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The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in a letter simultaneously sent to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and the President of the United Nations Security Council, Michael Imran Kanu, pointed out that the admission of the US president to leading the aggressive action of the Zionist regime against the Islamic Republic of Iran is clear evidence proving Washington’s direct role in committing the crime of aggression by Israel against Iran, and emphasized the international responsibility of the US government.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday, during which the two sides exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments.

Approximately 500 Afghan nationals attempting to cross illegally into Iran are being detained and returned to Afghanistan each day this autumn, according to Amirollah Shamaghdari, the deputy governor of Khorasan Razavi for security and law enforcement affairs.

The Khuzestan governor’s office says that Reza Amini, the mayor of Ahvaz, has resigned from his position after a deadly self-immolation incident in the southwestern Iranian city. According to a statement released by the governor’s office, several senior municipal officials have also been sacked.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, Major General Amir Hatami, visited the country’s northeastern border regions to inspect the progress of a new border wall project along the border with Afghanistan and assess the combat readiness of army units stationed in the area, according to the Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA).

Iran has produced and released its first Hebrew-language documentary, “Missiles Over Bazan,” through the Tasnim News Agency.

The Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it has identified and dismantled an anti-security network operating under the guidance of U.S. and Israeli intelligence services inside Iran.

Iranian authorities carried out the public execution of a man convicted of murdering Dr. Mohsen Davoudi, a prominent cardiologist in Jasuj, the cspital of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province this Tuesday morning.

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has ordered a special committee to investigate the death of Ahmad Baledi, a young man from Ahvaz who died after setting himself on fire in protest against a municipal eviction of his shop.

The Commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Major General Ali Abdollahi, has confirmed that the combat capabilities of forces and equipment stationed on Iran’s naval islands have significantly increased.

Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, warned that Iran would deliver more severe blows if another war occurs, while praising national broadcast services for their role during the 12-day conflict with the US-Israeli coalition in June.

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has said that the country’s defense production has improved in both quantity and quality compared to the period before the 12-day war.

Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni said that efforts were made to ensure no student was left behind amid the recent exit of foreign nationals, mainly Afghan citizens, who have increasingly come to Iran, especially after the Taliban takeover in 2021.

Iran has not sent any new messages to the United States, according to Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.

Iran has outlined a “maritime deterrence red line” in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, emphasizing that its expanding naval missile systems are central to safeguarding national security and countering extra-regional threats.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said that a real and balanced approach from Washington could open the path to renewed agreements, stressing that Iran remains committed to protecting its national interests.

Iran is experiencing one of the most severe drought periods in the last five decades, the head of the National Center for Climate and Drought Crisis Management said, warning that major cities are under growing pressure due to water shortages.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi said there is currently no possibility of resuming negotiations with the United States, citing “lack of constructive behavior” from Washington.

Iran’s senior civil defense official said the country’s underground missile infrastructure and fortified military facilities sustained no significant damage during the recent 12-day conflict with the US-Israeli alliance, emphasizing that decades of planning have ensured continuity of Iran’s defense capabilities.

The unveiling ceremony for a new public monument titled “Kneeling Before Iran” was held on Saturday at Enghelab Square in the capital.

A large crowd gathered on Friday evening in Tehran’s Enghelab Square for the unveiling of a new statue depicting the Roman Emperor Valerian kneeling before the Sassanian ruler Shapur I.

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations has urged the United States to be held accountable and to compensate the Iranian people, following President Donald Trump’s public acknowledgment of Washington’s role in Israel’s attacks on Iran.

Iranian deputy FM: Resumption of nuclear talks depends on US conduct

The Cyrus the Great Cylinder was formally recognized as one of the earliest charters of human rights during the 43rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference held on Thursday in Samarkand.

The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Arrairs has described the United States’ oppressive sanctions against the Iranian people as a crime against humanity, saying that preventing the delivery of special dressings for EB patients reveals the peak of cruelty and heartlessness of those who impose and enforce such sanctions.