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Blasts Heard in Damavand Caused by Military Drill
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Explosions heard in Damavand, east of Tehran, on Saturday morning were caused by training activities and a military exercise, the Tehran Province’s IRGC announced.
Americans Warned against Becoming ‘Cannon Fodder’ in War on Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei warned Americans against allowing their children to be recruited to fight and die in a war being expanded by Israel, pointing to a recent opinion piece proposing debt relief as an incentive for Americans to join the war.
Regional Stability Needs Homegrown Security Architecture: Qalibaf
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stressed the need for regional countries to take control of their own future, saying lasting stability can only be achieved through a new, homegrown security architecture.
Iran Urges UN to Act Against US Aggression, Uphold Int’l Law
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s UN envoy called on the UN Security Council to take immediate and effective measures against continued US acts of aggression, warning that failure to uphold international law would undermine diplomacy and threaten international peace and security.
Iran’s Air Defense Achieves Self-Sufficiency in Equipment: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Air Defense force has achieved self-sufficiency in supplying its required weapons, equipment and defense systems by relying on domestic expertise, knowledge-based companies and advanced universities, the Air Defense commander said.
Araqchi Challenges Jordanian FM over Iran’s Right to Respond
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi challenged his Jordanian counterpart over criticism of Iran’s retaliatory actions, questioning how long Tehran should wait before responding to an aggressor that violates Iran’s sovereignty.
Top Judge Voices Iran’s Resolve to Expand Ties with China
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei reaffirmed Tehran’s determination to expand relations with China, noting that closer legal and judicial cooperation can serve as a pillar for strengthening broader strategic ties between the two countries.
Iran Urges UN to Address Root Causes of Food Crises
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran called on the UN Security Council to address aggression and unilateral coercive measures as root causes of global and regional food insecurity, while stressing that ending US-Israeli aggression against Iran is essential to restoring stability in the Strait of Hormuz.
Qalibaf Mocks US over Oil, Treasury Yield Pressures
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Parliament speaker warned that the US is facing growing pressure from rising oil futures prices, elevated Treasury yields and the depletion of the country’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), saying the consequences of US’ policies are increasingly difficult to conceal.
Iran Voices Support for Niger’s Sovereignty
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei condemned the violent incidents and attacks in Niamey, the capital of Niger, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of military personnel and civilians.
Qatar Confirms Iran’s Strikes Targeted US Military Facilities: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Qatar has officially confirmed to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that Iran’s defensive strikes against US forces stationed in Qatar targeted American military facilities and did not target civilian areas.
Enemies Failed to Achieve Goals in Wars Imposed on Iran: Judiciary Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran did not allow the enemies to achieve their goals in the two wars imposed on the country, Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said.
Iran Demands UN Action After US Strike Hits Wedding Ceremony
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Accusing the United States of committing a war crime, Tehran urged the UN Security Council to condemn a ‘horrific and appalling” US attack on a wedding ceremony in southern Iran.
PGSA Updates Hormuz Strait Blacklist
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Affairs Authority (PGSA) updated the list featuring vessels violating the Islamic Republic’s protocols governing the waterway.
Iranian Spokesman Deplores Shrinking UN’s Purpose to ‘Avoiding Superpowers War’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry misleading and dangerous said shrinking the United Nations’ purpose to little more than “avoiding a war between superpowers” is both misleading and dangerous.
Your Foundations Will Be Shattered, Rezaei Warns US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) warned the United States that Iran’s new strategy will shatter its foundation.
Qalibaf Calls US ‘Great Satan’ over Civilian Killings
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf condemned recent US attacks on Iranian civilians, describing Washington as “Satan” and denouncing it for deliberately targeting children and families.
Iran Human Rights Council Condemns US Attack on Wedding Ceremony
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The High Council for Human Rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran condemned a US military attack on a wedding ceremony in Kuhestak in southern Hormozgan Province, that killed five people and injured 68 others, including women and children.
