An Omani diplomatic delegation has traveled to Tehran for talks on the mechanisms regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

US regime imposes new sanctions on Iran amid ongoing aggression

🔹The US government has announced new sanctions targeting four individuals, nine companies—including one in Turkey and two in the UAE—amid continued military strikes on Iranian territory.

🎥 FM Araghchi at SCO: Iran won't bow to US bullying; Strait closure continues

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking at the conclusion of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Kyrgyzstan, emphasized that the organization serves as a progressive bloc to counter Western unilateralism.

🔹"Discussions focused on countering US and Western unilateral policies. I connected this to the aggression against Iran," he stated.

🔹Araghchi confirmed ongoing consultations with China and Russia, noting "detailed discussions" with Wang Yi and Lavrov.

🔹"Pakistan has mediation initiatives, but our problem with the US is not mediation—it's their approach. Iran has shown it will not bow to bullying, pressure, or threats."

🔹"We will not tolerate the language of threats. Protecting Iran's people and interests in the Strait of Hormuz is a principle we will pursue until justice is achieved."

Iran, Egypt FMs hold phone call on regional tensions

🔹Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone conversation on Friday to discuss the latest regional developments and ways to restore peace and stability in West Asia amid the ongoing Iran-US escalation .

Tehran, Baghdad deepen ties with 4 new agreements amid push for regional security

During Iraqi PM Ali Al-Zaidi's official visit to Tehran, the two sides signed agreements on road transport, the Khosravi-Khanaqin-Baghdad railway, sister-city relations between Tehran and Baghdad, and public administration cooperation.

Iraq's Ambassador reaffirmed that ties are "rooted in history, civilization, and shared interests," while Baghdad views its neighborhood as "strategic depth."

The visit also reflected the depth of popular bonds—including Iraqis' broad participation in the late Leader's funeral ceremonies and the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage. As the ambassador stated: "Good neighborliness is a strategic choice for a more stable future."

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Pakistan, China push to resume Iran-US talks amid ongoing war

🔹Islamabad is exploring a path to restart failed negotiations between Tehran and Washington, with China backing the initiative, according to three Pakistani sources cited by Reuters.

Iran, Oman FMs hold phone call on Hormuz security amid US strikes

🔹Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi held a phone call on Friday to discuss regional developments, maritime security, and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, following Iran's proportionate retaliatory responses to US aggression .

🔹The two ministers also reviewed regional cooperation and solutions to prevent escalation and restore peace, stability, and security in the region .

Khatam al-Anbiya commander issues stark warning: One US soldier per Iranian martyr

🔹Major General Abdollahi, Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, announced a new battlefield rule:

🔹"We have previously proven the operational validity of this equation. From this moment, we consider it the definitive and declared rule of the battlefield: in exchange for every Iranian citizen martyred, one US force will be sent to hell."

🔹"We have prepared free, direct tickets to hell for you."