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In a key meeting, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi discussed the escalating Israeli violence against Palestinians in Gaza with former Health Minister Basem Naim and Hamas member Osama Hamdan. Araqchi praised Hamas’s involvement in the Tehran Dialogue Forum and criticized U.S. and Israeli ceasefire plans for failing to address Palestinian rights. Naim condemned Israel’s use of essential resources as collective punishment and emphasized the resilience of Gazans against oppression. Hamdan called for increased international pressure on Israel to end the violence. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for global attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and support for Palestinian rights.
Amid rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear program, Abbas Araghchi spoke to IRNA about the potential resumption of diplomatic efforts disrupted by recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities. European nations are considering activating the snapback mechanism of the 2015 JCPOA to restore UN sanctions, but Araghchi argued they lack the authority to do so, having effectively withdrawn from the deal themselves. He warned that this move would end Europe’s diplomatic role. Additionally, Iran is negotiating with the IAEA for a new cooperation framework following the attacks, emphasizing the need for continued oversight despite heightened security concerns.
Starting September 1, 2025, Pakistan will begin repatriating over 1.3 million Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards, declared unlawful residents after their cards expired on June 30, 2025. The interior ministry announced the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan (IFRP), instructing local authorities to facilitate voluntary returns. The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) will assist with deregistration at transit points, while the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will manage repatriation at border crossings. The UNHCR has expressed concern about forced returns, arguing it contradicts humanitarian principles and the longstanding support Pakistan has shown to refugees.
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned against potential U.S. attempts to rename the Persian Gulf, asserting that such actions would incite outrage among patriotic Iranians. In a social media post, he emphasized that Iranians would unite against any perceived disrespect towards their historical name. Zarif also shared a reaction from current Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who condemned the idea as an affront to all Iranians. Reports suggest that President Trump plans to propose calling the waterway “the Arabian Gulf” during his upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, reviving tensions over the name established in various historical texts.