'Five countries, one ecosystem, one future': COP7 calls for stronger Caspian cooperation

Iran's environment chief opened COP7 of the Tehran Convention, urging littoral states to move from commitments to action and share data. She called the environment "the silent victim of wars," citing pollution from strikes on Tehran fuel depots and Assaluyeh as "ecocide." She stressed the Caspian's future cannot be divided by borders, and called for joint monitoring and technology sharing.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530330/Five-countries-one-ecosystem-one-future-COP7-calls-for-stronger

The reality behind Trump's misleading UN address

Trump's UN speech was a cascade of falsehoods and threats to "annihilate" Iran, prompting the Iranian delegation to walk out. Analysts note his claim of "obliterating" Iran's nuclear program contradicts his own 2026 war rationale. US munitions are depleted despite claims of abundance, and 71% of Americans now disapprove of his foreign policy. His "to the victor belong the spoils" remark on Venezuela admits state piracy.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530321/The-reality-behind-Trump-s-misleading-UN-address

Iran firmly responds to Australia's inappropriate language at Human Rights Council 🇮🇷🇦🇺

🔹 Iran's representative at the UN Human Rights Council interrupted Australia's delegate and formally objected to the use of the term "regime" for the Islamic Republic of Iran.

🔹 Immediately after the Australian delegate used the term, Iran's representative raised a procedural point, demanding respect for diplomatic norms and the official names of UN member states.

🔹 The session chair emphasized the need for appropriate language and adherence to the meeting's rules. After Iran's objection, other countries refrained from using such language regarding Iran.

US Navy confirms 8 suicide attempts in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group during Iran war deployment 🚢

🔹 Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao revealed in a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand that eight suicide attempts occurred across the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group since its deployment began, including the carrier crew, air wing, strike group staff, escorting destroyers, and aviation squadrons.

🔹 No sailors died, but the figure is exceptionally high—recent carrier deployments typically see one or two attempts per year, according to a US military official.

🔹The Lincoln spent 286 consecutive days at sea without a port call, conducting high-tempo combat operations against Iran. One sailor went overboard in August and was rescued; another was stopped by shipmates in March.

🔹Crew members described "extremely low" morale, frequent plumbing failures, and food shortages. Senator Gillibrand criticized the Trump administration for dismissing earlier reports as "fake news".

Israel's climate crimes

Israel's war on Gaza has generated over 1.3 million tons of CO₂ equivalent directly, rising to 33.2 million when reconstruction is included. Around 60,000 cubic meters of untreated sewage enter the Mediterranean daily, and 61 million tons of debris—15% potentially contaminated—threaten groundwater. Researchers estimate Israel and its allies owe $148 billion in climate reparations dating back to the Nakba.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530353/Israel-s-climate-crimes

Ghalibaf mocks record US bond yields: Enjoy the 1970s nostalgia!

🔹Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf mocked record US Treasury yields: "America! Congratulations on your 5.1% yield on 10-year bonds! Things will get even worse."

🔹"You wanted to take Iran back to the 1970s? Confronting Iran isn't a job for amateurs."

🔹"Now we're taking you back to the 1970s—high interest rates, exorbitant gas prices, diesel shortages, and bell-bottom pants!"

🔹US 10-year yields hit their highest since 2007; 30-year reached 5.4%, unseen since 2004.