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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IRGC Quds Force chief: Zionist usurpers have developed 'social cancer'

🔹Quds Force Commander Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani stated that the Zionist usurpers in occupied Palestine have developed "social cancer," emphasizing that "collapse from within is their inevitable fate."

🔹He added that the "wild and loose terrorists" in the West Bank cannot marginalize the global cause of Palestine, asserting: "Annexation is impossible, collapse is certain."

France will expel two Iranian diplomats stationed in Paris in retaliation for Iran's decision to declare two French diplomats "persona non grata" and bar them from returning to Tehran.

Ghalibaf in Baghdad: US seeks to plunder Persian Gulf states; Iraq president calls for end to 'no war, no peace'

🔹Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, meeting Iraqi President Nizar Amidi in Baghdad, said the US is the "main source of all problems in the region."

🔹"The Ramadan war proved the US is not a security guarantor but a destabilizing force," he added, calling for Persian Gulf unity without foreign interference.

🔹He urged accelerated economic cooperation, including the Shalamcheh railway.

🔹President Amidi said Iraq supports Iran and called for an end to the "neither war nor peace" situation, stressing regional security must come from within.

Spain condemns US sanctions on ICC officials as 'flagrant attack' on justice

🔹Spain's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned US sanctions targeting International Criminal Court (ICC) officials, including President Tomoko Akane, calling the move a "flagrant attack on the independence, integrity and impartiality" of the court.

‘Help is on the way’: From regime change to toilet repair

Trump once promised Iranian protesters "help is on the way"—which became a brutal bombing campaign. Now, the same words describe emergency relief for the USS Lincoln, stranded 250 days with broken toilets, mold, and mental health crises. Senators demand Hegseth's firing. Washington's imperial overstretch laid bare.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529223/Help-is-on-the-way-From-regime-change-to-toilet-repair

Ghalibaf: Iran, Iraq can create unique opportunities across region; deepest solidarity shown against ISIS

🔹Iran Parliament Speaker thanked Iraq's nation and government for hosting the martyred Leader's funeral and providing exceptional services for Arbaeen pilgrims.

🔹He said the two nations share geography, history, faith, and common friends and enemies, adding they can create "unique opportunities" in the region.

🔹"The depth of Iran-Iraq friendship reached its peak during the fight against ISIS," he noted, highlighting the sacrifices of General Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

🔹Iraq's Premier said Iran was the first country to respond to Baghdad's call for help against ISIS, adding: "If anyone takes steps for Iraq, we will take bold steps for them."

MAGA stands for 'Make America Grotesque Again'

The US war on Iran has cost $300 billion, with no end in sight. The USS Abraham Lincoln—sent to "deter" Tehran—is trapped in the Gulf with broken toilets, mold, and sailors in crisis. Meanwhile, Iran's missile strikes destroyed 15 US bases across eight countries. General Fadavi now threatens to target the carrier with hypersonic missiles. From "help is on the way" to a stranded fleet—the grotesque reality of imperial overstretch.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529229/MAGA-stands-for-Make-America-Grotesque-Again

Washington's post-Maduro plan for Venezuela

Former US officials and Venezuelan opposition figures are quietly discussing a post-Maduro transition, according to Iranian analyst Ruhollah Modabber. The plan includes political transition, potential US intervention if Maduro resists, economic restructuring via expropriation and privatization, and reengagement with international creditors. Washington views Venezuela as a strategic laboratory for reshaping Latin America—this time without the "covert" label.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529221/Post-Maduro-Venezuela-Washington-s-lab-for-Latin-America

📞 Iran FM, Mauritanian counterpart discuss Palestine, OIC cooperation

🔹Foreign Ministers Abbas Araghchi and Mohamed Salem Ould Merzouk held a phone call on Wednesday to discuss the latest regional developments and bilateral relations.

🔹Araghchi stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation among Islamic countries, particularly within the OIC, to support Palestine and counter Zionist plots against the Muslim world.

🔹The Mauritanian FM conveyed greetings from his president to President Pezeshkian, highlighting Iran's influential role in the OIC and his country's commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation.

🔹Both sides expressed readiness to develop ties and support each other in international forums.

📞 Iran FM, Pakistani Army chief discuss regional developments, diplomatic efforts

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation with Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday to discuss the latest regional developments and the ongoing diplomatic efforts to advance political solutions.

🔹The two sides exchanged views on various aspects of the current situation and the importance of strengthening consultations and cooperation.

Iran and the new cartography of Eurasian power

Eurasia is emerging as the defining political space of the 21st century, with competing infrastructure corridors—BRI, IMEC, INSTC—reshaping global hierarchies. Iran sits at the heart of this map, yet six corridors were designed to bypass it. But the war changed that: Iran emerged as a central regional node, and global logistics will likely adapt to its renewed centrality. Tehran has made clear—if its security is threatened, the entire region's security is threatened with it.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529188/Iran-and-the-new-cartography-of-Eurasian-power