Gen. Naqdi: We will block illegal routes in Strait of Hormuz

🔹IRGC Commander-in-Chief's Advisor Brigadier General Naqdi said the Strait of Hormuz is closed and fully under the Armed Forces' control, and this will continue until Iran's legitimate demands are met.

🔹"The volume of smuggled oil is negligible. Some use small vessels to smuggle oil and transfer it to tankers—soon, the few routes violators have created by blasting rock paths in the Strait will be blocked."

🔹On weapons range: "The limited range of our weapons is not due to technical reasons but our policy. Iran's weapons range is determined by officials' decisions, the Leader's directives, and our needs."

Palestinian flag raised at nationwide protests in France

🔹Nationwide protests in France took on a new dimension as slogans expanded to international issues and support for the Palestinian people.

Army spox: Domestic production sustains Iran's defense reserves

🔹Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said Iran's continuous production capacity ensures readiness for a long war, with weapons production continuing during conflict so reserves never declined.

🔹"Despite sanctions, Iran relied on domestic production. The sanctions threat became an opportunity for indigenous manufacturing," he said.

🔹"We assumed war might last years, so forces were prepared for both production and sustained combat."

🔹On lessons learned, he said US "stand-off warfare" tactics are now well understood, and Iran has shifted toward long-range strike capabilities while strengthening offensive and defensive systems.

🔹"The enemy's weakness is in a long, attritional war, while Iran's forces have higher resilience."

President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to Turkmenistan on Thursday to attend and address two summits: the CIS Heads of State Council as a special guest, and the Caspian Sea littoral states' environmental summit.

Baghaei: False flag operations cannot hide criminal nature of US-Israeli wars

🔹Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei published a short video on X documenting seven decades of US and Israeli false flag operations, writing: "False flags are an old craft: manufacture the incident, assign the blame, and harvest the consequences."

🔹He noted that with American and global public opinion weary of the "unlawful war of aggression against Iran," the aggressors have no honest way to justify their war of choice.

🔹"Even a raft made of lies can look like salvation to those who are drowning," he concluded, citing the Arabic proverb "the drowning man clutches at any straw."

From Qeshm to Tabas: Exploring Iran's remarkable geodiversity

Marking International Geodiversity Day, Iran's geological heritage spans salt domes, caves, canyons, and fossil sites. Three UNESCO Global Geoparks—Qeshm, Aras, and Tabas—showcase this diversity, from the Arabian-Eurasian plate collision to the Permian-Triassic boundary. Geoparks link conservation with education, research, and sustainable local livelihoods.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530847/From-Qeshm-to-Tabas-exploring-Iran-s-remarkable-geodiversity

Iran, Russia deepen strategic coordination

Presidents Pezeshkian and Putin spoke by phone ahead of a meeting in Turkmenistan, reaffirming cooperation under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty. Putin praised Iranian resilience and offered Russia's help in diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions. Both sides are deepening ties through the SCO, BRICS, and the INSTC, while sharing experience under US sanctions.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530869/Iran-Russia-Deepen-Strategic-Coordination

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Iranian-American activist explains why she disrupted Bessent’s testimony over Iran war

Isabella Javidan has criticized Washington’s sanctions policy against Iran, saying she disrupted U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s testimony to challenge policies that harm ordinary Iranians.

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Why Isabella chose to disrupt Bessent's hearing over Iran

Iranian-American activist Isabella Javidan tells the Tehran Times she disrupted Treasury Secretary Bessent's testimony to challenge the portrayal of sanctions as "bloodless tools." She says sanctions harm ordinary Iranians, not the elite, and that aviation bans and exam restrictions are "grotesque." NIAC has sued Trump over the war, and a national day of action is planned for October 20.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530863/Why-Isabella-chose-to-disrupt-Bessent-s-hearing-over-Iran

15 destinations to discover the soul of Iran

From Tehran's Golestan Palace to Isfahan's Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Shiraz's Persepolis, and Yazd's windcatchers, this guide spans Iran's 30 UNESCO World Heritage sites. It also covers Qeshm's salt caves, Hormuz's colorful geology, the Hyrcanian forests, and Masuleh's stepped village—offering a journey through the country's landscapes, history, and living traditions.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530776/15-destinations-to-discover-the-soul-of-Iran

Gen. Ibn al-Reza to US officials: Our missiles determine the distance

🔹Acting Defense Minister Brigadier General Ibn al-Reza addressed US officials: "He still paints war in the Pentagon's kindergarten, unaware that the world cannot be divided by speeches and shows. The battlefield has the final word."

🔹"Our missiles determine the distance between you and us. Yesterday the Sea of Oman, today the Indian Ocean, and tomorrow the Bay of Pigs. Make a mistake, and you will see a new division."

Gen. Vahidi: No one has the right to threaten or interfere in Hormuz

🔹IRGC Commander-in-Chief Major General Ahmad Vahidi stated that no party has the right to threaten or interfere in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, emphasizing that these strategic waters are under Iran's full control.

🔹He warned that any foreign interference in the region would be met with a decisive response, stressing that the security of the waterway is the responsibility of Iran and the coastal states.

Pezeshkian arrives in Turkmenbashi for CIS, Caspian summits

🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in the city of Turkmenbashi moments ago, welcomed by Turkmenistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov.

🔹He is in Turkmenistan to attend and address two summits: the CIS Heads of State Council and the Caspian Sea environmental summit.

🔹On the sidelines, Pezeshkian will hold bilateral meetings with several leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkmenistan's president.

Araghchi: You cannot fool people forever

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi exposed CENTCOM's concealment of US military losses, writing on X: "In May, the US Congressional Research Service acknowledged that Iran's Armed Forces had removed 42 American military aircraft from service. That figure has now reached 81—and the real number is far higher."

🔹"The proof? CENTCOM won't allow even a single senator to visit and inspect the bases it claims are 'completely normal.'"

🔹"You cannot fool people forever."

Pezeshkian and Putin meet in Turkmenistan

🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral meeting in Turkmenistan.

🔹The two leaders reviewed achievements in bilateral relations and focused on strengthening economic and strategic cooperation in key sectors including energy, agriculture, transport, and trade.

🔹They emphasized the need to accelerate the finalization and completion of joint projects, and reaffirmed their determination to expand comprehensive cooperation in line with both nations' national interests and regional stability.

Leader: Police a key pillar of Iran's security

🔹The Leader of the Islamic Revolution described the police force as a key pillar of Iran's security, praising its role in maintaining public order and protecting the nation.

🔹The remarks came during a message marking Police Week, highlighting the force's sacrifices and service to the people.

🔹The Leader emphasized the importance of public trust and the police's role in ensuring justice and security for all citizens.