Iran, South Africa take new step to strengthen monetary, banking ties

🔹The governors of the central banks of Iran and South Africa met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit to discuss ways to expand monetary and banking cooperation, facilitate trade exchanges, and enhance financial interactions between the two countries .

Tens of thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador's expulsion

🔹Over 70,000 Canadians have signed a petition calling for US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to be declared persona non grata and removed from Canada, accusing him of undermining diplomatic relations and "normalizing Trump administration threats to annex Canada as the 51st state".

Khatam al-Anbiya HQ Spox: No vessel can safely transit Strait of Hormuz without Iran's permission

🔹The spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters dismissed US claims of normal vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as "sheer lies" reflecting Washington's desperation.

🔹"The Strait remains under Iran's full management and control. No commercial or oil tanker can safely transit without authorization and oversight by Iran's Armed Forces," the statement emphasized.

🔹The spokesperson warned that US threats are "baseless" and will only lead to further isolation, as Iran's forces closely monitor all US and Israeli movements and stand ready to deliver a "crushing response" to any aggression under the leadership of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei.

🔹"Iran will not hesitate for a moment in defending the nation's rights, sovereignty, and the ideals of the Islamic Revolution."

🔹The Washington Post reported, citing US officials, that the US military has lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the war against Iran .

🔹The figure represents approximately 25 percent of the US Air Force's total MQ-9 fleet, with each drone costing around $32 million .

Iran, Austria FMs hold phone call on bilateral, regional ties

🔹Foreign Ministers Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Beate Meinl-Reisinger held a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss the latest bilateral, regional, and international developments.

Iran, Greece FMs hold phone call on bilateral, regional ties

🔹Foreign Ministers Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Giorgos Gerapetritis held a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional and international developments.

IRGC Navy commander: Strait of Hormuz is closed; reality lies on the ground

🔹Rear Admiral Ali Azmaei, commander of the IRGC Navy, said: "The Strait of Hormuz is closed. Our dominance over all movements is complete and decisive. No movement in this strait escapes the watch of our forces."

🔹"Reality should be seen on the ground, not in US statements and announcements," he added.

Mulla Sadra house in Qom to become astronomy-philosophy hub

Local officials plan to transform Mulla Sadra’s historic house in Kahak, Qom, into a unique tourism hub blending astronomy and philosophy. The Safavid-era site now features astronomical equipment and will host philosophical gatherings, handicraft bazaars, and cultural events. The initiative aims to revive the legacy of the great philosopher while boosting rural heritage tourism.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529050/Mulla-Sadra-house-in-Qom-to-become-hub-for-astronomy-and-philosophy