Navy commander: Enemy gravely mistaken if it thinks we'll stop

🔹The commander of Iran's Navy stated that the enemy has "miscalculated" the spirit of the Iranian nation and the Armed Forces.

🔹"If the enemy thinks that with the martyrdom of some of the nation's sons and Navy personnel, this force will stop—they are gravely mistaken," he said.

🔹"The Navy will continue its path with greater authority and strength, fueled by the blood of its martyrs. It will spare no effort in defending Iran and ensuring the security of the great Iranian nation."

Iranian female taekwondo athlete becomes world champion 🏆

🔹Saghar Moradi, Iran's representative in the -67kg weight category, won the gold medal at the World Taekwondo Championships after a dominant campaign in which she did not drop a single round.

🔹Moradi defeated opponents from Russia, China, the US, and Croatia to reach the semifinals, then beat the Olympic silver medalist from Serbia to advance to the final.

President Pezeshkian to travel to Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit

🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian will depart for Bishkek on Monday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, accompanied by a high-ranking delegation.

Iran shines at International Earth Science Olympiad in Italy

Iranian students delivered an impressive performance at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO 2026) in Turin, Italy, securing two silver and six bronze medals . Mehraneh Vashaqani-Farahani claimed the world's top ranking in the IUGS Young Reporters short documentary category . In individual tests, Shamim Molla-Qolizadeh and Javad Namjoo won silver, while Ghazal Qazizadeh took bronze . The team also earned bronze medals in group field investigations and Earth System Project events .

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529503/Iran-shines-at-International-Earth-Science-Olympiad

The great celebration of the "Ummah of Ahmad"

Millions across Iran marked Prophet Muhammad's birthday with vibrant festivities, fireworks in 400+ locations, and cultural programs. The "Ummah of Ahmad" celebration emphasized devotion, brotherhood, and social cohesion. Sunni communities actively participated in special initiatives, reinforcing shared values. The nationwide events underscored the Prophet's teachings on mercy, justice, and unity, reflecting the spirit of Islamic Unity Week.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529517/Ummah-of-Ahmad-celebration-highlights-Islamic-unity

New Tehran mural mocks Trump with 'Blink, You're Gone!'

A new mural by artist Danial Farrokh has appeared on a major Tehran thoroughfare, satirizing US President Trump. Titled "No Tricks! Blink, You're Gone!", it depicts a magician pointing to a catering truck—a nod to reports that Trump secretly fled Air Force One in Ankara via a food truck amid war fears. The artwork joins other public murals commenting on political events.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529512/New-Tehran-mural-mocks-Trump

Iran's Foreign Ministry issues statement after US aggression on Larak Island

🔹The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the US military strike on Larak Island on Sunday night, which martyred and wounded several Iranian military personnel and civilians, calling it a clear violation of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter.

🔹In response, Iran's Armed Forces carried out "defensive and crushing blows" on US military bases in Jordan, which served as the origin and support for the aggression against Iran, exercising Iran's inherent right to self-defense.

🔹The ministry stressed that the sole cause of insecurity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz is the "illegal and aggressive actions of the United States and the Zionist regime," which began with the attack on Iran on February 28 and have continued through the naval blockade and other provocations.

🔹Iran warned it "will not hesitate to exercise its right to self-defense" and hold the US and its partners fully responsible for any new aggression.

Pezeshkian arrives in Bishkek for SCO summit, bilateral talks

🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Bishkek for a two-day official visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and SCO+ summits.

🔹He is scheduled to address the gathering and hold bilateral meetings with several leaders, including the prime ministers of India and Pakistan, as well as the presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan.

🔹At the invitation of Kyrgyzstan's president, Pezeshkian will also attend the official opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games.

FM Araghchi exposes Netanyahu's deception: He brags about dragging US into war with Iran

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a post on X, exposed what he called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's "deception and role-playing" in dragging the US into war with Iran.

🔹"When Netanyahu speaks in Hebrew, he proudly says he deceived the US administration and dragged it into war with Iran on Israel's behalf—laughing about how he influenced American policy through thousands of hours of media appearances," Araghchi wrote.

🔹"But when he speaks English, he praises the US president's leadership. A snake."

Pezeshkian meets Indian PM Modi in Bishkek on SCO sidelines

🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital.

🔹The two leaders discussed the latest state of bilateral relations and stressed the need to strengthen and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

US-Venezuela oil deal: A 'historic transaction' or 'historic robbery'?

Trump claims a "historic" oil deal giving the US control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves. But critics call it "the biggest oil theft in history"—a colonial-era land grab secured by force, not diplomacy, after Maduro's capture. Even opposition figures are revolted. The deal aims to lower US gas prices, but raises urgent questions about sovereignty and international law.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529525/US-Venezuela-oil-agreement-A-Historic-transaction-or-historic

Master Marc Lynch and the decline of empire

Marc Lynch's Foreign Affairs essay admits the US-led Middle East order is finished after the failed Iran war. But the author of this critique argues Lynch still writes like an emperor—prescribing a "smarter retreat" as if Washington remains in control. The real story is structural decline: America may no longer be able to dictate terms, and future presidents could escalate to prove strength, making the post-Trump era even more dangerous.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529521/Master-Marc-Lynch-and-the-decline-of-empire

Iran, Mongolia FMs hold talks in Bishkek on SCO sidelines

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Mongolian counterpart Battsetseg Batmunkh on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Senior Armed Forces spox: We are determined to avenge martyred Leader, Minab students

🔹Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, the senior spokesperson of Iran's Armed Forces, declared that the US and its allies are "known as the embodiment of evil," and that Iran is determined to expel American forces from West Asia.

🔹He warned: "Retribution for the martyred Leader, the innocent students of Minab's Shajareh Tayyebeh school, and all our innocent people will be exacted—sooner or later."

🔹Shekarchi dismissed Trump's claims on the Strait of Hormuz as "delusional" and a form of psychological warfare, adding: "The Americans will only see the Strait as part of their territory in their dreams."

🔹"We will not allow US presence in this region," he vowed.

Masoud Pezeshkian and Sadr Japarov discussed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation between the two countries.

President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek.

New Syria: From terror lists to Israeli intimidation

US sanctions on Syria and the HTS terror listing were lifted just after Damascus met Mossad in Jordan—amid reports of major security concessions to Israel. Critics say the new rulers, once hunted as terrorists, now serve Washington and Tel Aviv. With Israeli forces operating freely in the south and Damascus submitting to Israeli security terms, Syria's sovereignty appears sacrificed for sanctions relief.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529523/The-new-Syria-From-terror-lists-to-Israeli-intimidation

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