Beyond fabric and colors: Sovereignty, national identity and the dignity of the state

A national flag is a legal manifestation of state sovereignty, not just a symbol. International law—through the Vienna Conventions—recognizes flags in diplomatic and consular contexts, imposing duties on host states. While no universal rule criminalizes every insult to a flag, certain conduct may engage state responsibility. The writer argues that defending Iran's flag requires legal precision, not just rhetoric.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530305/Beyond-fabric-and-colors

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will deliver a speech at the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday evening at 19:45 (Tehran local time).

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says he had “lengthy talks” with the Iranian delegation on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

In a post on X, Witkoff said the talks were conducted through mediators who “shuttled between the two sides throughout the day”.

He added that the round of discussions was “successfully completed” and that he hopes it will prove “constructive and promising”, as the mediators “will continue their work”.

Iranian karate athlete Mahmoud Nemati won the gold medal in the men’s +84kg karate event at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

Nemati defeated Hassan Sanad Sufyani of Saudi Arabia 6–3 in the final to claim the Asian Games title.