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🔴 Iran FM Spox. slams Macron over ‘double standards’ 🔹 Esmaeil Baqaei has blamed French President Emmanuel Macron for applying double standards to protests in Iran and France, contrasting his January 2026 response to unrest in Iran with his tough stance on attacks against public institutions in France. 🔹 Referring to Macron’s message to Donald Trump before the U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran, Baqaei warned that alliances built on political agendas could backfire, saying history may bring the consequences of such alliances to the very people who forged them. @iranpress_com

🔴 Paris in Smoke, Flames as Protests Turn Violent, 1,800 Arrested Across France 🔹 Paris and other French cities witnessed clashes between police and protesters on Saturday, with fires and widespread looting amid demonstrations over the rising cost of living. 🔹 French police announced that 855 people had been arrested in connection with the protests during Saturday’s protests in Paris, marking a record number of arrests in the country. @iranpress_com

🔴 “What Did They Achieve?” | Basij Chief About U.S.-Israeli War on Iran Commander of Iran’s Basij Force Hossein Taeb states that Western attempts to replicate the Afghanistan and Iraq war doctrines against Iran have reached a strategic impasse:

“They said that in the war on Iran, we will apply the lessons learned from Afghanistan and Iraq. Through air and naval battles, we will force the Islamic Republic into surrender. They brought forth all their capabilities, deploying over 500 aircraft to the region, conducting wartime sorties, dropping over a thousand tons of bombs and launching missiles daily. What did they achieve?” Today, they are forced to approach military action with extreme caution. Why? Because a military confrontation has jeopardized the strategic depth and rear lines of both the Americans and the Israelis.

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🔴 Iranian People Perform Military Parade in Janfaday-e Iran Event @iranpress_com

🔴 Yemeni Armed Forces Warn Shareholders, Employees of Saudi Oil Facilities 🔹 Yemeni military source warned that Saudi Arabia's airspace, except over Mecca and Medina, is unsafe. 🔹 The military source also called on Aramco shareholders to sell their shares before it is too late and to avoid potential losses. @iranpress_ir

🔴 Defense Minister: Iranian Fighter Jet to Take Off Next Year 🔹 In his first remarks after receiving a vote of confidence from Parliament, Iran's Defense Minister said an Iranian heavy fighter jet is close to its maiden flight. 🔹 Mehrdad Akhlaghi stated that the fighter jet, built by the Aviation Organization of the Ministry of Defense, will take off next year and is made in Iran. @iranpress_ir

🔴 Janfaday-e Iran (Self-Sacrificer for Iran) Parade Underway in Sari, Mazandaran Province 🔹 Iran's Janfadayan exercise, under the slogan "Land of the Alavids, Self-Sacrificers of Iran," is underway in Sari, Mazandaran Province, northern Iran, with 130 combat units and people from all walks of life. @iranpress_com

🔴 IRANTEX 2026, IRANMODE 2026 International Exhibitions inaugurated in Tehran 🔹 The 32nd International Exhibition of Textile Machinery, Raw Materials, Home Textiles Embroidery Machines, Textile Products, Known as The IRANTEX and the 14th IRANMODE Iran International Apparel Exhibition have been inaugurated in Tehran on Sunday. 🔹The International Exhibitions are held from October 18 to 21 at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds. @iranpress_com

🔴 Iran-Iraq FMs meet in Baghdad To Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues 🔹 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met on the sidelines of the 52nd Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Baghdad. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral ties and key regional developments. 🔹 Araghchi stressed the need for greater unity and solidarity among Muslim nations in addressing issues facing the Islamic world, particularly Palestine, and called for stronger Iran-Iraq cooperation in economic, trade and security fields. 🔹 He said insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz was a direct consequence of U.S.-Israeli military aggression against Iran, adding that security could be restored if Washington halted its aggressive and interventionist actions. @iranpress_com

🔴 Pakistan Army Pounds Afghan Taliban Positions in Kurram Region 🔹 Pakistan’s army destroyed several positions belonging to the Afghan Taliban in the Kurram border region in a retaliatory operation following gunfire by Taliban forces in the area. 🔹 No official report has been issued on possible casualties. 🔹 Pakistan’s army reiterated its readiness to defend the country’s borders. @iranpress_com

🔴 Mehrdad Akhlaqi-Ketabchi Approved as Iran’s Defense Minister 🔹 Iran’s Parliament has approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi-Ketabchi as Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics in the 14th administration. 🔹 In the Parliament's open session on Sunday, lawmakers voted 237 in favor and 15 against his proposed appointment, with no abstentions, out of 277 members present. @iranpress_com

🔴 Iran FM Meets With Iraqi Prime Minister 🔹 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi in Baghdad, where the two sides discussed bilateral ties and regional developments. 🔹 Araghchi stressed the need to strengthen Iran-Iraq relations and called for greater use of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s potential to address issues facing the Muslim world, particularly Palestine and the Israeli regime’s expansionism and warmongering. 🔹 Araghchi said the Israeli regime’s occupation and expansionism were the root causes of insecurity in West Asia, citing its military aggression against Lebanon, Syria and Iran. 🔹He also said U.S. breaches of commitments and use of force had repeatedly disrupted diplomatic processes and undermined the security of international commercial shipping. 🔹 The meeting also addressed Saudi Arabia-Yemen tensions, ways to help end the naval blockade of Yemen, and efforts to reduce regional tensions. @iranpress_com

🔴 Nigerien Activist: Resistance to Western Domination Inspires Global Movements Abdoul-Rachid Ali, a Nigerien civil society activist involved in the movement to expel French and U.S. troops from Niger, told Iran Press on the sidelines of the International Conference on Resistance in Abuja: 🔹 The movement has made the country a reference point for movements opposing foreign domination. 🔹 Youth participation and cooperation among Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have helped spread the movement’s message beyond the Sahel region. 🔹 Niger is increasingly seeking to determine its own political and development priorities without external influence. @iranpress_com

🔴 IMN Leader Urges Youth to Join Struggle Against Oppression 🔹 Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky has urged young people to dedicate their energy, knowledge and abilities to the pursuit of justice and the fight against oppression. 🔹 Addressing the International Conference on Resistance in Abuja, Nigeria, he said: “Do not wait for the 12th Shia Imam, Imam Mahdi, to appear before you begin the struggle against oppression. What is required of you is to make your own effort.” 🔹 Sheikh Zakzaky cited Iran’s Islamic Revolution as an example of resistance, saying the country’s commitment to knowledge and its practical application had helped it stand against pressure from the U.S. and Israel. 🔹He also called on young Muslims to promote unity and reject extremism and sectarian hatred. @iranpress_com

🔴 Iran Clinch 2 Golds, 3 Bronzes at U-23 World Wrestling Championships 🔹 Iran made a historic start to the U-23 World Wrestling Championships in the U.S., winning two gold medals and three bronzes in the first five freestyle weight categories. 🔹 Abolfazl Rahmani (92kg) defeated Russia’s Arslan Bagaev 5-2 in the final to claim gold, while Abolfazl Mohammadnejad (125kg) secured Iran’s second gold with a 10-0 victory over Georgia’s Abramishvili. 🔹 Ebrahim Khari (61kg), Ali Karampour (74kg) and Reza Afshar (86kg) each won their bronze-medal bouts, completing Iran’s five-medal haul on the opening day. @iranpress_com

🔴 Iran MFA: Iran-Pakistan Border Disruptions Temporary, Talks Underway to Resolve Issues 🔹 Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, says border crossings between Iran and Pakistan have been temporarily suspended due to technical problems and precautionary measures. 🔹 Baqaei said the relevant authorities in both countries are in close contact and holding consultations to resolve the issues as soon as possible and restore normal operations at the border crossings. @iranpress_com

🔴 Iran, Algeria Discuss Palestine, Regional Developments 🔹 Algerian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sofiane Chaib met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Council of Foreign Ministers. 🔹 The two officials discussed bilateral relations and issues facing the Muslim world, particularly Palestine and Israel’s expansionist policies. 🔹 Araghchi described Palestine as the most important issue facing the Muslim world and humanity, stressing the need for greater Islamic unity to end Israel’s impunity. 🔹 He also briefed the Algerian official on developments in West Asia and U.S. interventionist and destabilizing actions in the Persian Gulf. @iranpress_com

🔴 Several Palestinians Killed, Wounded in Recent Israeli Attacks on Gaza 🔹 Israeli airstrikes on a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians near al-Hurriya Clinic in Gaza City's northeastern al-Tuffah neighborhood killed two Palestinians and wounded several others. 🔹 An Israeli drone strike near Dar al-Arqam School in the same neighborhood killed another Palestinian. In a separate attack on al-Barka Street, south of Deir al-Balah, another Palestinian was killed and several others wounded, including a child in critical condition. Israeli artillery also shelled areas east of al-Masdar village in central Gaza. 🔹 Gaza’s Health Ministry has reported more than 74,469 Palestinian deaths and nearly 175,500 injuries since October 7, 2023, when Israel launched the genocidal war against the blockaded Palestinian territory. Israel continues its attacks on Gaza despite the declared ceasefire. @iranpress_com

🔴 Reports of Massive Explosion in Baghdad Amid Claims of U.S. Airstrike 🔹 Local and media sources in Iraq reported hearing a massive explosion in the capital, claiming it was caused by a U.S. airstrike targeting a headquarters of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). 🔹 U.S. military aircraft movements and flights were also reportedly recorded in the skies over the area around the time of the explosion. @iranpress_com

🔴 Iran’s Araghchi Meets OIC Secretary-General On Sidelines Of Baghdad Summit 🔹 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Ismaïl Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), on the sidelines of the OIC foreign ministers’ meeting in Baghdad. @iranpress_com