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Pakistan's Interior Minister has left for Tehran to engage in high-level talks, concentrating on security cooperation and border issues with neighboring Iran.
Iran's military chief has reaffirmed full backing for the Revolutionary Guards amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions in the Gulf. The pledge underscores internal unity as Washington boosts its military presence and sanctions.
President Donald Trump reportedly switched planes secretly in Turkey in July over an assassination threat from Iran, with an old Air Force One used as a decoy. The White House defended the move, saying it uses 'every tool' to address foreign threats.
Iran has strongly condemned Israeli military strikes on Lebanon and criticized the UN Security Council for its silence, urging international action to prevent further escalation. Tehran called for an urgent Security Council meeting and invoked international law, while no official response has yet come from Israel or the UN.
The mayors of Lahijan, Iran, and Sisian, Armenia, have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish sister city relations, aiming to strengthen cooperation in economy, culture, education, and tourism. The agreement is expected to foster people-to-people exchanges and boost bilateral trade and investment.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has congratulated Abdollahi on his appointment as head of Iran's Strategic Council, expressing confidence in his experience and capabilities. The council plays a key advisory role in shaping domestic and foreign policy.
Iranian Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC Navy, has been appointed as head of the Basij paramilitary force. He will continue in his naval role, with the move aimed at strengthening defense coordination amid regional tensions.
President Donald Trump said he will demand Iran pay reparations for damages over the past 50 years, responding to Tehran's condition that the US pay war reparations before reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations between Iran and Oman on shipping lanes continue, but Trump's demand may complicate efforts to end a near-total blockade of the vital waterway.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister has briefed Iran's Foreign Minister on the Mecca agreement, emphasizing commitments to strengthen bilateral cooperation and regional stability. The two sides agreed to maintain close coordination to ensure effective implementation of the agreement.
