Baghaei: Reopening of Strait of Hormuz is clearly Iran's responsibility

🔹Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei told Al Jazeera: "As clearly stated during the negotiations, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is explicitly Iran's responsibility under the memorandum."

🔹He added: "There is absolutely no need for any intervention from any external party. Any such interference would only complicate the situation further."

Iran, France coordinate on peace efforts: Araghchi stresses US responsibility for Lebanon ceasefire

🔹Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation with his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot.

🔹Araghchi outlined the Islamabad Memorandum provisions, emphasizing US responsibility for ending hostilities on all fronts—including Lebanon. He highlighted opportunities for expanding Iran-France economic ties and stressed the need for firm international support, including from the UN Security Council, for implementation.

🔹Barrot expressed Paris's full support for the diplomatic process, emphasizing the importance of using this opportunity to strengthen lasting peace and stability.

🔹Both sides emphasized safe maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law.

Pakistan's role praised: Iran's president says nation's support "will not be forgotten"

🔹President Pezeshkian told Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: "Pakistan's efforts in achieving the agreement to end the war will remain unforgettable in the memory of the Iranian nation."

🔹Sharif praised Iran's "patience, perseverance, and rational approach," saying the nation's conduct during the negotiations was "commendable."

🔹The Iranian president expressed gratitude for Pakistan's constructive role in mediation and the initial agreement. Both leaders emphasized continued cooperation to consolidate peace, security, and expand Tehran-Islamabad strategic relations.

Leader approves Iran-US memorandum to safeguard nation, Resistance front

🔹Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement on the landmark memorandum with the United States, praising Iranian officials for their "great efforts and sincere concern" in reaching the agreement .

🔹The Leader stated that the US president, "out of desperation, resorted to various forms of leverage" to bring about this outcome, framing the deal as a victory for Iran's steadfastness.

🔹While acknowledging he held a different view, Ayatollah Khamenei authorized the memorandum "to safeguard the rights of the Iranian nation and the Resistance front".

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that American forces have lifted the maritime blockade on Iran and that all military blockade enforcement efforts have ceased. 🚢🇮🇷🛑

Iran's president thanks Tajikistan for support during peace negotiations

🔹Iran's President Pezeshkian and Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon held a phone call, welcoming the peace agreement and stressing the need to consolidate regional stability.

🔹Pezeshkian expressed appreciation for Tajikistan's "brotherly and empathetic stance" during the negotiations.

🔹Rahmon said the agreement to end the war has brought "satisfaction to the nations of the region."

🔹Both leaders emphasized expanding economic, commercial, tourism, and cultural cooperation, as well as strengthening Tehran-Dushanbe strategic relations.

Pezeshkian thanks Doha for peace deal, as leaders pledge strategic cooperation for regional stability

🔹Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for Qatar's "constructive role and responsible efforts" in reducing tensions and preparing the ground for the peace agreement.

🔹"Cooperation among regional countries is essential for stability, security, and sustainable progress," Pezeshkian stated, expressing hope that the new atmosphere would expand Iran-Qatar relations and strengthen Islamic unity.

🔹Sheikh Tamim expressed satisfaction with the deal, emphasizing that Qatar has consistently worked to reduce tensions and bring viewpoints closer. He described Iran-Qatar ties as "strong, strategic, and based on shared interests and destiny."

🔹Both leaders stressed the need for all parties to adhere to their commitments under the agreement.

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CNN :Vance cancels Switzerland trip as Iran insists on Lebanon guarantees

🔹US Vice President JD Vance has postponed his planned trip to Switzerland after technical talks with Iran were abruptly called off . The White House said the "logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable" .

Iran has exported approximately 18 million barrels of crude oil over the past five days, with an estimated value of $1.44 billion, according to maritime data company TankerTrackers.com .

The Israeli occupation army claims it has carried out airstrikes on more than 80 targets in southern Lebanon 🇱🇧, including command centers and weapons depots, allegedly killing "dozens" of Hezbollah members 💥.

US President Donald Trump told Axios: "My relationship with Netanyahu is good, but we need to keep him a little more reasonable." 🇺🇸🇮🇱

Israeli war minister: We will not withdraw from occupied areas in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza

🔹Israel's War Minister Katz declared: "Israel has leveled all houses in southern Lebanese villages to the ground, and their residents can no longer return. About 200,000 people living in the 'security zone' will not be allowed back."

🔹He added: "The Israeli army will not withdraw from these areas in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza—presence beyond the borders is essential."

Pakistan FM: Muharram observances reason for Switzerland talks delay

🔹Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar clarified that the postponement of the Switzerland talks is due to Iranian officials' commitments to Muharram mourning rituals, not any diplomatic obstacle .

🔹"There is no hurdle in the US-Iran peace talks," Dar stated, adding that the second round of negotiations must be completed within 60 days .

Persian Gulf Waterway Authority announces resumption of Strait of Hormuz transit 🚢🌊

🔹The Persian Gulf Waterway Authority has announced that, following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum 📜 and orders from relevant authorities, vessels that submit transit requests with required procedures will be permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz ✅

Iran strongly condemns Israeli crimes against Lebanon, stresses US responsibility

🔹Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei strongly condemned the Zionist regime's aggressive and terrorist operations across Lebanon, which have resulted in dozens of Lebanese martyrs and wounded, and the destruction of homes and infrastructure. He warned of serious consequences for regional peace and security.

🔹Baghaei stated that the United States bears direct responsibility for the situation, referencing Article 1 of the June 18, 2025, Memorandum of Understanding, which explicitly stipulates the cessation of war in Lebanon as an integral part of ending hostilities on all fronts.

Araghchi: Israel's genocidal cult is a threat to all humanity

🔹Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's inflammatory remarks, stating: "These are not the ravings of an unknown madman, but the public statements of Israel's internal security minister."

🔹"The genocidal death cult headquartered in Tel Aviv is a threat to all of humanity. It threatens every human being and its only goal is permanent, endless war."

🔹Ben-Gvir had posted: "For every tear of an Israeli mother, a thousand Lebanese mothers should mourn" and "All of Lebanon must burn!"—openly endorsing collective punishment and rejecting all diplomatic processes that could bring peace and stability to the Middle East.

🔹Iran has repeatedly called for the international community to hold such extremist voices accountable.

Iran FM spox. : Friday Switzerland meeting postponed, Iran to continue talks through mediators

🔹Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei announced that the Switzerland meeting scheduled for Friday has been postponed to another day.

🔹He explained that the primary purpose of the Friday session was the in-person signing of the memorandum—which had already been done electronically. "With the digital signing already completed, the meeting is no longer urgent," Baghaei stated.

🔹He added that talks for the final agreement will continue through mediators, with a new meeting being planned for the coming days.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei dismissed media reports claiming the Strait of Hormuz has been closed as "baseless." 🚫📰

Esmail Baghaei denied media reports claiming Iran has invited the IAEA to inspect its nuclear facilities.

🔹Baghaei explained that under the June 18 memorandum, nuclear talks will take place during a 60-day period, subject to the preconditions outlined in provision 13.

🔹He noted that provision 9 states Iran's current nuclear program status will be maintained during the 60-day period. Inspections at facilities like Bushehr, which were already ongoing, will continue. However, access to facilities where IAEA inspections were halted due to criminal US and Israeli military attacks will depend on the negotiation process and its outcome.

Breathing life into a 6,000-year-old instrument: the Chogha Mish harp project

For over two decades, Abdolali Bagherinejad has pursued a singular mission: resurrecting the sound of a harp silent for six millennia. His reconstruction, inspired by a carved seal from Iran's Chogha Mish site, depicts what he calls the world's earliest orchestra. Through meticulous study of ancient reliefs—from Elamite rock carvings to Sasanian court scenes—he transformed two-dimensional art into a working instrument. Today, his harps are played by a new generation, bridging a vast cultural gap. Beyond craft, this project revives a living voice from ancient Iran, proving that history's music can resonate anew.

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