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Iranian president: We rely on our people, not US

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“We have not pinned our hopes on America. We will never bow to force,” Pezeshkian declared during the second day of his provincial visit.

He stressed that Iran’s future will be built on the strength and capabilities of its own people.

The president met with various groups, including business leaders and citizens, asserting that cooperation between intellectuals, scholars, managers, and the public would help overcome current challenges.

“There are problems, but with God’s help, we will solve them one by one,” he said.

Pezeshkian criticized US President’s remarks and accused the West of misrepresenting Iran’s intentions while ignoring their own record in the region.

He also condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, calling them war crimes, and highlighted “Western hypocrisy regarding human rights.”

“Iran is resilient,” he concluded. “Despite sanctions and pressure for nearly five decades, we have not surrendered, and we never will.”

Iran’s envoy warns Tehran may withdraw from NPT if UN sanctions are reinstated

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The country’s UN ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani made the remarks in a letter dated Wednesday to the UN Security Council.

The letter came in response to an underway drive by the UK, France, and Germany, known as E3, that is aimed at restoring the sanctions. The campaign has seen the trio forward an anti-Iran resolution to the UN nuclear watchdog alongside the United States to prompt re-imposition of the bans.

The push aligns with the Western allies’ accusations that Iran is seeking to acquire nuclear weapons — a claim the watchdog has never verified, despite conducting the most rigorous inspections in its history.

Iravani, therefore, denounced the Western campaign as a “legally baseless and politically reckless act, with profoundly destabilizing consequences for regional and international peace and security.”

He reiterated the Islamic Republic’s previous warnings that it would consider “proportionate response,” including by “starting the process of withdrawal from the NPT in accordance with the Article X of the Treaty.”

The article outlines the right for a state party to withdraw from the treaty if “extraordinary events” jeopardizes its supreme interests.

The envoy further denounced as “utterly baseless,” the European trio’s wrongfully accusing Iran of “altering” its defensive doctrine so it could include development of nuclear weapons.

Such drive, he added, reflected “a deliberate attempt to manufacture a crisis.”

“Iran’s nuclear policy is unequivocally peaceful, rooted in both legal commitments under the NPT and a deeply held religious and strategic defensive doctrine prohibiting weapons of mass destruction,” the official asserted.

The Islamic Republic is, meanwhile, committed to finding a negotiated solution that provided enough assurances regarding the peaceful nature of its nuclear program, he asserted.

US says reduced presence of staffers not deemed essential in Middle East as tensions rise

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US Forces

The State Department said it has ordered the departure of all nonessential personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad based on its latest review and a commitment “to keeping Americans safe, both at home and abroad.” The embassy already had been on limited staffing, and the order will not affect a large number of personnel.

The department, however, also is authorizing the departure of nonessential personnel and family members from Bahrain and Kuwait. That gives them the option of leaving those countries at government expense and with government assistance.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “has authorized the voluntary departure of military dependents from locations” across the region, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. The command “is monitoring the developing tension in the Middle East.”

Speaking at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump stated, “They are being moved out, because it could be a dangerous place, and we’ll see what happens. We’ve given notice to move out, and we’ll see what happens.”

Tensions in the region have been rising in recent days as talks between the U.S. and Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program appear to have hit an impasse.

Trump, who has previously said Israel or the U.S. could carry out airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities if negotiations failed, gave a less-than-optimistic view about reaching a deal with Iran, telling the New York Post’s “Pod Force One” podcast that he was “getting more and more less confident about” a deal.

“They seem to be delaying, and I think that’s a shame. I’m less confident now than I would have been a couple of months ago. Something happened to them,” he said in the interview recorded Monday and released Wednesday.

Iran’s mission to the U.N. posted on social media that “threats of overwhelming force won’t change the facts.”

“Iran is not seeking a nuclear weapon, and U.S. militarism only fuels instability,” the Iranian mission wrote.

Iranian Defense Minister Gen. Aziz Nasirzadeh separately told journalists Wednesday that he hoped talks with the U.S. would yield results, though Tehran stood ready to respond.

“If conflict is imposed on us, the opponent’s casualties will certainly be more than ours, and in that case, America must leave the region, because all its bases are within our reach,” he stressed, adding, “We have access to them, and we will target all of them in the host countries without hesitation.”

Support for Palestine Banned at Azadi Stadium!

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According to the Fars sports correspondent, the campaign “Show a Red Card to Israel” has been held in 23 countries and 85 stadiums worldwide in support of the Palestinian people.

However, in a strange move last night during the match between Iran’s national football team and North Korea, Palestinian flags were removed from the stands by special unit forces.

Since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza, numerous campaigns have emerged among football fans in Europe and across the world against the Zionist regime.

Celtic fans in Scotland were among the pioneers in supporting the Palestinian people. In their Champions League match last season against Atletico Madrid, the entire stadium was decorated with Palestinian flags.

UEFA fined Celtic $19,000 for this act, but in response, the Scottish fans launched a campaign and raised $150,000. They paid the fine and donated the rest to aid the people of Gaza.

These days, supporting the Palestinian cause in the world of sports has become a human duty. So much so that Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s coach, said: “What we are seeing in Gaza is heartbreaking and deeply disturbing.”

While following the law by the special unit is admirable, blindly enforcing it, especially in a way that ignores the red lines of the Islamic Republic regarding support for Palestine is not appropriate.

This move by the Football Federation to blindly comply with FIFA’s rules suggests an effort to secularize and weaken Iran’s football stance on important global events.

The Iranian Football Federation quickly removed the Palestinian flags after a warning from the FIFA observer. Meanwhile, in places like Scotland, England, Italy, the U.S., and France, non-Muslim fans with no religious or moral obligations toward Gaza are paying a price out of sheer human responsibility.

Efforts underway to resolve Hirmand water dispute with Afghanistan

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Hirmand River

“The issue of Hirmand water rights is a longstanding matter, and the government continues to pursue its resolution through diplomatic channels”, Mohajerani said.

“Fortunately, part of the water is currently being transferred, and negotiations for maintaining this flow are still underway.”

She also referred to the environmental impact of the issue, voicing hope that with continued cooperation and persistent follow-up, the related environmental concerns will be addressed as soon as possible.

Iran and Afghanistan signed a deal in the 1970s over the Hirmand water right belonging to Iran. Since their takeover of Afghanistan some three years ago, the Taliban officials have ignored calls for Kabul to respect Iran’s right to the water of the border river.

Methanol plant fire in southern Iran leaves 3 dead, 10 injured

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Iran Firefighters

Seyed Hassan Mousavi, head of Bushehr’s Emergency Medical Services, confirmed that the injured have been transferred to regional hospitals. He warned that due to the scale of the fire, the number of casualties could rise.

According to the National Crisis Management Organization, the explosion took place aboard a methanol transport vessel docked at the company’s pier.

Emergency teams, including two helicopters, firefighting units from the Ports Authority and nearby towns of Dayyer and Kangan, as well as the plant’s HSE teams, were immediately dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze.

The fire reportedly resulted in five injuries, three of whom later died in hospital.

Following the incident, Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref contacted Bushehr Governor Arsalan Zare to receive updates on the response efforts. He emphasized the need for swift medical attention for the injured and a thorough investigation into the cause of the incident.

Ayatollah Khamenei urges MPs to stand united in supporting Iran

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Ayatollah Khamenei delivered a speech to the members of the Iranian Parliament at a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Leader extended his congratulations on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir, describing it as a truly significant day for the entire Islamic world, rich in profound concepts that lead to a deeper understanding of Islam. He also congratulated the attendees on the birth anniversary of Imam Hadi (AS).

Ayatollah Khamenei highlighted the universally recognized legal stature of legislative bodies around the world, attributing their status to the profound significance of law itself.

“The law is a fundamental condition for the existence of social life,” he stated, adding that, from a rational perspective, laws that are established by the collective intellect and a nation’s representatives possess greater credibility and value.

The Leader drew a distinction between the legal status and the actual weight of parliaments globally asserting that their moral and practical significance varies widely, khamenei.ir reported.

“The true standing and credibility of a parliament rooted in religion, composed of virtuous and honest individuals, and committed to justice, supporting the oppressed, and standing up to bullies, is vastly different from that of a parliament made up of irresponsible individuals, whose work contributes to oppression, discrimination, social inequality, and support for criminals such as the killers of Gazans,” the Leader stated.

Congratulating Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on his re-election as speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Ayatollah Khamenei outlined key principles for upholding the true dignity of the Iranian Parliament. He urged MPs to hold themselves accountable before both God and the law, prioritizing divine approval and the nation’s welfare while resisting conflicts of interest.

The Leader underscored the significance and influence of parliamentarians’ words, advising that speeches delivered from the parliamentary platform should inspire hope and foster reassurance. He further stressed that MPs’ statements must reflect rationality and commitment to the principles and ideals of the Islamic Revolution, serving as a testament to national resolve, strength, and determination.

Reflecting on Iran’s national character, Ayatollah Khamenei praised the unparalleled resistance and candor of the Iranian nation in confronting the empty rhetoric and impositions of major global powers. He described the enthusiastic public participation in the annual commemoration of Imam Khomeini’s demise and the 22nd of Bahman (Islamic Revolution anniversary) rallies as clear indicators of the nation’s strength and determination. “This strength must be visible in the stances of MPs, in their endorsement or rejection of laws and individuals,” he said, noting that such qualities are already present in the Parliament to a large extent.

He emphasized the necessity of a revolutionary approach in the Parliament as another essential factor for maintaining its distinguished status. “The Majlis is a Revolutionary parliament, but being Revolutionary is not merely about loud rhetoric. Be careful not to make mistakes in understanding what it means to be Revolutionary.”

Ayatollah Khamenei defined Revolutionary conduct as steadfastly pursuing the ideals of the Revolution while preventing any deviation from them, showing courage, and clearly expressing beliefs in a “correct, non-insulting, and respectful” manner, and completely excluding personal motives and political preferences from professional duties. “The world is in God’s presence and it is with this perspective that we must seek divine satisfaction. We must firmly and courageously articulate the Revolution’s stances and pursue them in our decisions,” he added.

The Leader described a unified, strong, and resolute response to irrational or accusatory remarks against the Islamic Republic as another duty of parliamentarians and a further example of Revolutionary conduct.

At the beginning of the meeting, Qalibaf highlighted the Strategic Action Law for Safeguarding National Interests and the Majlis’s support for the dignified positions of the country’s diplomatic apparatus during the Muscat negotiations.

“‘Active participation of MPs in parliamentary diplomacy,’ ‘passage of the Capital Gains Tax Law,’ ‘approval of the general framework for the National Artificial Intelligence Plan,’ ‘reform of the law on parliamentary oversight,’ and ‘implementation of smart systems for budgeting and financial oversight’ have been part of the measures undertaken by the 12th Parliament,” the speaker said.

26th Iran Health Exhibition held in Tehran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The event, which runs through Friday, showcases the latest in medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and laboratory equipment.

A total of 58 active companies from the health sector are participating, presenting their innovations, products, and services to industry professionals and the general public.

The exhibition aims to facilitate business networking, promote domestic production, and foster collaboration across healthcare fields.

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Iran vows to strike all US bases in region if attacked

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US Forces in Syria

The blunt warning came during a press briefing following a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

“If conflict is forced upon us, we will not hesitate to attack every US base in host countries,” General Nasirzadeh stated, adding that American forces would suffer “disproportionate losses.”

The minister emphasized Iran’s growing military capabilities, citing last week’s successful test of a ballistic missile carrying a two-ton warhead.

The warning specifically referenced US installations in Iraq, Syria, Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE – where the Pentagon maintains about 45,000 troops across dozens of bases.

Analysts note Iran possesses a substantial missile arsenal capable of retaliating against these facilities in case of provocation.

While expressing preference for diplomatic solutions, General Nasirzadeh ruled out any negotiations regarding Iran’s defense programs.

The remarks come amid indirect US-Iran talks, with Washington recently imposing new sanctions over Tehran.

Pentagon says US to cut military aid to Ukraine

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Western Weapons Russia Ukraine War

“It is a reduction in this budget,” Hegseth told lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“This administration takes a very different view of that conflict. We believe that a negotiated peaceful settlement is in the best interest of both parties and our nation’s interests, especially with all the competing interests around the globe.”

The Pentagon has not yet released the full documentation regarding its 2026 budget. According to Hegseth, the pending budget “provides a historic level of funding for military readiness, putting (U.S.) warfighters and their needs first.”

Hegseth did not disclose details as to the extent of the funding cuts to Ukraine.

The Pentagon’s announcement follows weeks of intense Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, including record-breaking drone strikes against Kyiv. Amid the escalating aerial assaults, President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the U.S. to support Ukraine with critical air defense systems.

Ukraine has offered to buy these systems outright rather than requesting military aid.

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the U.S. has provided Kyiv with over $66 billion in defense support. But U.S. President Donald Trump halted the approval of new military aid packages to Kyiv when he began his second term in January.

Under Trump’s leadership, Washington’s policy towards Ukraine shifted dramatically. Calls to support Ukraine’s independence and sovereignty have been replaced with demands that Ukraine make a deal with Russia, and Trump has at times lashed out at Zelensky.

After the leaders’ infamous clash during an Oval Office meeting in February, the U.S. temporarily suspended all military aid to Ukraine. Hegseth, who ordered the temporary halt, also did not attend the most recent Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting on June 4 — the first such absence by a U.S. defense chief since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

Zelensky confirmed in a recent interview that the U.S. diverted 20,000 anti-drone missiles originally intended for Ukraine to American forces in the Middle East.

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