Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has called for Israel and the United States to be held accountable for attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, warning of regional and global consequences if ignored. Speaking at the BRICS summit in Brazil, Araqchi condemned the strikes as violations of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and UN Security Council Resolution 2231. The BRICS nations expressed support for Iran and condemned the attacks as breaches of international law. Recent conflict between Israel and Iran led to significant casualties on both sides before a US-mediated ceasefire.

Iran has deported more than 300,000 Afghan migrants since early June, with a total of over 900,000 deported in 2025 so far, according to the International Organization for Migration. The UN reported Iran set a July 6 deadline for Afghans to leave. Many returned through the Islam Qala border in Herat. Returnees report increased pressure and harsh treatment in Iran, especially after an attack in Tehran. Afghan authorities are urging Iran to treat migrants humanely, while human rights groups warn mass deportations risk destabilizing Afghanistan.

At the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, member states condemned Israel’s unprovoked military attacks on Iran, calling them violations of international law. In a joint statement, the alliance expressed serious concern over strikes on civilian infrastructure and nuclear facilities. Analysts see this unified stance as a major diplomatic victory for Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that failure to hold Israel accountable could have regional consequences. He also accused the U.S. and Israel of breaching the NPT and UN Resolution 2231.

An IRGC adviser has stated that Iran has the military capability to fire missiles at Israel daily for two years without depleting its stockpiles. Major General Ebrahim Jabbari said Iran's underground missile bases and warehouses remain largely undisclosed, showcasing only a fraction of its defense capacity. He made the remarks amid recent Iran-Israel tensions that escalated into direct attacks, including U.S. involvement. A ceasefire was later announced, with both Israel and Iran claiming strategic success and halting further conflict.

Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior military advisor in Iran, stated that the country is fully prepared to respond to any enemy attack. Speaking at a Muharram commemorative event, he revealed that Iran’s naval forces, Quds Force, and main army units have not yet directly entered combat. Thousands of missiles and drones have been manufactured and securely stockpiled for use if necessary.

On the sidelines of the BRICS summit held in Brazil, prominent anti-Zionist religious leader Rabbi Israel David Weiss met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi. During the meeting, Weiss reaffirmed solidarity with the Iranian people and condemned Israeli aggression. Prior to this, he visited the Iranian embassy in Brazil and signed a memorial book honoring martyrs.

The BRICS alliance has issued a strong condemnation of recent military strikes on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities, labeling them a blatant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.

In a joint statement issued during the latest BRICS summit—which also marked Iran’s official inclusion in the bloc—member states expressed deep concern over the escalating crisis in West Asia. They called for urgent discussions on the issue within the UN Security Council.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also addressed the summit earlier that day, with the joint BRICS statement following shortly after—adding diplomatic weight to the group's unified stance.

Two members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed while trying to defuse an unexploded Israeli bomb in Khorramabad. The explosive was reportedly dropped during recent Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites. The 12-day conflict that began on June 13 resulted in over 900 Iranian deaths, including civilians, while Iran claims at least 28 were killed in Israel. A ceasefire was brokered on June 24 by U.S. President Donald Trump, and Iran has since reopened its airspace.

Iran has ordered nearly 4 million Afghan refugees and migrants to leave the country within a specified deadline or risk arrest and deportation. This follows a crackdown that began in 2023 targeting undocumented migrants. Over 700,000 Afghans have already left, and thousands continue to be deported daily. Human rights groups warn that this mass expulsion could exacerbate Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis. Anti-Afghan sentiment is rising in Iran, with allegations of Afghan collaboration with Israeli intelligence adding to tensions.

Following 12 days of intense conflict between Iran and Israel, a ceasefire has been declared. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared in public on the eve of Ashura, ending 26 days of absence that had fueled widespread speculation. He attended a religious gathering in Tehran, drawing enthusiastic support from followers. During the conflict, several Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists were reported killed.

This year in Iran, Ashura was not just a day of mourning but also a mass demonstration of national unity and resistance against perceived Israeli and American aggression. Inspired by the spirit of Karbala, Iranians transformed their grief into defiance, holding processions with images of martyrs and anti-imperialist slogans. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei called for donating blood instead of self-flagellation—a call that was widely heeded. Clerics described Ashura as the fountainhead of Islamic revolution and steadfastness. Despite sorrow, Iranians stood tall, strengthened by Ashura’s spiritual legacy. (By a journalist and analyst based in Iran)

A massive billboard in Shiraz, Iran, portrays ancient Persian Emperor Shapur I on horseback as a victorious ruler, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu kneeling before him in surrender. Former U.S. President Donald Trump is also depicted standing beside the horse. The symbolic image reflects Iran's confidence following recent military engagements and mirrors the historical surrender of Roman Emperor Valerian in the Battle of Edessa during the 3rd century.

On July 3, 1988, the US warship USS Vincennes fired missiles at Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 passengers aboard. The US claimed it was a mistaken identity, suspecting a hostile fighter jet, but evidence showed it was a civilian plane on a commercial route. The attack is widely condemned as a calculated war crime during the Iran-Iraq war, leaving a lasting scar in Iranian history and fueling calls for justice and resistance.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, was imprisoned and tortured in Tehran’s infamous Ebrat Prison during the 1960s and 1970s under the Shah’s regime. His revolutionary activities and multiple arrests by SAVAK, the Shah’s secret police, marked his early struggle. Now a powerful Middle Eastern figure, Khamenei’s harsh imprisonment and resistance are commemorated at the Ebrat Museum, which preserves the prison’s brutal history and the stories of many political and religious prisoners.

After a 12-day intense conflict with Israel, Iran has reopened its airspace, including Tehran’s major airports and others across the country. Flights, both domestic and international, will operate from 5 AM to 6 PM except in Isfahan and Tabriz, where flights will resume once infrastructure is ready. The airspace was closed following an Israeli airstrike on June 13, with Iran retaliating by missile attacks on Tel Aviv. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect on June 24, leading to the reopening.