🔴 Hezbollah chief: Iran-US MoU halted Israeli aggression

🔹Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem stated that the Iran-US ceasefire agreement was the decisive factor in stopping Israeli attacks on Lebanon. "Had it not been for that memorandum, this ceasefire would never have been achieved," he said.

🔹Condemning direct Lebanon-Israel talks as bringing "shame and humiliation," he called on Lebanese officials to defy the US and engage with the resistance.

🔹Qassem praised Iran's steadfastness, saying the martyred Leader's funeral showed popular support for the revolution.

Iran, Pakistan forge path to $10b trade milestone as joint committee meets in Islamabad

The 19th Iran-Pakistan Joint Trade Committee convened in Islamabad, co-chaired by ministers from both countries, aiming to boost annual trade from $3 billion to $10 billion. Key priorities include finalizing a Free Trade Agreement, resolving container delays at Karachi Port, and reducing border waiting times at Mirjaveh-Taftan. Four working groups cover trade, customs, free zones, and the FTA. Iran's Minister Atabak stated the $10 billion target is feasible within one year if obstacles are removed. A private sector delegation from Iran's Chamber of Commerce joined the talks, with a business conference scheduled. The meeting underscores growing regional economic integration.

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The Biggest Red Banner of Vengeance Rises in Karbala

During this year's Arbaeen pilgrimage—the first since Ayatollah Khamenei's assassination—the largest red vengeance flag in modern history was raised in Karbala's Bayn al-Haramayn plaza. Dedicated to the martyred Leader, the banner inscribed "Ya Latharat al-Hussein" fused Karbala's tragedy with demands for retribution against the US-Israel war. Iraqi officials anticipated up to 22 million pilgrims, with over 4.88 million foreign visitors from 172 nations. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi joined, hailing Iran-Iraq unity. Kataib Hezbollah rejected US pressure to disarm. Global processions occurred in Dearborn (45,000 participants), Nigeria, and European cities. The event transformed the pilgrimage into a "civilizational covenant" against imperialism.

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