priority is preventing war resumption, reopening Strait of Hormuz: Beijing

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated:

🔹 "The immediate priority is to prevent the resumption of conflict, maintain the ceasefire, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz."

🔹 "This war should never have happened, and the world—especially smaller nations—should not have had to suffer its consequences."

🔹 "China welcomes all efforts to end the Iran-US war."

‼️Al-Mayadeen: Lebanon ceasefire to begin tonight following Iran's push

Citing a senior Iranian security source, Al-Mayadeen reports that a ceasefire in Lebanon will take effect tonight, following Iran's pursuit and pressure.

🔹 The ceasefire will last for one week, coinciding with the duration of the Iran-US ceasefire.

🔹 The source added that Netanyahu — described as a "saboteur element" — may attempt to disrupt the agreement, but the United States is considered a partner and responsible for restraining him.

‼️The Zionist regime's cabinet will hold a meeting within the next four hours to discuss the proposed ceasefire in Lebanon, according to reports.

Attacks on civilian targets constitute war crimes: Iran's energy min.

Abbas Aliabadi, Iran's Minister of Energy, in an official letter to Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), strongly condemned US and Israeli military strikes on solar power plants in Iran.

Aliabadi called on the international community to take immediate action against the attacks, stating that targeting civilian energy infrastructure constitutes a clear war crime.

‼️ Breaking: 🚨

Field Marshal Asim Munir, Commander of the Pakistani Army, has arrived in Iran at the head of a high-level political-security delegation. 🇵🇰🇮🇷

‼️Islamabad prepares to host second round of Iran-US talks

Pakistan's Geo TV network, citing informed sources, has reported that the next round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington will likely be held in the Pakistani capital next week.

According to the report:

🔹 The second round of Iran-US talks is expected to take place in Islamabad during the coming week.

🔹 Necessary orders have been issued to ensure logistical and security preparations for hosting the talks.

Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan's Minister of Interior, is also accompanying Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Commander of the Pakistani Army, on his visit to Iran, according to reports.

Iran, China FMs hold phone talks on regional developments, Iran-US negotiations

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Wang Yi, China's Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone conversation to discuss and exchange views on the latest regional and international developments, as well as the progress of Iran-US negotiations in Islamabad.

Iran's FM Araghchi holds phone talks with Qatari PM/FM Al-Thani

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, spoke by phone with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

🔹 Araghchi stated: "Just as Iran has acted firmly on the battlefield in defending its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, it has entered the diplomatic process with a responsible approach to safeguard its national interests and preserve regional peace and security."

🔹 Sheikh Mohammed emphasized Qatar's full support for continued mediation efforts to end the conflict and restore regional stability.

The call reflects ongoing Qatari diplomatic engagement as Tehran prepares for a second round of Iran-US talks, expected to be hosted by Pakistan next week.

Damage to Chehel Sotoun Palace worsens as shockwave impact persists

The historic Chehel Sotoun Palace continues to deteriorate weeks after nearby US-Israeli airstrikes, with decorative elements still collapsing and structural concerns growing.

Amir Karamzadeh, director-general of cultural heritage for Isfahan province, said the damage has worsened compared to assessments made a month ago. "Some of the damage is progressive," he told IRNA, noting the impact is more serious than initially estimated.

Experts warn that restoring visible decorations without addressing structural weaknesses could lead to repeated collapse.

Emergency funding has been allocated. Teams of specialists in wooden ornamentation, metal structures, and mirrorwork have been deployed to stabilize the palace.

Chehel Sotoun is a 17th-century Safavid pavilion and part of the UNESCO-listed "Persian Garden" ensemble.

At least 28 historical monuments in Isfahan province have been damaged in the recent attacks.

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Discover 40,000 years of human history at Tamtaman Cave 🏔️✨

Nestled in northwestern Iran near Urmia, Tamtaman Cave offers a breathtaking journey into humanity's distant past . This natural shelter, used by early humans some 40,000 years ago during the Middle Paleolithic period, has yielded stone tools and animal bones—evidence of a hunter-gatherer community .

First studied systematically in 1949 by American anthropologist Carleton Coon, the cave spans 35 meters in length and features two inner chambers . Shepherds have also used it for millennia as refuge .

Registered on Iran's National Heritage List in 2005, the site now faces preservation challenges, including littering . Yet its sweeping views and misty, mystical setting continue to draw nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike—offering a rare window into human endurance and ingenuity .

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