Army spox: We have new operational plans underway

🔹Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia announced that the Armed Forces have new operational plans in the pipeline, stressing that Iran's military is continuously upgrading its capabilities.

🔹He said the Army is fully prepared to confront any threat and that new tactics and equipment are being developed based on lessons from recent wars.

🔹"The enemy's miscalculations will be met with decisive responses," he added.

Mina'i pottery: The exquisite Iranian art lost after the Mongol invasion 🏺

Mina'i ceramics from Iran's Seljuk period transformed bowls into pictorial worlds, illustrating Shahnameh epics and royal hunts. Made from stonepaste and decorated with multiple firings, gold, and enamel, they were costly luxury objects. Flourishing in late 12th–13th century Kashan, the tradition disappeared amid the Mongol invasions, leaving rare surviving examples in the Met and LACMA. 🎨

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531120/Minai-i-pottery-The-exquisite-Iranian-art-lost-after-the-Mongol

Iran's U23 Greco-Roman team secured the team title at the U23 World Championships in Las Vegas, United States 🇮🇷🏆.

Iran finished with 119 points, edging out Kazakhstan, who took a surprising second place with 114 points. Russia placed third with 105 points 🥇🥈🥉.

Pezeshkian: Iran will not bow to coercion

Speaking in Yerevan, President Pezeshkian said Iran will not surrender to US pressure, calling sanctions "inhumane" and recent attacks "unjustifiable." He stressed Iran seeks no nuclear weapons and remains ready for dialogue. Meeting Georgian and Armenian leaders, he called for long-term strategic plans in trade, energy, mining, and tourism, saying Iran cannot be "sanctioned into isolation."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531127/Pezeshkian-Iran-will-not-bow-to-coercion

IRGC Navy: Violating ships in Hormuz will burn in the fire of trusting the US

🔹The IRGC Navy stated on social media: "The Strait of Hormuz is closed, and the fate of violating ships that disobey Iranian regulations is burning in the fire of trusting the US terrorist army."

🔹The warning follows recent incidents of tankers disabling tracking systems and attempting unauthorized transit through prohibited zones, resulting in fires.

🔹Iran has repeatedly stressed that any transit must be coordinated with its armed forces, and that uncoordinated movement endangers other vessels.

Pezeshkian: Missile technology reflects Iran's scientific capacity

🔹Speaking at the inauguration of 3,851 educational, cultural, and sports projects at Imam Ali Smart School in Islamshahr, President Masoud Pezeshkian said: "If we can stand strong against enemies and achieve advanced technologies, including missile production, it reflects the valuable capacity of our human resources."

🔹He criticized viewing education as a "current expense," stressing that human capital is the country's main asset.

🔹Pezeshkian emphasized educational justice as a fundamental right, saying no student should be left behind due to family finances, and praised donors' participation in school construction.

Defense chief: US bombs will explode in its global reputation, economy, and elections

🔹Acting Defense Minister Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Ibn al-Reza wrote on social media: "The names and sizes of bombs don't matter! Your bombs will explode elsewhere—in your global reputation, the US economy, and even your election equations!"

🔹"It is our missile power that has changed the equations and brought you to a point where you must already say: 'Yes, sir!'"