China, Pakistan reaffirm commitment to implement five-point initiative
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that China has appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in facilitating a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
China and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to implementing a five-point initiative aimed at restoring stability to the Middle East.
The two countries also expressed their readiness to jointly and positively participate in restoring peace to the region.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that China has appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in facilitating a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
China and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to implementing a five-point initiative aimed at restoring stability to the Middle East.
The two countries also expressed their readiness to jointly and positively participate in restoring peace to the region.
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Senior Iranian commander: If attacked, our strikes will be heavier, more severe and stronger
General Ali Shekarchi, senior spokesman for Iran’s Armed Forces, told Al Jazeera that Iran is ready for war and has identified its target bank in case of a new attack by the US and the Zionist regime.
He warned that any response to fresh aggression will be different from before, involving new surprises and tactics. If the region enters another round of war, Iran’s strikes will go beyond regional borders and be far more intense, severe, and powerful than the two previous wars.
Shekarchi also said that if exports are prevented, Iran will stop oil from leaving the region.
General Ali Shekarchi, senior spokesman for Iran’s Armed Forces, told Al Jazeera that Iran is ready for war and has identified its target bank in case of a new attack by the US and the Zionist regime.
He warned that any response to fresh aggression will be different from before, involving new surprises and tactics. If the region enters another round of war, Iran’s strikes will go beyond regional borders and be far more intense, severe, and powerful than the two previous wars.
Shekarchi also said that if exports are prevented, Iran will stop oil from leaving the region.
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Pezeshkian holds talks with Iraqi president on regional tensions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid have discussed rising tensions in the region.
According to a statement, both sides emphasized the importance of stopping the war and ending regional tensions through dialogue and diplomacy.
Pezeshkian and Rashid also agreed on the necessity of prioritizing the language of understanding in order to strengthen security and stability in the region.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid have discussed rising tensions in the region.
According to a statement, both sides emphasized the importance of stopping the war and ending regional tensions through dialogue and diplomacy.
Pezeshkian and Rashid also agreed on the necessity of prioritizing the language of understanding in order to strengthen security and stability in the region.
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Deputy secretary of Iran's top national security council arrives in Moscow
Ali Bagheri Keni, Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has arrived in Moscow. He was welcomed by Iran's Ambassador Kazem Jalali and a representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Bagheri will participate in the 14th International Meeting of High-Ranking Security Officials. He is scheduled to deliver a speech at the conference and hold meetings with several Russian political and security officials.
Ali Bagheri Keni, Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has arrived in Moscow. He was welcomed by Iran's Ambassador Kazem Jalali and a representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Bagheri will participate in the 14th International Meeting of High-Ranking Security Officials. He is scheduled to deliver a speech at the conference and hold meetings with several Russian political and security officials.
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Details of Qalibaf’s visit to Qatar / Freeing $12 billion pursued at start of MoU announcement
A source close to Iran’s negotiation team told Tasnim News Agency that according to a 14-article memorandum of understanding (MoU), Iran’s frozen assets – estimated at $24 billion – should be released during talks.
Iran insists that half of this amount ($12 billion) be made available at the start of the MoU’s announcement, with the remainder transferred within 60 days. Speaker Qalibaf’s trip to Qatar focused on implementing this demand and removing obstacles.
The source noted that past experiences with frozen funds in South Korea and Qatar necessitated careful follow-up to avoid repetition. The Qatar talks were described as “good” and led to progress, though Iran remains cautious given US “breach of trust.”
Another source clarified that Qatari statements about not guaranteeing the MoU are correct, as the funds belong to Iran and are unrelated to guarantees.
A source close to Iran’s negotiation team told Tasnim News Agency that according to a 14-article memorandum of understanding (MoU), Iran’s frozen assets – estimated at $24 billion – should be released during talks.
Iran insists that half of this amount ($12 billion) be made available at the start of the MoU’s announcement, with the remainder transferred within 60 days. Speaker Qalibaf’s trip to Qatar focused on implementing this demand and removing obstacles.
The source noted that past experiences with frozen funds in South Korea and Qatar necessitated careful follow-up to avoid repetition. The Qatar talks were described as “good” and led to progress, though Iran remains cautious given US “breach of trust.”
Another source clarified that Qatari statements about not guaranteeing the MoU are correct, as the funds belong to Iran and are unrelated to guarantees.
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Iran's energy minister meets with Tajik president
Iran's Minister of Energy, within the framework of his visit to Tajikistan, met and held talks with the President of Tajikistan.
Ongoing cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the economic, industrial, energy, agricultural, road construction, and transportation sectors, was reviewed and discussed.
Iran's Minister of Energy, within the framework of his visit to Tajikistan, met and held talks with the President of Tajikistan.
Ongoing cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the economic, industrial, energy, agricultural, road construction, and transportation sectors, was reviewed and discussed.
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Five martyred in Zionist regime attack on central Gaza
News sources reported that in an attack by the Zionist regime on a number of Palestinian citizens in the Al-Maghazi camp in the central Gaza Strip, five people were martyred and several others were injured.
News sources reported that in an attack by the Zionist regime on a number of Palestinian citizens in the Al-Maghazi camp in the central Gaza Strip, five people were martyred and several others were injured.
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IRGC downs US MQ9 drone, fires at F35 fighter
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that it identified, intercepted, and shot down an American MQ9 drone that violated Iran's airspace over the Persian Gulf.
In a statement, the IRGC said its air defense units also fired at an RQ4 drone and an encroaching F35 fighter jet, forcing them to flee the country's territorial airspace.
The IRGC warned that any violation of the ceasefire by the US military will be met with a legitimate and decisive reciprocal response.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that it identified, intercepted, and shot down an American MQ9 drone that violated Iran's airspace over the Persian Gulf.
In a statement, the IRGC said its air defense units also fired at an RQ4 drone and an encroaching F35 fighter jet, forcing them to flee the country's territorial airspace.
The IRGC warned that any violation of the ceasefire by the US military will be met with a legitimate and decisive reciprocal response.
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The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei’s 2026 Hajj message: 'Allahu Akbar' is the weapon of the Islamic Ummah
In his annual Hajj message, Imam Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, described "Allahu Akbar" as the divine weapon that toppled the Pahlavi regime, defeated Saddam's Ba'athist army, and secured victories against US-Zionist forces in three imposed wars.
He called on the Islamic Ummah to extend the Hajj rite of "renunciation of the polytheists" (bara'at) into all aspects of Muslim life, stressing that the US and Zionist regime are approaching their final decline.
The Leader urged Iranian pilgrims to inspire hope in fellow Muslims, prayed for Imam Mahdi's reappearance, and reaffirmed that the future belongs to the New Islamic Civilization.
In his annual Hajj message, Imam Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, described "Allahu Akbar" as the divine weapon that toppled the Pahlavi regime, defeated Saddam's Ba'athist army, and secured victories against US-Zionist forces in three imposed wars.
He called on the Islamic Ummah to extend the Hajj rite of "renunciation of the polytheists" (bara'at) into all aspects of Muslim life, stressing that the US and Zionist regime are approaching their final decline.
The Leader urged Iranian pilgrims to inspire hope in fellow Muslims, prayed for Imam Mahdi's reappearance, and reaffirmed that the future belongs to the New Islamic Civilization.
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Netanyahu, Katz hold security consultation on Iran and Lebanon
Israeli media reported that Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of the Zionist regime, and Yisrael Katz, the regime's war minister, are currently holding a security consultation regarding developments on the Lebanon front and the Iran file.
Israeli media reported that Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of the Zionist regime, and Yisrael Katz, the regime's war minister, are currently holding a security consultation regarding developments on the Lebanon front and the Iran file.
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Iran condemns US 'blatant ceasefire violation' after maritime piracy in Hormozgan
Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the US "terrorist army" for flagrantly violating the ceasefire in the Hormozgan region, including multiple acts of "maritime piracy" against Iranian commercial vessels over the past 48 hours.
The Ministry stated that these aggressive actions, occurring amid ongoing Pakistan-mediated diplomatic talks, once again reveal the US administration's "ill intentions and breach of trust."
Iran emphasized that its principled approach of deep distrust toward the US is based on a profound understanding of Washington's "malicious and criminal" nature.
The Ministry warned that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not leave any evil act unanswered and will hesitate not a moment in defending the nation's sovereignty.
Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the US "terrorist army" for flagrantly violating the ceasefire in the Hormozgan region, including multiple acts of "maritime piracy" against Iranian commercial vessels over the past 48 hours.
The Ministry stated that these aggressive actions, occurring amid ongoing Pakistan-mediated diplomatic talks, once again reveal the US administration's "ill intentions and breach of trust."
Iran emphasized that its principled approach of deep distrust toward the US is based on a profound understanding of Washington's "malicious and criminal" nature.
The Ministry warned that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not leave any evil act unanswered and will hesitate not a moment in defending the nation's sovereignty.
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Pezeshkian praises Oman’s diplomatic efforts for regional stability
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman stressed the need to transform Islamic unity into lasting and practical cooperation, reaffirming Tehran and Muscat’s commitment to stronger bilateral ties and continued dialogue for sustainable regional security.
Pezeshkian described the Hajj pilgrimage as a symbol of Muslim unity and expressed hope that this spiritual solidarity would lead to broader cooperation among Islamic countries to address challenges facing the Muslim world.
The Omani Sultan also emphasized that Muscat will spare no effort to strengthen regional stability and Islamic solidarity.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman stressed the need to transform Islamic unity into lasting and practical cooperation, reaffirming Tehran and Muscat’s commitment to stronger bilateral ties and continued dialogue for sustainable regional security.
Pezeshkian described the Hajj pilgrimage as a symbol of Muslim unity and expressed hope that this spiritual solidarity would lead to broader cooperation among Islamic countries to address challenges facing the Muslim world.
The Omani Sultan also emphasized that Muscat will spare no effort to strengthen regional stability and Islamic solidarity.
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Iran, Qatar leaders discuss ending regional tensions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is ready to pursue an “honorable framework” to end the ongoing war and regional tensions during a phone call with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
The Qatari leader stressed that Doha “will spare no effort” to help advance regional peace and stability amid growing diplomatic efforts across West Asia.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is ready to pursue an “honorable framework” to end the ongoing war and regional tensions during a phone call with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
The Qatari leader stressed that Doha “will spare no effort” to help advance regional peace and stability amid growing diplomatic efforts across West Asia.
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Pezeshkian, Aliyev discuss expansion of bilateral ties in phone call
In a telephone conversation, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev exchanged views on the development and future prospects of bilateral relations.
President Aliyev stated during the call: "Azerbaijan and Iran have always stood by each other, both in good days and in difficult times."
In a telephone conversation, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev exchanged views on the development and future prospects of bilateral relations.
President Aliyev stated during the call: "Azerbaijan and Iran have always stood by each other, both in good days and in difficult times."
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Erdogan, Pezeshkian discuss talks with US
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a telephone conversation.
During the call, Erdogan expressed his full support for the ongoing negotiation process and stated: "Turkey will do whatever it can to help ensure that the talks yield positive results."
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a telephone conversation.
During the call, Erdogan expressed his full support for the ongoing negotiation process and stated: "Turkey will do whatever it can to help ensure that the talks yield positive results."
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Presidents of Iran and Egypt hold phone call
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi held a telephone conversation during which they exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings and discussed efforts to reach a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington.
Sisi welcomed the diplomatic efforts and reaffirmed Cairo's full support for the negotiation process, as well as Egypt's role in facilitating the talks.
Pezeshkian, while appreciating the efforts of Egypt and other regional parties to bring viewpoints closer, emphasized Iran's desire to strengthen ties with Arab countries, particularly members of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi held a telephone conversation during which they exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings and discussed efforts to reach a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington.
Sisi welcomed the diplomatic efforts and reaffirmed Cairo's full support for the negotiation process, as well as Egypt's role in facilitating the talks.
Pezeshkian, while appreciating the efforts of Egypt and other regional parties to bring viewpoints closer, emphasized Iran's desire to strengthen ties with Arab countries, particularly members of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.
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Pezeshkian thanks Kyrgyzstan for opposing anti-Iran UN resolution in phone call
In a conversation with the President of Kyrgyzstan, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated:
"Eid al-Adha is a manifestation of faith, solidarity, and empathy among Muslim nations. Inspired by the teachings of this great occasion, Islamic countries can further expand the path of joint cooperation, strengthen regional cohesion, and develop friendly relations."
"We appreciate the position of the Kyrgyz Republic in opposing the recent anti-Iran resolution at the UN Security Council. This approach reflects the friendly ties, mutual respect, and Bishkek's independent and responsible stance on international developments."
The President of Kyrgyzstan, while extending Eid al-Adha greetings to the Iranian government and nation, invited Dr. Pezeshkian to attend the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek.
In a conversation with the President of Kyrgyzstan, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated:
"Eid al-Adha is a manifestation of faith, solidarity, and empathy among Muslim nations. Inspired by the teachings of this great occasion, Islamic countries can further expand the path of joint cooperation, strengthen regional cohesion, and develop friendly relations."
"We appreciate the position of the Kyrgyz Republic in opposing the recent anti-Iran resolution at the UN Security Council. This approach reflects the friendly ties, mutual respect, and Bishkek's independent and responsible stance on international developments."
The President of Kyrgyzstan, while extending Eid al-Adha greetings to the Iranian government and nation, invited Dr. Pezeshkian to attend the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek.
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Pezeshkian: Malaysia's firm stance against Israel, US is valuable
In a telephone conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the eve of Eid al-Adha, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated:
"The formation of unity and solidarity among the Muslim ummah, blessed by this sublime occasion, can pave the way for a collective will to stop the atrocities of the Zionist regime and the United States."
"The firm positions of the Malaysian Prime Minister regarding the aggressions of the Zionist regime and the US are valuable."
The President also invited the Malaysian Prime Minister to travel to Tehran to follow up on agreements and expand cooperation.
In a telephone conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the eve of Eid al-Adha, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated:
"The formation of unity and solidarity among the Muslim ummah, blessed by this sublime occasion, can pave the way for a collective will to stop the atrocities of the Zionist regime and the United States."
"The firm positions of the Malaysian Prime Minister regarding the aggressions of the Zionist regime and the US are valuable."
The President also invited the Malaysian Prime Minister to travel to Tehran to follow up on agreements and expand cooperation.
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IRGC navy announces passage of 25 vessels through Hormuz Strait
"Over the past 24 hours, 25 vessels including tankers, container ships, and other commercial vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz after obtaining permits, under the coordination and security provided by the IRGC Navy."
"The IRGC Navy stated: Smart control of the Strait of Hormuz is being carried out with full authority, and any violation will be met with a crushing response."
"Over the past 24 hours, 25 vessels including tankers, container ships, and other commercial vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz after obtaining permits, under the coordination and security provided by the IRGC Navy."
"The IRGC Navy stated: Smart control of the Strait of Hormuz is being carried out with full authority, and any violation will be met with a crushing response."
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Iran, Iraqi security officials meet in Moscow, discuss regional stability
Ali Baqeri Keni, Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, met and held talks with Qasim al-Araji, National Security Adviser of Iraq, on the sidelines of the 14th International Security Conference in Moscow.
During the meeting with Iraq's national security adviser, Baqeri demanded that Baghdad take measures and decisive action to prevent Iraq's geography and territory from becoming a source of threat against Iran. He stressed that the roots of these threats must be dried up, adding that the Islamic Republic is ready for any active cooperation in this regard.
Ali Baqeri Keni, Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, met and held talks with Qasim al-Araji, National Security Adviser of Iraq, on the sidelines of the 14th International Security Conference in Moscow.
During the meeting with Iraq's national security adviser, Baqeri demanded that Baghdad take measures and decisive action to prevent Iraq's geography and territory from becoming a source of threat against Iran. He stressed that the roots of these threats must be dried up, adding that the Islamic Republic is ready for any active cooperation in this regard.
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