President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the necessity of advancing technological capabilities and adopting cutting-edge know-how in the country’s defense and security strategies, highlighting the importance of continuous modernization in military systems.

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps announced that its air defense units have shot down a US MQ-9 drone over the Persian Gulf, warning that any violation of the ceasefire by the “aggressor US military” would be met with a reciprocal response.

A senior military spokesman warned that Iran is fully prepared for war and has already identified a databank of targets in the event of any new attack by the US or the Zionist regime, stressing that any future response would be far harsher and more severe than before.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, in a message marking the Hajj season, described the rituals and remembrances of Hajj as signs for all humanity to migrate toward God Almighty.

The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council has stated that the Islamic Republic “will not retreat” amid reports of potential agreement between Tehran and Washington.

The United States must take five necessary confidence-building steps before it can reach any agreement with Iran, a senior lawmaker said, emphasizing that there will be no deal without such measures.

ommander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army's Ground Forces Major General Ali Jahanshahi has said that no enemy is capable of confronting the powerful country of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the worldwide.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has congratulated Lebanese officials on the anniversary of the "Resistance and Liberation" celebration.

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has been re-elected as the speaker of the Iranian Parliament after garnering a high number of votes from lawmakers.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the indirect talks with the United States are centered on ending aggression on all fronts and that the nuclear issue or the management of the Stratif of Hormuz are not part of the negotiations.