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The US Ambassador to the United Nations says that the United States and Gulf Arab countries have measures in place to weaken Iran's pressure leverage; from building an oil pipeline to relocating or undergrounding certain US bases. Mike Waltz said it is in Iran's interest to accept a diplomatic solution. Meanwhile, Iran attributes new clashes with the US to its interference in Iran's management of the Strait of Hormuz. Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, during a trip to Iraq said that the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz according to the understanding with the US is "solely" the responsibility of Tehran, and any interference will disrupt this process and escalate tensions.
Jun 28, 08:30 PM
Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, has been working for several months on a bilateral agreement between the Israeli regime and the Lebanese government to contain Hezbollah and remove occupying forces in southern Lebanon. However, J.D. Vance, the U.S. Vice President who has been leading the end-of-war negotiations with Iran, effectively gave Tehran a decisive role in Lebanon's future through the new U.S.-Iran agreement.
Jun 28, 08:30 PM
Shahr-e Rey - IRNA - Hojjatoleslam wal-Muslimeen Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, appreciating the performance of Iran's national football team in the 2026 World Cup, cited American harassment, lack of preparatory matches, and some opposition to the team's participation as factors creating unequal conditions for the national players, emphasizing that despite these problems, the team delivered a brilliant performance.
Jun 28, 08:25 PM
The head of the Rahvar Police of the FARAJA denied rumors about the closure of Tehran entrances concurrent with the funeral ceremony of the martyred leader, emphasizing that no traffic ban will be imposed on vehicles from other cities and that restrictions will only be applied temporarily around the event venue.
Jun 28, 08:19 PM
Tehran - IRNA - Zahraan Mamdani, the Mayor of New York, said that he cannot support Israel as a Jewish state.
Jun 28, 08:02 PM