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Qatar's Foreign Ministry has denied Iran's claims that Doha is secretly holding three Iranian pilots after a Su-24 aircraft was shot down in March, calling the statements "misleading." Tehran had demanded their release, but Qatar insists no surviving pilots are in custody and says it has recovered and returned one pilot's body.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi underscored the importance of broader economic and trade ties with other nations, calling it a cornerstone of Tehran's foreign policy. He highlighted energy, transportation, agriculture, and technology as promising sectors and urged the removal of trade obstacles.
A high-ranking Tajik delegation led by Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on October 15. The talks focused on boosting bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors and addressing regional concerns, particularly the situation in Afghanistan.
Iran has strongly condemned Israel's repeated military attacks on Lebanon, describing them as a grave breach of international law. Tehran called on the international community to intervene and prevent a wider regional conflict.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on provincial authorities to prioritize expanding economic ties with neighboring countries, citing strategic importance. He emphasized benefits to trade, security, and regional stability, and urged provinces to craft concrete plans and coordinate with the foreign ministry to ease market access for local firms.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated the government and people of India on the occasion of the country's 79th Independence Day, expressing appreciation for the long-standing friendship and the desire to promote bilateral cooperation.
Iran has formally requested the ICRC to take up the case of three captured pilots, urging the organization to clarify their fate and secure their rights under international humanitarian law. The move reflects Tehran's diplomatic push for transparency and humanitarian progress, though the ICRC has yet to respond officially.
Iran's tightened control of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global oil shipments, spiking energy prices and raising maritime security worries. Analysts view the move as both economic pressure and a political tool amid rising diplomatic tensions.
Iran's Intelligence Ministry has warned France over alleged diplomatic interference in its internal affairs, calling on Paris to adjust its behavior to prevent worsening ties. No official French response has been reported yet.
