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Five police officers killed in terrorist attack in southeastern Iran

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IFP Media Wire
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The attack took place on Friday when armed terrorists ambushed two police patrol vehicles in the Damen district of Iranshahr.

A source told Fars News that several other police officers were also injured in the incident.

According to the Sistan and Baluchestan Police Information Center, the two patrol units from the Damen police station—tasked with securing the Khāsh–Iranshahr road and protecting local residents—were specifically targeted in the attack.

Authorities confirmed that operations to identify and track down the perpetrators are still underway.

Iran warns future nuclear talks will be ‘armed negotiations’ amid rising tensions

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In an interview with Germany’s Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Saeed Khatibzadeh, Deputy Foreign Minister and head of Iran’s Political and International Studies Center, said the activation of the “snapback” mechanism by European states would be a “miscalculated move” and would strip Europe of its remaining influence as a mediator.

“Pressuring Iran is a mistake that will only push us toward tougher decisions,” Khatibzadeh said, emphasizing that negotiations can only resume if they are “results-oriented” and hostilities are halted during talks.

He revealed that, until just hours before the attack in June, Tehran had exchanged messages with US envoy Steve Witkoff, suggesting that military operations were planned in parallel with diplomatic engagement.

Khatibzadeh reiterated Iran’s right to enrich uranium under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), warning that any US insistence on “zero enrichment” would meet “strong resistance.”

“Any future talks will be armed negotiations,” he said, highlighting deep mistrust toward Washington after years of failed agreements and escalating tensions.

Rare manuscript on Prophet Muhammad displayed by Iran’s National Library

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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According to the National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI), the manuscript, considered one of the significant works detailing the life of the Prophet, was meticulously handwritten in elegant Nasta’liq script by Khwaja Muhammad Sangeen Vali Muhammad between the years 1048 and 1049 AH (1638–1640 CE).

Rare manuscript on Prophet Muhammad displayed by Iran’s National Library

The historical work offers an extensive biography of the Prophet, structured in a preface, four main sections, and a conclusion.

Each section contains multiple chapters, organized chronologically, and provides a rich and documented narrative of key events in the Prophet’s life.

Rare manuscript on Prophet Muhammad displayed by Iran’s National Library

The manuscript is preserved as part of the library’s rare collection of Islamic heritage.

Officials emphasized that the manuscript reflects not only the literary and historical significance of the era but also the artistic mastery of Persian calligraphy and bookmaking traditions of the Safavid period in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Rare manuscript on Prophet Muhammad displayed by Iran’s National Library

Flights resume over western Iran after temporary airspace closure

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IFP Editorial Staff
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According to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), Iran restricted its western airspace, covering areas from the border through Zanjan, Hamedan, Arak, Yasuj, and the TULAX route over the western Persian Gulf, from 00:21 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. local time on Friday.

The closure, which applied to all overflying aircraft, was due to a military exercise conducted by the Iranian Armed Forces.

As of Friday morning, live radar data shows multiple flights traveling through the region, including aircraft en route to Batumi in Georgia, Najaf and Baghdad in Iraq, as well as domestic flights heading to Abadan and Ahvaz in southern Iran.

Authorities said the airspace has now fully reopened, and operations have returned to normal.

No delays or incidents were reported during the temporary restriction period.

Iran’s army chief vows strong response to any aggression

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In a message addressed to Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, Major General Amir Hatami praised the rapid advancement of Iran’s defense capabilities, which “stems from the guidance of the Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and the resilience of the Iranian people under international sanctions.”

“The proud sons of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army are prepared, as always, to deliver a crushing and regretful response to any malicious aggressor,” General Hatami said.

The statement comes two months after Iran was dragged into a conflict with the US-Israeli alliance which lasted for 12 days and claimed the lives of over a thousand of civilians, vast majority of them civilians.

General Hatami also honored the memory of fallen defense officials, nuclear scientists, and military personnel in the Israeli aggression in June, emphasizing their sacrifices in building Iran’s defensive strength.

Iranian officials have consistently stressed that the country’s defense policy is based on deterrence, while warning that any attack on its territory or facilities would be met with a forceful reaction.

Iran’s FM to hold joint call with European counterparts on nuclear talks

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Abbas Araghchi

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said the call aims to address key issues in the Iran-Europe dialogue over the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

“The discussions will focus on Iran’s demands, particularly the lifting of unjust sanctions, and on the responsibility of the European parties regarding recent criminal attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities,” Baqaei told the state-run IRNA news agency.

The announcement comes amid heightened tensions over the future of the nuclear agreement, amid European threats to trigger mechanism, which would restore draconian sanctions on Iran.

Armenia seeks LPG imports from Iran to address domestic shortages

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Gevorg Papoyan said the request was made during a meeting with Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade Mohammad Atabak, as Yerevan seeks to diversify its energy suppliers and stabilize rising fuel costs.

“Securing additional LPG supplies from Iran is crucial for us,” Papoyan said. “Diversifying suppliers will enhance competition and help reduce prices in the domestic market.”

According to Russia’s RIA Novosti news agency, LPG prices at Armenian gas stations have risen by 50 percent since June, putting pressure on consumers and businesses.

Earlier this summer, Papoyan urged Armenia’s Competition Protection Commission to investigate the price surge, which officials partly attributed to logistical challenges with fuel imports from Russia through Georgia.

Armenia, a landlocked South Caucasus nation, currently relies heavily on fuel imports from Russia but has been exploring new trade options to boost energy security amid market volatility and regional supply issues.

Officials have not yet disclosed details regarding potential volumes or pricing of possible LPG imports from Iran.

Iran UN envoy Voices concern over transfer of ferrorists from Syria to Afghanistan

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IFP Media Wire
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Addressing the UN Security Council meeting on “The Situation in the Middle East: (Syria)” on Thursday evening, Amir Saeid Iravani stressed that ISIS, al-Qaeda, and foreign terrorists continue to destabilize Syria and the wider region, seriously undermining regional and international peace and security.

He emphasized that all countries must fully comply with international law in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

According to Iravani, the only sustainable path for Syria’s future is a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political process, facilitated by the United Nations in line with the core principles of Security Council Resolution 2254.

He added that such a process must uphold the rights and legitimate aspirations of all Syrians while preserving Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity, and national institutions.

He further underlined that accountability, including for crimes committed against Alawite communities in Latakia and Tartus, must be swift, credible, transparent, and impartial.

He called on authorities to ensure that all perpetrators are brought to justice.

Iravani also noted Iran’s continuing concern over clashes between the Syrian Democratic Forces and interim authorities in the northeast.

He stressed that Israel’s repeated acts of aggression have caused civilian casualties, destroyed vital infrastructure, and heightened regional tensions.

He affirmed that Iran categorically rejects any attempts to undermine Syria’s sovereignty, alter its demographic composition, or partition its territory.

Iran says to deliver crushing response to any act of adventurism

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IFP Media Wire
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Iran Army

On the occasion of Mordad 31 (August 22), which marks Defense Industry Day, the Ministry of Defense issued a statement emphasizing that Iran’s enemies have realized that in response to any adventurism and miscalculation in the region, they will receive a very strong slap from the Iranian armed forces.

The Defense Ministry said the country’s defense industry achievements have turned Iran into a hub of defensive power and deterrence in the region.

The ministry said the country’s defense industry achievements have “succeeded in elevating the nation from the height of dependence on foreigners to the peak of self-sufficiency and power, turning Iran into a hub of defensive power and deterrence in the region.

The ministry noted that the victory of the Islamic Revolution and the collapse of the “deposed Pahlavi regime” and the end of American military advisers’ dominance opened “a new chapter of self-sufficiency, dynamism, and progress in defense achievements.”

It emphasized that despite four decades of “comprehensive and unjust sanctions,” Iran’s defense industry has become a symbol of growth and vitality through the efforts of faithful and committed experts.

The Iranian people witnessed the results of this power during the recent 12-day war imposed by Israel against Iran, during which international media highlighted the country’s missile capabilities, it added.

The statement also warned that enemies of Iran learned they would face “a very firm slap” in response to any act of adventurism or miscalculation.

UK business leaders call for action against Israel over Gaza war

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IFP Media Wire
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Gaza War

As of Thursday morning, 762 people had signed a statement calling on the UK to cease all arms trade with Israel, sanction those accused of violating international law – ostensibly including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he is wanted for arrest by the International Criminal Court, invest in screening to stop the UK financing “complicit” companies, and enforce the United Nations’s principles on business and human rights across the UK’s economic systems.

“We see this not only as a moral imperative, but as a matter of professional responsibility – consistent with our duty to act in the best interests of long-term societal and economic resilience,” the letter reads.

“The UK must ensure that no business – whether through products, services, or supply chains – is contributing to these atrocities, directly or indirectly,” it added.

They have pledged to support the UK government with an “ongoing process of reflection and action – reviewing our operations, supply chains, financial flows, and influence to help foster peace, uphold human rights, and strengthen respect for international law”.

The number of professionals signing the letter is growing as Palestinians in the Gaza Strip face their darkest days. Israel is beginning a feared invasion into Gaza City while thousands endure hunger and famine due to the blockade of the enclave.

Israel’s latest war on Gaza, termed a genocide by leading rights groups, has killed more than 60,000 people in the 22 months since October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked the occupied territories, during which about 1,200 were killed and 250 taken captive – “grave crimes under international law”, according to the letter.

“However, the Israeli government’s ongoing military campaign amounts to an unrelenting and indefensible assault on civilians, breaching both moral boundaries and the core principles of the Geneva Conventions,” it stressed.

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