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The National Virtual Space Center in Iran plans to take legal action against Google and other international platforms for using inaccurate names instead of “Persian Gulf.” Spokesman Hossein Dalirian described this as a deliberate distortion of a well-established historical fact, which has drawn significant backlash from the Iranian public and international figures. He emphasized that “Persian Gulf” has been consistently used for thousands of years and is recognized by authoritative institutions like the UN. The center views the misrepresentation as a threat to national identity and will soon hold legal consultations with experts and government representatives to address the issue.
Global leaders are condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza, with Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei highlighting the humanitarian crisis. He condemned Israel’s military aggression as violations of human rights and labeled attacks on refugee camps as war crimes. Baqaei urged international accountability for Israeli leaders and criticized the UN Security Council and Western nations for their complicity through military support. He also addressed violations of Lebanon’s sovereignty, including ceasefire breaches and targeted assassinations. Baqaei called for regional cooperation to counter Israel’s expansionist policies, warning that ongoing violence threatens peace in West Asia.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently highlighted Iran’s vital role among Muslim nations and expressed Pakistan’s intention to enhance strategic cooperation with Tehran for regional peace and security. Following his visit to Iran, Sharif shared his discussions with Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, addressing challenges faced by the Islamic Ummah and emphasizing bilateral relations, regional security, and mutual cooperation. He thanked Khamenei for Iran’s mediation efforts regarding Pakistan’s recent crises and reiterated a commitment to shared goals of peace, development, and coordination. Sharif’s interactions with Iranian leaders underscored a mutual desire for stability, trade, and counter-terrorism collaboration.
In a recent Press TV interview, Russian diplomat Mikhail Ulyanov criticized the E3 (Britain, France, Germany) for lacking legal and moral authority to invoke the snapback mechanism against Iran, citing their violations of the 2015 nuclear deal post-U.S. withdrawal. Ahead of the IAEA Board of Governors meeting, he labeled the E3’s actions as “irrational,” emphasizing the politicization of discussions regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Ulyanov expressed concerns over the potential fallout if Iran exits the Non-Proliferation Treaty, advocating for diplomatic solutions and collaboration among JCPOA participants. He highlighted the need for a peaceful resolution amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
The conference “Zangezur Corridor: Geopolitical Threats against Iran and the Perspectives of Various Actors” held on August 5 at Mehr News Agency gathered experts to analyze the corridor’s implications for regional geopolitics. Panelists, including Mohammad Reza Moradi and Dariush Safarnejad, discussed how the corridor poses a threat to Iran, Armenia, and neighboring countries by potentially cutting Iran’s access to Armenia and Europe. They emphasized the corridor’s strategic significance, linking it to broader geopolitical maneuvers involving NATO and the U.S. The discussions highlighted the need for media dialogue to foster understanding and cooperation among regional actors amid these challenges.