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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Leader Sets Key National Priorities

President Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital .

Trump's Venezuelan delusion: same foolish blueprint he plots for Iran

Trump claims he'll refill US oil reserves with "the biggest oil deal in history"—taking 65 billion barrels from Venezuela. But critics say it's a delusion: Venezuela's oil infrastructure is crumbling, and the plan can't fix America's depleted SPR. Worse, the same reckless blueprint is now being eyed for Iran—a vastly more resilient adversary.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529555/Trump-s-Venezuelan-delusion-Same-foolish-blueprint-he-plots

Mecca Pact nations announce permanent secretariat, defense cooperation boost

🔹Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have agreed to establish a permanent secretariat in Riyadh under the "Mecca Defense Alliance," following the first meeting of the pact's Strategic Political and Defense Committee in Istanbul .

🔹The secretariat will initially be headed by a Pakistani secretary-general for a three-year term .

🔹The three countries reaffirmed their commitment to de-escalation, self-restraint, and institutionalizing cooperation to enhance "collective deterrence and defense" .

🔹They will also boost defense capabilities through joint military industry cooperation . The pact, signed on August 7, considers an armed attack on any member as an attack on all .

IRGC shoots down US MQ-9 drone over Strait of Hormuz

🔹The IRGC announced that its modern air defense system intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Strait of Hormuz moments ago, with the aircraft crashing into the waters of the Persian Gulf .

From rail to coast and wellness: A new tourism chain takes shape in northern Iran

A media tour from Tehran to Bandar-e Anzali showcased HEGTA's plan to link railway travel, coastal resorts, and wellness services into a unified tourism chain. Key projects include the Gilora wellness complex—blending traditional medicine with modern health programs—and new prefab villa developments. The goal is transforming Anzali Coastal Village into a diversified destination offering recreation and health services.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529539/From-rail-to-coast-and-wellness-A-new-tourism-chain-takes-shape

Iran strikes US bases in Jordan, UAE, vows 'more devastating' responses to every attack

Iran's IRGC and Army launched coordinated missile and drone strikes on US bases in Jordan and the UAE's al-Minhad Air Base, in response to a US attack on Larak Island that killed and wounded several Iranians. Tehran warned every aggression will be met with "even more devastating" responses, stressing its right to self-defense under international law.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529559/Iran-strikes-US-bases-in-Jordan-UAE-vows-more-devastating

Armed Forces: US has no choice but to leave region

🔹The Armed Forces General Staff and Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that despite official denials by some regional states, the US continues to use their territory against Iran.

🔹"We will not tolerate any aggression and will deliver far heavier responses—as demonstrated last night," the statement said.

🔹The military emphasized that "the US aggressor army has no choice but to leave the region" and warned facilitators that Iran's Armed Forces will "crush any source of aggression."

🔹"You have tested our resolve before—do not test it again," the statement concluded.

Satellite imagery shows destruction at Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base after IRGC missile strike

General Naqdi: Over 90% of Iran's missile reserves remain intact

IRGC General Naqdi has dismissed rumors of missile depletion, stating over 90% of Iran's strategic stockpiles remain intact—with domestic production offsetting operational use. Meanwhile, US media reports reveal Washington's strikes have failed to neutralize Iran's underground networks, while depleting US interceptor inventories faster than replacements can be produced.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529565/General-Naqdi-Over-90-percent-of-Iran-s-missile-reserves-remain