Araghchi to EU's Kallas: US aggression violates UN Charter, silence fuels insecurity

🔹Seyyed Abbas Araghchi spoke today with Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief, regarding the latest regional developments following America's aggressive attacks on several locations in Iran.

🔹Araghchi strongly condemned the recent US aggression as a flagrant violation of the UN Charter and international law, stating that these actions have rendered the ceasefire situation ineffective and that the US bears full responsibility for the dangerous consequences.

🔹Criticizing the silence of UN member states in the face of these actions, the Iranian minister warned that global inaction will only increase regional and international insecurity.

Gharibabadi: Military aggression cannot be legitimized by word games in international law

🔹Iran's deputy foreign minister stated: "The new US attacks against targets on Iranian soil are further proof of blatant aggression against Iran's sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and national security—as well as a massive violation and nullification of the ceasefire."

🔹"Describing these attacks as 'self-defense,' as claimed by the terrorist CENTCOM entity, has no legal effect. In international law, an aggressor cannot escape the consequences of its actions by changing the label. Military aggression cannot be legitimized by word games."

🔹"Our brave armed forces will stand against any aggression and defend every inch of our land with a decisive, authoritative, and regretful response. The consequences will be borne by the US and any party that participates, facilitates, or assists."

UK defense secretary John Healey resigns over military funding dispute

🔹Britain's Defense Secretary John Healey announced his resignation on Thursday, stating he had "no option" but to step down. In a letter published on X, Healey cited growing defense challenges and criticized the government's failure to allocate necessary resources amid rising global threats.

🔹Healey had repeatedly warned about defense funding shortfalls, pointing to NATO spending demands, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the US-Israeli war against Iran as factors increasing pressure on Britain's armed forces.

US inflation hits record high amid war with Iran 🇺🇸🇮🇷

🔹Politico reports that the ongoing war with Iran and rising energy costs have confronted the Trump administration with one of its most serious economic and political challenges: surging inflation. 📉

🔹Key points from the report:

-Annual US inflation reached 4.2% in May—the highest in three years, driven by a 23.5% spike in energy prices. ⛽🚀

-Democrats blame Trump's "failed agenda, chaotic tariffs, and illegal war with Iran." 🗣️🇺🇸

-The Strait of Hormuz closure—through which 20% of global oil passes—has fueled price shocks. 🛢️⚠️

🔹With the downing of a US Apache helicopter and retaliatory strikes, fears of wider war continue to rattle markets. 🚁

"You will see a different Iran": Iran Parliament speaker issues stark warning

🔹 Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, declared: "Wrong strategies and thoughtless decisions will bring the game back to zero—disastrously. They will blow up energy infrastructure and markets, creating an endless quagmire in which you will be trapped for years."

Iran's tourism minister wears "Minab Martyrs" pin at UN World Tourism summit, tells story of oppressed children from Spain podium

🔹Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, attended the 128th session of the UN Tourism Executive Council in Spain wearing a pin bearing the emblem of the "Shajareh Tayyebeh" school martyrs of Minab.

🔹The symbolic gesture brought the memory of the young victims of the US missile attack on the school to the global stage. The minister used cultural diplomacy to highlight one of the most tragic humanitarian crimes against children.

🔹The act represents a purposeful effort by the Islamic Republic to keep alive the memory of child victims of US crimes and demand accountability for attacks on children and educational centers.

Gen. Qaani: Aggression and crimes will never break the will of Lebanon's resistance nation and Hezbollah fighters 🇱🇧

🔹The commander of the IRGC's Quds Force stated: "The Zionist regime must know that occupation, aggression, and ongoing crimes against the people of southern Lebanon will never break the will of Lebanon's resistance nation and Hezbollah fighters."

🔹"Southern Lebanon has always been—and will remain—a land of dignity, resistance, and steadfastness."

🔹"Hezbollah, as a symbol of resistance and dignity for the Islamic Ummah , will remain at the forefront of defending Lebanon and confronting the excesses of the occupying regime. The divine promise of truth's victory over falsehood will be fulfilled."

Iran's representative at International Labour Organization calls for condemnation of child killings

🔹Gholamhossein Hosseininia, speaking to diplomats from Asia-Pacific and Muslim countries on the sidelines of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, paid tribute to the martyred children of Minab, Gaza, and Lebanon 🕊️.

🔹"The fight against child labor will have no meaning without defending the right to life of children around the world 🌍," he stated.

🔹"We must pause for a moment to remember the children who were exactly where they should have been—behind their school desks 🏫."

“The Sinners”: A cinematic dissection of Trumpism

Beyond its horror surface, the film “The Sinners” offers a powerful allegory of enduring US ills: racism, wealth manipulation, and historical amnesia. A vampire dripping with gold merges with an armed, racist couple—evoking Trump’s fortune fused with bigoted nationalism. Their target: a Black community whose only weapons are tradition, faith, and cultural memory.

The film subverts classic tropes—even holy scripture fails against evil, showing how religion can be weaponized. Ultimately, “The Sinners” portrays Trumpism not as an anomaly but as the latest face of a deep, predatory American tradition. Resistance is costly, but dignity demands it.


https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527209/The-Sinners-and-the-cinematic-anatomy-of-Trumpism

‼️ U.S. President Trump claims to have called off the planned strikes on Iran following what he calls the approval of the final points of an agreement.

‼️ Local sources in Hormozgan province have reported hearing a loud explosion near the Sirik region 💥. The origin and cause of the blast remain unknown at this time .

Baghaei: No final agreement reached yet

🔹Foreign ministry spokesman Baghaei stated: "Qatar and Pakistan remain active as mediators, but the diplomatic process has been impacted by US actions."

🔹"The negotiation status was clear to us from the beginning. The majority of the text had been finalized, but the Americans kept changing their positions. Iran has proven it will not be lenient on its defined red lines."

🔹"Claims about an agreement are mere speculation—nothing has been finalized. Iran has not reached a final conclusion on any deal."

🔹He added that the Strait of Hormuz has become more insecure due to US actions, and the diplomatic process has been negatively affected by Washington's illegal aggression against Iran.

🔹"Mediators remain active, and we have communicated our positions to them with complete transparency."

Iran FM Spox. US attacks on commercial vessels and sea piracy are a serious threat to international shipping

🔹Foreign ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei, sharing a report from an Indian newspaper about US attacks on three Indian commercial vessels over the past several days, stated: "The brutal US attacks on Indian commercial vessels—which have resulted in the death of at least three Indian citizens—are the outcome of the US government's policy of armed robbery and maritime piracy."

🔹"We express our condolences to the families of the slain Indian sailors and to the people and government of India. The international community must hold the US accountable for its lawless behavior—conduct that threatens global peace and security and endangers freedom of navigation."

🔹The attacks occurred amid escalating US military operations in regional waters.

Iran, France FMs hold phone call amid US aggression and diplomatic efforts

Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Jean-Noël Barrot, the foreign ministers of Iran and France, held a telephone conversation this afternoon to discuss the latest regional situation, the diplomatic process through Pakistani mediation, and several bilateral issues.

Pezeshkian: National unity is Iran's greatest asset against threats

🔹President Pezeshkian stated: "In recent events, the Iranian nation has been present on the scene for over 100 nights, defending the country and the revolution, and thwarting the enemies' plots."

🔹"National cohesion and unity are the country's most important assets in the current situation. Despite all the pressures and threats, the Iranian nation will defend the country's independence, dignity, and territorial integrity."

🔹The president's remarks come amid ongoing US-Israeli aggression against Iranian territory, including strikes on civilian infrastructure. His message underscores Tehran's emphasis on domestic unity as a key factor in withstanding external pressure and countering enemy designs.

Destruction left by recent Israeli regime warplane strikes on the town of Al-Bayyad in southern Lebanon

Iran and Russia sign three-year tourism cooperation roadmap

🔹A joint action plan for tourism cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation for the years 2026 to 2028 has been signed by both countries.

School backpack crafted with 5,000 paper cranes in Mashhad in memory of Minab children's dreams 🎒🕊️

🔹 A school backpack honoring the martyred students of Minab's Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school was created today, June 12, featuring 5,000 paper cranes symbolizing the hopes and dreams of these children. 🌟

🔹 Over 200 elementary school students in Mashhad assembled the tribute at Shahid Fahmideh Elementary School, aiming to show the world the depth of America's crime and the innocence of these lost children. 🌍🕊️

Israeli regime continues drone strikes on southern Lebanon

🔹The Israeli regime has targeted the town of Al-Shahabiya in southern Lebanon in its latest drone attack. This marks the fourth drone strike by the regime on southern Lebanon since this morning. 🚁💥

🔹Earlier today, Israeli drones also struck the towns of Al-Bayyad, Al-Ma'rakah, and the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon. The attacks continue to violate the ceasefire and have caused widespread destruction and civilian displacement. 🏚️🚨

Araghchi: All details of Islamabad understanding will be shared with the public at appropriate time

🔹Iran's Foreign Minister stated: "The Islamabad understanding has never been this close to finalization. Until it is completed and finalized, the media must refrain from speculating about its content."

🔹"In line with our responsible and transparent approach, all details will be shared with the public at the appropriate time."