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On September 22, 1980, Saddam Hussein’s army invaded Iran, initiating the eight-year Imposed War, shortly after Iran’s Islamic revolution. The conflict, viewed by Iranians as an act of aggression, sparked a strong resistance movement known as the Sacred Defense. Despite Iran’s efforts to have Iraq recognized as the aggressor, major international powers, including the UN Security Council, remained silent. The war’s motivations included territorial ambitions over the oil-rich Khuzestan region. Annually, Iran commemorates the conflict with military parades during Sacred Defense Week, reflecting national unity and resilience, while the war’s legacy continues to influence regional geopolitics.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esma’eel Baqayi condemned Israeli air and ground assaults on southern Syria, particularly near Damascus, citing concerns over regional stability and violations of international law. He described Israel’s actions as “expansionist and aggressive,” urging the international community, especially Islamic nations, to oppose these aggressions and take immediate action. Baqayi emphasized that Israeli strikes threaten Syrian sovereignty and called for a response from the U.N. Security Council. This escalation follows Israeli military operations aimed at preventing militant incursions, with Prime Minister Netanyahu asserting Israel’s intent to maintain its presence in the region.
Ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States are under scrutiny, with former UK envoy Sir Richard Dalton highlighting Iran’s view that these talks test U.S. commitment rather than signify capitulation. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced high-level indirect discussions set for Saturday in Oman, emphasizing the importance of effective dialogue and mutual seriousness. He stated that Iran seeks to achieve the rights of its people and lift sanctions, asserting that no preconditions are acceptable. The outcome of these negotiations could significantly influence both regional stability and global diplomatic relations, marking a critical moment in U.S.-Iran relations.
In a discussion about the al-Aqsa Storm operation, Hossein Jaberi Ansari, CEO of IRNA, labels it a significant “earthquake” for Israel, exposing its vulnerabilities. Launched on October 7, 2023, by Palestinian resistance movements, the operation has crucial implications for the Palestinian struggle. Jaberi Ansari emphasizes that liberation of Palestine is primarily the responsibility of Palestinians and their regional allies, while critiquing binary interpretations of the event. He highlights Israel’s historical reliance on global powers for support and contrasts past military failures with a resistance strategy that aims to gradually weaken the Israeli regime until its potential collapse.
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