Baghaei: The West’s belief in Iran’s weakness is an illusion / Escalation of diplomatic crisis; Brazil opposes appointment of new Israeli ambassador

Pars Today – The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the West's position that Tehran has been weakened, stating: "The idea of Iran's weakness is an illusion."

Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in an interview with Germany's Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, responded to the question that there is a perception Iran has been weakened and that Western powers believe they are in a strong position in negotiations and can play the role of the "tough party." He added: "The idea of Iran's weakness is an illusion, and they are once again repeating their mistaken perception."

According to Pars Today, Baghaei emphasized: "If they think they can force Iran to surrender through pressure, they are mistaken."

Another journalist martyred in Gaza: Death toll of journalists reaches 246

The Gaza government media office announced in a statement that Hassan Douhan, a journalist for the Palestinian newspaper Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, was martyred in an Israeli attack on the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in southern Gaza on Monday. The media office stated that with Douhan's martyrdom, the number of Palestinian journalists killed in Israeli attacks since October 2023 has reached 246.

American journalist exposes Washington's role in drug expansion in Afghanistan

Seth Harp, a renowned American investigative journalist, stated in an interview that U.S. forces not only remained silent regarding drug production in Afghanistan but also actively supported the industry. He said: "During the period when the U.S. had a military presence in Afghanistan, the drug industry grew at an unprecedented rate and turned into a massive business."

Diplomatic crisis escalates: Brazil opposes appointment of new Israeli ambassador

The Brazilian newspaper Gazeta do Povo reported that the country's government has opposed the appointment of a new Israeli ambassador. Gazeta do Povo added: "The Brazilian government has decided to postpone the appointment of the new ambassador of the Israeli regime." This decision deepens the diplomatic crisis between Brazil and Israel, led by Brazilian President Lula da Silva, over the genocidal war in Gaza.

Increased speculation about Trump's health

A bruise on the right hand of the U.S. President has once again drawn public attention and fueled speculation about his health. On Monday, while Donald Trump was seated alongside South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in the White House Oval Office, the bruise—a dark, blackish-blue mark—was observed. Trump, who was seated at the presidential desk, kept his left hand over his right hand while speaking to reporters, seemingly to conceal the bruise. This has further intensified rumors regarding the American President's health.

Yemeni death toll rises to 10 martyrs

Yemen's Ministry of Health announced that in the Zionist regime's attack on the Hezyaz power plant and the Al-Siteen oil station, 10 people were martyred and 92 others were injured. According to the Yemeni Ministry of Health, seven of the wounded are children, three are women, and 21 are in critical condition. Last Sunday, fighter jets of the Zionist regime launched a new aggression against Yemen, targeting areas in Sana'a, the country's capital.

Hezbollah Secretary-General: We will never lay down our arms

Sheikh Naim Qassem, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, referring to the Lebanese government's decision to disarm the resistance, stated: "We will never lay down the weapons that bring us honor and strength and protect us from the enemy."

Algeria: The Security Council must thwart the "Greater Israel" project

In a statement, Algeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs asserted that the United Nations Security Council is responsible for neutralizing the so-called "Greater Israel" project. It emphasized the necessity of upholding the principles and components of the "two-state solution" as the foundation for any just, lasting, and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue.