Iran’s men’s 3x3 basketball team won the bronze medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya after defeating the Philippines 21–10 in the third-place match.

Iran’s squad featured Mohammad Ghaffari, Basir Momeni, Sarem Jafari, and Mehdi Rahimi. The team narrowly missed the final after losing 14–11 to Qatar in the semifinals.

Earlier in the tournament, Iran advanced to the final four by defeating Japan, China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.

Iranian gymnasts Mahdi Olfati and Arman Khodaei won two silver medals in gymnastics at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

Olfati claimed the silver medal in the men’s vault final at the Nagoya General Gymnasium in Aichi-Nagoya.

He finished second with an average score of 14.533 points, recording 15.100 on his first vault and 13.966 on his second attempt.

Mokhber: Air travel in the region is either free for all or for none

🔹Mohammad Mokhber, advisor to the Supreme Leader, warned that alignment with the US in implementing hostile policies will be remembered by the Iranian nation.

🔹"Our strategy is clear: air travel in the region is either free for all or for none," he said.

🔹"If Iran cannot fly and receive airport services, no country in the region will have that possibility either."

Iran rejects Colombia's baseless claims, warns of measures 🚫

🔹The Foreign Ministry rejected Colombia's baseless accusations against Iran and condemned claims targeting its official Armed Forces. 🛡️

🔹"Severing over half a century of ties violates mutual respect and was done under Israeli and American influence," it said. 📉

🔹The ministry noted Colombia, "under drug cartel influence and part of the narco-terrorism network," cannot preach about terrorism. ⚖️

🔹It cited a 55kg cocaine shipment from Colombia seized in Tehran in late September. 📦

🔹"Colombia should cooperate instead of reacting hastily. Iran will take necessary measures against this hostile approach." ⚠️

A war criminal's fiction to empty seats

As Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly, 77 delegations walked out in protest—leaving rows of empty seats. Iran left a framed photo of General Soleimani on its desk. Outside, 103 protesters were arrested, including Susan Sarandon. Netanyahu called the walkout "moral cowards," but Iranian diplomats said the exit "spoke louder than any speech."

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