Iran rejects Colombia's baseless claims, warns of measures 🚫

🔹The Foreign Ministry rejected Colombia's baseless accusations against Iran and condemned claims targeting its official Armed Forces. 🛡️

🔹"Severing over half a century of ties violates mutual respect and was done under Israeli and American influence," it said. 📉

🔹The ministry noted Colombia, "under drug cartel influence and part of the narco-terrorism network," cannot preach about terrorism. ⚖️

🔹It cited a 55kg cocaine shipment from Colombia seized in Tehran in late September. 📦

🔹"Colombia should cooperate instead of reacting hastily. Iran will take necessary measures against this hostile approach." ⚠️

A war criminal's fiction to empty seats

As Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly, 77 delegations walked out in protest—leaving rows of empty seats. Iran left a framed photo of General Soleimani on its desk. Outside, 103 protesters were arrested, including Susan Sarandon. Netanyahu called the walkout "moral cowards," but Iranian diplomats said the exit "spoke louder than any speech."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530404/A-War-Criminal-s-Fiction-to-Empty-Seats

Xi's landmark US visit advances China's vision for Tehran-Washington dialogue

During his White House meeting with Trump, President Xi expressed hope that the US and Iran return to dialogue and the Islamabad MoU, aiming for a comprehensive agreement. Xi has consistently pushed for peaceful resolutions, including his four-point vision for Middle East security. Analysts say his visit reaffirms China's role as a bedrock of global stability.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530393/Xi-s-landmark-US-visit-advances-China-s-vision-for-Tehran-Washington

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NAZA, off screen

The documentary "NAZA," by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, reveals how Israel's military calculates anticipated civilian deaths before authorizing strikes. NAZA—an acronym for "collateral damage"—is not AI but a military concept. Testimonies describe levels counting human lives, not buildings. As the film shows, what appears as a destroyed building was first a number in a room.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530398/NAZA-off-screen

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Iran, India have huge potential for cooperation in health and tourism: Ambassador

India's ambassador, Vishwesh Negi, says New Delhi wants to establish Iran as a major center for yoga and Ayurveda. He highlighted pharmaceutical cooperation, training exchanges, and vaccine trust during COVID. On tourism, he said India is looking at relaxing visa rules and reducing fees to boost Iranian visitors, promoting Ayurveda, education, and arts.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530394/Iran-India-have-huge-potential-for-cooperation-in-health-and

Araghchi: Diplomacy doesn't mean surrender; UN Charter isn't optional

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters at the UN that Iran remains committed to international law and diplomacy but "does not accept coercion, threats, or intimidation."

🔹He detailed US-Israeli crimes: over 5,000 killed, the Leader assassinated, and attacks on schools and hospitals—including the Minab massacre of 168 students and teachers.

🔹"New nuclear claims are political. Iran has been a committed NPT member since 1970," he said.

🔹On Hormuz: "Iran conveyed a seven-day reopening plan through Qatar. The choice is now America's."

🔹"Sovereignty is not conditional; peace cannot be built by threatening destruction."

Gen. Abdollahi: Young Iranian soldier sacrificed his life for honor and homeland

🔹Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, praised the sacrifice of a young Iranian soldier who "became a martyr for the sake of honor and the homeland."

🔹His remarks came during the ongoing national Jaanfada campaign, which has seen millions of Iranians express readiness to defend the country amid US-Israeli aggression.

🔹"The spirit of sacrifice among Iran's youth is the backbone of national security and deterrence," Abdollahi said.

Defense spox: Recent wars differed fundamentally from the 8-year Sacred Defence

🔹Brigadier General Talaei-Nik said the second and third imposed wars differed fundamentally from the eight-year Iran-Iraq war in patterns, objectives, and methods.

🔹The enemy's shared goals across all three wars: overthrowing the Islamic Republic, dismembering Iran, containing the Revolution, and weakening Iran's regional position. Recent wars added new objectives—degrading Iran's nuclear, missile, and naval power.

🔹"Despite advanced technology, the enemy failed all strategic goals. Iran's underground capabilities thwarted their calculations."

🔹"These were wars of technology, specialists, and hybrid warfare."

Pezeshkian: Deep mistrust now exists between Iran and America

🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that a deep state of mistrust has emerged between Iran and the United States, following repeated US violations of commitments and acts of aggression.

🔹He emphasized that rebuilding trust requires the US to take practical, verifiable steps—not just words—including ending the naval blockade, lifting economic terrorism, and respecting Iran's sovereignty.

🔹"The Iranian people have experienced American betrayal firsthand. Trust cannot be rebuilt through threats or pressure, but through action and respect," he said.

Iran’s men’s national kabaddi team secured the silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya after suffering a 40–34 defeat to India in the final at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium.

The two teams produced a closely fought first half, with the score remaining tight throughout. Iran managed to maintain a one-point advantage in the closing minutes, heading into halftime with an 18–17 lead.

Iran’s women’s national kabaddi team secured the silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya after a narrow 37–34 defeat to powerhouse India in the final.

Iran faced India on Saturday at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium in Nagoya, putting in a strong performance but ultimately falling short against the most decorated team in world kabaddi.