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Flamingos arrive at Iran’s Miankaleh wetland as autumn migration begins

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Flamingos arrive at Iran’s Miankaleh wetland as autumn migration begins

Ali Akbar Fadaei, director of the reserve, told Fars News Agency that the arrival of flamingos began with the onset of autumn and continues as more flocks reach the region.

“Most of these birds are transient migrants,” he said, adding that some choose the wetland as their wintering ground, remaining there until the end of the cold season.

Fadaei emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and security in natural habitats to protect these species during their stay.

Flamingos-Iran’s Miankaleh

He also noted that bird migration to Miankaleh is expected to increase in the coming months, reaching its peak in late December.

The return of flamingos has added vibrant color and life to the landscape, drawing the attention of birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Known as the “Birds’ Paradise,” the Miankaleh Wetland is one of Iran’s most significant habitats for migratory birds, hosting thousands of species each year.

Iran Defense Ministry spox: Israel Forced to Sign Agreement with Hamas

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Iran Defense Ministry spox Israel Forced to Sign Agreement with Hamas

Talai-Nik stated that “the criminal Israeli regime, which had claimed it could achieve its goals — such as freeing hostages — through military operations and the destruction of Hamas, has now been forced to sign an agreement and grant concessions to Hamas.”

Referring to the extensive US support for Israel, the Defense Ministry spokesman emphasized that the “US-Israel axis, as the global criminal front, has lost its credibility under popular pressure and has been compelled to accept a ceasefire and an agreement with Hamas.”

In another part of his remarks, Talai-Nik highlighted Iran’s self-sufficiency in military affairs, noting that dependence on foreign military sources has sharply decreased since the Islamic Revolution. He added that “thanks to the efforts of knowledge-based companies and Iranian experts, more than a thousand defense systems and pieces of equipment have been produced, bringing the country to 90 percent self-reliance.”

According to Talai-Nik, despite sanctions and external pressure, Iran’s advancements in defense capability serve as a successful model for other sectors.

Putin: Israel sent message that it seeks no confrontation with Iran

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Vldimir Putin

Putin emphasized that “the Israeli leadership has communicated to us, through our ongoing contacts, a message we have passed on to our Iranian friends — that Israel is not seeking a conflict and prefers a diplomatic settlement.”

The Russian president noted that Moscow maintains “active and continuous” communication with both Israel and Iran.

He also underscored that Iran “is inclined toward pursuing a diplomatic path” in addressing its nuclear issue and that Russia “feels Tehran’s determination to find mutually acceptable solutions and to resume constructive cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).”

Putin confirmed that he had recently held detailed discussions with IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi during his visit to Russia, during which Grossi “acknowledged Iran’s commitment to resolving all outstanding matters.”

The Russian leader added that although certain technical issues remain, “once existing agreements are implemented, they will play a key role in reaching a final settlement on this complex regional matter.”

Reiterating his point, Putin said Israel “has no desire for any form of confrontation with Iran” and remains interested in a “peaceful and diplomatic resolution.”

Iran says supports any initiative aimed at halting Gaza genocidal war

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

In reaction to the ceasefire in Gaza, the ministry issued a statement saying, “As a supporter of the legitimate resistance of the Palestinian nation in its pursuit of the right to self-determination, the Islamic Republic of Iran has, over the past two years, employed all its diplomatic capacities—particularly within the framework of regional mechanisms, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the United Nations—to exert pressure upon the Zionist regime and its backers to end the genocide and withdraw the occupiers from Gaza.”

Honoring the memory of the great martyrs of the Resistance, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscored the responsibility of the international community to prevent the occupying regime’s violations of its obligations, calling upon all parties to remain vigilant and alert to the deceit and duplicity of the Zionist regime.

The statemeny further said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again stresses that the cessation of crimes and genocide in Gaza does not in any way relieve States and competent international institutions of their shared legal, humanitarian, and moral duty to pursue justice through the identification and prosecution of those who ordered and perpetrated war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, with the aim of bringing an end to the decades-long impunity enjoyed by the Zionist regime.

India likely to buy more Russian oil: Bloomberg

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Russia is offering Indian refiners discounts of $2 to $2.50 per barrel of Urals crude compared to Dated Brent, the media outlet said, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Oil imports from Russia to India are projected to rise by 6% in October and average around 1.7 million barrels per day, according to analytics firm Kpler. The projected rise comes despite the 25% US punitive tariffs imposed on most Indian products for New Delhi’s continued purchases of Russian oil.

India, the world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, has seen a major shift in its energy dynamics since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict, with Russia emerging as its top oil supplier since February 2022.

Russian crude accounted for 34% of India’s oil imports in September, according Kpler data.

Following the introduction of additional Western sanctions on Moscow in July, India reiterated its commitment to continue purchasing Russian oil, provided the price remains below the $47 per barrel cap, according to media reports.

Indian refiners have maintained that they will buy as long as shipments are transported on non-sanctioned vessels and transactions avoid blacklisted companies or individuals, Bloomberg reported.

Washington has imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods, including a 25% penalty specifically linked to India’s continued purchases of Russian oil. New Delhi has resisted reducing imports, viewing the US position as economic coercion.

India’s state-owned oil producers are looking for flexibility in purchases and are in talks with Middle Eastern and African oil companies for new long-term supply deals for next year, according to Bloomberg.

India’s energy demand is poised to grow over the next few decades.

BP’s chief economist said on Tuesday that the country is expected to become the world’s largest oil consumer in 2050.

 

French national Lennart Monterlos acquitted, released by Iranian court

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Iran Prison

Mojtaba Shasti Karimi, Director General of Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that Monterlos was freed after the completion of judicial proceedings and has since departed for his home country.

According to the Hormozgan Province Judiciary, Monterlos, who is a dual French-German national, had been arrested during the 12-day conflict between Iran and the US-Israeli alliance earlier this year on charges of involvement in activities deemed against Iran’s national security. The judiciary stated that after thorough investigation, the competent court ruled him not guilty.

Earlier in July, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi told Le Monde newspaper that Monterlos had been detained for a “violation” and that France’s embassy had been officially informed of his status.

Iranian officials emphasized that the acquittal and release were carried out in accordance with domestic legal procedures and judicial independence.

Tehran, Moscow hold talks on development of small-scale reactors

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A delegation from Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom, led by Deputy Director General for International Affairs Nikolay Spassky, visited Tehran on Wednesday for comprehensive talks with officials from the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

The two sides discussed plans to advance collaboration on SMRs as well as 1,250-megawatt power reactors.

The talks follow AEOI head and Vice President Mohammad Eslami’s recent visit to Russia, during which two major agreements were signed on SMR cooperation and the Iran-Hormoz Nuclear Power Plant project. The latter includes four 1,250-megawatt reactors valued at more than $25 billion.

During the Tehran meetings, both parties emphasized the need to accelerate ongoing projects and strengthen joint efforts in nuclear technology design and construction.
Spassky also met with Eslami to review progress and discuss next steps.

Rosatom’s CEO Alexey Likhachev is expected to visit Iran soon to oversee developments at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant units two and three, as part of the countries’ expanding strategic partnership under a recently ratified comprehensive cooperation agreement.

37th International Children and Youth Film Festival concludes in Isfahan

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The event took place at the Isfahan International Conference Center and brought together government officials, filmmakers, and artists active in the field of children’s cinema.

Among the distinguished guests were Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyed Abbas Salehi, and Governor of Isfahan Mehdi Jamalinejad.

The ceremony marked the conclusion of a weeklong celebration of creativity and storytelling dedicated to young audiences.

During the closing night, the winners of various competitive sections were announced and honored for their artistic achievements.

The festival, recognized as one of the most prominent cultural events in Iran, provides a platform for promoting films that reflect the values, dreams, and challenges of children and teenagers.

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Spanish parliament approves arms embargo against Israel

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The parliament backed the decree announced in September by Sanchez with 178 votes for to 169 against.

Spain’s socialist prime minister banned buying or selling weapons to Israel shortly after Israel’s assault on Gaza began following the Hamas-led 7 October attack on southern Israel.

A growing chorus of historians, legal experts and scholars has labelled Israel’s war a genocide. Sanchez has become one of the most virulent critics among world leaders of Israel’s devastating two-year-old war in the Palestinian territory.

In September, he announced a decree to “consolidate in law” the embargo he imposed as part of a series of measures against Israel’s genocide.

“Israel’s response to the terrible attacks committed by terrorist group Hamas on October 7, 2023 has ended up becoming an indiscriminate attack against the Palestinian population that the majority of experts have called genocide,” reads the preamble of the law.

It bans all exports of defence equipment, products or technology to Israel and imports of such goods from Tel Aviv.

The decree also outlaws the transit of aviation fuel with potential military use and bans the advertising of products “coming from illegal colonies in Gaza and the West Bank”.

The text allows the government to make exceptions for dual-use defence equipment, “if the application of the ban harmed general national interests”.

Spain’s leftwing Podemos party, which has four MPs and had criticised the decree for not going far enough, eventually joined other parties that comprise Sanchez’s leftist minority coalition.

Sanchez has criticised the international community for failing to halt Israel’s genocide, accusing major powers of being mired between “indifference” and “complicity” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Spain was one of the first European countries to recognise the state of Palestine last year. Several other major Western countries, including Canada, the UK and France, took the step last month.

Iran among top 10 countries with full satellite manufacturing and launch capabilities

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Iran satellite

That’s according to Director of the Iranian Space Agency Hassan Salarieh.

Salarieh told Tasnim News agency that out of more than 200 countries, only a handful, including Russia, China, the US, Japan, and some European nations with long-standing space industries, have achieved complete satellite and launch vehicle capabilities.

He noted that Iran has developed its satellite and launcher programs simultaneously using domestic expertise.

Salarieh added that while satellite production in Iran was traditionally carried out individually, the launch of the General Soleimani satellite constellation project marked a shift toward multi-satellite production.

He underlined that Iran’s human resources wave began in the mid-2000s with satellite programs at top universities, including Sharif, Amirkabir, Iran University of Science and Technology, and Malek Ashtar University.

Salarieh also said a milestone in Iran’s space journey was the successful launch of the Omid satellite in 2008, which established national confidence in the country’s ability to place payloads into orbit.

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