Brother Munir! The ball is in the US court

Pakistan's army chief visited Tehran for the fifth time since the war began, mediating between Iran and the US. But Pezeshkian said Iran doesn't trust Washington, which attacked during negotiations and martyred the Leader. Rezaei stressed not "an ounce" of enriched uranium will leave Iran. The writer says until the US abandons the illusion of forcing surrender, the conflict won't end.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531321/Brother-Munir-The-Ball-Is-in-the-US-Court

Trump approval crashes to record low 31% as Iran war backlash mounts**

Trump's approval has fallen to 31%—the lowest of both his terms—as voters punish him for the Iran war and rising prices. 68% disapprove of his economic management, including 37% of Republicans. Democrats now lead the generic ballot 47-35, their widest margin this cycle. GOP campaigns have nearly stopped mentioning Trump in ads.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531312/Trump-approval-crashes-to-record-low-31-as-Iran-war-backlash

Pezeshkian: Iran won't bow to force; we continue our path with strength

🔹Speaking at the National Export Day ceremony, President Masoud Pezeshkian said the world has a different view of Iran and its people "because of the nation's steadfastness."

🔹"The government's first step was to delegate authority to regional managers and remove obstructive regulations. During the war, I delegated the same authorities I held to governors and ministers," he said.

🔹"America didn't think we could withstand its attack and sanctions—but we stood firm and will continue to."

🔹"Iran has never sought war and does not seek it, but will never bow to force and bullying. This is rooted in our beliefs."

Iran’s defense minister prioritizes air defense, new technologies

Iran’s Defense Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi said he devoted the first hour of his workday to addressing the needs of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force and the Army’s air defense units.

In a post on X, Akhlaghi said Iran’s response to repeated threats would not be limited to rhetoric but would focus on enhancing military readiness and strengthening defensive capabilities.

He added that Iran is pursuing its objectives through new technologies, declaring: “We eat dirt, but we do not give up our land.”

Gen. Shekarchi: The child-killing twins won't escape the quagmire of death

🔹Senior Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi responded to Trump and Netanyahu's rhetoric: "To the child-devouring, child-killing twins, Trump and Netanyahu, we declare: you are on the slope of collapse, and with bragging and threats you will not be able to save yourselves from the quagmire of death you are trapped in."

Samarkand summit calls for greater investment in children's well-being

Over 600 participants from 100+ countries gathered in Samarkand for the World Summit on Investing in Children's Well-being. Discussions covered child poverty, healthcare access, and protection from violence. A parallel congress on childhood cancer highlighted stark survival gaps—over 80% in rich countries versus under 30% in many poorer ones.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531335/Samarkand-summit-calls-for-greater-investment-in-children-s-well-being

📰 Baghaei: US itself is the cause of regional insecurity

🔹Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said the US attacked Iran twice in less than nine months, both times mid-negotiations: "They slaughtered our children in Minab, killed our girls in Lamerd, assassinated our leaders, and intensified pressure through economic sanctions."

🔹"Now, after blatantly violating the ceasefire MoU they themselves signed, they claim victory while asking the world to condemn Iran!"

🔹"The world today is paying the price for US-Israeli lawlessness and military aggression—from regional chaos to economic and energy insecurity across the globe."

🔹"You cannot ignite a fire, plunge the region into chaos, then stand as plaintiff and ask others to condemn the victim. You cannot evade responsibility by reversing the roles of aggressor and victim."

"No Kings" Protests Reflect a Crisis of Imperial Plutocracy in the US

✍️By By Michael Bradburn-Ruster

The "No Kings" protests reflect deeper systemic crises than immediate grievances over Medicaid cuts, inflation, and the Iran war. Author Michael Bradburn-Ruster argues that decades of neoliberal policy—tax breaks for the ultra-rich, union assault, corporate profit—have produced a plutocracy where elections become legal bribery and citizens mere consumers. Trump represents the apotheosis, not the origin, of this disease. Both parties serve corporate elites, and after Gaza, the Democrats' claim as "lesser evil" is suspect.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531354/No-Kings-protests-reflect-a-crisis-of-imperial-plutocracy-in

Ghalibaf meets Supreme Leader, reviews latest developments

🔹Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met with Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, to discuss the latest developments in the US-Israeli enemy's military, economic, and cognitive war.

🔹The meeting emphasized strengthening the country's power components, the effective role of MPs in preserving social cohesion and national unity, and the continued conscious and deterrent presence of the Iranian nation in field gatherings.

🔹Both sides stressed the government and parliament's commitment to resolving people's economic and livelihood problems and advancing matters related to the country's strategic partners.

🔹Ghalibaf presented reports on the parliament's activities since the start of the third imposed war and its current and future plans to address the country's issues.

Defense Without Limits

Iran has signaled it will respond without restraint to any renewed US-Israeli attack, targeting aggressors' interests across the region. Trump threatens to "finish the job," Netanyahu vows to "bring this regime down once and for all," and Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi says Tehran is "as ready for diplomacy as for war," but warns the US must abandon the illusion of forcing surrender. The ball is in Washington's court.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531361/Defense-Without-Limits

Why Is Europe on Fire This October?

Europe is erupting as the Iran war's costs hit home: Hormuz closure, €100 billion energy shock, gas up 140%, diesel doubled. From France's 550,000-strong marches to Madrid's housing tents, Milan's clashes, and Lisbon's rent crisis, the bill is the same—more for fuel, food, and rent, less for schools and hospitals. Governments fund arms while pleading scarcity. Right-wing parties surge as trust in democracy collapses. Until leaders offer real relief, the squares will stay full.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531347/Why-is-Europe-on-fire-this-October

Pakistan's Cultural Heritage Takes Center Stage at Tehran Exhibition

"Pakistan Through the Ages," inaugurated in Tehran, showcases Pakistan's diverse heritage—from ancient civilizations to Sufi poetry, regional crafts, and Persian literary influence. Officials emphasized shared civilizational ties, the role of Persian in shaping Urdu and Islamic thought, and the legacy of Allama Iqbal. The event highlighted tourism's potential for regional integration through ECO and underscored that national unity need not erase cultural differences.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531341/Pakistan-s-cultural-heritage-takes-center-stage-at-Tehran-exhibition