News | Pezeshkian: We must stand against bullying of Iran-China ties opponents; Trump: Chicago is the world’s murder capital

Pars Today – The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a meeting with a permanent member of the Chinese Communist Party, said: “We must stand firm against the bullying of countries that do not wish for friendly relations between Iran and China.”

“Masoud Pezeshkian,” President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, during his trip to China, met on Tuesday evening with Huang Hu, a permanent member of the Chinese Communist Party. Highlighting the importance of multilateral cooperation, he described the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as an effective tool to counter unilateralism and emphasized that humanity thirsts for justice, fairness, and adherence to the law.

According to Pars Today, Pezeshkian added: “Global civilization is built on the ancient history and culture of countries like Iran and China, and through this civilization, nations can lead dignified lives. We must stand firm against the bullying of countries that do not wish for friendly relations between Iran and China.”

Protests by 250 media outlets in 70 countries over journalists martyred in Gaza

The media freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) announced on Tuesday that more than 250 media outlets in over 70 countries have held protests on their front pages, highlighting the martyrdom of over 200 journalists during the Israeli occupiers’ assault on the oppressed people of Gaza. According to RSF data, since the start of the Israeli war on Gaza on October 7, 2023, approximately 220 journalists have been martyred.

Arrest of Israeli and U.S. spies in Sana’a

Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a senior member of the political bureau of Yemen’s Ansarullah, said in an interview with France 24 on Tuesday that the country’s forces, in a security operation, arrested several spies working for the U.S. and Israeli regime. He added that the U.S. and its allies, including the Israeli regime, are attempting to recruit some United Nations staff as spies in Yemen.

Lavrov: India did not yield to U.S. demands to stop buying Russian oil

Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Minister, wrote in an article published on Tuesday in the Indonesian newspaper Kompas that India has not yielded to U.S. demands to stop purchasing oil from Russia, and Moscow appreciates this stance.

Unveiling of China’s latest nuclear, drone, and intercontinental equipment

China’s state television reported live from the country’s military parade, noting that new models of Type 100 tanks and armored combat vehicles participated in the event. For the first time, the Dongfeng-5C missile, an intercontinental strategic nuclear missile with a range covering the entire globe, was unveiled.

During the ceremony, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that countries around the world can ensure shared security and prevent the repetition of historical tragedies by supporting one another.

Attacks by Jolani’s forces on Christians in Syria

Iraq’s Al-Maalouma news agency, citing informed sources, reported that forces loyal to Jolani and his faction made extensive efforts to prevent reports of their crimes in Syria from being publicized. The sources added that these crimes have caused controversy particularly in the city of Suwayda in recent weeks. At least six churches were set on fire during Jolani’s forces’ campaign in the city, which also led to the displacement of thousands of Christian families.

Beijing: China places relations with Iran on its diplomatic agenda

Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wrote on the social media platform X on Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Beijing. He stated that the China-Iran relationship has successfully withstood global developments and has maintained sustainable and healthy growth.

Mao Ning added that China has always placed its relations with Iran on its diplomatic agenda in West Asia and is ready to cooperate with Iran to advance friendship, deepen mutual trust, and strengthen collaboration across various fields.

Trump: Chicago is the world’s murder capital

Donald Trump, U.S. President, wrote on Tuesday on his social media platform Truth Social: “Chicago is the world’s murder capital.” In another post, he added: “Over the weekend, at least 54 people were shot in Chicago, 8 of them killed. Chicago is by far the worst and most dangerous city in the world.”

Yahya Saree: We targeted the Israeli regime’s general staff

According to Al-Masirah, Yahya Saree, spokesperson for Yemen’s Armed Forces, announced four operations against the Israeli regime, including a “Samad-4” drone attack on the General Staff building of the Israeli army in Tel Aviv, the Al-Khodaira power plant, Ben Gurion airport, and the Ashdod port.

Saree added that the drone attacks were successful and hit their intended targets. He emphasized that operations in support of our brothers in Gaza will continue until the attacks against them stop and the siege of Gaza is lifted.