The children of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution were present at the 40-day commemoration ceremony currently underway at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran, alongside Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Hassan Khomeini.

Judiciary Chief attends 40-day memorial ceremony for martyred Leader

Six Iranian universities in Shanghai ranking 2026

Six Iranian universities have made it into the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities 2026 among the top 1,000, unchanged from last year. Tehran University of Medical Sciences and the University of Tehran are jointly ranked first in the country (501-600), followed by Amirkabir, Shahid Beheshti Medical, Sharif, and Tarbiat Modares. The ranking evaluates Nobel laureates, highly cited researchers, and major-indexed papers.

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President Pezeshkian attends 40-day memorial ceremony for martyred Leader

Iranian, Indonesian universities ink MOU to boost scientific ties

Sharif University of Technology and Indonesia's Institut Teknologi Bandung have signed an MOU to deepen scientific, research, and educational cooperation. The agreement covers professor and student exchanges, joint research projects, conferences, and joint curricula. It was signed on the sidelines of the 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting in India. Both sides also discussed emerging technologies and expanding scholarship exchanges.

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From south to north: How Iran is redefining trade routes in crisis

As Hormuz traffic strains under geopolitical tensions, Iran is rapidly shifting trade northward. Northern ports' loading operations have jumped from 18% to 30%, while railway capacity has doubled. Officials have introduced support packages, extended import deadlines, and reformed currency transactions to protect the private sector. Despite border congestion, Iran is building a more resilient trade infrastructure.

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New US bone spur

Trump posted a map of the Strait of Hormuz as “New US Territory” on Truth Social, but Iran firmly rejected the claim. Officials warned they will correct his delusion if needed. The MoU requires the US to lift its naval blockade and sanctions—conditions Trump has yet to meet.

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Ghalibaf to US officials: Don't expect miracles from clowns like Hegseth and Bessent

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in a post on X, warned US officials that intensified pressure on Iran will neither help Washington escape the crisis nor force Tehran to make concessions.

🔹"Americans think by applying more pressure they can get concessions that were never part of the MoU," Ghalibaf wrote, addressing US officials directly in English.

🔹"Bessent and Hegseth are not up to the job. Don't expect this clown team to perform miracles and pull a rabbit out of a hat to save you from the crisis you created with your own hands."

Rezaei: Welcome to the post-American order in the Persian Gulf

🔹SNSC Secretary Major General Mohsen Rezaei stated that the gap between America's inability to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and its claim of ownership is even greater than the 7,000-mile distance between Washington and the strait itself.

🔹"Welcome to the post-American order in the Persian Gulf," he declared.

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Iran shifted the debate from its nuclear program to the Strait, says Indiana Analyst Vijay Prashad

Tehran has cleverly pivoted the global discourse, making the Strait of Hormuz the central issue—eclipsing its nuclear program, missiles, and regional influence. The US had demanded Iran abandon all four in the original MoU draft, but Trump ultimately signed recognition of the Resistance Front. By maintaining firm control over the waterway, Iran has taken a heavy toll on Washington.

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Trump’s threat to bomb Oman triggers backlash across Arab world and US

Trump threatened to bomb Oman over its maritime deal with Iran, drawing sharp Arab backlash—many slammed regional silence as subservience to Washington. US senators called the remarks “deranged”, vowing War Powers resolutions. Experts warned threatening a reliable partner damages US credibility.

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Iran categorically rejects UAE missile attack allegations

🔹Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei "categorically rejected" the UAE's claim that Iran had launched missiles toward the country, expressing regret over the accusations.

🔹Baghaei described the UAE's behavior as "contrary to the principle of good neighborliness" and detrimental to ongoing regional efforts to build trust and prevent further instability.

🔹He called on all regional parties to refrain from baseless accusations, given the complexities of the current situation, the continued US-Israeli mischief, and the history of false-flag operations in the region.

Iran bans two French diplomats, declares them persona non grata

🔹The Foreign Ministry banned two French diplomats for engaging in activities contrary to the 1961 Vienna Convention.

🔹Despite weeks passing since their illegal actions were exposed, France took no corrective measures, prompting Iran to declare them "undesirable elements" and prohibit their entry.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker left Tehran for Baghdad, heading a high-level parliamentary delegation.
The purpose of the visit is to discuss regional developments, strengthen strategic cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad, and explore joint solutions to help establish stability and security in West Asia.

Gharibabadi: 1953 coup proves Iran today determines its own destiny

🔹Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi marked the anniversary of the 1953 CIA-backed coup, stating: "Foreign intervention in the fate of a nation, under whatever name, is colonialism and aggression against the people's right to sovereignty."

🔹"Generations pass, but one truth does not change: a country that hands its destiny to foreigners will pay a heavy price," he wrote on social media.

🔹"But Iran today determines its own destiny. Our nation does not retreat under pressure."

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"Surrender is not an easy option for Iran, and that's something Washington never understood": Vijay Prashad

Indian Historian Prashad says the US-Israeli war against Iran was built on repeated miscalculations, failed to break Tehran's resolve, and instead accelerated a regional realignment isolating Washington.

Ibn al-Reza: Martyrs' path in defense industry will continue with strength

🔹Acting Defense Minister, in a meeting with families of Ramadan War martyrs, praised the sacrifices of defense industry personnel, saying their efforts—rooted in faith and expertise—made them "invaluable assets" for the country's defense sector.

🔹"What we have today in our defense capabilities is the result of the knowledge, effort, and sacrifice of men and women who never abandoned their responsibility at critical moments."

🔹He stressed that the defense industry's progress will continue with full force, relying on domestic knowledge and experience, with the martyrs' scientific and managerial legacy serving as a guiding light for the next generation.

Sarah's war against the rest of civilization

Sarah Little writes in The Economist about a “war on women” in Afghanistan. The author argues Western economic power—through media, fashion, and beauty industries—exerts invisible coercion far more dangerous than Taliban's overt commands. While political power issues direct orders, economic power shapes desire itself. The real divide isn't between freedom and repression, but between two configurations of power.

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