Trump claims 'constructive' call with Netanyahu, alleged truce with Hezbollah

US President Donald Trump claims he had a "very constructive and productive" phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that no forces will be deployed toward Beirut and any already en route have been recalled.

Trump also alleged that through senior representatives, he held "very good talks with Hezbollah," claiming the Lebanese resistance movement agreed to halt all armed clashes — meaning Israel will not attack them, nor they Israel.

As of now, Hezbollah has not confirmed Trump's claims. The US president made no mention of an Israeli withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territories. 🇱🇧🇵🇸

‼️ Breaking:

IRGC Navy retaliates against US-Zionist-owned ship after attack on Iranian vessel in Sea of Oman

In response to the US military's strike on the Iranian ship "Lian Star," the IRGC Navy has carried out a reciprocal operation, targeting the "MSC Sariska" with a cruise missile. The IRGC Navy stated that any act of aggression by US forces in the region will be met with a strong and decisive response.

🚨 IRGC Quds Force Commander Qaani: Zionist crimes in Lebanon and Gaza to trigger new front activations and strategic alignment of Bab al-Mandab with Hormuz

"The shameless support of the US for Zionist crimes in Lebanon and Gaza will strengthen the Resistance Axis's resolve to activate all fronts and synchronize the strategic straits," Qaani warned, adding that simultaneous atrocities will trap the Zionist regime in a vortex of Hezbollah operations and a renewed Palestinian Storm.

‼️ Tehran Times Exclusive:

Middle East power balance shifting after Iran war: John Helmer

Veteran analyst John Helmer says the 40-day war has fundamentally altered the region's power balance.

"The Gulf Arab states have never been as externally vulnerable as they are now," Helmer told the Tehran Times, noting that US air defenses once seen as invulnerable have been exposed.

Helmer argues that American and Israeli credibility has eroded, while Iranian resilience has provided strategic flexibility to the Axis of Resistance.

However, he cautions that neither Trump nor Netanyahu will admit mistakes. "Iran must always expect the possibility of an attack and be prepared for it," he stated.

Read more:

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/526963/Middle-East-power-balance-shifting-after-Iran-war-says-John

Iran, Oman hold exclusive rights over Strait of Hormuz

Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced that only Iran and Oman exercise sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. Under wartime conditions, Iran has introduced new regulations to control maritime transit and will not permit external interference. Any arrangement must be coordinated with Oman, where consultations have progressed positively. Gharibabadi also criticized the US for violating international law by threatening Oman, urging Muscat to uphold its sovereign rights during peacetime.

Hand in Hand Anthem Festival to begin in Basra

The 4th Hand in Hand International Anthem Festival will kick off this week in Basra, Iraq, marking Eid al-Ghadir. Organizers said the one-day event features five groups from Iran, Iraq, Bahrain, and Lebanon, including Iran’s “Zahraeioun” and “Mukhtar.” Despite regional tensions, the festival will proceed with calligraphy and painting workshops. Organizers expect up to 5,000 attendees.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/526930/Hand-in-Hand-International-Anthem-Festival-to-kick-off-in-Basra

✍ Mohammad Sarfi, Editor- in -Chief

📰 'We are mournful, We are proud'

In an editorial marking 37 years since Imam Khomeini's passing, Tehran Times Editor-in-Chief Mohammad Sarfi reflects on the nation's enduring grief and pride.

The text praises the late Leader's unwavering commitment to the Imam's path, stating his compass—aligned with Khomeini's roadmap—never deviated a single degree. It highlights pride in the Leader's steadfastness on resistance fronts, where he stood at the forefront of every battle, giving the nation courage.

"We are proud that after that never-setting sun, we had a leader who continued the path of Imam Hussein (AS)," the editorial states, noting that he never bowed to the Yazids of the age.

The piece concludes with a pledge to the current Leader: "We pledge to strive with all our being to elevate this banner—the banner of the front of truth."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/526997/We-are-mournful-We-are-proud

📰 Ayatollah Khamenei: 37 years on Imam Khomeini's path

Tens of millions of Iranians are set to commemorate the 37th anniversary of Imam Khomeini's demise on Thursday, centered at his mausoleum south of Tehran.

This year's ceremony coincides with Eid al-Ghadir. Organizers stated that Imam Khomeini's movement was derived from the Wilayat of Imam Ali (AS).

The commemoration carries historic gravity, marking the first anniversary without Ayatollah Khamenei, who was martyred in US-Israeli aggression. The late Leader continued Imam Khomeini's path and gave his life on it.

Authorities emphasize continuity, unity, and loyalty under Wilayat al-Faqih. Despite a full-scale war with American and Zionist enemies, the Iranian nation has demonstrated unified resilience, achieving unparalleled fame worldwide through popular resistance.


https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/526988/Ayatollah-Khamenei-37-years-of-following-Imam-Khomeini-s-path

‼️ Tehran Times Exclusive:

Israeli crimes in Lebanon cannot occur without US green light

Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi told the Tehran Times that Iran will take "proportionate" measures if Israel continues strikes in Lebanon, stressing that the April 8 Iran-US ceasefire covers all fronts, including Lebanon.

"The continuation of Zionist regime crimes in Lebanon violates the ceasefire," he said, adding that necessary messages were conveyed to relevant parties Monday. Gharibabadi noted the US is fully capable of preventing Israeli aggression.

Meanwhile, US media reported President Trump lashed out at Netanyahu in an "expletive-laden" call, warning him against bombing Beirut. However, analysts view the exchange as a "good cop, bad cop" game, as Washington continues full military and political backing for Israel.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/526989/Israeli-crimes-in-Lebanon-cannot-occur-without-US-green-light

✍Dr. Ahmed Moustafa

Egyptian popular support for Iran amid Zio-American war: : A shared history and a common enemy


CAIRO — Egyptians have shown widespread grassroots support for Iran in its confrontation with the US-Israeli alliance, viewing Tehran's steadfastness as a continuation of the 1973 October War, Dr. Ahmed Moustafa writes.

Ordinary Egyptians see Iran facing the same enemy that occupied Arab lands. Social media campaigns featuring videos, songs, and memes express 100% popular backing for Iran—spontaneous, not government-orchestrated.

Despite Egypt's official diplomatic position calling for de-escalation, the street remains deeply sympathetic to Iranian resistance. Many believe Iran is fighting the battle for the entire nation, and its fall would pave the way for targeting Egypt and other Arab countries.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/526985/Egyptian-popular-support-for-Iran-amid-the-Zio-American-war

US conduct against Iran’s national team is discriminatory and deliberate

The Iran Football Federation announces:

On the eve of the World Cup, the US government—continuing its spiteful, non-sporting and fully political approach—has denied visas to key managerial and administrative members of Iran’s national team. This violates international sports regulations. The case will be pursued via FIFA, which must secure visas for the technical, executive and support staff currently in camp. The host has created a discriminatory, unequal environment, representing the worst political interference in sport. The US, by extending its hostile policies to football, has deprived our team of equal conditions and a discrimination-free competition.

Ceasefire violations continue: Israeli drone strikes hit southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera's correspondent reports two Israeli drone attacks on the town of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon.

Lebanese army brigadier Gen. martyred in Israeli drone strike

The Lebanese army has announced the martyrdom of a senior officer along with several other soldiers in an Israeli army drone attack on the Al-Khardali road leading to Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.

🚨 Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Offers Condolences to Lebanon: "The Israeli Enemy Targets Everyone — Soldier, Resistance Fighter, or Civilian"

🔹Ismail Baghaei, Spokesman for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), offered condolences over the martyrdom of three Lebanese army soldiers in an airstrike carried out by the Israeli occupation regime. The strike targeted their vehicle on the Khardali road in southern Lebanon.

🔹"The targeting of Lebanese army soldiers by the Israeli enemy once again confirms that the occupying regime's hostility toward Lebanon extends to all components and sectors of the country. This enemy makes no distinction between an army soldier, a resistance fighter, or a civilian — just as it makes no distinction between a child, a woman, or an elder. Everyone living on this land is a target of its aggression, and all of Lebanon is a witness to its crime."

🔹The martyrdom of Brigadier General Wissam Sabra, Captain Eli Khoury, and soldier Hassan Ghazal in Israel's attack — which struck a military vehicle on the Khardali road — constitutes a blatant crime against Lebanon, its army, and its sovereignty. It is a clear and aggressive message that Israel seeks neither security, nor stability, nor prosperity for Lebanon.

🔹I offer my most sincere condolences to the families of the martyrs, the Lebanese Army Command, their comrades in arms, and the government and people of Lebanon.

🔹Honor and glory to the martyrs, and shame upon an enemy that recognizes no limits in its killing, transgression, and criminality against others."

🚨 Iran's foreign ministry condemns US ceasefire violation: "Washington seeks only escalation"

🔹Iran's foreign ministry has strongly condemned a pre-dawn US military attack on radar and coastal monitoring sites in Sirik and Qeshm Island. The facilities protect national borders and international shipping lanes.

🔹Calling it a blatant violation of the April 8 ceasefire, Tehran said: "The US has no intention of reducing tensions. Washington bears full responsibility for all consequences."

🔹Iran's armed forces responded decisively in self-defense, frustrating the aggressors' goals. Tehran urges regional nations not to allow US use of their soil against Iran, and calls on the UN to act immediately.

🔹"Iran will defend its sovereignty with all its might."