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.

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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, 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.

Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna stated that Trump's threat to declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory is "nothing but a joke," dismissing the remarks as unserious.

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.

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📰 Pezeshkian: Iran determined to strengthen comprehensive ties with India

🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a message to India's Prime Minister, stated that Iran is ready to take more effective steps to consolidate bilateral relations and secure mutual interests, building on trust, mutual respect, and extensive existing capacities.

🔹He emphasized that the deep historical, cultural, and people-to-people bonds between the two nations are a valuable asset for charting brighter horizons in bilateral relations based on shared interests.