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Iran on June 4 declared it will never forget or forgive US attacks on civilians, as tensions between the two countries escalate. The statement, linked to US airstrikes in the Middle East, emphasizes Tehran's right to self-defense.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the Hajj pilgrimage is a symbol of a monotheistic life revolving around the worship of God. He emphasized that acts such as circling the Kaaba and standing at Arafat demonstrate total devotion. The remarks, made ahead of the Hajj season, call on Muslims to see the pilgrimage as a lesson in focus and dedication.
The US military launched airstrikes near the Strait of Hormuz as an Iranian delegation arrived in Qatar for cease-fire talks. Tehran says a deal remains distant despite progress in negotiations.
The United States carried out airstrikes against targets in southern Iran as senior Iranian negotiators were in Qatar for peace talks with Washington. CENTCOM described the strikes as defensive, targeting missile launchers and vessels attempting to lay mines. The US military said it was protecting its forces while showing restraint during the ceasefire.
Iran's Foreign Minister congratulated Lebanon on Liberation Day, marking the 2000 withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon. The message reaffirmed Tehran's support for Beirut and the strong bilateral ties between the two countries.
Iran's top security official says Tehran will not make any concessions or withdrawal amid regional tensions. The statement comes as tensions escalate with rivals and the West.
Lebanon, 26 years after Israel’s withdrawal from the south, remains trapped in the same cycle of conflict. A local war has become a regional one, drawing in Iran and the US, with the Palestinian cause still at the core. Hezbollah has rebuilt itself stronger, even as Lebanon’s state and economy crumble under Israeli strikes and political paralysis.
The annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has started with over 1.5 million foreign Muslims, amid a fragile cease-fire linked to Iran and a global energy crisis. Pilgrims express joy and spiritual transformation despite extreme heat and regional tensions.
An Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has departed for Qatar for an official multi-day visit. The trip aims to bolster bilateral talks on economic cooperation, security, and regional issues. Analysts view it as part of Tehran's broader push for dialogue and de-escalation in the Persian Gulf.
