🔴 IRGC Navy: Do not be deceived by US; any suspicious movement will be targeted

🔹IRGC Navy forces struck three Iranian tankers hit by US attacks today, targeting three US-affiliated vessels in retaliation.

🔹A statement warned all vessels in the Persian Gulf and near the Strait: "Do not be deceived by the US terrorist army. Avoid any suspicious movement toward unauthorized routes—otherwise, you will be targeted."

🔹The warning comes amid heightened tensions as Iran maintains full control over the Strait, rejecting US claims of normal traffic.

Israel's war on UNRWA: Killing the witness

Israel's assault on UNRWA is not administrative—it is existential, aiming to erase the living archive of Palestine's dispossession. By destroying schools, clinics, and records, Tel Aviv seeks to eliminate the witness to the Nakba, refugee status, and the right of return. Netanyahu called UNRWA a "perpetuator" of the refugee problem. The campaign includes ground attacks, Knesset bans, media demonization, and funding pressure—all to erase Palestinian memory and national narrative.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529717/Israel-s-war-on-UNRWA-Killing-the-witness

The Kuhestak tragedy: An unbroken American trail of blood

The US strike on a wedding in Kuhestak killed four, including a four‑year‑old, and wounded dozens—the latest in a pattern of civilian massacres in Minab, Gaza, and Lebanon. Washington speaks of "precision," but classrooms and wedding courtyards are not military targets. International law demands accountability, yet investigations yield none. The dead deserve more than statements—they deserve evidence, justice, and an end to impunity.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529716/The-Kuhestak-tragedy-An-unbroken-American-trail-of-blood-and

Iran FM holds phone talks with Saudi, Turkish counterparts on regional stability, Hormuz insecurity

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls with Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Turkish FM Hakan Fidan on Saturday evening to discuss bilateral issues, regional developments, and the latest diplomatic efforts aimed at establishing stability and addressing insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz caused by US aggression.

'Citizen Osama' selected as Palestine's official Oscar 2026 entry

🔹"Citizen Osama" has been officially selected as Palestine's representative for the 2026 Academy Awards. The film had its premiere on Saturday in the non-competitive section of the Venice Film Festival.

🔹For director Hossam (Hassouna), who remains in Gaza and could not attend the festival, the film's journey is more than just an awards season milestone—it's a powerful statement: "We are here."

Children's Book Council announces Iranian nominees for 2028 Hans Christian Andersen Award

Author Ahmad Akbarpour and illustrator Reza Dalvand have been nominated by Iran's Children's Book Council for the 2028 Hans Christian Andersen Award—often called the Nobel Prize for children's literature. Akbarpour, a 2026 finalist, tackles war, peace, and social issues. Dalvand blends Persian heritage with universal themes. Their works have been translated and recognized internationally.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529710/Children-s-Book-Council-announces-Iranian-nominees-for-2028-Hans

Echoes of the past: Ceremonial dress of a Safavid noble

A red‑ground silk robe from 17th‑century Safavid Iran, woven in Yazd, is preserved at the National Museum of Iran. Its geometric floral pattern, metallic zarbaft trims, and seventeen silver buttons reflect courtly opulence and rank. The garment synthesizes weaving, painting, and tailoring—embodying the sophistication of Safavid textile arts, which were prized from the Ottoman Empire to Europe.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529707/Echoes-of-the-past-Ceremonial-dress-of-a-Safavid-noble

🔴 General Abdollahi: US false expectation of Iran's surrender will never be realized

🔹Chief of Staff Major General Ali Abdollahi said the US has not heard a "negative answer" from any country for over 80 years—but its expectation of Iran's surrender "will never be realized."

🔹He noted the enemy is trying to compensate for strategic defeats through soft war, cognitive warfare, and economic pressure—but "will also fail."

🔹Abdollahi concluded: "The future world will be different—in favor of Iran and with the definite decline of US power."

Economy Minister arrives in Moscow for bilateral, BRICS talks

🔹Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, arrived in Moscow on Sunday at the head of a delegation for bilateral and multilateral consultations .

🔹He was welcomed by Iran's Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, upon arrival at Sheremetyevo International Airport .

🔹The minister is scheduled to meet with Russia's Finance Minister, hold consultations within the BRICS and SCO frameworks, and attend a gathering of Iranian and Russian traders and business leaders .

Ghalibaf: US must understand rules have changed; 'proportionate responses' era is over

🔹Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that the era of "proportionate responses" to US aggression is over, warning that any attack on Iran's interests or security will now receive a "faster, heavier, and more painful" response.

🔹"The US has understood that our recent strikes on their bases were just the beginning," Ghalibaf said.

🔹He emphasized that maintaining internal cohesion and external deterrence are the two key tools against the enemy, and warned against any rhetoric that weakens the nation's resolve

🔹Ghalibaf also stressed the need to address economic challenges through domestic production and elite-driven innovation.

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Ghalibaf mocks Bessent's $40 oil fantasy: 'Warm up before you take off!'

🔹Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf responded to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's claim that oil prices could drop to $40 by the midterm elections and that the US economy is "taking off."

🔹In a sarcastic post on X, Qalibaf shared a satirical image of Bessent taking off and crashing, telling him: "Warm up before you take off!"

🔹He listed five inconvenient realities:

1️⃣ US diesel prices at record highs.
2️⃣ Japan, the largest US bond holder, is selling off.
3️⃣ Norway's sovereign wealth fund is offloading $80 billion in US bonds.
4️⃣ US military recruitment is plummeting.
5️⃣ Fed officials are warning of rising inflation and interest rates.

🔹"What a situation!" Qalibaf concluded.

Iran's retaliatory fire sends US warships fleeing, exposes American vulnerability

The IRGC launched multiple ballistic missiles at a US aircraft carrier and destroyer involved in the naval blockade, forcing them to withdraw. CENTCOM acknowledged the strikes. Iran also shot down a US surveillance balloon over Erbil and struck three US-linked vessels. The operations come after US attacks on Larak Island, Khuzestan, and a wedding in Kuhestak. Analysts warn US interceptor stockpiles are critically depleted.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529757/Iran-s-retaliatory-fire-sends-US-warships-fleeing-exposes-American

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US military emulates Israeli 'total war' tactics by deliberately targeting civilians

Former Pentagon analyst Karen Kwiatkowski says the US is adopting Israeli "total war" tactics—deliberately targeting civilians, schools, and weddings. She argues Washington has immense intelligence capabilities, so such strikes are not accidents but a strategy to "assault the humanity" of opponents. She also warns the Pentagon is weakened by political purges, and that the Israeli lobby heavily shapes US foreign policy.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529756/US-military-emulates-Israeli-total-war-tactics-by-deliberately

Israeli warplanes slaughter civilians, obliterate hospital in southern Lebanon

Israeli strikes on Nabatieh district killed four civilians, wounded 20, and destroyed Al‑Ghandour Hospital—despite a US‑backed framework supposed to secure withdrawal. Hezbollah drones disrupted an Israeli tunnel demolition plot. As Israel plans a forced pullback to a 2‑4 km strip, it is accelerating the scorched‑earth demolition of border villages. Over 4,360 killed in Lebanon since March.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529759/Israeli-warplanes-slaughter-civilians-obliterate-hospital-in

Iran to designate 'prohibited zone' in Strait of Hormuz, blacklist violating vessels: SNSC chief

🔹SNSC Secretary Mohsen Rezaei announced Iran will establish a "prohibited zone" in the Strait of Hormuz, extending from the US naval blockade line into the Persian Gulf, to blacklist vessels attempting unauthorized transit.

🔹"Each ship attempting to transit will be registered in our blacklist. Owners and charterers will face serious insurance and shipping cost problems," he said.

🔹Rezaei also confirmed Iran tested a ballistic missile against a US naval vessel in the past 48 hours, calling it "a turning point."

🔹He stated Iran has finalized a corridor agreement with Oman to manage Gulf entry-exit, with the map agreed upon and the deal to be signed soon.

🔹"This corridor will serve as a practical guarantee in the new diplomacy—in exchange for managing the route, commitments will be made to keep the Strait open, avoid sabotage, and prevent threats or attacks on Iran."

Shadowy Emirati firm exposed as major oil supplier for Israeli military

Heritage Petroleum FZCO, a Dubai-based firm incorporated in December 2023, has quietly supplied 22 million barrels of crude to Israeli refineries since October 2023—fueling the Gaza genocide. Working with Swiss giant Vitol, the company routed shipments via Turkey's Ceyhan port, exploiting loopholes to bypass Ankara's trade ban. Activists say such firms and states risk complicity in genocide under international law.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529760/Shadowy-Emirati-firm-exposed-as-major-oil-supplier-for-Israeli