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Tehran Condemns Israeli Military Actions in Lebanon Iran’s Foreign Ministry denounced Israel’s ongoing military attacks on Lebanon

Pezeshkian Seeks Intensified Push to Protect Iran’s Water Share from Afghanistan President Masoud Pezeshkian has directed political authorities to take stronger measures to safeguard Iran’s water rights from Afghanistan

Iran, Cuba Criticize US Aggression Targeting Venezuela Iranian and Cuban foreign ministers met to boost regional and international coordination and jointly denounced US military aggression against Venezuela

Iran Signals Decisive Retaliation as It Labels Security a Red Line Iran’s Defense Council criticized intensifying threats and external interference, notably from Washington

After Invasion and Kidnapping, US Drops Drug Cartel Accusations Against Maduro The US Justice Department has discreetly reduced its accusation of Nicolás Maduro

Russia Explores Plans for Small-Scale Nuclear Facilities in Iran A Russian official in Iran said Moscow is exploring the construction of small nuclear plants to supply electricity to remote regions

Economic Diplomacy Highlighted as Central Foreign Policy Goal by Araghchi The foreign minister highlighted that economic factors are central to Iran’s foreign policy

Iran Demands US Free Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Tehran once more denounced the US “illegal kidnapping” of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores

Iran Parliament Speaker Vows to Hear Protesters, Act Against Foreign-Linked Agitators Qalibaf said legitimate public protests deserve attention

Beijing Rejects Washington’s ‘Global Policeman’ Role in Venezuela Crisis Beijing condemns US actions against Venezuela’s president, rejecting unilateral use of force

The Guardian Labels US Capture of Maduro an Imperial Act with Oil Motives The US bombardment of Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Maduro signals a risky revival of explicit US imperial aggression in the region

Iranian Parliament National Security Commission to Hold Meeting Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission members are scheduled to meet this week

Venezuela Acting President Alleges ‘Zionist’ Element Behind Maduro Abduction Venezuela’s court-appointed acting president said the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro shows what she described as “Zionist” characteristics

Iraqi Prime Minister Says Iran Played a Key Role in Defeating ISIS Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Iraq’s prime minister, commended the late Iranian Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani

Iran Labels US Assassination of General Soleimani an Unlawful Act of Hostility Marking the anniversary of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani’s martyrdom, Iran’s UN representative reaffirmed Tehran’s stance

Leader Calls for Action Against Rioters Exploiting Peaceful Protests in Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stated that legitimate public protests must be addressed, but strong action is necessary against rioters

Trump Says Maduro Captured, Taken Out of Venezuela US President Donald Trump claims that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured by US forces

Iran Calls on UNSC to Address US Aggression Against Venezuela Iran’s Foreign Ministry denounced US attacks on Venezuela as a violation of its sovereignty, urging the UN Security Council to intervene

Unity Ensures a Nation Will Not Bow to US or Israel President Masoud Pezeshkian said national unity prevents a country from yielding to excessive external demands