Gharibabadi: 1953 coup proves Iran today determines its own destiny

🔹Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi marked the anniversary of the 1953 CIA-backed coup, stating: "Foreign intervention in the fate of a nation, under whatever name, is colonialism and aggression against the people's right to sovereignty."

🔹"Generations pass, but one truth does not change: a country that hands its destiny to foreigners will pay a heavy price," he wrote on social media.

🔹"But Iran today determines its own destiny. Our nation does not retreat under pressure."

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"Surrender is not an easy option for Iran, and that's something Washington never understood": Vijay Prashad

Indian Historian Prashad says the US-Israeli war against Iran was built on repeated miscalculations, failed to break Tehran's resolve, and instead accelerated a regional realignment isolating Washington.

Ibn al-Reza: Martyrs' path in defense industry will continue with strength

🔹Acting Defense Minister, in a meeting with families of Ramadan War martyrs, praised the sacrifices of defense industry personnel, saying their efforts—rooted in faith and expertise—made them "invaluable assets" for the country's defense sector.

🔹"What we have today in our defense capabilities is the result of the knowledge, effort, and sacrifice of men and women who never abandoned their responsibility at critical moments."

🔹He stressed that the defense industry's progress will continue with full force, relying on domestic knowledge and experience, with the martyrs' scientific and managerial legacy serving as a guiding light for the next generation.

Sarah's war against the rest of civilization

Sarah Little writes in The Economist about a “war on women” in Afghanistan. The author argues Western economic power—through media, fashion, and beauty industries—exerts invisible coercion far more dangerous than Taliban's overt commands. While political power issues direct orders, economic power shapes desire itself. The real divide isn't between freedom and repression, but between two configurations of power.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529199/Sarah-s-war-against-the-rest-of-civilization

Armed Forces Chief of Staff warns Persian Gulf states against facilitating US aggression

🔹Chief of Staff Major General Ali Abdollahi warned Gulf states that Iran is closely monitoring all military movements in the region.

🔹"Nothing is hidden from our eyes," he wrote on X, noting that the number of US military aircraft at regional bases would be unlikely without host countries' knowledge.

🔹"Any facilitation to the aggressor US military will be considered complicity with US forces."

Ghalibaf: US seeking 'dignified exit' from region; Israel has no future

🔹Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that US forces are seeking a "dignified exit" from the region after the Ramadan war proved Iran's power and exposed the "dirty reality" of the Zionists.

🔹He emphasized that foreign interference is rapidly decreasing in the new regional order, and Iran is ready for deep security interactions among Islamic countries.

🔹"The resistance discourse has now become global," he said.

Cultural heritage is Iran's strategic asset, official says

Vice President Mohsen Esmaeili says Iran must view cultural heritage as a strategic national asset that strengthens identity, pride, and tourism potential. Speaking at the National Museum after Alamut Castle's UNESCO inscription, he called international recognition an "official identity document" for the nation. He urged reminding youth of their roots amid a global identity crisis, and stressed stronger legal protections for heritage.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529189/Cultural-heritage-is-Iran-s-strategic-asset-official-says

Ardabil ranks first in foreign tourism development for second year

Ardabil has retained the top spot among Iran’s provinces for foreign tourism marketing and development in 2025, a provincial official said. The ranking reflects ongoing efforts to promote the region’s UNESCO-listed Sheikh Safi al-Din Ensemble, natural landscapes, and cultural festivals beyond borders—building on its title as ECO Tourism Capital for 2023.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529194/Ardabil-ranks-first-in-Iran-for-foreign-tourism-development-for

A few fistfuls of dollars for GIs

Iran's Army chief Amir Hatami announced a $30,000 reward for anyone who captures or kills a US servicemember and hands them over to Iranian forces. Iranian women would receive double. The initiative is funded by public donations as part of “financial jihad” following the 2025 war. International media see it as a political deterrent rather than a clear operational program.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529203/A-few-fistfuls-of-dollars-for-GIs

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