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Iran, Pakistan to make shared borders 24/7 operational

🔹Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, speaking after meeting Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, said the visit aimed to follow up on agreements from previous trips.

🔹"Given the good relations, part of our bilateral agreements is being implemented—including raising trade from $3 billion to $10 billion, a short- and medium-term goal," he said.

🔹During the Pakistan trip, it was agreed to make existing borders 24/7 operational to boost trade volume, with a new crossing to open at Kouhak. The railway route is also being pursued to enable direct trains.

🔹Naqvi is scheduled to meet other Iranian officials during his visit.

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Araghchi: Time for Washington to free itself from Israel lobby's chains

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to an article in Israel Hayom, saying the Israel lobby "no longer hides its role and influence in US policy toward Iran."

🔹"In the publication belonging to Miriam Adelson, the mouthpiece of this lobby, it is explicitly stated that US policy must be such that America also pays a price for any disrespect or aggression against Israel!" he wrote on X.

🔹"It is time for Washington to free itself from these chains."

Traditional vest from Yazd showcased in Mexico

A traditional embroidered felt vest from Abarkuh, Yazd province, was showcased at Mexico's fourth international Soka exhibition, where it received recognition from judges. The vest represents Abarkuh's indigenous clothing and embroidery traditions. Documentation is underway for national heritage registration, with officials hoping to revive the craft and create new employment opportunities.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530254/Traditional-vest-from-Yazd-showcased-in-Mexico

Baghaei: US visa denial for Iranian media team is an attempt to hide truth

🔹Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei responded to the US refusal to issue visas for Iranian journalists and media team accompanying Iran's delegation to the UN General Assembly.

🔹"When an administration slams its doors shut—even on American journalists it dislikes—and bars foreign reporters, including the Iranian president's media team, it is not managing access; it is trying to hide the truth," he wrote on X.

🔹"A nation that once took pride in tearing down the Iron Curtain now finds itself standing behind one of its own."

Schools reopen amid hope, resilience and a determination to rebuild

Schools across Iran reopened on Monday after the US-Israeli war damaged 1,288 schools—1,272 have been restored. President Pezeshkian rang the bell at a Tehran girls' school. In Minab, where Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary was struck on February 28, killing over 150 including 120 children, the new year carries heavier meaning. "The bells have to ring," the article says, "to have a vibrant, informed society."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530250/Schools-reopen-amid-hope-resilience-and-a-determination-to-rebuild

Pezeshkian: Iran, Pakistan can meet needs through regional capacities

🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian, meeting Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday, expressed satisfaction with the growing trajectory of Tehran-Islamabad relations.

🔹He stressed the need to strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation across various fields, including trade, energy, tourism, investment, and cultural and scientific exchanges.

🔹"Iran and Pakistan can meet their needs by relying on regional capacities," he said.