Trump administration files complaint against University of California over anti-Israel protests

The US Department of Justice has filed a formal complaint against the University of California, Los Angeles, accusing the university of creating "a hostile educational environment for Jewish and Israeli students."

In the complaint, the Trump administration's Department of Justice is seeking the return of federal financial aid received by the university over the past two years, a halt to new aid until procedures are fully reformed, the appointment of an independent judicial monitor, and a fundamental review of anti-discrimination policies.

This complaint marks the second major legal action taken by the Donald Trump administration this year against the university in connection with student protests in 2024 against Israel's crimes in Gaza.

‼️Cuba's Foreign Minister has warned that any US military attack on Cuba would result in a humanitarian catastrophe and widespread massacre.

RIA Novosti quoted the Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council as stating:

Iran and the United States have not yet reached an agreement on unblocking the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran and Oman are negotiating a new procedure for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Indirect contacts between Iran and the United States are continuing.

Iran's enriched uranium stockpile is not on the agenda of the negotiations.

Velayati: Papers and signatures won't guarantee a deal, the Strait of Hormuz will

An adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution stated:

"History testifies that all aggressors who came with dreams of domination – from Alexander to Genghis Khan to Trump – were all digested within the rich stomach of Iranian civilization."

"'Being a nation' is a deep-rooted civilizational authenticity, not a commodity that can be bought or rented with petrodollars."

"Iran's red line is clear; this time, papers and signatures are no guarantee. 'The tangible guarantor of the survival of any agreement is the Strait of Hormuz.'"

"Geography does not lie, and it is the ultimate judge of agreements written on paper."

Gharibabadi: Time for Western states to act on international law, not just rhetoric

Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy for Legal and International Affairs of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, praised Ireland's decision to move toward passing a law banning imports from Israeli settlements, calling it a commendable step.

He emphasized: "Now it is the turn of other governments – especially Western claimants of international law – to stop retreating under pressure from the Zionist regime, certain US lawmakers, and business lobbies, and to actually enforce the very rules they champion as a slogan."

In a post on X on Wednesday, Gharibabadi wrote in reaction to Ireland's announcement: "Declaring the intention to pass a law banning imports from illegal settlements of the Zionist regime is a commendable step toward transforming respect for international law from slogan into action."

The Israeli regime has carried out brutal attacks on southern Lebanon.

Iran, Oman in talks over new strait transit procedure, says Bagheri Kani

Ali Bagheri Kani, Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated:

"Iran and Oman are jointly negotiating a new procedure for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz."

"The conditions and procedures for passing through the Strait of Hormuz will be completely different from the conditions prior to the start of the conflict over Iran."

"Until we reach an agreement on all issues, we consider that we have agreed on nothing."

"Iran's enriched uranium reserves are not on the negotiating agenda."

Minab children martyrs' photos shown at Geneva summit

The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, during a meeting in Geneva attended by directors and heads of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, while detailing war crimes committed in Iran, displayed photographs of the martyrs of the Minab school.

Araghchi: Muslim leaders united for peace at historic moment

Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, wrote in a message on X on the occasion of Eid al-Adha:

"At a very critical time, Muslim peace leaders are standing shoulder to shoulder to pave the way for peace."

"Solidarity and cooperation among regional countries are of the utmost importance under current circumstances."

"Muslim peace leaders stand side by side to lay the groundwork for peace. This is happening at a very sensitive moment, and history will record it all."

Russian diplomat: Iran enriched uranium's fate to be discussed later

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated:

"Russia's proposal to remove enriched uranium stockpiles from Iran remains on the table, but Moscow does not impose its assistance on anyone."

"Russia believes that if the United States and Iran reach an agreement, the fate of enriched uranium will be the subject of future talks."

"Russia has repeatedly informed the United States that it is ready to remove Iran's enriched uranium."

The Vice President of the United States, in an interview, raised claims about Iran's negotiating position and said he is very hopeful that Tehran will commit under an agreement not to build nuclear weapons.

Bagheri Kani :Our Region Will Be the Most Stable Point in the World Without US Intervention

🔹 Deputy Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council:
“There is no issue between the Islamic Republic of Iran and our neighboring countries. The real problem in the region is US interference and the presence of the Zionist network.”

🔹 “The recent war proved that the Strait of Hormuz became a pathway for threats against Iran’s national security. As a sovereign state, Iran has every right to protect its security and never allow it to be violated.”

🔹 “For Americans, ‘peace’ is tied to securing their own illegitimate interests.”

🔹 “The success of any negotiations depends entirely on the end of America’s excessive demands.”

🔹 “The US attack on the Minab school proved that Washington’s claims about human rights are completely false. They place no value on human life or rights.”

Al-Alam news network has confirmed the martyrdom of its correspondent, Hosam Zeidan, a Syrian-origin journalist, in an Israeli regime attack on Sidon in southern Lebanon.

The strike, which targeted the area, once again highlights the regime's continued aggression against media professionals and civilians in the region.

Iran's envoy: Threat against Oman result of reckless silence toward US, Israeli aggression

🔹 Iran's ambassador to Germany says the recent US presidential threat against Oman is a direct consequence of the inappropriate silence maintained by some European countries in the face of ongoing violations and lawlessness by America and the Zionist regime.

🔹 Majid Nili emphasized: "We had warned that European silence in the face of US and Israeli aggression against Iran would only embolden warmongers. Today, the very same logic of threats has targeted Oman."

🔹 The ambassador called on the international community to stand firmly against this dangerous trajectory.

Iran strongly condemns US violation of ceasefire and threatening rhetoric against Iran and regional countries


🔹 Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei strongly condemned the US military aggression against Bandar Abbas, calling it a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter.** He stressed that the UN Security Council must hold American aggressors accountable.

🔹 Referring to continued US violations of the April 8 ceasefire—including attacks on commercial shipping and aerial incursions into southern Iran—Baghaei reaffirmed Iran's right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter.

🔹 He also condemned US threatening rhetoric against Iran and Oman, stating: "Threatening to 'annihilate' a UN member state that has long served as a regional mediator is not only a violation of the prohibition on the threat of force, but another dangerous sign of normalized lawlessness and bullying in international relations."

Leader of the revolution: Parliamentary approvals must have direct, visible relevance to country's main issues and people's needs

🔹 Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, in a message marking the anniversary of the first session of the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the beginning of the third year of the 12th Parliament, emphasized that parliamentary approvals must have a direct and visible connection to the nation's key issues and the people's needs.

🔹 "At this critical juncture," he stated, "Parliament represents the manifestation of the people's divine awakening. Representatives must align their role and responsibilities with the stature of a risen nation and, through double effort and initiative, accelerate and deepen legislation and oversight to pave the way for the future of Islamic Iran."

Iran condemned US threats against Oman

🔹Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, strongly condemned threatening rhetoric by US officials against the Sultanate of Oman.

🔹"These threats are an attempt to blackmail an independent UN member state and another sign of the moral bankruptcy of the US governance and political system," he said.

🔹Threatening to impose sanctions on Oman under a false pretext is "utterly illegal" and contradicts the UN Charter and international law, Baghaei added, calling on the global community to respond responsibly and prevent the normalization of violations of international legal norms.

Qatar's Emir stresses dialogue and diplomacy in phone call with Trump

🔹The Emir of Qatar discussed regional developments with the US President and emphasized negotiation and diplomacy.

🔹Donald Trump, for his part, thanked Qatar for supporting Pakistan's mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran, and praised "Qatar's efforts to resolve differences and reduce tensions in the region."

Iranian military source confirms interception of US drone near Bushehr using defense missile

🔹A military source told Tasnim News Agency that an intruding US drone was intercepted near Bushehr.

🔹According to the source, the interception was carried out by firing a defense missile at the drone.

US adds several companies and vessels to Iran-related sanctions list

🔹The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has updated its Iran-related sanctions list.

🔹Under Executive Order 13846, the US has sanctioned new individuals, companies, and vessels.

🔹According to the Treasury Department website, one individual, 16 companies, and 8 vessels have been added to the Iranian sanctions blacklist known as SDN.