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China reiterates opposition to Snapback trigger against Iran

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Water facility at Arak

The move would automatically reimpose sanctions against Iran under UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

In an explanatory note circulated at the UN Security Council, China stressed that the current difficulties in implementing the 2015 Iran nuclear, JCPOA, and Resolution 2231 stem not from Iran’s actions, but from the disruption caused by the US and three European countries.

Beijing added that this cannot serve as justification for reinstating previously lifted sanctions.

China warned that attempts to invoke the snapback mechanism could lead to unpredictable and catastrophic consequences, undermining years of diplomatic achievements.

The note underlined that the JCPOA and Resolution 2231 are inseparably linked, and any unilateral effort to trigger snapback outside of the legal framework would constitute an abuse of Security Council powers and would carry no legitimacy.

The Chinese mission further defended Iran’s right as a member of the NPT to peacefully use nuclear energy.

“Retreat of Caspian Sea could lead to desertification of coastal areas”

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Caspian Sea

Mojtahedi said water levels along the Caspian coast of Iran have dropped to around 300 meters, warning that a further decline to 500–600 meters could transform coastal areas into arid zones dominated by sand and salt.

Mojtahedi underlined that while the Caspian has historically experienced fluctuations, rising in the 1970s and falling in the 1950s, the current retreat, combined with global warming, poses unprecedented challenges.

He further explained that unlike open seas, where melting polar ice raises water levels, closed basins like the Caspian Sea are more vulnerable to evaporation-induced declines.

The drop in water levels also threatens critical wetlands, including Anzali and Miankaleh, and contributes to wind erosion along the Iranian coast.

He urged the planting of native salt-tolerant species to stabilize soils and called for continuous monitoring of the Caspian Sea’s water levels by scientific institutions.

Reduced snowfall and rainfall in the basin, partly due to warming winters, are further stressing river inflows, intensifying the risk of desertification along the southern coast. A study conducted by the Caspian Sea Studies and Research Center also shows the declining trend in Caspian Sea water levels began in 1996.

Factors such as water management practices, high evaporation rates, and climate change are potential contributors to decreased water flow into the Caspian Sea.

Iran, Belarus sign 12 collaboration documents

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko, signed the joint statement in Minsk on Wednesday.

The documents cover a wide range of sectors, including political relations, international law, tourism, arts, media, health, pharmaceuticals, industrial cooperation, environmental protection, free zones, special economic zones, and investment.

The joint statement and cooperation documents mark a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between Iran and Belarus.

This collaborative effort reflects the commitment of both nations to enhance cooperation across multiple fields and further solidify their partnership on the international stage.

Israeli military to call up 60,000 reservist soldiers for Gaza occupation plan: Report

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Israeli Army

The army’s decision came after Defense Minister Israel Katz approved a plan to occupy Gaza City, Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported Wednesday.

The broadcaster added that the regular troops operating in the Gaza Strip will also be extended.

According to Israeli army radio, the number of reservists within the army will rise to 130,000 in total in preparation for “a prolonged operation that will last several months” until mid-2026.

Channel 12 reported earlier on Tuesday that emergency draft orders, known as Order 8, have already been issued by the army.

The mobilization of the soldiers will begin on Sept. 2, with the occupation plan to be discussed in the Cabinet in the coming days, Yedioth Ahronoth daily said.

On Aug. 8, Israel’s Cabinet approved a plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to gradually reoccupy the Gaza Strip, beginning with Gaza City.

The plan has been met with an international chorus of criticism and condemnation.

Iran’s Navy to launch large-scale missile drill in Indian Ocean

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Iran Navy

Rear Admiral Abbas Hassani, spokesperson for the drill, said the operational phase of the exercise will start with the code phrase “Oh Muhammad, Messenger of God” and last two days. It will take place across the northern Indian Ocean and the Sea of Oman.

According to the announcement, surface and subsurface vessels, naval aviation units, coastal and sea-based missile sites, and electronic warfare divisions will participate. The exercise will also feature drone operations and missile launches in line with updated procedures and lessons learned from past maneuvers.

Hassani confirmed that a wide range of precision-guided cruise missiles with short, medium, and long ranges will be tested to strike and destroy surface targets.

He added that the exercise aims to strengthen combat readiness, enhance planning and command capabilities, and demonstrate deterrence. “This drill also seeks to inspire confidence among the Iranian people while relying entirely on domestic expertise,” the spokesman said.

The Navy has staged regular war games in recent years, highlighting its emphasis on expanding missile and drone capabilities.

Iran minister: Oil exports planned according to market conditions

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Iran Oil Tanker

“We do not have a single barrel of oil that we cannot sell,” Paknejad said, stressing that all exports are planned according to market conditions.

He also highlighted the inauguration of a $1.6 billion gas recovery project in western province of Ilam, expected to generate $700 million annually by capturing 240 million cubic feet of flare gas.

Paknejad also said the recent decision to allow imports of super gasoline will not affect existing fuel quotas or prices for ordinary consumers.

Speaking on the sidelines of a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Paknejad clarified that fuel subsidies remain unchanged.

He explained that the private sector, not the government, has been authorized to import super gasoline, referred to as “special gasoline” in cabinet documents, and offer it as a premium service to consumers willing to pay higher costs.

Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami undergoes heart procedure

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Seyed Mohammad Khatami

Mohammad Reza Khatami, himself a prominent reformist figure, said the 80-year-old former president experienced persistent chest pain along with other symptoms indicating a heart condition.

“Following medical examinations, it was confirmed that Mr. Khatami had a cardiac complication caused by a blocked artery. Angioplasty was performed, and thankfully the outcome was very positive,” he told local media.

His brother added that the former president is now under close medical supervision and is continuing treatment.

Khatami, who served as Iran’s president from 1997 to 2005, is widely regarded as the leading figure of the country’s reformist movement.

He remains a symbolic presence in Iranian politics despite facing restrictions on public activity and media coverage in recent years.

US may provide air support for Ukraine under peace accord: Trump

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Russia Ukraine War

“When it comes to security, (European allies) are willing to put people on the ground. We’re willing to help them with things, especially, probably, by air,” Trump said, stressing that no U.S. troops would be deployed on Ukrainian soil.

Kyiv has long insisted on binding security guarantees from its allies to prevent Moscow from invading again after a ceasefire. Trump initially dismissed such guarantees as Europe’s responsibility, but has recently shifted his position.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that U.S. air support remains “an option and a possibility.” She did not specify what form it could take, though air support could involve missile defense systems or a no-fly zone.

Bloomberg has reported that a package of security guarantees for Ukraine could be finalized this week, with European leaders moving quickly after Trump signaled support.

European officials have discussed sending British and French troops to Ukraine, along with contingents from roughly 10 other countries, according to sources cited by Bloomberg.

During talks in Washington NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the issue of deploying U.S. or European troops had not been raised. President Volodymyr Zelensky, who arrived in Washington with European leaders, has pressed for firm guarantees as part of any deal.

French President Emmanuel Macron has noted that security guarantees would not include NATO membership but would instead rely on a strong Ukrainian military supported by a “coalition of the willing,” which includes over 30 countries such as Canada and Japan.

Some allies are prepared to send ground troops, while others will provide air and naval support.

European officials have told the Kyiv Independent that a series of meetings among the participant countries of the “coalition of the willing” could take place in the coming days to hash out the details.

Iranian president boosts ties in Belarus, raises border concerns in Armenia

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Lukashenko welcomed Pezeshkian with an official ceremony at the presidential palace before the pair held private talks and a joint session with senior delegations.

According to Iranian state media, several agreements and cooperation documents are expected to be signed during the visit. Pezeshkian’s program in Belarus also includes meetings with parliamentary leaders and members of the Iranian community.

The Iranian president stressed that Tehran and Minsk share common views in international organizations such as BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, arguing that the frameworks could help both countries expand constructive engagement.

He also criticized unilateral actions by the US and its allies, saying sanctions against Iran and Belarus were designed to weaken independent states.

Before arriving in Minsk, Pezeshkian met Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan on Tuesday. In that meeting, he reaffirmed Iran’s support for Armenia’s sovereignty but insisted that concerns over the presence of foreign forces near shared borders “must be completely resolved.”

The remarks came days after Yerevan and Baku signed a US-mediated deal over the strategic Zangezur corridor that connects Iran to Armenia.

Syrian, Israeli officials meet in Paris on de-escalation measures: SANA

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The talks centered on reducing tensions, non-interference in Syria’s internal affairs, supporting stability across the region, monitoring the ceasefire in Suwayda province and reactivating the 1974 disengagement agreement between Israel and Syria, according to the report.

The discussions were held under US mediation as part of wider diplomatic efforts to bolster security in Syria and preserve the country’s unity and territorial integrity, the agency added.

While SANA did not specify the identities of the Israeli officials, Israel’s Channel 12, citing two unnamed “informed” sources, stated that Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and US Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack were set to meet al-Shaibani in Paris on Tuesday night to discuss security arrangements on the border between the two sides, without providing further details.

On July 24, Barrack wrote on the US social media platform X that “I met this evening with the Syrians and Israelis in Paris. Our goal was dialogue and de-escalation, and we accomplished precisely that. All parties reiterated their commitment to continuing these efforts.”

The next day, Israel’s Channel 13, quoting a senior Israeli official it did not name, claimed Dermer had met with al-Shaibani in Paris in the presence of Barrack, describing the meeting at the time as “extremely important.”

The US news outlet Axios reported then that the talks were mediated by US President Donald Trump’s administration and constituted “the most high-level official engagement between Israel and Syria in more than 25 years.”

Axios cited unnamed Israeli officials as saying that the goal was “to reach security understandings regarding southern Syria in order to maintain the ceasefire between Israel and Syria.”

On Aug. 12, al-Shaibani met in Amman, Jordan with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Barrack.

The meeting addressed ways to enhance coordination between the three parties, with an agreement reached to form a joint Syrian-Jordanian-US working group to support Syrian government efforts in strengthening the Suwayda ceasefire and pursuing a comprehensive solution to the crisis.

Suwayda has observed a ceasefire since July 19 following a week of deadly armed clashes between Druze groups and Bedouin tribes and Israeli military attacks.

Israel has cited “protection of the Druze” to justify escalations against Syria and expanded its occupation of the Syrian Golan Heights by seizing the demilitarized buffer zone, which Damascus has denounced as blatant interference. Syria has called for enforcing the 1974 disengagement agreement between the two sides.

Israel also launched hundreds of airstrikes targeting Syrian military sites, including air fields, missile systems and air defense installations.

Syria’s transitional administration, formed after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, is working to restore stability across the country after nearly 25 years of authoritarian rule.

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