News | Pezeshkian: Iran will stand firm against any aggressor; Anti-Zionist demonstrations in Bangladesh

Pars Today – The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that Iran will stand firmly against any aggressor.

Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, said on Friday evening during a media session regarding the government’s stance on the activation of the snapback mechanism: “Iran is not at all seeking the activation of snapback.”

According to Pars Today, Pezeshkian added: “It is questionable that some European countries, which themselves have violated many international laws, now accuse us of not adhering to certain frameworks. How can such claims be accepted from countries like these?”

Pezeshkian stressed: “We are not looking for war, but if they attempt aggression, we will stand against them with full strength.”

Putin: Russia–China relations are a stabilizing factor in the world

On the eve of his visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview published Saturday by Xinhua News Agency: “Relations between Moscow and Beijing are an important factor in creating stability in global politics.”

He stressed: “The strategic partnership between Russia and China serves as a stabilizing force. As two major powers in Eurasia, we cannot remain indifferent to the challenges and threats facing our continent and the world.”

Protests in Bangladesh against crimes of the Zionist regime

According to Anadolu, thousands of people in Bangladesh held a demonstration in the capital, Dhaka, on Friday in support of Palestine, calling for global action against the Zionist regime.

Venezuela holds military drill amid U.S. threats

News outlets reported on Friday that a large-scale military drill was held in Venezuela amid U.S. threats. According to the Associated Press, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro personally oversaw the extensive exercise, dubbed “Revolutionary Special Operation.” The drill included parades, shooting training, and simulated attacks on targets.

Heavy blow dealt to Zionist forces in Gaza

Zionist media reported on Friday a severe security incident in the Gaza Strip. According to these reports, Israeli army helicopters were evacuating their forces under heavy fire. Hebrew-language outlets further stated that the Israeli military was searching in the Zeitoun neighborhood for four missing soldiers, with reports suggesting they may have been captured by the al-Qassam Brigades.

Ulyanov: Araghchi’s assessment of European actions is “very accurate”

Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, wrote in a tweet Friday night that the Iranian foreign minister’s assessment of European actions regarding the activation of the snapback mechanism was “very accurate,” adding that the measures taken by the three European countries effectively serve the aggressor and harm the victim.

In response to the European move, Araghchi had written in a tweet that the three European countries, acting on behalf of Israel and the United States, have decided to deliberately continue pressuring the Iranian people. He described the step — against which Iran has strongly warned — as unethical, unjustified, and illegal.

Sana’a: No Yemeni military official has been assassinated

According to Al Mayadeen, informed sources in Yemen’s Ministry of Defense in Sana’a on Friday rejected the Zionist regime’s claims about the assassination of Yemeni military commanders during the recent aggression against the country. The sources stressed that there has been no such assassination, adding that what the Zionist enemy is spreading about targeting Yemeni commanders is nothing more than psychological warfare.

U.S. bans entry of Mahmoud Abbas and Palestinian diplomats

The U.S. State Department announced on Friday that it will not issue visas to Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, and other Palestinian diplomats to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The statement added that they must halt efforts to establish a Palestinian state.

China’s response to Western moves against Iran

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Friday that the re-imposition of sanctions against Iran at the UN Security Council is an unconstructive step. The statement added: “Iran’s nuclear issue is at a sensitive stage, and dialogue and negotiations must be resumed. We support peace and dialogue to bring Iran’s nuclear issue back onto the right track.”

European defense ministers support increased pressure on Russia and training for Ukrainian forces

According to Agence France-Presse, Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, announced on Friday that EU members support increasing pressure on Russia and providing training for Ukrainian forces following the establishment of a ceasefire. Kallas emphasized that this measure is part of Western security guarantees intended to help enforce a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.