Iran says countries should have no concerns about the Islamic Republic unless they make their bases, facilities, or equipment available to parties carrying out acts of aggression against the country.

Fareed Taamallah

Hamas envoy

Khalid al-Qadoumi in an interview with Qodsna has called on Egypt and other Islamic mediators, Qatar and Turkey, to put pressure on the Zionist regime to reopen the Gaza border crossings.

The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), Iran’s regulatory body for the Strait of Hormuz, has announced that vessels violating Iranian protocols for the strategic waterway will face restrictions on future passages, including fines, detention, or confiscation.

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem warned on Sunday of the danger posed by Zionist regime’s claims and threats regarding what Zionist regime describes as the “launching of kites,” saying they are primarily children’s toys being flown in displacement camps in the remaining areas of the Gaza Strip, while the Zionist regime’s military controls around 70% of the territory.

The Palestine Center for Prisoners Studies said in a statement that the arrests of Palestinian women have risen sharply since October 7, 2023, reaching approximately 800 cases.

President Masoud Pezeshkian says the enemy’s assessment that Iran would collapse under intense pressure has been proven wrong, as the nation’s steadfastness, solidarity, and cohesion have left the world in awe.

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force chief, Brigadier General Esmail Qa’ani, says Zionist settlement expansion and intensified crimes in the occupied West Bank and Gaza are attempts to escape its deep internal crisis.

Senior Hamas official Basem Naim has expressed his Movement’s appreciation for the letter signed by more than 100 British and French diplomats and politicians in support of the Palestinian cause.

Iran’s security chief says the Islamic Republic will neutralize the United States’ economic pressure, including by responding to countries that join an American “economic war” against the country.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Tehran has received messages from neighboring countries on efforts to shape a new regional order, including proposals for security arrangements and economic cooperation.

Palestinian resistance factions have announced their full support for efforts to form a broad national alliance to contest the upcoming legislative elections, saying the initiative could strengthen political partnership, preserve national unity, and create conditions for a process that reflects the Palestinian people's choices.

A senior Iranian diplomat urges the UK and France to take concrete measures against the Israeli regime, citing an open letter signed by 102 former British and French diplomats warning that Israeli policies in the occupied Palestinian territories are moving towards “ethnic cleansing” and the “eradication of Palestine.”

The Iranian Army’s spokesman says individuals who capture or kill US troops in the event of a ground invasion of Iran would receive a cash reward of 5 billion tomans, equivalent to approximately $30,000, with women receiving double the reward.

A British judge has ruled that five members of the Palestine Action group convicted over an attack on a Barclays Bank branch that caused damage of 212,000 pounds ($290,000) will not be sentenced under terrorism provisions.

Tens of thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayer at Aqsa Mosque and its courtyards despite tightened Zionist regime’s military restrictions imposed on entrances to the Mosque and Occupied Al-Quds Old City.

The Hamas Movement said the Palestinian people’s choice to resist Zionist regime’s occupation will remain firm, stressing that assassinations, raids and arrests will not break the Palestinians’ will or undermine their steadfastness.

The acting defense minister says Iran’s technical and tactical “surprises” for the aggressors, the United States and the Zionist regime, were more advanced during the recent war than those featured in last year’s military assault against the Islamic Republic. 

Iran’s Defense Ministry spokesman says production of some strategic defense products and war necessities increased by more than threefold during the 40-day imposed war.

Abu Obeida, spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, called on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Al-Quds to defend Aqsa Mosque, their land and their honor, rise up against the Zionist regime’s occupation, confront settlers, and avenge those killed.

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it will use significantly more destructive and advanced weapons than those employed in previous wars if a new war breaks out.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has described the unity between Iran and Iraq as “unbreakable,” saying the two countries will continue to stand against the United States.

Zionist regime’ military escalation continued across the occupied West Bank overnight and into Friday morning, with one Palestinian martyred and others wounded amid violent raids, arrests and settler attacks in several areas.