Gen. Balali: In case of new aggression, any country helping America will be a legitimate target for Iran

🔹 Brigadier General Ali Balali, senior adviser to the commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, told Al-Alam that in the event of new aggression, any country or force assisting America in an attack on Iran could become a legitimate target of the Islamic Republic.

🔹 He said Iran's defense power is never affected by foreign variables because its weapons are domestically produced, and that its missile bases have suitable range to target the Zionist regime and US bases.

🔹 He also said the Khalij Fars missile was designed to drive US warships from the region, that the Fattah-2's maneuverability prevents enemy systems from intercepting it, and that Iran's response would have no geographic limits, leaving no point in the region safe for Americans.

Araghchi holds phone calls with foreign ministers of 7 regional countries

🔹 Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi spent a busy day in telephone diplomacy, holding separate calls with his counterparts from Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Turkey, Kuwait, and Pakistan.

🔹 In the call with Jordan's Ayman Safadi, Araghchi offered condolences on the passing of his mother and discussed the latest regional developments.

🔹 Separate calls with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, and Kuwait focused on regional developments and diplomatic initiatives aimed at maintaining stability in the region.

🔹 Talks with Cyprus's Constantinos Kombos covered bilateral and regional developments, while the call with Pakistan's Mohammad Ishaq Dar reviewed diplomatic initiatives.

Gen.Rezaei: Putin talks covered post-war developments and regional security arrangements

🔹 Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said his Kremlin meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin covered important regional issues, post-war developments, and regional security arrangements.

🔹 Rezaei said he presented the Leader of the Revolution's message to Putin as soon as possible, as the Supreme Leader wished, and that Putin conveyed warm and sincere greetings to the Leader.

🔹 He also said they discussed building gas pipelines from Russia to Iran, so Iran can address its gas shortages and sell Russian gas to neighboring countries.

📰 Report: Hegseth faces bipartisan impeachment after midterm losses

🔹US media report that War Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a serious bipartisan impeachment threat when Congress returns to Washington next week, amid Republican anger over Tuesday's devastating midterm defeat.

🔹Several Republican representatives told Fox News Digital they believe an impeachment resolution could pass quickly—one said: "His job is done."

🔹Representative Thomas Massie plans to force a vote using a "privileged resolution" unless Hegseth resigns beforehand.

Israel’s president said he will announce on Sunday which lawmaker will be tasked with forming the next government, following consultations with political parties after last month’s elections.

In a Thursday video message reported by Israeli news outlet Ynet, Isaac Herzog said parties representing 67 members of the 120-seat Knesset recommended Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, while parties holding 46 seats backed current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leader of the Likud party.

Not just paper": Iran says it needs concrete US action, not written commitments

🔹 Ali Baqeri-Kani, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said Tehran will not trust purely written American commitments as it enters a new diplomatic phase, insisting it must see Washington's practical actions first.

🔹 He said the US repeatedly disrupted diplomacy over the past year and a half, launching war during talks, triggering the snapback process, and violating a three-week understanding from day one.

🔹 Baqeri-Kani said Iran's seven conditions must first be implemented, then other steps can follow, and that regional security arrangements must be endogenous, involving regional countries.

Army spokesman: The Strait of Hormuz will reopen only if America accepts Iran's conditions

🔹 Brigadier General Akraminia, spokesman for the Iranian Army, said the only way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is for America to accept Iran's seven conditions, and that no aggression or renewed adventurism can reopen it.

🔹 Commenting on the Supreme Leader's remarks to senior commanders, he said the armed forces will respond quickly, effectively, and without geographic limits, targeting the American enemy's material and non-material assets wherever they are.

🔹 He also praised more than 250 nights of public support for the armed forces.

An American MQ-1 drone was intercepted and destroyed over Qeshm Island by the IRGC's new advanced defense system, the sixteenth such downing, with the IRGC saying the failures have cast a shadow over Commander Brad Cooper's record.

Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Fuad Hussein, the Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq, in a telephone conversation this evening (Friday), discussed and exchanged views on political and diplomatic initiatives related to establishing peace and stability in the region.

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held a phone call Friday evening with his Tunisian counterpart, Mohamed Ali Nafti, discussing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and strengthen regional stability, and exchanging views on the latest regional developments.

Yemen's Ansarullah calls Saudi crime in Taizz a war crime

Political Bureau of Yemen's Ansarullah:

🔹 The bombing of the popular market in Al-Wazaiyah, Taizz, and the martyrdom and injury of more than 30 civilians is a clear and evident example of a "war crime."

🔹 The silence and inattention of international institutions and the United Nations toward these crimes have turned them into supporters of the killers.

🔹 The Saudi regime has found the courage to commit these barbaric crimes with the backing of US support and political cover.

Iran, China Discuss Ways to Develop Ties in Digital Technologies

Iran's ICT Deputy Minister Ehsan Chitsaz and China's Cyberspace Administration Director Zhuang Rongwen met at the 2026 Wuzhen Summit to strengthen digital cooperation. They identified digital economy and AI as shared priorities, proposing a time-bound action plan covering generative AI regulation, risk assessment, personal data protection, and platform responsibility. Joint training and pilot projects were highlighted as initial steps. The summit gathered 1,800 delegates from 138 countries under the theme of open-source AI and shared benefits in cyberspace.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531862/Iran-China-discuss-ways-to-develop-ties-in-digital-technologies

Where Is the Friend's House?

In this elegiac dispatch from the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza, a shrine attendant describes four months of pilgrims asking one repeated question: "Where is Mr. Khamenei's resting place?" Dar al-Zikr has never been empty since the martyred Leader's burial. Pilgrims weep before his portrait, recite Quran, poetry, and chants—"Death to America!" echoing alongside verses from Iraqi, Lebanese, and Bangladeshi visitors. A physician from Shahr-e Kord explains devotion passes through love for the Leader. The author, retired in Mashhad, gives thanks for visiting the man he loved.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531871/Where-is-the-friend-s-house

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Democrats' Victory Could Constrain US Military Escalation in Iran: American Sociologist

By Sahar Dadjoo

Paul Joseph, professor emeritus at Tufts University, tells the Tehran Times that Democrats' midterm victory will strengthen congressional opposition to the Iran war. He expects new efforts to stop the war and pursue negotiations from January, citing the War Powers Act vote and opposition to war funding. Joseph argues Americans are increasingly sensitive to war's costs, noting the Minab school bombing's visibility. He says the Trump movement is "over," pointing to the president's 20-point approval drop and El-Sayed's Michigan win despite Islamophobic attacks.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531872/Democrats-victory-could-constrain-US-military-escalation-in

'Burning Plain' Leads Winners at 19th International Resistance Film Festival

Majid Esmaeili's "Burning Plain" dominated the 19th International Resistance Film Festival, winning six awards including Best Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Makeup, and Best Screenplay. The closing ceremony at Tehran's Milad Tower honored Sara Hatami and Arman Darvish for acting, with Kourosh Tahami and Zahra Moradi taking supporting roles. International winners included Russia's "Baby Boy," Jordan's "Hind Under Siege," and documentaries on Gaza. Manouchehr Mohammadi received the jury's special award for "Land of Angels."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531864/Burning-Plain-leads-winners-at-19th-International-Resistance

Outcome of Three Years of Regional Confrontation: The Emergence of New Alliances

After three years of regional confrontation, Israel has failed to achieve all its declared objectives, while Syria remains unstable. Declining confidence in US security guarantees has driven new diplomatic activity—meetings involving Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and European powers, plus defense cooperation agreements in Qatar and the Mecca pact. These reflect a move toward diversifying defense partnerships. Iran, having exposed American weaknesses, must lead this shift. Existing alliances among Arab states and external parties are fragile; Iran alone has the capacity and resolve to shape the region's future.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531886/Outcome-of-three-years-of-regional-confrontation-The-emergence

Netanyahu Accused of Attempting "Coup" After Election Defeat

Israeli politicians and commentators accuse Netanyahu of attempting a coup after his October 27 election defeat, using Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate Palestinian voters despite no public evidence. The probes target Ra'am and the Joint List, which won an unprecedented 19 seats. Shin Bet arrested journalist Abd Abu Shahadeh and reportedly wants to question Ahmad Tibi, Mansour Abbas, and Ayman Odeh. Yair Golan warned: "Israeli democracy is under threat," accusing Netanyahu of trying "to carry out a coup and seize power by force."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531888/Netanyahu-accused-of-attempting-coup-after-election-defeat