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Tandoureh National Park: Guardians of Iran’s northern wilderness

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IFP Editorial Staff
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These dedicated environmental guardians work far from urban centers, often from sunrise to midnight, protecting the country’s wildlife and natural habitats with minimal facilities and under harsh conditions.

Located near the Iranian-Turkmen border in the Dargaz region, Tandoureh National Park covers about 54 square kilometers and forms part of a 73,000-hectare protected area first established in 1968.

Around 10,000 hectares are officially designated as a conservation zone, while other sections serve as popular ecotourism and recreation areas.

Tandoureh is recognized as one of the world’s key genetic reservoirs, home to over 380 species of plants, many with medicinal properties, and a remarkable diversity of wildlife.

The park provides critical habitat for several endangered species, including the Persian leopard and the great bustard, making it one of Iran’s most valuable ecological reserves.

Iran FM condemns US resumption of nuclear tests after Pentagon name change

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In a post on the social media platform X, Araghchi said the US, “a nuclear-armed bully”, had changed the name of its “Department of Defense” to the “Department of War” while restarting nuclear tests.

He noted that the same country portraying Iran’s peaceful nuclear program as a threat is now openly violating international law.

“This very bully,” Araghchi wrote, “depicts Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities as dangerous and threatens further attacks against our safeguarded facilities. All these actions are in clear breach of international law.”

He added that there is “no doubt the United States is the world’s most dangerous proliferator,” warning that Washington’s move to resume testing would normalize the spread of “such evil weapons.”

Araghchi urged the international community to speak with one voice and hold the US accountable for the normalization of nuclear proliferation.

Iran’s Hormuz Ballistic Missile Elevates Deterrence in Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman

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IFP Media Wire
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Because of its unique geopolitical position in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Islamic Republic of Iran has long been at the forefront of confronting maritime threats from adversaries.

The importance of these waters is unmatched not only in military terms but also in the fields of energy, commerce, and global security.

The presence of foreign forces in waters surrounding Iran has reinforced the necessity of strengthening naval defense and deterrence — especially given that a large portion of Iran’s oil exports and foreign trade transit this vital route.

Accordingly, enhancing the ability to counter maritime threats is not merely a military option but a strategic necessity to preserve Iran’s sovereignty, security, and national interests.

Given their strong similarity to the Fateh-class missile, the Hormuz-1 and Hormuz-2 missiles can be regarded as optimized and upgraded extensions of that family, and are considered among Iran’s most precise missiles.

The Hormuz missile’s range is reported to be approximately 300 kilometers, and the Hormuz-2’s speed has been described as between four and five times the speed of sound.

Unlike anti-ship missiles such as the Khalij-e Fars, which use optical guidance, or the Fateh-110, which relies on a precise inertial guidance system, the Hormuz (anti-radar) missile employs radar-wave seekers and attacks the source of emission.

The missile’s warhead is estimated to weigh between 450 and 600 kilograms.

Martyr Brigadier General Amir-Ali Haji-Zadeh, former commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, said: “Hormuz-1 can destroy the radars aboard an aircraft carrier, a Patriot site on land, or a radar search site.”

Another potential target for the Hormuz missile is the many large military vessels that currently operate in the Persian Gulf.

Firing this missile in combination with one like the Khalij-e Fars could become a real nightmare for any enemy at sea.

Iran Returns to World Taekwondo Podium After Eight Years, Finishes Runner-Up in Wuxi, China

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The tournament was held from October 23 to 30 in Wuxi, China, featuring 898 athletes from 179 countries.

Iranian athletes delivered a strong performance, earning three medals: a gold by Abolfazl Zandi, a silver by Mehdi Hajimousaei, and a bronze by Amirsina Bakhtiari.

Based on the final standings released by the World Taekwondo Federation, Iran secured second place overall, reclaiming its status among the world’s leading teams.

The achievement marks Iran’s first world podium finish since 2017, highlighting a successful comeback for the national team, which had been absent from top-tier global rankings for nearly a decade.

Iran vows to keep window of diplomacy open despite challenges

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IFP Media Wire
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Abbas Araghchi

Iran’s diplomacy is fundamentally based on defending national dignity and interests, said Araghchi in Tabriz, northwest Iran, on Wednesday.

The country, Araghchi added, will not engage in negotiations with an adversary that resorts to threats and aggression instead of dialogue.

He emphasized that the continuation of any dialogue depends on both parties adhering to diplomacy based on equality and respecting the principle of mutual interests.

Araghchi reflected on the historical role of Iranian diplomats, commending their perseverance and determination in safeguarding a shared Iranian identity and in achieving significant milestones in Iran’s diplomatic history.

In Iran’s political history, he noted, diplomacy has never been merely a temporary tool for managing crises; rather, it represents an enduring and profound rationality.

 

Trump directs Pentagon to start testing nuclear arms on equal basis to China and Russia

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IFP Media Wire
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“The United States has more Nuclear Weapons than any other country,” Trump wrote.

“This was accomplished, including a complete update and renovation of existing weapons, during my First Term in office. Because of the tremendous destructive power, I HATED to do it, but had no choice! Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years.”

Trump’s announcement on TruthSocial came shortly before he was slated to meet face-to-face with Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time since 2019 in South Korea on Thursday.

Trump later ignored a question from a reporter about the move while meeting with Xi and the Chinese delegation in South Korea just before reporters were ushered out of the room.

The U.S. halted the explosive testing of nuclear arms in 1992.

Russia claimed it tested its new nuclear-capable cruise missile, known as the Burevestnik, last week, which purportedly flew 8,700 miles.

The test was met with international condemnation, including from Trump, who called it “inappropriate” as he is pushing the Kremlin to come to the table and negotiate a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

“You’ve got to get the war ended. A war that should have taken one week is now in its soon fourth year,” the president said on Monday.

“That’s what you ought to do, instead of testing missiles.”

“We test missiles all the time. They’re not playing games with us, and we’re not playing games with them either,” Trump added.

On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that Moscow successfully tested a new atomic-powered and nuclear-capable underwater drone. The test was conducted on Tuesday, with Putin claiming the nuclear reactor that powers the Poseidon drone is “100 times smaller” than those on submarines.

 

Iran urges IAEA chief to avoid “baseless remarks” on nuclear program

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Rafael Grossi

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Baqaei criticized Grossi’s recent comments about Iran’s nuclear program, describing them as “catastrophic” and saying they could “pave the way for US and Israeli aggression against Iran.”

He urged the IAEA chief to refrain from making “unfounded statements” regarding the country’s nuclear activities.

Grossi told the Associated Press on Wednesday that while Iran is not currently engaged in active uranium enrichment, the agency has observed movements near storage facilities for enriched uranium.

He also said IAEA inspectors lack full access to Iranian sites but are monitoring developments through satellite imagery, which has shown no acceleration of enrichment beyond pre-conflict levels.

The IAEA chief added that uranium enriched up to 60 percent remains in Iran and that the agency must verify that it has not been diverted for other purposes.
He emphasized the importance of renewed access to confirm the status of the material.

Top Iranian commander: 12-day conflict with Israel proved passive defense is national duty

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Abdulrahim Mousavi

In a message marking Iran’s Passive Defense Week, Mousavi said the 12-day conflict with the US and Israel in June demonstrated the need to strengthen non-military defense systems across the country’s critical infrastructure.

He noted that passive defense, focused on prevention, preparedness, and resilience, forms the foundation of national security in the face of modern, hybrid threats.

He described passive defense as “the backbone of infrastructural resilience and social stability,” highlighting its role in countering cyber, biological, chemical, radiological, and technological warfare.

Mousavi also praised two decades of efforts by Iranian experts, which have turned passive defense into a scientific and institutionalized framework for enhancing national preparedness.

Paying tribute to late military and scientific figures, including Maj. Gen. Hassan Firouzabadi and nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh who was assassinated by Israel, he expressed confidence that maintaining Iran’s Islamic and revolutionary identity remains the key to enduring stability and national unity.

Trump says US and China to ‘work together’ on Ukraine settlement

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IFP Media Wire
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Russia Ukraine War

Trump made the claim aboard Air Force One as he was departing South Korea, where he held a face-to-face meeting with Xi earlier on Thursday.

“Ukraine came up very strongly. We talked about it for a long time, and we are both going to work together to see if we can get something done,” the US leader stated.

Trump said he and Xi “agree that the sides are locked in fighting and sometimes you gotta let them fight, I guess.”

“But [Xi is] going to help us, and we are going to work together on Ukraine. Not a lot more we can do,” he continued.

The US president added that he had not asked his Chinese counterpart to stop buying Russian oil, despite pledging to do so ahead of the talks.

Beijing has not officially commented on Xi and Trump’s meeting in Busan.

 

Iranian volleyball player Saber Kazemi declared brain dead; remains on life support

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Kazemi, who had been playing for Qatar’s Al Rayyan Club, was hospitalized in Doha last week after suffering a serious brain complication that left him in a coma.

Despite the confirmation of brain death, he remains connected to life-support machines under intensive care, officials said.

The exact cause of the incident has not yet been fully determined. According to initial reports, Kazemi lost consciousness after receiving an electric shock while in a swimming pool. Witnesses claimed that before collapsing, he said he had been “badly electrocuted.”

However, Dr. Jabari, a member of the medical team involved in Kazemi’s transfer to Doha, has rejected electrocution as the cause, saying further medical investigation is required.

Kazemi, known as one of Iran’s promising volleyball talents, had represented the national team in several international tournaments before joining Al Rayyan. The sports community in Iran and Qatar has expressed deep concern and sympathy for his condition.

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