🔴 Iran to Trump: Strait of Hormuz can't be seized by tweets
🔹Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi dismissed Trump's claim that Washington would declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, stating the waterway "cannot be seized by tweet, nor by aircraft carrier, nor by issuing an order, nor by an election speech."
🔹In a separate post, Gharibabadi declared: "The Strait has been Iranian, is Iranian, and will remain Iranian." He warned that Iran will continue enforcing its blockade until Washington accepts its "strategic and heavy defeats."
🔹The exchange comes amid ongoing US-Israeli aggression, with control of the strategic waterway remaining a central flashpoint.
🔹Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi dismissed Trump's claim that Washington would declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, stating the waterway "cannot be seized by tweet, nor by aircraft carrier, nor by issuing an order, nor by an election speech."
🔹In a separate post, Gharibabadi declared: "The Strait has been Iranian, is Iranian, and will remain Iranian." He warned that Iran will continue enforcing its blockade until Washington accepts its "strategic and heavy defeats."
🔹The exchange comes amid ongoing US-Israeli aggression, with control of the strategic waterway remaining a central flashpoint.
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UKMTO reports bulk carrier hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz
🔹The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency reported that a bulk carrier was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, which hit its hull.
🔹The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency reported that a bulk carrier was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, which hit its hull.
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🔴 IRGC chief: Iran's forces withstood all odds, brought US military to its knees
🔹In a message marking the arrival of the lunar month of Rabi' al-Awwal, IRGC Commander-in-Chief Major General Ahmad Vahidi praised the "six months of unparalleled jihad" by Iran's armed forces—including IRGC, Army, police, Basij, and tribesmen—against the "most armed army in history."
🔹"You withstood scorching heat, heavy humidity, and freezing mountain cold, conducting successful offensive and defensive operations under heavy fire," he wrote.
🔹 Vahidi said the fighters, under the wise leadership of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, "opened the gates of resurrection for the world's oppressed" and proved that Islam can be made sovereign.
🔹He hailed the nation's unwavering support and prayed for the "liberation of Palestine and dear Lebanon," adding that the world is becoming more prepared for the "sunrise of the great light of Wilayat."
🔹In a message marking the arrival of the lunar month of Rabi' al-Awwal, IRGC Commander-in-Chief Major General Ahmad Vahidi praised the "six months of unparalleled jihad" by Iran's armed forces—including IRGC, Army, police, Basij, and tribesmen—against the "most armed army in history."
🔹"You withstood scorching heat, heavy humidity, and freezing mountain cold, conducting successful offensive and defensive operations under heavy fire," he wrote.
🔹 Vahidi said the fighters, under the wise leadership of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, "opened the gates of resurrection for the world's oppressed" and proved that Islam can be made sovereign.
🔹He hailed the nation's unwavering support and prayed for the "liberation of Palestine and dear Lebanon," adding that the world is becoming more prepared for the "sunrise of the great light of Wilayat."
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The world after the US defeat
The Forty-Day War ended in a historic US defeat, triggering global ripple effects. Regional allies now doubt Washington's security guarantees, driving Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan to sign a collective defense pact. The UAE finds itself sidelined, while China quietly expands its influence—helping US allies with energy needs and racing ahead in renewables. As one analyst put it: Washington threw a stone into Iran's lake, but the ripples ran out of control.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529047/The-world-after-the-US-defeat
The Forty-Day War ended in a historic US defeat, triggering global ripple effects. Regional allies now doubt Washington's security guarantees, driving Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan to sign a collective defense pact. The UAE finds itself sidelined, while China quietly expands its influence—helping US allies with energy needs and racing ahead in renewables. As one analyst put it: Washington threw a stone into Iran's lake, but the ripples ran out of control.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529047/The-world-after-the-US-defeat
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Iran FM Spox: US foreign policy has become dangerously 'lie-dependent'
🔹Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei, in a post on X, quoted Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov to describe what he called the US system of governance and foreign policy's "extreme reliance on lies".
🔹Citing the novel, Baghaei wrote: "The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to such a pass that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others".
🔹"The world sees now that the Americans have neither dignity nor honor, and have never had it," he added.
🔹Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei, in a post on X, quoted Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov to describe what he called the US system of governance and foreign policy's "extreme reliance on lies".
🔹Citing the novel, Baghaei wrote: "The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to such a pass that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others".
🔹"The world sees now that the Americans have neither dignity nor honor, and have never had it," he added.
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Ejei: Strait of Hormuz is inseparable part of Iran's territory
🔹Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei dismissed US President Trump's remarks on the Strait of Hormuz as "delusions of a light-minded individual," asserting that "in reality, the owner and ruler of this vital international waterway is Islamic Iran."
🔹"We proved to Trump and his clique on the hard battlefield that the Strait is an inseparable part of Iran's territory and sovereignty—any adventurism there will destroy and defeat any aggressor," he stated.
🔹Ejei emphasized that the Strait's belonging to Iran is "explicitly stipulated" under international law and national sovereignty norms, adding: "The boot of arrogance will never tread on the Strait of Hormuz. What multi-billion-dollar naval fleets could not achieve will not be accomplished with a few tweets and speeches."
🔹Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei dismissed US President Trump's remarks on the Strait of Hormuz as "delusions of a light-minded individual," asserting that "in reality, the owner and ruler of this vital international waterway is Islamic Iran."
🔹"We proved to Trump and his clique on the hard battlefield that the Strait is an inseparable part of Iran's territory and sovereignty—any adventurism there will destroy and defeat any aggressor," he stated.
🔹Ejei emphasized that the Strait's belonging to Iran is "explicitly stipulated" under international law and national sovereignty norms, adding: "The boot of arrogance will never tread on the Strait of Hormuz. What multi-billion-dollar naval fleets could not achieve will not be accomplished with a few tweets and speeches."
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A food truck, a failed war, and the humiliation of a superpower
Trump and Netanyahu’s February 28 attack on Iran backfired spectacularly. Iran launched over 2,000 missile and drone strikes, damaging 20 US bases across eight countries at a cost of $13 billion. Total war losses exceed $300 billion. In a bizarre escape, Trump secretly left Air Force One via a catering truck in Ankara due to threat concerns. A strategic disaster that no amount of "victory" claims can erase.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529056/A-food-truck-a-failed-war-and-the-humiliation-of-a-superpower
Trump and Netanyahu’s February 28 attack on Iran backfired spectacularly. Iran launched over 2,000 missile and drone strikes, damaging 20 US bases across eight countries at a cost of $13 billion. Total war losses exceed $300 billion. In a bizarre escape, Trump secretly left Air Force One via a catering truck in Ankara due to threat concerns. A strategic disaster that no amount of "victory" claims can erase.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529056/A-food-truck-a-failed-war-and-the-humiliation-of-a-superpower
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Iran warns France after diplomats' illegal interference
🔹Iran's Intelligence Ministry revealed that two French diplomats were caught at a secret meeting with suspects linked to a "large-scale infiltration project" designed to undermine Iran's independence.
🔹Documents seized reportedly bear the signature of a former French ambassador to Tehran.
🔹The ministry stated: "France's own 2024 anti-interference law makes such actions a clear violation," warning that any repetition will be met with "appropriate action."
🔹Investigations are continuing.
🔹Iran's Intelligence Ministry revealed that two French diplomats were caught at a secret meeting with suspects linked to a "large-scale infiltration project" designed to undermine Iran's independence.
🔹Documents seized reportedly bear the signature of a former French ambassador to Tehran.
🔹The ministry stated: "France's own 2024 anti-interference law makes such actions a clear violation," warning that any repetition will be met with "appropriate action."
🔹Investigations are continuing.
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Iran, Tajikistan to sign long-term energy cooperation agreement
🔹Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced the finalization of a framework for a long-term agreement with Tajikistan for the export of petroleum products and supply of crude oil to Dushanbe's refineries.
🔹A joint working group will be established to examine technical and logistical details. The agreement aims to resolve Tajikistan's fuel challenges amid the global energy crisis and boost bilateral trade beyond 800,000 metric tons.
🔹Tajik officials praised Iran's goodwill, noting the current trade volume is approximately 800,000 tons, with expectations of a significant increase once logistical infrastructure is in place.
🔹Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced the finalization of a framework for a long-term agreement with Tajikistan for the export of petroleum products and supply of crude oil to Dushanbe's refineries.
🔹A joint working group will be established to examine technical and logistical details. The agreement aims to resolve Tajikistan's fuel challenges amid the global energy crisis and boost bilateral trade beyond 800,000 metric tons.
🔹Tajik officials praised Iran's goodwill, noting the current trade volume is approximately 800,000 tons, with expectations of a significant increase once logistical infrastructure is in place.
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Mohsen Sharifian echoes Iranians’ message of peace, friendship in Hiroshima
Iranian musician Mohsen Sharifian performed at Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park on the atomic bombing anniversary, carrying a message of peace from Iran. He played the southern Iranian ney-anban alongside Japanese artists in Tokyo, blending traditions and performing a Japanese melody on the bagpipe. “Music was used not as a tool to recall war, but as a language for expressing peace,” he said.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529033/Mohsen-Sharifian-echoes-Iranians-message-of-peace-friendship
Iranian musician Mohsen Sharifian performed at Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park on the atomic bombing anniversary, carrying a message of peace from Iran. He played the southern Iranian ney-anban alongside Japanese artists in Tokyo, blending traditions and performing a Japanese melody on the bagpipe. “Music was used not as a tool to recall war, but as a language for expressing peace,” he said.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529033/Mohsen-Sharifian-echoes-Iranians-message-of-peace-friendship
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