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Moscow’s diplomatic landscape is shifting following a strategic partnership agreement between Tehran and Moscow, which is expected to benefit regional countries, according to Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. During a press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Mirzoyan highlighted the agreement’s importance for regional stability. He noted Armenia’s strong ties with Iran, based on good neighborliness. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the cooperation’s mutual benefits, while the agreement provides a roadmap for enhanced interactions and collaboration between Iran and Russia. Both leaders expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through this partnership.
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Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff addressed the helicopter crash that killed former President Ebrahim Ra’eesi in May 2024, clarifying that the incident was solely due to “complicated weather and geographical conditions,” not technical failures, sabotage, or terrorism. The statement criticized unfounded online speculations regarding Ra’eesi’s death, asserting they arise from ignorance or ulterior motives. The crash, which occurred in northwest Iran, also claimed the lives of Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and six others. Iranian parliament member Hamid Rasa’ee expressed ongoing concerns about the circumstances surrounding Ra’eesi’s death, leaving many questions unanswered.
Recent U.S. airstrikes in Yemen, including one targeting a detention center for African migrants, have provoked international outrage. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei condemned these attacks, labeling them “war crimes” due to the resulting deaths of hundreds of civilians and injuries to many others. He criticized the silence of the United Nations and human rights organizations on these issues, asserting that the strikes violate Yemen’s sovereignty. Baqaei emphasized the urgent need for accountability in military operations, highlighting the significant impact on civilian populations. Nearly 70 inmates were reported dead, raising concerns over the humanitarian consequences of such actions.
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.