President Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

BRICS declaration: Attacks on IAEA-monitored facilities 'deeply concerning'

🔹The final declaration of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi expressed deep concern over "deliberate attacks on civilian facilities under IAEA safeguards," amid escalating global conflicts.

🔹Leaders emphasized the need to protect safeguarded nuclear facilities, strengthen energy security, and ensure uninterrupted energy supply chains.

🔹The declaration also opposed unilateral sanctions inconsistent with international law and expressed concern over growing polarization and the weakening global order.

🔹Participants thanked Russia for hosting the New Development Bank meeting in Moscow in 2026.

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Iran Reach AVC Volleyball Final

Faezeh Ahmadi and Nasrin Shahi Samakhoun from Iran claimed a gold and silver medal respectively at the World Shooting Para Sport Championships on Saturday.

Iran’s female athletes produced an incredible performance to win the nation’s first gold at the Changwon 2026 Worlds.

Ahmadi, the reigning Asian Para Games champion, displayed remarkable consistency to claim her first Worlds title and a LA28 quota place for her country, winning the P2 - 10m air pistol women SH1 with 238.3

Iran: US attack on Lamerd is war crime; chemical weapons evidence documented

🔹Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei, visiting Lamerd, said investigations confirm the US attack on the civilian city is a "definite war crime."

🔹"Four missiles struck a city of 30,000 within 35 seconds, targeting a stadium, school, and blood center using banned cluster munitions," he said.

🔹Washington's admission of testing new weapons, plus field evidence, proves the attack was deliberate. Health Ministry findings confirmed chemical agents were used.

🔹Iran is pursuing the case internationally. A Gulf coastal states' foreign ministers meeting Monday will discuss Hormuz consultations with Oman.

Massive protests in Dublin against Trump's visit to Ireland

FM Spox. : Hormuz security requires end to US blockade

🔹Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Monday's Muscat meeting will focus on implementing the Iran-Oman understanding to determine temporary, safe maritime routes.

🔹"But this regional understanding won't necessarily mean complete security in the waterway," he cautioned.

🔹Continued insecurity in the Strait and Persian Gulf is a direct result of US-Israeli aggression, naval blockade, and economic war.

🔹"Lasting security depends solely on ending US destabilizing actions and lifting the illegal blockade."

Iran, Oman FMs hold phone call ahead of Muscat meeting

🔹Foreign Ministers Abbas Araghchi and Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi held a phone conversation on Saturday evening to discuss the latest regional developments and issues of mutual interest.

Quzlu: A Stepped Village Offering a Glimpse of Rural Iran

Nestled in Zanjan province's mountains, the stepped village of Quzlu offers travelers traditional rural architecture, unspoiled nature, and cultural heritage. Its hillside homes follow the mountain's contours—each roof serving as the courtyard above—built from stone and wood. Nearby attractions include the "Jinn's Chimneys" volcanic formations and ancient Behestan Castle. Experts suggest restoring traditional homes as eco-lodges could boost heritage tourism and local income, while careful management preserves the village's unique character. Iran's stepped villages, including Masuleh, Kandovan, and Abyaneh, remain living examples of communities adapting to challenging landscapes.

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