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.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529936/Quzlu-A-stepped-village-offering-a-glimpse-of-rural-Iran

All the Pentagon’s men: 12 departures amid Iran war

Since the US war on Iran began, a wave of senior Pentagon and national security officials has been fired, pushed into early retirement, or resigned under Pete Hegseth. The list includes the Army chief, top commanders, the Navy and Army secretaries, and the Defense Intelligence Agency director. The scale and timing of these exits — many during active war — point to a crisis of command in Washington.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529946/All-the-Pentagon-s-men

Bab el-Mandeb under Ansarallah's control as oil crisis deepens

Ansarallah's capture of Mocha has tightened its grip over Bab el-Mandeb, a chokepoint for global oil. Attacks have forced ships to turn back, cut Red Sea traffic by 28%, and slashed Saudi crude exports to their lowest since 2013. With Riyadh's containment strategy faltering and Washington reluctant to re-engage, Yemen now holds real leverage over one of the world's key maritime corridors.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529953/Bab-el-Mandeb-under-Ansarallah-s-control-as-oil-crisis-deepens

Iran, Iraq FMs discuss bilateral ties, border security, regional de-escalation

🔹Foreign Ministers Abbas Araghchi and Fuad Hussein held a phone call to discuss bilateral issues, regional developments, and current trends.

🔹The two ministers emphasized the importance of stability and security along the shared borders and the need for continued coordination.

🔹They also stressed the necessity of responsible approaches to regional developments and the importance of preventing further escalation and expansion of conflicts in the region.

Iran, Turkey FMs discuss regional developments, urge diplomacy to prevent escalation

🔹Foreign Ministers Abbas Araghchi and Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation to review the latest regional developments.

🔹Both sides stressed the need to prevent further escalation and expansion of the crisis in the region, emphasizing continued consultations and diplomatic efforts to help establish stability and calm.

Iran's Central Bank chief heads to Turkey for OIC central banks summit

🔹Abdolnaser Hemmati, Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, left Tehran for Istanbul on Sunday leading a delegation to attend the Summit of Central Bank Governors of Islamic Countries.

🔹During the visit, Hemmati will meet with counterparts from member states to deepen banking and trade cooperation and establish new mechanisms for commercial exchanges.

Iranian Women Showcase Traditional Crafts at BRICS Exhibition in New Delhi

A group of female Iranian artisans is presenting traditional handicrafts at the BRICS Bazaar exhibition, held on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi from September 10 to 15. Artisan Ameneh Sedighi from Gilan province is introducing Rashti-doozi embroidery, a craft dating back over 2,000 years, historically practiced by men but now by women. She noted strong interest from foreign visitors, particularly Indians. The exhibition also highlights similarities between the handicrafts of Kashmir and Iran, reflecting close cultural ties among BRICS nations.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529941/Iranian-women-showcase-traditional-crafts-at-BRICS-exhibition

Pezeshkian: Iran's problem is US bases, not regional states

🔹In an interview with India Today at the BRICS Summit, President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran has no problem with any regional country—only with US bases used to attack Iran.

🔹He described ties with UAE, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Qatar, Russia, and China as friendly, stressing Iran "did not start any war" and only defends itself.

🔹Pezeshkian rejected nuclear weapons allegations, reaffirming NPT commitment, and said Iran won't surrender to sanctions or blocked medicine.

🔹He confirmed a safe shipping route framework for Hormuz was agreed with Oman, with Gulf FMs meeting Monday.