Iran's Leader appoints six top military commanders
Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei appointed six senior military officials following the martyrdom of predecessors in US-Israeli strikes. Major General Ali Abdollahi becomes Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces (succeeding Martyr Abdolrahim Mousavi), with Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari as his deputy. Major General Ahmad Vahidi (promoted) becomes IRGC Commander-in-Chief (succeeding Martyr Mohammad Pakpour), with Major General Mostafa Izadi as deputy. Rear Admiral Ali Ozmaei becomes IRGC Navy Commander (succeeding Martyr Alireza Tangsiri). Hojjatoleslam Hossein Taeb heads the Basij Organization. The Leader emphasized boosting defense capabilities for "strategic and decisive confrontation with global arrogance" and responding to conventional, cognitive, and hybrid threats.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529012/Iran-s-Leader-appoints-six-top-military-commanders
Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei appointed six senior military officials following the martyrdom of predecessors in US-Israeli strikes. Major General Ali Abdollahi becomes Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces (succeeding Martyr Abdolrahim Mousavi), with Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari as his deputy. Major General Ahmad Vahidi (promoted) becomes IRGC Commander-in-Chief (succeeding Martyr Mohammad Pakpour), with Major General Mostafa Izadi as deputy. Rear Admiral Ali Ozmaei becomes IRGC Navy Commander (succeeding Martyr Alireza Tangsiri). Hojjatoleslam Hossein Taeb heads the Basij Organization. The Leader emphasized boosting defense capabilities for "strategic and decisive confrontation with global arrogance" and responding to conventional, cognitive, and hybrid threats.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529012/Iran-s-Leader-appoints-six-top-military-commanders
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🔴 Baghaei: US replaces diplomacy with 'pathological addiction to sanctions'
🔹Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei responded to the US Treasury Secretary's boast of "suffocating" Iran through economic sanctions, describing it as a "stark testament to America's compulsive addiction to sanctions."
🔹"Whenever Washington proves incapable of diplomacy, it retreats into sanctions. When sanctions fail, it simply increases the dose," Baqaei wrote on X.
🔹"This is no longer policy—it is habit. An addiction that has displaced thought itself."
🔹"Iran will not be strangled by these exhausted refrains. The real risk is that American politicians, clinging to this bad habit, will instead strangle their own remaining chances of a less humiliating exit from a crisis of their own making."
🔹Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei responded to the US Treasury Secretary's boast of "suffocating" Iran through economic sanctions, describing it as a "stark testament to America's compulsive addiction to sanctions."
🔹"Whenever Washington proves incapable of diplomacy, it retreats into sanctions. When sanctions fail, it simply increases the dose," Baqaei wrote on X.
🔹"This is no longer policy—it is habit. An addiction that has displaced thought itself."
🔹"Iran will not be strangled by these exhausted refrains. The real risk is that American politicians, clinging to this bad habit, will instead strangle their own remaining chances of a less humiliating exit from a crisis of their own making."
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Why is Yemen confronting Saudi Arabia?
This analysis explains Yemen's operations against Saudi Aramco and its naval blockade on Saudi shipping as necessary responses to Riyadh's 12-year blockade, which Sanaa says aims to strangle Yemen's economy. Ansarullah leader al-Houthi stated the actions are part of confronting "the Saudi regime within the framework of the American plan." Yemen cites Saudi airstrikes causing $1 trillion in losses, a 400% increase in commodity prices, blocked Sanaa Airport, and prevented oil extraction. The blockade intensified amid Yemen's support for Gaza. Saudi Arabia's maritime coalition is described as a revival of failed Israeli-backed initiatives. Sanaa's condition: security is indivisible—lasting security requires ending the aggression and lifting the blockade completely.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529009/Why-is-Yemen-confronting-Saudi-Arabia
This analysis explains Yemen's operations against Saudi Aramco and its naval blockade on Saudi shipping as necessary responses to Riyadh's 12-year blockade, which Sanaa says aims to strangle Yemen's economy. Ansarullah leader al-Houthi stated the actions are part of confronting "the Saudi regime within the framework of the American plan." Yemen cites Saudi airstrikes causing $1 trillion in losses, a 400% increase in commodity prices, blocked Sanaa Airport, and prevented oil extraction. The blockade intensified amid Yemen's support for Gaza. Saudi Arabia's maritime coalition is described as a revival of failed Israeli-backed initiatives. Sanaa's condition: security is indivisible—lasting security requires ending the aggression and lifting the blockade completely.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529009/Why-is-Yemen-confronting-Saudi-Arabia
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🔴 Araghchi: No one thought Iran would force US to ask for negotiations
🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking at a ceremony for a health-diplomacy cooperation agreement, stated: "No one thought Iran could resist the US, the Zionist regime, and Western supporters—and ultimately force the enemy to request negotiations."
🔹"Our Armed Forces sacrificed and defeated the world's largest apparent army. This is not a slogan—it is a reality the world acknowledges," he said.
🔹"Iran proved itself an unyielding and invincible power." He also noted that Iranians abroad donated millions of dollars to help rebuild war-damaged infrastructure, particularly Andimeshk Hospital.
🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking at a ceremony for a health-diplomacy cooperation agreement, stated: "No one thought Iran could resist the US, the Zionist regime, and Western supporters—and ultimately force the enemy to request negotiations."
🔹"Our Armed Forces sacrificed and defeated the world's largest apparent army. This is not a slogan—it is a reality the world acknowledges," he said.
🔹"Iran proved itself an unyielding and invincible power." He also noted that Iranians abroad donated millions of dollars to help rebuild war-damaged infrastructure, particularly Andimeshk Hospital.
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🔴 Iran strongly condemns Zionist regime's crimes against Lebanon
🔹Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei strongly condemned the Zionist regime's "brutal attacks" on areas in southern Lebanon over the past few days, which have resulted in the martyrdom and injury of Lebanese citizens and the destruction of infrastructure and homes .
🔹He said the silence and indifference of international bodies—especially the UN Security Council—have emboldened the Zionist regime to continue its aggression and violations of Lebanon's territorial integrity and national sovereignty .
🔹Baghaei noted the US administration, due to its "comprehensive support for the occupying regime," is considered an accomplice and partner in all Zionist crimes in Lebanon, occupied Palestine, and the wider region .
🔹Praising the Lebanese people's courageous resistance, he reaffirmed Iran's full solidarity with Lebanon in defending its sovereignty, dignity, and independence .
🔹Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei strongly condemned the Zionist regime's "brutal attacks" on areas in southern Lebanon over the past few days, which have resulted in the martyrdom and injury of Lebanese citizens and the destruction of infrastructure and homes .
🔹He said the silence and indifference of international bodies—especially the UN Security Council—have emboldened the Zionist regime to continue its aggression and violations of Lebanon's territorial integrity and national sovereignty .
🔹Baghaei noted the US administration, due to its "comprehensive support for the occupying regime," is considered an accomplice and partner in all Zionist crimes in Lebanon, occupied Palestine, and the wider region .
🔹Praising the Lebanese people's courageous resistance, he reaffirmed Iran's full solidarity with Lebanon in defending its sovereignty, dignity, and independence .
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On the eve of the final days of Safar—marking the martyrdom of Imam Reza (AS), the passing of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the martyrdom of Imam Hassan Mojtaba (AS)—the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) has been draped in black mourning banners.
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Iran is not Venezuela: Hormuz Strait and limits of US power
This analysis argues that US rhetoric about securing "war spoils" from Iran—echoing claims about Venezuela—reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of Iranian strategic leverage. Foreign Ministry spokesman Baqaei dismissed Trump's statements, noting victory must precede spoils. The article highlights US desperation through Treasury Secretary Bessent's claim that alternative pipelines can "demote" the Strait of Hormuz, arguing geography cannot be bombed away. Senator Chris Murphy stated "Trump has lost this war"—America is weaker, Iran stronger. It notes 54% of Americans oppose the war, allies refuse to join naval missions, and intelligence/regime change objectives have failed. The conclusion: Iran will not surrender sovereignty because Washington claims "spoils belong to the victor."
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529008/Iran-is-not-Venezuela-Hormuz-Strait-and-limits-of-US-power
This analysis argues that US rhetoric about securing "war spoils" from Iran—echoing claims about Venezuela—reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of Iranian strategic leverage. Foreign Ministry spokesman Baqaei dismissed Trump's statements, noting victory must precede spoils. The article highlights US desperation through Treasury Secretary Bessent's claim that alternative pipelines can "demote" the Strait of Hormuz, arguing geography cannot be bombed away. Senator Chris Murphy stated "Trump has lost this war"—America is weaker, Iran stronger. It notes 54% of Americans oppose the war, allies refuse to join naval missions, and intelligence/regime change objectives have failed. The conclusion: Iran will not surrender sovereignty because Washington claims "spoils belong to the victor."
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529008/Iran-is-not-Venezuela-Hormuz-Strait-and-limits-of-US-power
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Iran to beef up ties in evolving technologies with Indonesia, South Africa
Acting Science Minister Masoud Shams-Bakhsh held separate BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting sidelines talks with Indonesia and South Africa to expand scientific and technological cooperation. With Indonesia, both sides discussed emerging technologies, joint research, professor/student exchanges, scholarships, and collaboration on climate change, food security, renewable energy, and agriculture. Indonesia invited Iranian ministers for a visit. With South Africa, talks covered mining, metallurgy, and renewable energy. The 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting adopted a declaration on five priority areas, including skills development, research/innovation ecosystems, and mutual qualification recognition. Iran's BRICS membership provides access to collaborative projects in AI, health, clean energy, and quantum technologies.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529013/Iran-to-beef-up-ties-in-evolving-technologies-with-Indonesia
Acting Science Minister Masoud Shams-Bakhsh held separate BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting sidelines talks with Indonesia and South Africa to expand scientific and technological cooperation. With Indonesia, both sides discussed emerging technologies, joint research, professor/student exchanges, scholarships, and collaboration on climate change, food security, renewable energy, and agriculture. Indonesia invited Iranian ministers for a visit. With South Africa, talks covered mining, metallurgy, and renewable energy. The 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting adopted a declaration on five priority areas, including skills development, research/innovation ecosystems, and mutual qualification recognition. Iran's BRICS membership provides access to collaborative projects in AI, health, clean energy, and quantum technologies.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529013/Iran-to-beef-up-ties-in-evolving-technologies-with-Indonesia
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Pakistan's Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who arrived in Tehran for consultations with senior Iranian officials, met with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday .
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📞 Iran FM, Iraqi Kurdistan leader discuss border security, economic ties
🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Bafel Talabani, head of Iraq's Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), held a phone call on Tuesday to discuss strengthening economic and trade cooperation, enhancing security coordination along shared borders, and combating terrorism based on the bilateral security agreement between Iran and Iraq .
🔹Araghchi expressed gratitude for the PUK's hospitality and services provided to Arbaeen pilgrims, while both sides emphasized the need to expand relations with Iraq's Kurdistan Region—particularly Sulaymaniyah—with a focus on economic and trade development .
🔹They also stressed the importance of reinforcing security coordination to maintain border stability and effectively counter terrorist threats .
🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Bafel Talabani, head of Iraq's Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), held a phone call on Tuesday to discuss strengthening economic and trade cooperation, enhancing security coordination along shared borders, and combating terrorism based on the bilateral security agreement between Iran and Iraq .
🔹Araghchi expressed gratitude for the PUK's hospitality and services provided to Arbaeen pilgrims, while both sides emphasized the need to expand relations with Iraq's Kurdistan Region—particularly Sulaymaniyah—with a focus on economic and trade development .
🔹They also stressed the importance of reinforcing security coordination to maintain border stability and effectively counter terrorist threats .
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🔴 IRGC Spox: Not a single US warship present in Persian Gulf today
🔹IRGC Spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi stated: "The US had 30 to 40 warships in the region before the Ramadan War, but today not a single US warship is present in the Persian Gulf" .
🔹He warned that in the event of renewed threats against Iran, "hundreds of thousands of miles of energy transmission lines, thousands of power plants, and all American and non-American systems—even global internet infrastructure—would be at risk."
🔹Mohebbi noted that the US doctrine of fighting on multiple fronts is now strained, as weapons depletion in the Pacific against Russia and China, along with other fronts, poses a major threat to Washington .
🔹IRGC Spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi stated: "The US had 30 to 40 warships in the region before the Ramadan War, but today not a single US warship is present in the Persian Gulf" .
🔹He warned that in the event of renewed threats against Iran, "hundreds of thousands of miles of energy transmission lines, thousands of power plants, and all American and non-American systems—even global internet infrastructure—would be at risk."
🔹Mohebbi noted that the US doctrine of fighting on multiple fronts is now strained, as weapons depletion in the Pacific against Russia and China, along with other fronts, poses a major threat to Washington .
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Rezaei: US must end war, release Iran's frozen assets for Hormuz reopening
🔹SNSC Secretary Mohsen Rezaei told China's envoy that the US is the source of regional insecurity and must "end the war, pay Iran's frozen assets," and halt conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza.
🔹The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until Washington changes its behavior and accepts Tehran's conditions. Any Iran-Oman agreement on a transit route would be separate from the strait's reopening.
🔹Rezaei praised China for not supporting the "anti-Iranian resolution" at the UN Security Council and said the Iran-China strategic agreement offers major potential for future ties.
🔹SNSC Secretary Mohsen Rezaei told China's envoy that the US is the source of regional insecurity and must "end the war, pay Iran's frozen assets," and halt conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza.
🔹The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until Washington changes its behavior and accepts Tehran's conditions. Any Iran-Oman agreement on a transit route would be separate from the strait's reopening.
🔹Rezaei praised China for not supporting the "anti-Iranian resolution" at the UN Security Council and said the Iran-China strategic agreement offers major potential for future ties.
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