IRGC Navy: Vessels must not approach Strait of Hormuz

🔹The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has issued a warning: "In light of the Zionist regime's crimes in Lebanon and America's violation of ceasefire commitments, the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessels."

Iran's "Minab 168" negotiating delegation departs for Switzerland

🔹The Iranian negotiating team, designated "Minab 168," has departed for Zurich, Switzerland moments ago.

🔹The delegation is led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and includes Ali Bagheri (Deputy for International Affairs of the SNSC), Abdolnaser Hemmati (Governor of the Central Bank), Hamid Bovard (Deputy Oil Minister), Kazem Gharibabadi, and Esmail Baghaei (Deputy Foreign Ministers), along with other senior officials.

🔹According to Baghaei, the delegation's spokesperson, this visit aims to "pursue the implementation of the other side's commitments."

🔹He added: "Any agreement is truly tested when it comes time for implementation. Given our experience with the other side's bad faith, we must seriously demand the fulfillment of their commitments."

‼️Netanyahu orders halt to military operations in Lebanon, but insists on continued occupation

🔹The Prime Minister and War Minister of the Israeli regime have ordered a halt to military operations in Lebanon, while insisting on maintaining aggression in occupied areas.

In a city of rubble and martyrs' posters, Ashura becomes the war's requiem

In Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, Ashura commemoration unfolded amidst rubble and artillery thuds, as residents mourned both Imam Hussein's martyrdom and their own war dead. The ceasefire remains illusory, with Israeli violations killing at least 30 on Friday alone. Martyr posters blanket destroyed streets, and returning families face fire. Volunteers cleared debris to hold the ceremony, hoping to encourage return. One civil defense chief learned his own home was destroyed during the event. Despite profound loss, the community's presence in the ruins declares they will never abandon their land.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527483/In-a-city-of-rubble-and-martyrs-posters-Ashura-becomes-the

Iran emerges stronger and more determined in the war, says French expert

French expert Pierre Lellouche argues that Iran has emerged from the conflict stronger, having achieved none of the war's three main objectives: dismantling Iran's nuclear program, destroying its missile arsenal, or ending support for allies. He contends Tehran now holds strategic dominance, particularly through control over the Strait of Hormuz, which allows it to hold the global economy hostage. The agreement resembles the 2015 JCPOA, which Trump had denounced. Iran reportedly demands $24 billion in frozen funds for reopening the strait, providing resources to rebuild and deter future interventions.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527520/Iran-emerges-stronger-and-more-determined-in-the-war-says-French

Pakistan's PM and army chief heading to Switzerland for Iran-US talks 🇵🇰🇨🇭

🔹 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir will travel to Switzerland tomorrow to participate in the Iran-US negotiations

Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli crimes in Lebanon

Iran has re-closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon, violating the first clause of the recent US-Iran MoU which required an immediate halt to military operations. The closure, announced by Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, serves as a warning against US "bad faith" and Israeli aggression. Iran demands Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon as a condition for a permanent deal. While Trump urges restraint, Netanyahu's political survival reportedly depends on escalation. The closure threatens to worsen US economic pressures, with war costs estimated between $630 billion and $1 trillion.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527516/Iran-re-closes-Strait-of-Hormuz-over-Israeli-crimes-in-Lebanon

Seven reasons behind Iran's mistrust of the United States

Iran's deep mistrust of the US stems from accumulated historical experiences, including the 1953 coup, broken nuclear commitments, and the Trump administration's withdrawal from the JCPOA. Key factors include unpredictable US policy shifts with changing administrations, Israel's influence on Washington's decisions, simultaneous negotiations and military pressure, and perceived long-term regime change objectives. The repeated pattern of commitments being violated or altered has transformed mistrust from an emotional reaction into a structural assumption in Iranian foreign policy, leading Tehran to prioritize practical verification over political promises in any diplomatic engagement.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527504/Seven-reasons-behind-Iran-s-mistrust-of-the-United-States

10 sobering lessons the war on Iran forced into the open

The war revealed Iran's resilience as a civilization with enduring institutional strength, while US and Israeli assumptions of quick collapse proved false. Key lessons include geography's strategic importance, the cost-effectiveness of cheap drones against advanced militaries, and the failure of "decapitation" strikes. The Resistance Front operated as a networked system, US bases became liabilities, and global reaction focused on economic disruption through the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict exposed American unpredictability as improvisation rather than strategy, accelerating the decline of the old US-led world order.


https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527525/10-sobering-lessons-the-war-on-Iran-forced-into-the-open

Swiss Foreign Ministry welcomes arrival of Iranian delegation

Lawsuit filed on behalf of families of Minab victims against US

A lawsuit has been formally filed against the US government on behalf of families of Minab victims, announced Hassan Abdolianpour, Head of Iran's Center for Lawyers, Official Experts, and Family Advisors. The legal proceedings involve systematic collection and documentation of evidence from various authorities. Expert assessments are being registered with Peace Courts to preserve evidence and expedite judicial actions. Powers of attorney have been obtained from victim families to pursue both civil and criminal cases. The complaints are currently under review, with hearings expected in the coming months.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527526/Lawsuit-filed-on-behalf-of-families-of-Minab-victims-against

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir have met with US Vice President JD Vance in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, on the sidelines of ongoing Iran-US technical talks .

Swiss foreign minister welcomes Araghchi: "We provide a framework for dialogue"

🔹Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis welcomed Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi upon his arrival in Switzerland, stating: "Welcome to Switzerland, Mr. Araghchi. At the Lake Lucerne meeting, we are providing a framework for dialogue and exchange."

🔹"In difficult and complex circumstances, the trust-based relationship between Switzerland and Iran—reflected in our protective power mandate—continues to serve diplomacy in the interest of peace and security in the Middle East," Cassis added.

Iran determined to pursue implementation of US commitments with vigilance: Baghaei

🔹Spokesperson for the Iranian negotiating delegation Esmail Baghaei stated:

"Today's meeting is to pursue the implementation of the provisions of the memorandum ending the war."

🔹"Under provision 13, the start of final agreement negotiations is contingent on the implementation of provisions 1, 4, 5, 10, and 11. Without the implementation of these provisions—especially provision 1 (ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon)—entering the negotiation phase for a final agreement is not possible."

🔹"Today's discussions are focused on implementing these provisions, particularly provision 1, as well as reviewing measures for implementing provision 10 (Iran's oil exports) and provision 11 (release of Iran's blocked assets)."

Pezeshkian: Iran has recovered part of frozen assets; Netanyahu opposes regional peace

🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed hope that Iran's negotiating team—led by Ghalibaf, Araghchi, and Central Bank officials—can continue the path successfully. He noted a shift in US rhetoric: "Earlier they demanded unconditional surrender. Now they accept that Iran has rights."

🔹The president said Iran has already recovered part of its frozen assets. He identified Netanyahu as a key opponent of the peace process, stating: "He does not want calm in the region. The actions in Lebanon and Gaza were aimed at continuing war and preventing us from accessing our resources."

🔹Pezeshkian emphasized that the talks provide a strong foundation for economic growth.

Quadrilateral meeting of Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan FMs begins in Cairo

🔹A quadrilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan has commenced in Cairo.

🔹The ministers are set to exchange views on supporting regional stability and following up on the implementation of the agreement between Iran and the United States.

Pakistan's Prime Minister meets Iran's lead negotiator Ghalibaf in Switzerland

🔹Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, head of Iran's negotiating delegation, met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Switzerland as part of the ongoing peace talks.

🔹Ghalibaf had previously met with Qatar's Prime Minister—the other mediator in the negotiation process.