Iran downs US MQ-9 drone over Bushehr skies 🇮🇷🚁

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) shot down a US Army MQ-9 drone over the skies of Khvormuj in Bushehr province, the political deputy of the provincial governor announced.

The drone was targeted and destroyed by a modern IRGC air defense system after violating operational airspace early this morning.

The downing came in response to a US aerial intrusion. No immediate reaction has been issued by American officials.

Iran condemns US aggression, violation of ceasefire 🇮🇷🚫🇺🇸

The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned US military strikes on Iranian monitoring centers along the southern coasts Wednesday, calling them a flagrant violation of the UN Charter and the ceasefire memorandum.

The Ministry noted that Washington's revocation of Iran's oil license and continued Israeli aggression against Lebanon render key provisions void. 🛢️🇱🇧

"The US bears full responsibility," the statement read, warning that Iran reserves the right to target the source of aggression under Article 51 of the UN Charter.

‼️ Breaking:

IRGC naval forces member martyred in enemy drone aggression

The Public Relations Department of the IRGC's Third Naval Region (Imam Hussein (AS)) in Bandar Mahshahr announced that one of its forces was martyred this morning while confronting hostile enemy drones.

Martyr Leader's economic vision: self-reliance, value chains, food security, reform

His doctrine was a national roadmap for liberation from dependency. He reframed oil not as a budget item but a tool for value creation and resistance, insisting on completing value chains to turn raw materials into powerful industries.

Former Economy Minister Khandozi calls the Second Step statement his testament—diagnosing structural flaws and warning a weak economy invites domination. Agriculture Minister Nouri affirms food security as national authority. The National Development Fund Chairman celebrates his final authorizations for major projects.

His legacy demands implementation, not ceremony.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527947/Martyr-Leader-s-economic-vision-self-reliance-value-chains

DOE chief highlights Leader's collective responsibility policy for environmental protection

The martyred Leader viewed environmental conservation as a governmental, national, and religious obligation requiring collective participation. He stressed criminalizing destruction, preventing encroachment, and safeguarding future generations' rights.

Key concepts in his vision included intergenerational justice, climate management, green economy, and an integrated national system. He championed the one-billion-tree campaign, urging every Iranian to plant three saplings, calling trees a "profitable investment" for clean air and national wealth.

His legacy lives on in every sapling planted—a tradition of stewardship for generations to come.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527942/DOE-chief-highlights-Leader-s-collective-responsibility-policy

Preparations underway at Imam Reza (AS) shrine for farewell ceremony to martyred Leader