34 mothers lay their children's remains to rest again—140 days after the Minab school massacre

On February 28, a US missile strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School killed 168—most of them children. This week, 68 body fragments from 34 students were identified through DNA testing and buried with dignity in Minab.

Seven-year-old Makan Nasiri remains the only unrecovered victim. An empty grave awaits him; his bloodstained sweater and sneaker are preserved at a nearby mosque.

The Pentagon has refused to complete a standard intelligence review. Over two dozen US senators demanded answers. Washington continues to evade responsibility for a war crime that slaughtered 120 schoolchildren.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528459/34-mothers-lay-their-children-s-remains-to-rest-again

Pezeshkian: Iraqi PM's visit a turning point in bilateral relations

🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian described Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's official visit to Tehran as a "turning point" in elevating strategic relations between the two neighbors .

🔹"All executive bodies must coordinate fully to realize agreements and expand economic, trade, investment, and infrastructure cooperation," Pezeshkian stated in a meeting focused on bilateral economic ties .

🔹He emphasized that expanding cooperation between Iranian and Iraqi private sectors across all areas of capacity must be placed on the visit's agenda .

Minab Awakening Lullabies intl. festival to be held in response to US-Israeli atrocities

Organized by ICRO, the first International Minab Awakening Lullabies Festival invites mothers worldwide to record and share lullabies dedicated to the children of Minab—transforming a universal symbol of maternal love into a cry for justice.

On February 28, a US missile strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' elementary school killed 168 people, mostly children. Investigations by Al Jazeera, The New York Times, and BBC Verify confirmed the school was triple-tapped by deliberate strikes—a clearly distinct civilian facility.

Festival secretary said: "Providing a truthful narrative of the Minab massacre is now a strategic necessity."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528433/Minab-Awakening-Lullabies-intl-festival-to-be-held-in-response

‼️ Tehran Times Exclusive:

Regional Arab states unwilling to fully follow US: Chinese scholar

Jianwei Han of Shanghai International Studies University tells Tehran Times that the US-Israel confrontation is a watershed moment reshaping the Middle East. Iran has shown extraordinary resilience—military pressure has not worked.

She notes a widening gap: the US wants to gradually withdraw but maintain hegemony through Israel. Israel wants to fight Iran to the end and doesn't want the US to quit. "This is the biggest difference between the two sides."

Gulf states hope to remain neutral and are "unwilling to fully follow the US" into confrontation. The blockade is accelerating alternative land routes, though costs remain high. Ultimately, "continuing the war does not serve either side."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528471/Regional-Arab-states-unwilling-to-fully-follow-US-Chinese-scholar

Araghchi: Any aggression against Iran will face decisive, powerful response

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to recent US presidential rhetoric, stating:

🔹"Our defense doctrine is clear: eye for an eye."

🔹"Any aggression against Iran—including against our infrastructure—will be met with a decisive, powerful, and definitive response."

🔹"Any party that participates in or supports such aggression in any form will be considered a legitimate target."

Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters: Strait of Hormuz remains closed

🔹The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and any vessel transit will only be permitted through the designated route according to previously announced arrangements.

🔹The headquarters added that the criminal US president has once again threatened to target Iran's infrastructure.

🔹"If US threats are acted upon, Iran's armed forces will not allow a single drop of oil to be exported, and regional oil, gas, electricity, and economic infrastructure will be targeted," the statement warned.

🔹The headquarters emphasized that repeated US threats will result only in the expansion of war.

US missile strike on Shalamcheh passenger terminal leaves 2 martyred

🔹Khouzestan Deputy Governor for Security Affairs reported a US enemy missile attack on the Shalamcheh border passenger terminal moments ago.

🔹At least two people have been martyred in the strike, which targeted a police rest area at the crossing, according to Iraqi media sources.

US, Saudi Arabia sign nuclear cooperation agreement amid Iran war

🔹The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement—a "123 Agreement"—alongside a bilateral safeguards accord, the US Energy Department announced.

Brent crude oil is trading at around $96 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions.

At least 9 ships turn back from Bab al-Mandeb after Yemen blockade

🔹Shipping sources report that at least 9 vessels, including oil tankers carrying Saudi crude from Yanbu port, have abandoned transit through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait following Yemen's declaration of a naval blockade in support of Gaza.

🔹The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) confirmed vessels received warnings from Yemen's armed forces that any non-compliance with the blockade would result in being treated as legitimate targets.

Iran condemns UK decision to allow US use of military bases against Iran

🔹The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the new UK government's decision to place military bases and facilities at the disposal of the US for strikes against Iran.

🔹"This decision is a clear violation of fundamental UN Charter principles and international law. Under Article 3 of UN General Assembly Resolution 3314 on defining aggression, it constitutes an act of aggression against Iran," the ministry stated.

🔹The UK has allowed US access to Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean and Fairford in Gloucestershire , continuing the policy of the previous government . Foreign Minister Araghchi had previously warned that such actions would be considered "participation in aggression" .

🔹"Any cooperation in these illegal attacks will be regarded as complicity in the crime of aggression and war crimes," the statement added.

Trump: US-Saudi nuclear deal conditional on normalization with Israel

🔹US President Donald Trump announced that the nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia will be conditional on the kingdom joining the Abraham Accords and normalizing relations with Israel .

🔹Trump emphasized the deal will not allow Saudi uranium enrichment and is strictly for civilian purposes—similar to what Iran and the UAE have had, he stated .

🔹He also confirmed Iran's nuclear program is peaceful, acknowledging that Tehran has agreed not to possess nuclear weapons .

🔹The agreement reportedly drops strict safeguards and the "Gold Standard" that would block enrichment pathways .

🎥 FM Araghchi: Iran's problem with US is approach, not mediation

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking on the sidelines of Iraqi PM's meeting with President Pezeshkian:

🔹"The Iran-Iraq agreement has been implemented to an acceptable extent, but we need to pay more attention to it. Some concerns still remain in certain areas."

🔹"The Iraqi PM had a visit to Washington and naturally, he will share his views. Our problem with the US is not mediation—it's their illogical, hegemonic approach. Iran has responded with strength. Until they understand that they must respect Iran's interests, there will be no grounds for progress. No messages are needed; they should just change their policies."

🔹"Arbaeen preparations are underway. Coordination with Iraqi officials has been ongoing for months. I'm confident this year's ceremony will be held with even greater magnificence."

Baghaei: US administration normalizing war crimes

🔹Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei responded to US officials' threats, stating that no order authorizes war crimes—superior orders do not absolve perpetrators of criminal responsibility.

🔹He warned that the US administration is sacrificing what remains of international humanitarian law and moral principles for its insatiable appetite for war and killing.

🔹"A policy that prescribes the destruction of bridges and power plants is clearly illegal and criminal—a form of retaliation and collective punishment," he said, adding that such actions are explicitly prohibited as war crimes under international law and US domestic law.

Mokhber: Armed Forces to raise the level of the game above the enemy

🔹Mohammad Mokhber, advisor and aide to the Supreme Leader, stated that the $100 oil price so far is solely due to disruption in transportation—not production. "The fire the US is igniting in regional oil and gas fields will engulf the entire world."

🔹"Our armed forces will certainly, with initiative and intelligence, define the field and level of the game one step above the enemy."

📰 Iran, Iraq sign 4 cooperation agreements during PM's Tehran visit

🔹During Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's official visit to Tehran, high-ranking officials signed four cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding in the presence of the two countries' leaders.

🔹The signed documents include: a road transport agreement, a memorandum on the Khosravi-Khaniqin-Baghdad railway project , a sister-city agreement between Tehran and Baghdad , and an MoU on public administration, education, and human resources.

🔹The railway project aims to connect Iran's western railway network to Iraq, serving as a strategic international corridor for cargo transit .

🔹President Pezeshkian described the visit as a "turning point" in strategic relations, emphasizing the need for full coordination to expand economic, trade, and infrastructure cooperation.