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🔴 Pezeshkian: U.S. Warmongering Behind Regional Tensions, Hormuz Disruptions 🔹 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, that the United States’ warmongering was the root cause of regional problems, from escalating tensions to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. 🔹 Thanking Islamabad for its efforts to de-escalate tensions and resolve disputes through diplomacy, Pezeshkian pointed to Washington’s breach of commitments by attacking Iran in the midst of negotiations. He said the U.S. must explain why it started the war and dragged itself and the rest of the world into the conflict. 🔹 Pezeshkian stressed that before any negotiations could take place, the United States must lift its pressures, threats and sanctions against Iran. @iranpress_com

🔴 Rezaei: Not Even a Fraction of Iran’s Enriched Nuclear Material Will Leave the Country 🔹 Major General Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said during a meeting with Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir that not even a fraction of Iran’s enriched nuclear material would be taken out of the country, describing it as a major asset and national wealth to be used domestically. 🔹 Rezaei said the Iranian people and officials were united in their position that no negotiations would take place until the United States took steps to rebuild trust, adding that the process must begin with Washington meeting Iran’s conditions. @iranpress_com

🔴 Qalibaf: U.S. Must Meet Iran’s Seven Conditions to Win its Trust 🔹 Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said during a meeting with Pakistan’s army chief that the United States could not earn Iran’s trust without fulfilling the seven conditions Iran presented in New York. 🔹 He said the United States’ confrontational record before and after the Islamic Revolution, the Trump administration’s violation of the Islamabad agreement, and Washington’s repeated threats had further deepened mistrust and undermined the foundations of confidence. 🔹 Qalibaf stressed that military threats would not influence Iran’s strategic decisions. He added that Washington, having miscalculated and become mired in war, must now take the necessary steps to extricate itself from the situation. @farsi_iranpress_com

🔴 Pakistan to Continue Mediation Between Iran, U.S.: Dar 🔹 Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar says Islamabad will continue mediation efforts between Iran and the United States, stressing that dialogue and diplomacy are the most effective means of resolving regional tensions. 🔹 Speaking at the 25th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Tuesday, Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for diplomatic initiatives aimed at de-escalation and a peaceful resolution of disputes in West Asia and the Persian Gulf. 🔹 He stressed that regional challenges require collective, cooperative and sustainable multilateral solutions to achieve lasting peace and stability. @iranpress_com

🔴 Iran Wins 10th Gold at Nagoya Asian Para Games 🔹 Iran’s Yasin Khosravi won gold in the men’s F57 shot put on the second day of the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, taking the country’s gold medal tally into double digits. 🔹 Khosravi recorded a throw of 15.25 meters and scored 1,032 points, setting a new Asian Para Games record and securing Iran’s 10th gold medal at the competition. @iranpress_com

🔴 U.S. Interest in Pakistan’s Mineral Resources Grows as Trade Talks Advance 🔹 Pakistan’s Express News reports that U.S. interest in the country’s mineral resources is growing alongside progress in bilateral trade negotiations, with officials discussing investment and technical cooperation in mining, copper and strategic minerals such as antimony. 🔹 Pakistani and U.S. officials have also discussed agricultural market access, cotton and soybean imports, and cooperation in agricultural technology and food processing. 🔹 The growing interest has raised concerns over the transparency of mining agreements, parliamentary oversight and ensuring that resource-rich local communities benefit through jobs, infrastructure and economic opportunities. @iranpress_com

🔴 Pakistan Army Chief Arrives in Tehran 🔹 Heading a delegation of Pakistani officials, Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Tuesday. 🔹 Munir is likely scheduled to meet Iranian officials. @iranpress_com

🔴 Baqaei: “Hit-and-Run” Era Is Over; Iran Does Not Leave Attacks Unanswered 🔹 Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran has demonstrated that it will not leave any attack unanswered, warning that any response would be at least equal in force, if not stronger. 🔹 Rejecting claims that the U.S. attacked Kuh-e Kalang and Iran did not respond, Baqaei dismissed the reports as speculation and unsubstantiated allegations. @farsi_iranpress_com

🔴 Baqaei: Yemen Crisis Cannot Be Resolved Through Military Force 🔹 Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the Yemen issue must be resolved through dialogue and compromise between Saudi Arabia and Yemen. 🔹 He stressed that Yemenis have endured more than a decade of what he described as an illegal and inhumane blockade, adding that military force cannot resolve the crisis. 🔹 Baqaei said Iran opposed the Organization of Islamic Cooperation resolution on Yemen, arguing that it cannot be considered an official organizational decision because established procedures and mechanisms were not followed. @farsi_iranpress_com

🔴 Baqaei: Iran Has Not Held Nuclear Talks With the U.S. 🔹 Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran has not entered nuclear negotiations with Washington and therefore has no details to discuss with Russia or other parties. 🔹 He stressed that Iran has not deviated from its principled positions, which he said are aligned with the country’s national interests. 🔹 Baqaei described Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Tehran as part of regular and ongoing consultations between the two countries, adding that Iran and Russia enjoy very good relations. @farsi_iranpress_com

🔴 Baqaei: Failing to Pursue Diplomacy Could Lead People to Say Iran Chose War 🔹 Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran insists on nothing, including negotiations, except safeguarding Iran’s national interests. 🔹 He stressed that protecting Iran’s national interests and national security remains the priority, whether through diplomacy or defense. 🔹 Baqaei cited what he described as a clear record of U.S. treaty violations, including since 2018, but said past bitter experiences cannot justify the Foreign Ministry failing to fulfill its diplomatic responsibilities. @farsi_iranpress_com

🔴 Baqaei: Genocide in Gaza Has Not Stopped 🔹 Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran has a human, moral and international legal responsibility to draw attention to ongoing crimes in the occupied Palestinian territories. 🔹 He said the genocide in Gaza continues, identifying Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land and its expansionist policies as the root causes of regional problems, while pointing to support from the U.S. and some European governments. 🔹 Baqaei said the Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting was particularly important given the organization’s founding mission to support the Palestinian cause and the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination. @farsi_iranpress_com

🔴 Iranian Female Para-Shooters Win Gold, Silver Medals at 2026 Asian Para Games 🔹 Iranian female para-shooters Faezah Ahmadi and Sareh Javanmardi claimed gold and silver medals, respectively, in the women’s 10m air pistol SH1 final at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games. 🔹 Ahmadi grabbed the gold medal with 237.3 points, successfully securing her Asian Para Games title. Javanmardi won silver with 237 points. 🔹 Iran’s Nasrin Shahi finished fourth, while India’s representative secured the bronze medal. @Iranpress_com

🔴رشد ۵۰ درصدی تجارت ایران و تاجیکستان با وجود جنگ تحمیلی "محمدرضا عارف " معاون اول رئیس‌جمهور در دیدار با " امامعلی رحمان " رئیس‌جمهور تاجیکستان: 🔹با جنگ تحمیلی علیه ایران، در ماه‌های اخیر شاهد افزایش ۵۰ درصدی حجم تجارت دوجانبه نسبت به مدت مشابه سال گذشته بوده‌ایم. 🔹طرح پیشنهادی آقای رحمان درباره ایجاد کریدور انرژی پارس جنوبی ـ افغانستان ـ تاجیکستان، طرحی بسیار مثبت و سازنده است که به رئیس‌جمهور ایران ارائه شده است. 🔹اجرای تفاهم‌نامه راه‌اندازی مرکز فناوری ایران و تاجیکستان می‌تواند زمینه گسترش فعالیت‌های مشترک و توسعه همکاری‌های علمی و فناوری را فراهم کند. @farsi_iranpress_com

🔴 Iran Calls for Emergency UNSC Session Over U.S., Israeli Military Threats 🔹 Iran has called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to address the escalating threats by the U.S. president and the Israeli regime prime minister against Iran, warning of serious consequences for regional and international peace and security. 🔹 In a letter to the UN secretary-general and the UN Security Council’s president, Iran’s Deputy Permanent Representative, Gholamhossein Darzi, cited reports that Washington is considering the potential use of the “Mother of All Bombs” against Iran. 🔹 Darzi condemned Israeli war minister's threat to target all of Iran’s energy facilities in a potential renewed military attack, warning that strikes on civilian infrastructure would constitute serious violations of international law. 🔹 He urged the UN Security Council to condemn the threats and hold the United States and the Israeli regime accountable. 🔹 The Iranian official reaffirmed Iran's inherent right to self-defen

🔴 IRGC Downs U.S. MQ-9 Drone Over Strait of Hormuz 🔹 The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) intercepted and destroyed a U.S. MQ-9 over the Strait of Hormuz early on Tuesday. 🔹 It marks the 54th MQ-9 destroyed by Iranian Armed Forces during the recent war. @iranpress_com

🔴 Araghchi: Iran and Russia Have Never Been Closer in Their History of Cooperation 🔹 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he hosted his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in Tehran for timely talks on a wide range of issues. 🔹 The discussions covered Europe and West Asia, including Lebanon, Palestine, Ukraine and Yemen, with a focus on expanding economic and nuclear cooperation. 🔹 “Throughout the history of Iran-Russia cooperation, the two countries have never been this close,” Araghchi said. @iranpress_com

🔴 Pezeshkian: Iran, Russia See Greater Role for Multilateral Platforms in Global Cooperation 🔹 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for stronger use of multilateral institutions to expand economic ties, facilitate trade and develop transport and transit infrastructure. 🔹 He highlighted the potential of BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to deepen cooperation and support a fairer international order. 🔹 Lavrov reaffirmed Moscow’s commitment to expanding ties with Tehran across energy, transport, culture, science, and education. @iranpress_com

🔴 Pezeshkian: Regional Security Must Be Built on Cooperation, Not Foreign Military Presence 🔹 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that Iran has no fundamental disagreements with regional countries and is ready to resolve challenges through dialogue and regional mechanisms. 🔹 Pezeshkian criticized U.S. military bases in the region, saying they fuel tensions and insecurity. He called for sustainable regional security based on mutual trust, participation by regional countries, and respect for their legitimate interests. @iranpress_com

🔴 Pezeshkian Calls for Faster Implementation of Iran-Russia Agreements 🔹 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for accelerating the implementation of agreements with Russia, identifying energy, transport, trade, and power generation as priority areas for cooperation. 🔹 Pezeshkian said his upcoming visit to Moscow should help turn existing agreements into tangible results and strengthen the two countries’ strategic partnership. @iranpress_com