IRGC spox: We struck a US aircraft carrier at 500-kilometer range

🔹IRGC Spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi stated that Iran's Armed Forces are demonstrating "one example of power after another," including preventing any vessel from transiting without coordination and blocking enemy weapons .

🔹He noted that before Operation Ramadan, 30 to 40 US warships were present in the Persian Gulf—but "today, not a single one remains, and all US vessels have retreated at least 400 kilometers from Iran's coastal waters" .

🔹"We have the capability to strike targets even at this distance, and recently struck a US aircraft carrier at 500 kilometers away," he said .

🔹Mohebbi emphasized: "The Strait of Hormuz is our point of strength, and we use it to respond to any aggression and make the enemy regret" .

Pakistan: Our mediation efforts between Iran and US continue

🔹Pakistan's Defense Minister stated that Islamabad's mediation efforts between Iran and the United States are ongoing , as Pakistan seeks to create an atmosphere that helps reduce regional tensions.

Iran condemns Zionist regime's crimes in Lebanon, blames US complicity and UN inaction

🔹The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Zionist regime's ongoing military aggression against Lebanon, particularly the recent brutal attacks on residential areas that have martyred and wounded dozens of Lebanese civilians, including women and children .

🔹Tehran praised Lebanese resistance and reaffirmed its full support for Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity, holding the US as the primary partner in Israeli crimes and demanding accountability .

🔹The ministry also criticized the UN Security Council's inaction, which it said "emboldens the regime to commit more crimes," and called on the OIC to take serious action to stop the genocide .

Iran responds to US tanker attacks with strikes on Jordan bases, US vessels

🔹The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the US attack on multiple Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday night, calling it a violation of the UN Charter and international law, and part of Washington's military aggression, naval blockade, and economic war against Iran .

🔹In response, Iran's Armed Forces, exercising their inherent right to self-defense, struck US military bases and facilities in Jordan that continue to support aggression against Iran, along with several US aggressor vessels .

🔹Tehran reaffirmed its firm resolve to defend national sovereignty and interests, stating it "will not hesitate to exercise the right to self-defense" and will respond decisively to any enemy aggression.

🔹The ministry also reminded the UN Security Council and Secretary-General of their responsibility to act against the "flagrant violations of peace and international security" by the US .

IRGC general: Blocking Strait of Hormuz is Iran's strategic deterrent weapon

🔹Head of the IRGC's Sacred Defense Documents Center, General Ramezan Sharif, described the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a "strategic and deterrent weapon" in Iran's possession, initiated by martyr Alireza Tangsiri, a former IRGC Navy commander.

🔹Sharif said the move marked a turning point in entering the strait into regional power equations and transformed battlefield dynamics, becoming an inspiring model for the Resistance Front.

🔹He emphasized that Iran's ability to block the strait has reshaped the balance of power in the region.

Iran has registered more than 43,000 national heritage sites: minister

Iran has registered over 43,000 heritage sites, including 14,000 historical buildings, the tourism minister announced. He stressed that tangible and written heritage together reflect Iran's national identity. He also noted that around 2 million Persian manuscripts exist worldwide—1 million in the Indian subcontinent, 500,000 in Central Asia/Caucasus, and 500,000 in Iran.

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New footage shows massive fires at Saudi Aramco facilities after Yemeni strikes 🔥📹

GII 2026 places Tehran 65th among top 100 science and technology clusters

Tehran ranked 65th in WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2026, with 405 patent applications, 58,732 scientific publications, and 107 VC deals. Top fields include medical technology and computer tech. Tehran also rose 20 spots to 348 in StartupBlink's innovation cities ranking, home to 96 startups. Pardis Technology Park and fintech (72nd globally) drive Iran's growing ecosystem.

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Iran, Russia, China condemn Israeli attacks on Syria in joint IAEA statement

🔹In a joint statement at the IAEA Board of Governors meeting, Iran, Russia, and China strongly condemned Israeli regime attacks on Syrian territory and stressed the need to hold perpetrators accountable under international law .

🔹The three countries warned that IAEA assessments must not rely on third-party information, satellite imagery, or unproven assumptions.

🔹They emphasized that politicization of issues and Israeli attacks have been major obstacles to technical cooperation and IAEA access to relevant sites in Syria .

Sanaa: Saudi regime carried out 48 airstrikes on Yemen in 12 hours; attacks will not go unanswered

🔹The Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson stated that in response to escalating Saudi aggression, dozens of airstrikes have targeted various regions across Yemen over the past 12 hours.

🔹F-15SA fighter jets from King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait, along with Typhoon fighters from King Fahd Air Base in Taif, have carried out 48 strikes against Yemeni territory.

🔹The governorates of Al-Jawf, Marib, Taiz, Al-Hodeidah, Saada, and Al-Bayda have been hit by these extensive attacks. This ongoing aggression will not remain unanswered or unpunished.

🔹The strikes come after Yemeni forces launched a retaliatory offensive with dozens of ballistic missiles and drones on Saudi Aramco facilities in Abha, Najran, and Jizan, as well as the King Khalid Air Base.

Moby-Dick catch in Hormuz

Iran’s IRGC Navy has captured a U.S. Dive-LD autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle near the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz following what it described as a “complex intelligence and operational action.” The advanced vessel, developed by California-based Anduril Industries, is designed for intelligence, surveillance, seabed mapping and mine countermeasures. The capture highlights the growing role of unmanned systems in modern warfare and underscores the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran UN envoy: US draft resolution is 'rewarding aggressor, punishing victim'

🔹Iran's permanent representative to the UN in Vienna, Reza Najafi, said the proposed US resolution is a political instrument aimed at "distortion" and pressuring Iran into submission while ignoring military attacks on nuclear sites.

🔹He argued that the US-Israeli attacks have made safeguards implementation "practically impossible" - and under international law, this "forced inability" is the responsibility of aggressors, not Iran.

🔹Najafi called accusations of non-cooperation "dangerous half-truths," stating that IAEA inspectors had to leave due to lack of security caused by the strikes.

🔹"The U.S. is the architect of the crisis and should not exploit the Board to legitimize its unlawful actions," he added.

Gharibabadi: IAEA resolution won't compensate for US policy failures

🔹Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has responded to the IAEA Board of Governors' vote to refer Iran to the UN Security Council, which passed with 23 votes in favor, 3 against, and 8 abstentions .

🔹Gharibabadi highlighted the hypocrisy of the resolution, pointing out that the US and Israel "attack safeguards-covered nuclear facilities, disrupt routine verification, and then exploit that same disruption as a pretext for a resolution at the Board of Governors" .

🔹He warned that such politicized maneuvering cannot compensate for the failures of US policies and actions in the region.

Is Israel reshaping its occupation of southern Lebanon?

Israel appears to be considering a narrower occupation zone in southern Lebanon while retaining military control through fortified positions, drones and airpower. The proposed “Gray Line” could reduce the territory occupied on the ground without constituting a legal withdrawal to the UN-established Blue Line. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continue beyond the occupation zone, targeting civilian infrastructure and Lebanese military personnel. The emerging model raises a key question: Is Israel withdrawing from southern Lebanon or reshaping its occupation?

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