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Iranian cleric Mohammad-Bagher Kharrazi was summoned to the Special Clerical Court after calling for the Islamic Republic to be replaced by a more hardline “Islamic government” and outlining plans to mobilize a 250,000-strong network capable of surrounding government sites.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) praised Iranian revolutionary media outlets for countering hostile disinformation and distortions, saying they played an important role in preserving national unity amid recent conflicts.
Iran parliament speaker hails journalists as 'frontline commanders in media battle' Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said “journalists are considered the frontline commanders of the media battle against the enemy” and “commanders who stand firm against the organised onslaughts of the enemies using the tools of the pen, the image, and the narrative", Press TV reported. Congratulating journalists on Journalists’ Day, he said the “children of this land will not allow the enemy to build its imagined victories in the minds of the public”. “Through continuous enlightenment, journalists help nations distinguish truth from falsehood, laying the groundwork for strengthening public insight against waves of deception and cognitive operations,” he said, according to Press TV.
Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Secretary-general of the 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissen Brahim Taha, has welcomed the joint defence agreement signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Friday. Bahrain, Yemen’s internationally recognised government and a former Qatari prime minister also welcomed the pact. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was open to the participation of “other friendly nations”.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called for unity and self-reliance among Muslim countries, praising Iran’s Armed Forces for demonstrating their strength and readiness in confronting a powerful adversary.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran remains open to dialogue to protect its national interests but will not accept pressure to give up its sovereignty or defense capabilities, while stressing stronger ties with neighbors and unity among political and military institutions.
Nearly one million people dropped off Iran’s social security contribution rolls over the past year, a labor expert told ILNA, pointing to a sharp contraction in formal employment that he said is not reflected in the country’s official unemployment rate.
Tehran [Iran], August 8 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday (local time) called on Islamic nations to strengthen regional solidarity and rely on internal capabilities rather than foreign powers, following what he described as a demonstration of strength by Iran's military against the United States.
Pezeshkian says Iran open to dialogue, warns against regional divisions Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran is prepared to pursue dialogue to protect its national interests but will not accept demands that undermine its sovereignty or defensive capabilities, IRNA reported. In an address to the Iranian public, Pezeshkian stressed improved relations with neighbouring countries and the need to prevent regional divisions, the report said. The president rejected claims that his administration had pressured the country’s leadership into accepting negotiations.
The inhabitants of the Chagos Islands were expelled by the British 60 years ago. Refugees were anxious to return this year, but their hopes have been caught in a morass of geopolitics.
Erdogan says Mecca Defence Agreement open to 'other friendly nations' Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan was open to the participation of “other friendly nations”, Turkish media reported. In a post on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal, Erdogan said: “The agreement does not target any country and is open to the participation of all brotherly countries seeking peace, prosperity and stability in our region. ” He added that the agreement reaffirms the right to self-defence as defined under Article 51 of the UN Charter, according to TRT World.
CAIRO, Egypt: Iran said late on August 5 that it has reached the final phase of negotiations with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a possible breakthrough in efforts to reopen the key global shipping route. U. S.
Turkish, Pakistani and Saudi flags shine in Kingdom's cities Saudi Arabia lit up prominent landmarks and towers with the flags of Turkey, Pakistan and the Kingdom, following the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Landmarks in Saudi cities were lit up with the flags of Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to celebrate the joint defence pact. (SPA) This agreement embodies their shared commitment to strengthening their security and achieving peace and stability in the region and the world, striving for a secure and prosperous future, the official SPA reported.
Washington, DC [US], August 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump expressed optimism that fuel prices could decline as negotiations between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz move closer to a potential agreement.
Muslim nations, organisations welcome Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact Several Arab nations and organisations have welcomed the joint defence agreement signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Friday. The deal, which has been under negotiation since last year, creates a significant new trilateral framework amid a deepening regional crisis following Israeli and US attacks on Iran. Yemen: During a cabinet meeting, Yemen’s internationally recognised government “praised the leadership role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in building responsible regional and international partnerships based on the principles of cooperation and mutual respect.
OIC, former Qatari PM welcome Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the signing of the Mecca Agreement on Joint Defense between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan. In a statement issued by the organisation on X, OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha said: “This Agreement constitutes a fundamental pillar for supporting security and stability in the region and across the Muslim world. ” #OIC Secretary-General Welcomes the Mecca Agreement on Joint Defense between #saudiarabia , #Pakistan and #Türkiye pic.
Iranian parliamentary committee reviews draft bill to bar US, Israeli ships from Hormuz An Iranian parliamentary committee is reviewing a preliminary bill that would bar US, Israeli and other "hostile" vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported, citing a lawmaker. The draft bill would impose fines of up to 20 percent of a ship's cargo value for violations of the proposed restrictions. The lawmaker said the legislation was still under expert review and that parliament had invited specialists to submit recommendations before the draft is finalised.
The military alliance between three Sunni Muslim countries offers a powerful symbolism in a region wracked by conflict Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye signed a defense pact on Friday, sparking talk of a NATO style grouping that could alter the regional power balance.
The military alliance between three Sunni Muslim countries offers a powerful symbolism in a region wracked by conflict Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye signed a defense pact on Friday, sparking talk of a NATO style grouping that could alter the regional power balance.
Turkey says new defence pact aligns with Nato commitments Turkey said on Friday that its new defence agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia did not contradict its commitments to the Nato alliance. "The agreement is not in contradiction with the commitments of Turkey's existing international alliances, including those at the heart of NATO," the government's anti-disinformation service said in a post on X. In fact, it was an additional mechanism for cooperation that supported regional security, the statement added.
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