Kenargerd Caravanserai gets new life as cultural, tourism complex

The first phase of restoration at the 17th-century Kenargerd Caravanserai south of Tehran was inaugurated on World Tourism Day. Under a private-sector agreement, it is being transformed into a cultural and tourism complex with accommodation planned. The fund says nearly $100 million in private investment has been attracted for about 200 historic properties.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530503/Kenargerd-Caravanserai-gets-new-life-as-cultural-tourism-complex

Iraqis protest at Najaf airport entrance over suspension of Iran flights

🔹Following the decision to suspend direct flights between Iraq and Iran, Iraqi citizens held a protest gathering at the entrance of Najaf International Airport.

Nasiriyah residents protest Iraq's alignment with anti-Iran sanctions

Ghalibaf: Nasrallah turned resistance into a deterrence doctrine

🔹In a message marking the second anniversary of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's martyrdom, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ggalibaf said he transformed resistance from an irregular guerrilla movement into a "deterrence doctrine."

🔹"He was not just a political-religious leader, but a strategist and field commander who completely changed the Zionist regime's security equations."

🔹Ghalibaf stressed Nasrallah built a structure not dependent on any individual: "The enemy thought eliminating a commander would stop the resistance, but it maintains its deterrence today."

🔹"His legacy is a human and intellectual asset extending through generations."

Gen. Abdollahi: Iran, Resistance ready to give devastating response

🔹Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, issued a message marking the second anniversary of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's martyrdom.

🔹"The Zionist-American enemy thought eliminating the Sayyed of Resistance would collapse the Resistance, but its calculations failed again," he said.

🔹"The Resistance Front has not weakened—it has reached strategic unity. Nasrallah's path continues in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and Iraq."

🔹"Iran's Armed Forces, alongside Islamic Resistance fighters, stand ready to give a decisive and devastating response to any threat against the Islamic Ummah."

Leader: The enemy dares not venture beyond Arabian Sea — and soon will be driven from there

In a message marking Sacred Defense Week, Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei said the enemy, having suffered painful blows at the hands of Iran's armed forces and guardians of Hormuz, has retreated to the Arabian Sea—and will soon be expelled. He noted over 30 million Iranians have declared readiness for sacrifice, and honored Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah on his martyrdom anniversary.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530531/Leader-The-enemy-dares-not-venture-beyond-Arabian-Sea-and

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Beyond melodrama: Khajepasha on war, childhood and the duty of Iranian cinema

Filmmaker Babak Khajepasha says cinema should leave audiences with questions, not just tears. Discussing his Gaza film "The Land of Angels" and the possibility of a Minab film, he stresses exploring causes over depicting suffering. He also defends making films during the 40-day war: "As Iranians, we have another national duty."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530514/Beyond-melodrama-Khajepasha-on-war-childhood-and-duty-of-Iranian

Toxic warfare threatens Gaza's survival

Residents of Gaza City report a foul odor spreading at night from plastic containers dropped by Israeli quadcopters, possibly "skunk" chemical agent. Many have developed severe respiratory problems, while H. pylori infections have surged from contaminated water. Over 90% of wells and most desalination plants have been destroyed. Critics say Israel is using new methods to continue its genocidal campaign.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530527/Toxic-warfare-threatens-Gaza-s-survival

IRGC to Americans: Separate yourselves from Palestine's occupiers

🔹The IRGC issued a letter to the American people: "Separate your account from the occupiers of Palestine, who must inevitably leave. We can have peaceful coexistence."

🔹"Set aside the rogue, child-killing government. Entrust your affairs to thinkers, not thugs. The world has changed—this century is the century of nations' will."

🔹The letter cited the Minab school massacre of 168 children, the assassination of Leader Khamenei and his family, and over 3,600 martyrs—mostly civilians, including 400 children—since the war began.

🔹"If you doubt our sincerity, visit any part of Iran—even the Strait of Hormuz—and verify personally."

Gharibabadi: Abu Musa and Tunb islands are inseparable parts of Iran

🔹Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi stated that Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb are inseparable parts of Iran's territory, dismissing recurring claims as baseless.

🔹He reaffirmed that Iran's sovereignty over the islands rests on historical, legal, and geographical grounds—and is non-negotiable.

🔹The statement came in a post on X in response to the UAE's repeated claims about the three islands.

IRGC spox: Letter to Americans written to expose US failures

🔹IRGC Spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi said the IRGC's letter to the American people was "a rational, compassionate, and factual letter"—not propaganda—to explain the realities of America's failures.

🔹"Iran's annual military budget is only one percent of the US's. How can a military with a $1,100 billion budget lose to countries spending less than one percent?"

🔹He cited America's withdrawal from Afghanistan, its apology to Yemen, and defeat in the war against Iran, urging Americans to ask what 70 years of war has brought them beyond debt and global hatred.

🔹"If you doubt our sincerity, visit Iran—even the Strait of Hormuz—and we will cover your costs."