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IRGC reports discovery of suspected Israeli drone components near Tehran

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IRGC

In a statement released Sunday, the public relations office of the IRGC said that during a routine patrol operation, Basij forces uncovered parts and equipment believed to be associated with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) linked to the Zionist regime.

According to the statement, the discovery took place as part of ongoing security and intelligence patrols aimed at safeguarding the Parand Industrial Zone and surrounding areas.

The IRGC noted that this is the second instance of such drone-related equipment being found in the area since the start of the Israeli aggression against Iran on June 13.

While the statement did not specify the nature or intended use of the equipment, it emphasized the continued vigilance of local security forces in countering threats attributed to foreign espionage elements.

The 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, which left casualties and damages on both sides, ended in a ceasefire at the end of June.

Over 30 killed in sectarian clashes in Syria

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IFP Media Wire
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Syria War

The violence erupted after a wave of kidnappings, including the abduction of a Druze merchant on Friday on the highway linking Damascus to Sweida, witnesses say.

This is the first time sectarian fighting has erupted inside the city of Sweida itself, the provincial capital of the mostly Druze province.

Last April saw clashes between Sunni fighters and armed Druze residents of Jaramana, southeast of Damascus, which later spread to another district near the provincial capital.

“This cycle of violence has exploded in a terrifyng way and if it doesn’t end we are heading toward to a bloodbath,” said Rayan Marouf, a Druze researcher based in Sweida who runs the Suwayda24 website.

The clashes involving Bedouin tribal fighters and Druze militias were centered in Maqwas neighborhood east of Sweida, which is inhabited by Bedouin tribes, and was encircled by armed Druze groups and later seized.

The Syrian ministry of interior announced that its forces will begin direct intervention in Sweida to resolve the conflict, calling on local parties in the Druze city to cooperate with the security forces.

Armed Bedouin tribesmen also launched attacks on Druze villages on the western and north outskirts of the city, residents stated.

A medical source told Reuters that at least 15 bodies had been taken to the morgue at Sweida’s state hospital. Around 50 people were injured, with some transported to Deraa city for medical care.

The violence marked the latest episode of sectarian bloodshed in Syria, where fears among minority groups have surged since rebels toppled President Bashar al-Assad in December, installing their own government and security forces.

Those concerns intensified following the killing of hundreds of Alawites in March, in apparent retaliation for an earlier attack carried out by Assad loyalists.

It was the deadliest sectarian flare-up in years in Syria, where a 14-year war ended last December with Assad fleeing to Russia after his government was overthrown by rebel forces.

US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine: Trump

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IFP Media Wire
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Trump did not give a number of Patriots he plans to send to Ukraine, but he said the United States would be reimbursed for their cost by the European Union. The U.S. president has grown increasingly disenchanted with Putin because the Russian leader has resisted Trump’s attempts to negotiate a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for more defensive capabilities to fend off a daily barrage of missile and drone attacks from Russia.

“We will send them Patriots, which they desperately need, because Putin really surprised a lot of people. He talks nice and then bombs everybody in the evening. But there’s a little bit of a problem there. I don’t like it,” Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews outside of Washington.

“We basically are going to send them various pieces of very sophisticated military equipment. They are going to pay us 100% for that, and that’s the way we want it,” Trump added.

He plans to meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss Ukraine and other issues this week.

Iran FM rebukes Israeli PM in strongly worded tweet: “What exactly is Netanyahu smoking?”

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Abbas Araghchi

Araghchi wrote, “Netanyahu pledged victory in Gaza almost two years ago. The end result: military quagmire, facing arrest warrant for war crimes, and 200,000 new Hamas recruits.”

“In Iran, he dreamed that he could erase 40+ years of peaceful nuclear achievements. The end result: every one of the dozen Iranian academics that his mercenaries martyred had trained 100+ capable disciples. They will show Netanyahu what they are capable of,” he further noted.

The foreign minister added Netanyahu’s “arrogance” doesn’t stop there, explaining, “Having miserably failed to achieve any of his war aims in Iran and compelled to run to “Daddy” when our powerful missiles flattened secret Israeli regime sites, which Netanyahu is still censoring, he is openly dictating what the US should or shouldn’t say or do in talks with Iran.”

“Apart from farce that Iran will accept anything a wanted war criminal has to say, the inevitable question arises: what exactly is Netanyahu smoking? And if nothing, what exactly does the Mossad have on the White House?” he concluded.

Iran FM rebukes Israeli PM in strongly worded tweet: “What exactly is Netanyahu smoking?”

Parliamentary commission approves bill to bolster Iran’s military capabilities

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian Parliament

Commission spokesman Ebrahim Rezaei announced that the proposal, titled “Strengthening the Defensive Capacity of the Armed Forces in Confronting the Crimes and Aggressions of the Zionist Regime,” was passed in the presence of senior officials from the Ministry of Defense, the Armed Forces General Staff, the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, and the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC). The bill has now been referred to the Commission’s Defense Subcommittee for further review.

Backed by 120 lawmakers and introduced by Tehran MP Ali Khezrian, the bill mandates full disbursement of the defense budget for the year 2025–26, as well as payment of any outstanding funds from the previous fiscal year. It obliges the State Planning and Budget Organization and the Ministry of Petroleum to ensure full financing of strategic defense projects.

The bill further requires the Central Bank to allocate resources, including from unblocked foreign assets, to fund emergency defense initiatives by the Armed Forces General Staff.

According to Rezaei, the commission and defense officials unanimously emphasized the urgency of enhanced military preparedness in the face of mounting threats and pledged robust cooperation to ensure full implementation of the bill.

President Pezeshkian: Iran belongs to all citizens—no room for division into ‘insiders’, ‘outsiders’

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IFP Editorial Staff
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“We must never divide our people into ‘insiders’ and ‘outsiders,’” Pezeshkian declared.

“Iran belongs to all Iranians—regardless of belief, ethnicity, language, or gender. Disagreement does not equal enmity. We have no right to impose our views on others by force.”

Referring to the recent 12-day war, the President commended the nation’s resilience and collective unity.

“During this difficult time, the people stood firm. Even those who may disagree with us politically, or women criticized for their appearance, took to the streets in protest against the Zionist regime. This is their homeland too,” he said.

He reiterated the importance of people-centered governance: “In both the 8-year war and this 12-day conflict, it was the people—not just the government—who ensured victory. A country cannot be run solely from behind desks; we must harness the strength of our citizens.”

Calling for national unity, Pezeshkian concluded: “The only way to build Iran is through acceptance of diversity, fostering harmony, and joining forces. If we align all capacities and perspectives, we can overcome our challenges and create the Iran we all deserve.”

Ex-lawmaker: Iran open to talks with U.S.—but only on own terms

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran US Flags

Motahari asserted that unconditional talks in the aftermath of a “cowardly and surprise attack” would be incompatible with Iran’s national pride and independence.

He emphasized that Washington must abandon its longstanding demand for a total halt to uranium enrichment, provide credible guarantees that it will refrain from attacking Iran’s nuclear infrastructure again, and compensate Tehran for the damage inflicted during the recent conflict.

“Entering negotiations without asserting these conditions would be a dishonor to the Iranian people,” Motahari said, adding that if these terms are respected, dialogue would not only be possible, but justified.

Turning to recent criticism of President Masoud Pezeshkian following his interview with an renowned American journalist, Tucker Carlson, Motahari dismissed calls for his impeachment as reckless and counterproductive.

“The President speaks as the official voice of the nation. He is not a battlefield commander; his words are meant to keep diplomatic avenues open,” he said.

Motahari warned that attempts to question the President’s political competence, particularly through impeachment or censure at this juncture, would serve only the interests of the Israeli regime.

“Differences of opinion can be addressed in dialogue, not through hasty and divisive actions that play into the hands of our enemies,” he concluded.

Russia slams Axios report it backed ‘zero enrichment’ Iran nuclear agreement

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IFP Media Wire
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8790518 23.10.2024 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands before a meeting on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.

US news outlet Axios reported on Saturday, citing three anonymous sources familiar with the matter, that Putin had “encouraged” Iran to accept a deal with the United States that would prevent Tehran from enriching uranium.

The article “appears to be a new political defamation campaign aimed at exacerbating tensions around Iran’s nuclear program”, the Russian ministry of foreign affairs said on Sunday.

“Invariably and repeatedly, we have emphasised the necessity of resolving the crisis concerning Iran’s nuclear program exclusively through political and diplomatic means, and expressed our willingness to help find mutually acceptable solutions,” the statement added.

Tehran is suspected by Western countries and Israel of seeking to develop an atomic bomb, which it denies, defending its “non-negotiable” right to develop a civilian nuclear program.

Moscow has a cordial relationship with Iran’s leadership and provides crucial backing for Tehran but did not swing forcefully behind its partner even after the US joined Israel’s bombing campaign in June.

Publicly, Moscow has defended Tehran’s right to use nuclear technology for civilian purposes but in recent months, Putin has also drawn closer to US President Donald Trump.

On June 13, Israel launched an unprecedented attack on Iran, triggering a 12-day war.

The conflict halted negotiations initiated in April between Tehran and Washington to frame Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for lifting economic sanctions against Tehran.

On June 22, the US bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities.

President Pezeshkian hails Iran’s national unity during Israeli war

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IFP Media Wire
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Pezeshkian made the comments during a visit to the Ministry of Petroleum on Sunday. He appreciated the efforts of the staff and managers of the ministry in providing services during the war and preventing shortages in the supply of energy.

“It was you, alongside other segments of the people, who, with correct understanding and timely wisdom, thwarted the enemy’s plots to destabilize the country. If the people had not united and stood firm alongside the capabilities and missiles of the armed forces that shattered the might of the Zionist regime, our success and victory would not have been possible,” the president stated, his official website reported.

Pezeshkian further mentioned that efforts are being made to prevent the recurrence of war through advancing diplomatic efforts.

“War benefits no one and has no winners. We strive, based on the slogan and approach of the national consensus administration, to pursue peace, tranquility, and stability with internal cohesion and friendship with neighbors and other countries around the world. We have never bullied nor will we, but we will not submit to force and bullying either,” he stated.

Elsewhere in his remarks, the president urged the officials of the ministry to develop and present optimal management solutions for the production and consumption of energy, utilizing thorough research, all available experiences, and expert opinions.

He encouraged them to consider all opportunities, threats, and possibilities, and to make the necessary predictions, hoping that the country will not face an energy shortage this winter.

Pezeshkian also emphasized the importance of increasing investment in the oil industry, stating that numerous individuals and organizations have expressed their readiness and interest in investing in the management of energy production and consumption.

Referring to the development of clean energy production infrastructure, especially the acceleration of solar power plant construction, he noted that expanding solar power plants will reduce the need for subsidized gas and diesel for electricity production, which will both open up investment opportunities for the ministry and increase attractiveness for private sector investors.

The president expressed gratitude for the reports provided regarding successful actions taken in controlling fuel smuggling, managing consumption, and improving efficiency.

Iranian parliament pass tougher penalties for espionage and collaboration with hostile foreign regimes

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran's parliament

The amendments, aimed at addressing the Guardian Council’s concerns, were passed by an overwhelming majority during the July 14th session.

Under the revised bill, any operational or intelligence activity deemed detrimental to national security or in collaboration with Israel or other hostile regimes is punishable by death and confiscation of property. If such actions do not meet the threshold of “corruption on earth”, perpetrators face life imprisonment.

The bill also criminalizes activities that aid hostile regimes economically, technologically, or militarily, with penalties ranging from execution to long-term imprisonment.

Possession or use of illegal communication devices like Starlink for subversive purposes is also penalized.

Meanwhile, the bill targets cyberattacks, espionage drones, and dissemination of sensitive materials to foreign media.

Any filming or transmission of content deemed harmful to national morale or unity could result in imprisonment and permanent disqualification from public service.

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry is tasked with identifying “hostile media” and expedited legal processes have been introduced for related offenses.

Iranian lawmakers underlined that these measures are crucial for safeguarding national security amid increasing regional tensions.

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