Iran does not seek war but will never abandon its rightful demands, claims Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei
The fate of the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US hangs in the balance after Israel continues to attack Lebanon in complete violation of the terms of negotiations.
Millions excluded from voter rolls in a move to allegedly help ultra-right-wing ruling party win elections
The Election Commission of India struck out the names of over 9 million voters, mostly belonging to minority Muslims, just before the legislative assembly elections in the country’s eastern state of West Bengal.
Iran proposes permanent end of war in the region, rejects Trump’s threats
In a 10-point proposal presented in response to the US proposal for a temporary ceasefire, Iran seeks compensation for the losses during the war and a guarantee of no future attacks, apart from seeking end of wars in Lebanon and Gaza.
US and Israel continue to attack Iran’s educational institutions
More than 30 Iranian universities have been bombed by the US and Israel since the beginning of the war, apart from hundreds of schools, medical facilities, and cultural sites, which amount to war crimes.
Ending the war on Iran is the only way to open Strait of Hormuz, says China
China called for deescalation and a return to diplomatic means, because the longer the war lasts the greater the difficulties become for the world economy and global energy supplies.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian pens letter to American people, debunks Trump’s claims about Iran
Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran is waging a defensive war and does not harbor any enmity towards other nations, including people of the US, Europe, or neighboring countries and seeks peace and respect for everyone
Iran says there is no honesty in US offers for talks, seeks credible guarantees against future aggressions
No artificial deadlines will deter Iran from defending itself, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, in reference to US President Donald Trump’s repeated “ultimatums” about opening the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Israeli attacks on civilian infrastructure are a form of collective punishment, says Iran
The indiscriminate bombing and killing of civilians can qualify as “collective punishment”, which is prohibited under international law and could be war crimes under the Fourth Geneva Convention (1949).