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Iran finishes runner-up at Asian Karate Championships with 22 medals

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On the final day of competition, held Sunday, Iranian athletes claimed four golds. Yalda Naqi Beiranvand (–50kg), Mehrnegar Ahmadi (–61kg), Hananeh Salehi (+68kg), and Hossein Vafa (–67kg) all captured continental titles after strong performances in their respective finals.

Iran also added three silver medals through Mohammad Javad Safari (–75kg), Abolfazl Hamdamjoo (–60kg), and Fatemeh Zahra Saeedabadi (–55kg). Mahan Mirzaei secured a bronze in the +84kg category.

Overall, Japan dominated the tournament with 12 golds, two silvers, and five bronzes to claim the championship.
Iran followed with its 22-medal tally, while Kazakhstan placed third with four golds, three silvers, and 10 bronzes.

Among the highlights, Ahmadi delivered an emphatic 8-0 semifinal win over India’s Hanf Ali before edging Kazakhstan’s Bakirova 2-1 in the final. Salehi also impressed, defeating Kyrgyzstan’s Orzalieva 6-1 to clinch gold.

Despite narrow losses in several finals, Iran’s consistent performances across weight categories ensured a strong overall result, cementing its position as one of Asia’s leading karate nations.

Senior Iranian Army commander: Enemies seek to undermine national unity but people stand firm

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Habibollah Sayyari

Speaking at a memorial congress for fallen army soldiers in Gilan Province, Admiral Sayyari said that the people of Iran had shown exceptional cohesion since the 1979 Revolution, during the Iran-Iraq War, and in the recent 12-day war with Israel.

He noted that calls by Israeli leaders for public unrest went unanswered and instead strengthened national solidarity.

“Despite economic challenges weighing on people’s shoulders, our nation continues to resist the enemy firmly,” Admiral Sayyari stated, adding that external efforts, from imposed wars to cultural and hybrid offensives, have failed to break Iran’s resolve.

He praised younger generations as patriotic and more determined than before, asserting they would stand “stronger, more united, and with deeper faith” against adversaries.

Recalling the eight-year Iran-Iraq conflict in the 1980s, Admiral Sayyari described it as a defensive war in which the Iranian people, with limited resources, preserved national sovereignty.

“The enemies wanted to defeat the Revolution and destroy our territorial integrity, but they carried that dream to the grave,” he said.

‘Blood Moon’ lunar eclipse to light up skies Sunday night, fully observable in Iran

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The phenomenon begins at 19:56 local time with the moon entering Earth’s penumbra, initially showing little change. As Earth’s shadow deepens, the lunar surface will gradually darken before taking on hues ranging from brick red to fiery orange during the peak of the eclipse.

The total phase will last for around one hour and 15 minutes, with the event concluding at 23:26 in Iran.

Experts estimate that more than 5.8 billion people, about 60 percent of the global population, across Asia, Europe, Africa, and parts of South America will be able to observe the spectacle, weather permitting.

A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, casting its shadow over the lunar surface. The reddish glow is caused by sunlight filtering through Earth’s atmosphere, scattering blue light and allowing only red wavelengths to reach the moon.

Astronomers describe Sunday’s event as one of the most visually impressive eclipses in recent years, offering skywatchers a rare and memorable display.

Israeli weapons manufacturer closes UK facility targeted by Palestine Action group: Report

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Elbit Systems’ UK site in the Aztec West business park was the subject of many protests, including one on July 1, just days before the group was banned under the Terrorism Act, the daily reported on Saturday.

Elbit Systems UK, a subsidiary of Israel’s largest arms producer Elbit Systems, has leased the site since 2019, with the contract not due to expire until 2029. Protesters had previously blockaded the facility, occupied its roof, smashed windows, and covered it with red paint.

When The Guardian visited the site this week, the premises appeared deserted except for a security guard stationed outside. The company did not comment on the status of the facility, the report said.

Elbit Systems, which reported $6.8 billion in revenue last year, describes itself as the backbone of the Israeli military’s drone fleet. Its UK operations reported an operating loss of £4.7 million (€6.3 million) last year, compared with a £3.8 million (€5.1 million) profit in 2023, according to company filings cited by the daily.

Andrew Feinstein, an expert on the global arms trade, told the daily that the closure was “extremely significant,” describing Elbit as a central part of Israel’s military-industrial complex.

The development comes as Palestine Action pursues a judicial review of the UK government’s decision to proscribe the group.

The group was banned in July under the 2000 Terrorism Act after activists spray-painted planes at a Royal Air Force base.

The genocide in Gaza entered day 700 on Friday, with Israel having killed nearly 64,400 Palestinians. The military campaign has devastated the enclave, which is facing famine.

Last November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.

Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on the enclave.

British police arrest around 425 at protest for Palestine Action

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Britain banned Palestine Action under anti-terrorism legislation in July after some of its members broke into a Royal Air Force base and damaged military planes.

The group, which has also targeted defence firms in Britain with links to Israel, accuses Britain’s government of complicity in what it says are Israeli war crimes in Gaza.

Police have arrested hundreds of Palestine Action supporters in recent weeks under anti-terrorism legislation, including more than 500 in just one day last month, many of them over the age of 60.

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered near parliament in central London on Saturday to protest against the ban, with many holding up signs that said: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”

London’s Metropolitan Police announced that people had been detained for a number of offences including assaulting police officers and supporting a proscribed organisation.

“Officers … have been subjected to an exceptional level of abuse including punches, kicks, spitting and objects being thrown, in addition to verbal abuse,” police wrote on X.

Palestine Action’s ban, or proscription, puts the group alongside al-Qaeda and ISIS and makes it a crime to support or belong to the organisation, punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

Police had warned ahead of Saturday’s demonstration that anyone showing support for the group would be arrested.

Human rights groups have criticised Britain’s decision to ban the group as disproportionate and say it limits the freedom of expression of peaceful protesters.

The government has accused Palestine Action of causing millions of pounds worth of criminal damage and says the ban does not prevent other pro-Palestinian protests.

More than 100 people have been charged with showing support for the group in recent weeks.

Armenian philharmonic marks centennial with historic performance at Iran’s Persepolis

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The concert, attended by senior officials from Iran and Armenia, diplomats, artists, and cultural figures, was highlighted by a joint rendition of the patriotic Iranian anthem Ey Iran alongside Iranian musicians.

The event, described by organizers as a “melody of peace in the heart of history,” celebrated centuries of cultural ties between the two nations.

In his opening remarks, Governor of Fars Province, Hossein-Ali Amiri, called the concert a symbol of cultural diplomacy.

Amiri expressed hope that the performance would echo as “a message of peace and coexistence” for both nations and the world.

“Persepolis is not only a monument of ancient Iran but also part of the cultural memory of the world,” he said, adding that music serves as a “universal language of hearts” that transcends borders.

Armenian Minister of Culture, Education, Sports and Youth Zhanna Andreasyan and Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simayeh Sarraf were among the dignitaries present, alongside ambassadors and UN representatives.

Iran says close to new cooperation framework with IAEA, talks with US taking ‘new shape’

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Abbas Araghchi

Speaking on Saturday at a national investment conference in Iran’s free trade zones, Araghchi said the incidents in June had disrupted normal relations with the UN nuclear watchdog.

“Our facilities were attacked, and naturally cooperation with the Agency cannot be like before. We need a new framework,” he stated.

He confirmed that negotiations with the IAEA are ongoing and “very close” to producing an agreement.

Araghchi also addressed nuclear talks with the US, saying they had not been abandoned but were evolving after recent hostilities.

He said negotiations for sanctions relief had reached a fifth round when Israel launched a military strike against Iran, later joined by the US.

The clashes, he noted, left over a thousand Iranians dead.

“Talks cannot simply resume as before the war. Circumstances have changed,” Araghchi said, stressing that any future engagement would require “new planning, different arrangements, and consideration of fresh concerns.”

Iranian media spar over possible withdrawal from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

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Iran nuclear program

According to reports, a member of parliament has proposed a triple-urgency bill that would oblige the government to immediately leave the NPT, suspend all obligations under the treaty, cut negotiations with the US and European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), and end cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The draft cites Western violations of the JCPOA and the referral of Iran’s nuclear file to the UN Security Council as grounds for the move.

The daily Jomhouri-e Eslami criticized the proposal, warning that such measures would “lock diplomacy” and harm the nation, echoing similar concerns raised over two previous parliamentary bills.

Some analysts argue that escalation would undermine Iran’s diplomatic options at a time of heightened international scrutiny.

By contrast, the conservative newspaper Kayhan voiced support for a harder line, stressing that Iran’s nuclear program “must continue in ambiguity” to keep Western powers uncertain.

The daily added that sanctions from the UN are weaker than US measures and urged Iranian officials to adopt a “more assertive” stance.

Beyzaie’s Bashu, the Little Stranger wins Best Restored Film at Venice Festival

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Originally produced in 1985, the film was restored by the Roshanak Studio with support from the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (Kanoon).
The restored version was presented at Venice by French distribution company MK2 Films.

This year’s Venice Classics program showcased 18 restored masterpieces from around the world, reconstructed by film archives, cultural institutions, and production companies.

In other awards, Negar Motevali received the Special Jury Prize for her film Less Than Five Grams of Saffron, representing France.
Iranian director Ali Asgari’s Divine Comedy, which competed in the Horizons section, left without a prize.

Major international awards included: the Golden Lion for Best Film to Jim Jarmusch’s Mother Father Sister Brother; the Grand Jury Prize to Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab; and Best Director to Benny Safdie for The Crushing Machine.

The festival also honored documentary Mata Hari by Jep Bechenkovski and short film Without Clay by Louisa Siren.

2nd Iran aid shipment reaches quake-hit Afghans

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The relief aid Iran has so far sent includes tents, blankets, food and sanitary items, weighing nearly 200 tons.

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